2 h. ago Accord party names Osun caretaker chairman, approves 2026 primary guidelines

The Accord Party Osun chapter has a new caretaker chairman, Victor Akande, as the NEC approves guidelines for the 2026 governorship primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-names-osun-caretaker-chairman-approves-2026-primary-guidelines/

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2 h. ago FG approves national guidelines on sodium reduction nationwide

The Federal Government has approved the maiden National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction for implementation across

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3 h. ago NUT writes Kwara gov, threatens strike over unpaid allowances

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, warning of a looming industrial crisis if unresolved issues affecting teachers’ welfare in the state are not addressed.

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6 h. ago Kogi govt conducts opening bid for construction of livestock service centre

The LSC is a livestock agribusiness hub approved under the L-PRES Project and shall comprise facilities...

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6 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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7 h. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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9 h. ago Buni Approves Payment Of Scholarship Allowances To 28,346 Yobe Students

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 indigenes of the State currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The approval underscored the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth. According to the Executive […]

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9 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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10 h. ago A’Ibom approves N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approves a N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants. Discover how 33,461 candidates will receive N50,000 each. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-approves-n1-6bn-transport-allowance-for-cbt-applicants/

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13 h. ago Commuters Save N1.39bn From Kaduna’s Free CNG Bus Ride Scheme In 5 Months

Kaduna State’s free CNG bus service has conveyed more than 1.4 million commuters across four major routes between July and November 2025, saving residents over ₦1.39 billion out of pocket expenses in transport fares. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, during a media engagement on Thursday, the assessment was conducted to […]

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25 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau, 68 others for ambassadorial positions

34 career, 31 non-career ambassadors President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 68 ambassadors-designate, comprising 34 career diplomats and read more FULL LIST: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau, 68 others for ambassadorial positions

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28 h. ago Festive season: Carloha, FRSC urge motorists to ditch distracted driving

Carloha Nigeria, the assembler and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have read more Festive season: Carloha, FRSC urge motorists to ditch distracted driving

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29 h. ago State creation: Edo won’t cede land to agitators — Oba of Benin

"The committee must not allow an inch of Edo land to be taken away for any reason...

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31 h. ago Oborevwori approves automatic scholarship for best graduating students in Delta varsities

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved automatic scholarship awards for the best graduating students across the four state-owned read more Oborevwori approves automatic scholarship for best graduating students in Delta varsities

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31 h. ago Defence Minister: Tinubu hails Senate confirmation of General Musa’s appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for approving the nomination of General Christopher Musa (retrd) as the Federal Minister of Defence.

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32 h. ago Inaccurate or misleading financial records by banks constitute a breach of customers’ data privacy rights

REBECCA TEMITOPE BONJE v. GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC HIGH COURT (LAGOS) FACTS Rebecca Temitope Bonje (the “Applicant”) is a customer read more Inaccurate or misleading financial records by banks constitute a breach of customers’ data privacy rights

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36 h. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: US halts immigration applications for 19 countries

The United States President Donald Trump administration on Tuesday said it has paused all immigration applications, including...

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37 h. ago FEC approves 2026–2028 MTEF with N50.7tr revenue forecast, N20.1tr deficit

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the 2026–2028 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), which outlines Nigeria’s economic assumptions, revenue outlook read more FEC approves 2026–2028 MTEF with N50.7tr revenue forecast, N20.1tr deficit

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46 h. ago FG approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural connectivity, security

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers to underserved communities across Nigeria, a move it says will boost national security and close the rural connectivity gap. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-4000-telecom-towers-to-boost-rural-connectivity-security/

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47 h. ago NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training Institutions

As part of efforts to strengthen security, the National Economic Council (NEC), on Wednesday, approved the sum of N100 billion read more NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training Institutions

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