34 m. ago Women in 2025: Growth, grit, and the redefinition of career success

In the spirit of reflection at year’s end, BusinessDay’s December 2025 Women’s Choice poll asked readers to share the defining read more Women in 2025: Growth, grit, and the redefinition of career success

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3 h. ago Exchange Commission, Police Partner To Tackle Illegal Scheme Operators, Crypto Fraudsters

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have forged an alliance against illegal scheme operators, investment frauds, and cryptocurrency frauds in a bid to protect the hard-earned savings and the financial dreams of the Nigerian people. The director-general of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated this during a meeting with the […]

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5 h. ago Fed Govt Approves Critical Electrical Intervention Projects In Ekiti

Ekiti State government has received approval from the federal government for the award of critical electricity intervention projects. The projects, under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aim to strengthen and expand power supply inthe state. The  commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, who disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, said the projects were […]

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8 h. ago As New Transformative Cycle Begins For Varsities, Polytechnics, Colleges

Nigeria’s tertiary education sector is set for a year of transformation as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) kicks off its 2026 intervention cycle. The strategic workshop held at TETFund’s Abuja auditorium on 13 January brought together heads of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to review disbursement guidelines and map out the year’s roadmap […]

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8 h. ago Adamawa Govt Opens Applications For 2026 Special Female Scholarship

The Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF) has announced the commencement of applications for the Adamawa State Government 2026 Special Female Scholarship, aimed at supporting eligible female students from the state. In a public notice issued in Yola, the Trust Fund invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for the scholarship through its official online portal. […]

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8 h. ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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9 h. ago Varsity Lecturers Get 40% Pay Rise, New Perks As ASUU Signs Deal With Govt

After more than 16 years of stalled negotiations and recurring industrial disputes, the Federal Government of Nigeria has formally approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff in federal universities. The new agreement comes with improved pensions, a new funding framework, and the introduction of a Professorial Head Allowance for the first time. […]

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16 h. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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18 h. ago Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma. The first group of seven suspects has already been freed. Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who oversaw the release, said that only confirmed students would be allowed to go. Speaking […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago ‘Nobody Coming To Save You In 2027’, Activist Aisha Yesufu Tells Nigerians

Popular activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has described the 2027 general election cycle as a defining moment that offers Nigerians an opportunity to fight for their lives. Yesufu cautioned that there would be no “miracles” or external intervention to rescue Nigeria in 2027, stressing that the burden of change rests squarely […]

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21 h. ago Two more Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to halt Fubara’s impeachment

Four Rivers State lawmakers withdraw support for the Fubara impeachment, urging colleagues to seek a peaceful resolution following pleas from state leaders Read More: https://punchng.com/two-more-rivers-lawmakers-urge-colleagues-to-halt-fubaras-impeachment/

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25 h. ago Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has admitted that the death of Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, was caused by medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. In a statement, its Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, said preliminary investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, confirmed that surgical […] The post Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Terrorism: Sokoto Leaders Decry Threats Of Attacks By Bello Turji, Seek Govt Intervention

They said some of the affected members of the community were taking refuge in some communities in the Niger Republic. The post Terrorism: Sokoto Leaders Decry Threats Of Attacks By Bello Turji, Seek Govt Intervention appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago JOHESU Members Protest ‘Unmet Demands’ At UNILORIN Teaching Hospital

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Kwara State, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest over their ‘unmet demands’ by the federal government. The workers staged the protest after holding an emergency congress held at the union’s secretariat within the tertiary hospital’s complex . The health workers’ […]

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26 h. ago 38 Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Protest Will Be Released — Edo Commissioner

Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, said the government has approved the resumption of academic activities in the area, following the return to normalcy. The post 38 Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Protest Will Be Released — Edo Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Rivers first lady showers love to legionnaires, pledges govt commitment to citizens’ welfare

Pensioners found love and warmth in highest places in Rivers State when Valerie Fubara, wife of the Rivers State Governor read more Rivers first lady showers love to legionnaires, pledges govt commitment to citizens’ welfare

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27 h. ago 2026: FG Approves Over ₦6bn Intervention Funds For 271 Tertiary Institutions

Approved through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, the funds will be disbursed across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. The post 2026: FG Approves Over ₦6bn Intervention Funds For 271 Tertiary Institutions appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Firm Signs MoU To Boost Minerals, Metals Financing in Africa

DEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banklink Africa Fund II to commence minerals and metals financing initiatives across Africa. Company secretary, Osammor Otiono & Co, in a release on the Nigerian Exchange, said the MoU is to support Africa’s role in global supply chains linked to digitisation, […]

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28 h. ago FAAC allocation marks 55.6% jump in Q3 2025 as FG disburses N6trn 

…Solid Minerals added nothing – NEITI Nigeria has posted its strongest federation account inflows in recent years in Q3 2025 read more FAAC allocation marks 55.6% jump in Q3 2025 as FG disburses N6trn 

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28 h. ago Delta govt, BoI sign MoU for management of N1bn revolving fund

The Delta State Government, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BoI) for the read more Delta govt, BoI sign MoU for management of N1bn revolving fund

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