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<title>Road contracts below N20billion to be awarded to local firms – Minister</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The minister directed federal controllers of works nationwide to enforce stricter supervision and warned that contracts below N20billion would no longer be awarded to expatriate firms.
The post Road contracts below N20billion to be awarded to local firms – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:34:26 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Nigeria Customs Service provides update on ongoing recruitment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recruitment exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres in the Nigeria Customs Service.
The post Nigeria Customs Service provides update on ongoing recruitment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Police foil fake ‘Obi of Lagos’ installation, arrest four</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, urged residents to be vigilant against impostors who exploit revered cultural institutions for personal gain.
The post Police foil fake ‘Obi of Lagos’ installation, arrest four appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Why we can’t prosecute politicians engaging in premature campaigns – INEC chair</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “However, the major challenge for the commission is the law itself,” he said.
The post Why we can’t prosecute politicians engaging in premature campaigns – INEC chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:34:25 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>5% fuel surcharge: A golden opportunity to wean Nigeria off oil addiction, By Daniel Oladoja</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria’s 5 per cent surcharge is a brilliant effort to wean the country off its long-term addiction to fossil fuels. This policy demonstrates proactive thinking and fiscal foresight on the part of the government. If done properly, it has the potential of helping to decouple Nigeria’s economic growth from carbon emissions, actualise its NDC commitment, […]
The post 5% fuel surcharge: A golden opportunity to wean Nigeria off oil addiction, By Daniel Oladoja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Borno, Gombe, Kaduna not paying new ₦70,000 minimum wage to LG staff – NULGE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ NULGE says despite a Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local councils, no council currently receives its allocation directly from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)
The post Borno, Gombe, Kaduna not paying new ₦70,000 minimum wage to LG staff – NULGE appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:34:24 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Captured Ansaru terrorist group leaders arrive court for arraignment amid heavy security</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SSS operatives stopped broadcast journalists from mounting their cameras to capture the unfolding scenes.
The post Captured Ansaru terrorist group leaders arrive court for arraignment amid heavy security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Content creation, solar works, others included as Nigeria reforms technical college curriculum</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mr Alausa stated that the new curriculum will better position Nigerian students to compete in the global economy, ensuring they are gainfully employed and make meaningful contributions to national development.
The post Content creation, solar works, others included as Nigeria reforms technical college curriculum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Experts emphasise ethics, compassion in navigating digital age</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ One of the speakers urged careful online posting, fact-checking, and compassion in digital interactions
The post Experts emphasise ethics, compassion in navigating digital age appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>AFC World Series lights up Lagos as fighters begin battle for glory</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ For Raad Aswani, the founder of AFC World Series, this milestone represents both a dream and a mission to give African fighters the platform they deserve.
The post AFC World Series lights up Lagos as fighters begin battle for glory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>12 dead, eight injured in Imo road crash</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on Sunday along Owerri-Onitsha Road Expressway in Imo State. 
The post 12 dead, eight injured in Imo road crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:51:45 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>james</dc:creator>
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<title>How world leaders reacted to Israel’s attack on Qatar targeting Hamas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, Israel carried out an attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, in what officials said was targeted at Hamas leaders in the country.
The post How world leaders reacted to Israel’s attack on Qatar targeting Hamas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Tinubu reaffirms commitment to tackle health sector electricity challenges</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ He noted that the current power situation increased healthcare costs, disrupted services, compromised quality, and fueled patient dissatisfaction
The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to tackle health sector electricity challenges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:51:45 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>james</dc:creator>
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<title>CBN projects $1 billion monthly remittances – official</title>
<link>https://news.brightnoval.com/cbn-projects-1-billion-monthly-remittances-official</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “There is a digital revolution. So many people now are not using the banking system to make payments.”
The post CBN projects $1 billion monthly remittances – official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:51:44 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>james</dc:creator>
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<title>Woman shot dead, others injured in Anambra as task force officials open fire at traders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The police have confirmed the incident. 
The post Woman shot dead, others injured in Anambra as task force officials open fire at traders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>james</dc:creator>
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<title>Patients stranded as FCT resident doctors begin strike</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Among the issues highlighted were a lack of manpower, poor welfare, unpaid salaries, unexplained deductions, and the psychological toll of long working hours
The post Patients stranded as FCT resident doctors begin strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Police rescue kidnapped Egyptian in Oyo State</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The police said the kidnap victim was rescued without payment of ransom.
The post Police rescue kidnapped Egyptian in Oyo State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>james</dc:creator>
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<title>Production sharing contract and Nigeria’s pursuit of increased crude oil production, By Akpandem James</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Just about this time last year, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced an ambitious programme to increase Nigeria’s crude oil output by one million barrels per day, over a 12 to 24-month period. When the Commission’s Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe made this proclamation, those acquainted with the country’s oil and gas industry […]
The post Production sharing contract and Nigeria’s pursuit of increased crude oil production, By Akpandem James appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>Qatar counters US, denies being notified of Israeli attack beforehand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The attack on the Doha residential headquarters had led to the death of 6 officials, including a Qatari security official. But no member of the Hamas leadership was affected.
The post Qatar counters US, denies being notified of Israeli attack beforehand appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<title>AI, energy transition among Africa’s ‘opportunities in disguise’ – Shettima</title>
<link>https://news.brightnoval.com/ai-energy-transition-among-africas-opportunities-in-disguise-shettima</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “They all paint a gloomy outlook. But each threat is also an opportunity in disguise.”
The post AI, energy transition among Africa’s ‘opportunities in disguise’ – Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:51:43 +0100</pubDate>
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