1 hour ago The power question: Will settling gas debts finally stabilise Nigeria’s electricity market?

A long-awaited check to the gas suppliers Few issues define Nigeria’s economic story more sharply than electricity. Unreliable power costs read more The power question: Will settling gas debts finally stabilise Nigeria’s electricity market?

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2 h. ago UK grants temporary visa exemption for Nigerian prison officers amid staffing crisis

Nigerian nationals working as prison officers in the United Kingdom will benefit from a temporary exemption to new visa rules, read more UK grants temporary visa exemption for Nigerian prison officers amid staffing crisis

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4 h. ago EMTL revenue surges 66.1 percent to N222.90bn in H1 2025, outperforms target

Nigeria’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, rising to ₦222.90 billion, a 66.1 percent outperformance against the half-year projection of ₦134.17 billion, according to official fiscal data. The robust EMTL showing formed a key pillar of the Federal Government’s revenue performance in the period and has […]

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5 h. ago N4trn debt reduction: NBET issues N590bn Series 1 power sector bond

Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), NBET Finance Company Plc, has issued a N590 billion Series 1 Power Sector Bond – the first issuance under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme. This marks the commencement of the first phase of the bond issuance, which aims to raise N1.23 […]

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6 h. ago Govt endorses Elizade JAC expansion, backs auto manufacturing

The Nigerian govt endorses Elizade JAC’s expansion, boosting Nigerian auto manufacturing to make new vehicles accessible and replace risky used imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-endorses-elizade-jac-expansion-backs-auto-manufacturing/

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9 h. ago VIDEO: Davido, French Montana deliver electrifying AFCON opener

Watch Davido and French Montana’s thrilling performance of the official soundtrack at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening ceremony in Rabat. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-davido-french-montana-deliver-electrifying-afcon-opener/

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12 h. ago Police arrest four for possessing banned fireworks, knockouts in Imo

Imo State Police arrested four men for possessing and distributing banned fireworks, warning that violators will be prosecuted to ensure a safe festive sea Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-for-possessing-banned-fireworks-knockouts-in-imo/

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13 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Suspects For Unlawful Possession Of Fireworks

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspects over unlawful possession and distribution of banned fireworks and various kinds of pyrotechnics within the Owerri metropolis. The suspects were Victor Amadi, male, 29 years, Moses Okoro, male, 31 years, Ebuka Onye, male, 28 years, and Isaac Amadi, male, 23 years. This was made […]

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14 h. ago Lagos RCCG holds Jesus market, distributes free food to residents

Lagos RCCG’s Prosperity Assembly holds its ‘Jesus Market,’ distributing free food items like rice and beans to community residents to show Christ’s love. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-rccg-holds-jesus-market-distributes-free-food-to-residents/

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18 h. ago Police arrest five robbers posing as vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers who posed as vigilante operatives to rob passengers in a shuttle bus. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-robbers-posing-as-vigilante-operatives-in-anambra/

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19 h. ago Police arrest five fake suspected vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested five suspected fake vigilante operatives in the state.

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19 h. ago NDLEA arrests 150 persons, intercepts over 1,400kg of narcotics in Adamawa

In a bid to checkmate distribution, trafficking and drug abuse of illicit substances in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced unprecedented operational successes on December 20, 2025...

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20 h. ago Anglican Bishop urges govt action to improve rural welfare, curb urban migration

An Anglican Bishop urges the government to improve rural welfare by providing amenities and opportunities, warning it will curb urban migration. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-urges-govt-action-to-improve-rural-welfare-curb-urban-migration/

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21 h. ago Ogun Speaker, VC seek govt collaboration to bridge infrastructural gaps

Ogun Speaker Daisi Elemide and a university VC call for government collaboration with stakeholders to bridge infrastructural gaps, praising a major donatio Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-speaker-vc-seek-govt-collaboration-to-bridge-infrastructural-gaps/

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21 h. ago Anambra’s 2024 budget records 70% performance rate — Auditor

The Anambra State Government has announced that its budget for the 2024 financial year achieved a remarkable 70 per cent performance rate.

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23 h. ago VIDEO: Burna Boy Makes Surprise Appearance At Shallipopi’s Iconiq Fest

The Grammy-winning singer joined Shallipopi on stage during the closing moments of the rapper’s headline set, instantly turning the venue electric. The post VIDEO: Burna Boy Makes Surprise Appearance At Shallipopi’s Iconiq Fest appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Govt, others lead 9th AFRIMA sponsorship line

The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several read more Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Govt, others lead 9th AFRIMA sponsorship line-up

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25 h. ago Physically challenged woman wins Venza car as Anambra popular market marks 2025 year end

A physically challenged woman (name withheld) has won a Venza car on the purchase of a raffle ticket at the read more Physically challenged woman wins Venza car as Anambra popular market marks 2025 year end

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35 h. ago FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that a fire incident occurred on Saturday morning at its Abuja headquarters, read more FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected

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38 h. ago Tinubu hails Zulum’s performance after commissioning projects in Borno

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Maiduguri commissioned three newly constructed mega schools and a fleet of 620 electric read more Tinubu hails Zulum’s performance after commissioning projects in Borno

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