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The Federal Government has disbursed N658.9bn in direct cash transfers to 10.46 million poor and vulnerable households as of September 2026, but the World Bank has urged the authorities to strengthen the programme through wider coverage, adequate payments and consistent disbursements. The bank said the government needed to build on the reported progress by establishing a sustainable social protection system that would provide regular support to vulnerable Nigerians rather than relying primarily on emergency interventions. The recommendation was contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update, titled ‘Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Shaped State Priorities’, analysed on Sunday, which…

The Federal Government has commenced the development of 17.7 megawatts of interconnected mini-grid projects in Oyo State, targeting lower generator dependence, reduced operating costs and more reliable electricity for businesses across five communities in Ibadan. The projects, which have entered the construction phase, are expected to improve electricity availability for manufacturers, traders, artisans and other small businesses that currently rely on petrol and diesel generators to sustain operations during power outages. For businesses, the economic significance extends beyond access to electricity. A more dependable supply could reduce expenditure on generator fuel and maintenance, improve production efficiency and allow enterprises to…

The ancient wisdom of our forefathers we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowel to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child. “A kì í fi iṣé ìgbònsè rán ọmọ ẹni” was the ancient Yoruba wisdom in this regard. But that was when life was […] The post “I won’t be everywhere” as chichidodo, a maggots-loving bird, By Festus Adedayo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Source link

AFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, who represented the Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the process began the previous year, when he and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service inspected the containers before they were handed over to NAFDAC.“The total combined value of these items to be destroyed today is estimated at 2.6 billion naira,” Iluyomade said.He commended the Customs Service for its cooperation, noting that the exercise demonstrated the commitment of officers from both agencies to implementing their existing memorandum of understanding.Reaffirming the agency’s commitment to public health, he said, “To all Nigerians, our work is…

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Diego Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace FC at American Express Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Brighton wasted little time taking control of the contest, with Crystal Palace defender Jaydee Canvot scoring an own goal in the fourth minute to give the hosts an early advantage. Diego Gomez doubled Brighton’s lead in the seventh minute before Yasin Ayari added a third just three minutes later,…

Approximately 800 million young people entering the labour market in developing economies over the coming years will not find jobs unless countries act, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) warned on Tuesday, as the agency launched two initiatives to boost investment and employment. Source link

A former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has boasted of securing a massive vote and decisive victory in the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial District election. Bello stated this during an interview on Politics Sunday, a programme on TVC, while expressing confidence in his chances ahead of the election. Asked whether he could defeat the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whom the interviewer described as a popular opponent, Bello said that the election would determine his political standing. He said, “The result will speak for itself.” When asked if he remained popular enough to retain his nickname, the “White Lion,” the former…

By Adedapo Adesanya The value of the Naira was relatively unchanged against the United States Dollar in the various windows of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday. At the parallel market, it was unchanged against the greenback during the session at N1,358/$1 due to low demand for forex. But at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), it marginally fell against the Dollar by 15 Kobo to trade at N1,331.76/$1 compared with the previous day’s N1,331.61/$1. At the same official market, the Nigerian currency lost 16 Kobo against the Euro to finish at N1,490.64/€1 versus N1,490.48/€1, but appreciated against…

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), an environmental advocacy organisation, has called on the federal government to protect indigenous seeds and farmers’ rights, warning that industrial agricultural practices and restrictive seed policies could undermine food sovereignty, biodiversity, and nutrition. The organisation made the call on Friday to mark World Food Day, observed annually on 16 October, arguing that hunger and malnutrition persist in resource-rich countries because of political and economic choices that disadvantage smallholder farmers and local food systems. In a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES by its Media and Communications Manager, Kome Odhomor, HOMEF said food security…

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has disputed a reported poverty rating attributed to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), describing it as outdated and accusing opposition politicians of using it to criticise the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, stated this on Sunday at a press conference held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He claimed that the report being cited covered data from 2018, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and alleged that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…