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[description] => Nigeria have come to Morocco aiming to make amends for their failure to qualify for the World Cup, and the 2024 AFCON runners-up got off to a winning start in Fes despite being wasteful in front of goal. The post Contenders Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia Start 2025 AFCON Campaigns With Wins appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => As ‘Detty December’ hits its vibrant peak across Nigeria, cities like Lagos pulse with concerts, parties, and the lively return read more Beat the long January blues: 5 smart moves to enjoy ‘Detty December’ without financial regret
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[description] => For the umpteenth time in recent memory, the gates of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) swung shut again to read more When hospitals shut, care must not: Why Nigeria’s health system needs a ‘great decoupling’
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[description] => A petrol tanker on Sunday rammed into the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, killing a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini. Akpabio announced the passing of the dispatch rider on Tuesday during the plenary, where he condoled with the family of the deceased. Dispatch riders, often police officers, usually ride government-branded motorcycles as part of […] The post Tanker Rams Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[description] => Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the distribution of food items in Kaduna for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, donating N100 million to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF). Tinubu commended the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters for organising the programme. […]
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[description] => The group chief executive officer (GCEO) of BN CITIES, Dr Bunmi Ngozi Osinbajo, through Invincible Queen Mother Nigeria, has hosted a transformative Christmas for over 500 children at Dustbin Village, Ojota, Lagos. The event, titled “Happy Birthday Jesus! Christmas Celebration Outreach” was a compelling blend of faith, compassion and forward-looking community empowerment. The activities included […]
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[description] => The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy yesterday, called for heavy investments in sporting activities towards ensuring a perfect future security for the country. With particular emphasis on programmes that could serve as platforms for the Nigerian youths to showcase their skills towards making them become whatever they intend to be, Tijani declared that […]
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[description] => Nigeria’s Super Eagles launched their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tanzania yesterday, demonstrating both their attacking flair and crucial resilience under pressure. The match, played in front of an enthusiastic crowd, sets a promising tone for Nigeria’s ambitions for fourth in the prestigious continental tournament. The first half […]
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[description] => United States Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has reacted to the release of Sunday Jackson, describing the development as a positive step in Nigeria–US relations following months of advocacy for clemency. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Moore praised the decision of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to pardon Jackson, who had […]
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[description] => Substance abuse has become one of the most alarming challenges facing Nigerian youths today. What once seemed like isolated incidents read more How substance abuse is undermining Nigeria’s youth potential, national progress
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[description] => The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) seems to be making waves all of this Christmas. They were making waves all read more PINL makes waves at Christmas along TNP host community lines
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[description] => The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to slash debt servicing costs, boost the agriculture and power sectors, and prioritise growth drivers to unlock Nigeria’s 2026 economic potential. The chamber identified key sectors tipped to drive Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to include agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, […]
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[description] => Nigeria entered a new phase in its education journey with the rollout of the revised national curriculum in 2025. The read more Nigeria’s curriculum reformed in 2025 – Inclusion must follow in 2026
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[description] => Bisi did not set out to become an economist in December. She is a makeup artist in Lekki – good, read more Nigeria’s December economy: Plenty of money, not enough market
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[description] => •As Oyebanji signs Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law EKITI State, on Tuesday, emerged the first state in the country to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act with the signing into law of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025 by the governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. Oyebanji assented to the new revenue law, just as he […]
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[description] => A former International Labour Organisation (ILO) social protection expert, Segun Tekun, has warned that Nigeria’s plan to extend social protection to over 60 million informal sector workers may fail unless deep structural flaws are addressed. Tekun, in a statement yesterday, said that although Nigeria has progressive social protection laws, they largely fail the informal economy, […]
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[description] => •Says Wike, at a meeting, promised Tinubu he would hold PDP for him OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has explained why he would not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that efforts to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could ultimately undermine Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan […]
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[description] => Artificial intelligence is everywhere–in polished social media posts, in the recommendations that guide our viewing habits, and in the bots that handle customer queries before a human agent steps in. On LinkedIn, AI-assisted writing has become standard practice. A year ago, more than half of English long-form posts that went viral were estimated to have […]
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[description] => PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[title] => Christmas celebration: Gov Idris reaches out to Christians in Kebbi
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[description] => The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State chapter, has expressed profound gratitude to the State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for donating three truckloads of rice to Christians in the state to enable them celebrate Christmas with relative ease and happiness.
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[title] => From school closures to contentious pardons: Nigeria’s biggest controversies of 2025
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[title] => Nigeria’s Super Eagles Kick Off AFCON Campaign Against Tanzania
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[description] => The Nigeria National League (NNL) has expressed strong condemnation and launched a full investigation following “unacceptable” incidents during the match between Gombe United FC and Jigawa Golden Stars on Saturday, 21st December 2025. Danlami Alanana, Chief Operating Officer of the NNL, conveyed the league’s profound displeasure regarding reports from the encounter, which took place at […]
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[title] => Preview: Nigeria Begin Campaign For Fourth AFCON Title Against Tanzania
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[title] => Nigeria’s Economy Records 12 Consecutive Months Of Expansion In 2025
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[description] => The federal government has says Nigeria’s economy expanded consistently for 12 consecutive months in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in economic activities despite global and domestic challenges. The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while presenting the government’s end-of-year scorecard. Idris said the sustained expansion was evident in the […]
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[title] => At Christmas Carol, Kwara Deputy Governor, Clerics Pray For Nigeria
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[description] => Sabastine Hon, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on Monday consulted his Mbayion Clan and Mbatiav, read more Hon consults clans ahead of 2027 Benue governorship ambition
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