44 m. ago Additional elective seats will boost Nigeria’s democratic profile — Stakeholders

Stakeholders who converged in Abuja on Friday expressed optimism that the proposed Reserved Seats for Women Bill will enhance Nigeria's democratic profile among the comity of nations and address decades of gender imbalance in political representation.

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1 hour ago Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims, recover ₦1.6 million, weapons in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division, under Operation FANSAN YANMA, have rescued 10 victims abducted from their farmlands in read more Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims, recover ₦1.6 million, weapons in Kaduna

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2 h. ago Sexual harassment: Akpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Natasha

as Natasha says she’s reading to spill it all out Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has filed a ₦200 read more Sexual harassment: Akpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Natasha

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2 h. ago FG disburses N3.7bn to 2,000 tertiary institution staff under TISSF scheme

The Federal Government has commenced the roll out of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), with the successful disbursement read more FG disburses N3.7bn to 2,000 tertiary institution staff under TISSF scheme

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2 h. ago Shipping association raises the alarm over rising stowaway cases

Nigeria’s Shipping Association warns of a surge in stowaway cases, citing thousands of security breaches and significant financial penalties on companies. Read More: https://punchng.com/shipping-association-raises-the-alarm-over-rising-stowaway-cases/

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3 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

AG Mortgage Bank Plc (AGMB) has activated its 5-year transformational plan (2025-2030) with emphasis on the High 5s, namely: organisational read more AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

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4 h. ago Presidency tasks states to scale up domestic financing for healthcare

…says millions of Nigerians trapped in poverty yearly due to expensive healthcare The Presidency has challenged Nigerian states to dramatically read more Presidency tasks states to scale up domestic financing for healthcare

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4 h. ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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5 h. ago Tax implementation committee signals possible CGT review, vows ‘humane’ rollout

The newly inaugurated National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) on Friday pledged a “humane” and transparent rollout of the federal read more Tax implementation committee signals possible CGT review, vows ‘humane’ rollout

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5 h. ago Global, Local HR Titans Set To Headline HRCEA 2025 Confab In Lagos

HR Talent Hub has unveiled a lineup of global and local industry leaders for the 2025 HR Conference & Excellence Awards (HRCEA 2025), positioning this year’s edition as one of the most influential gatherings for HR and business leaders across Africa. On the list is Sim Shagaya, Founder of MIVA Open University, and Dr. Folasade […]

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5 h. ago Edo orders eight bulletproof patrol trucks to boost security

The Edo State government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations and combat rising criminal activities across the st Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-orders-eight-bulletproof-patrol-trucks-to-boost-security/

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5 h. ago FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

The federal government has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to support the administration’s tax reforms and read more FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

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5 h. ago PDP petitions court, demands reassignment of case over fair hearing concerns

The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court read more PDP petitions court, demands reassignment of case over fair hearing concerns

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6 h. ago EU Slams Elon Musk’s X With $140m Fine Over Content Rule Breach

The European Union (EU), on Friday, imposed a hefty €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X Corp, for violating key provisions of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first major sanction under the landmark regulation. According to EU tech regulators, X breached multiple transparency and safety obligations, including […]

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6 h. ago Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

…we will supply 20 million litres more than Nigeria needs by February 2026 projects 1.4 million barrels per day by read more Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing grows 1.25% in Q3 amid easing inflationary pressure

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector grew by 1.25 percent in real terms in the third quarter of 2025 amid easing inflationary pressures. read more Nigeria’s manufacturing grows 1.25% in Q3 amid easing inflationary pressure

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8 h. ago Chevron commits to Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, unveils plans for 2026

Chevron Nigeria has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as a business enabler and expressed its intention to read more Chevron commits to Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, unveils plans for 2026

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8 h. ago Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

Introduction Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Across the continent, millions of young people brim with talent, read more Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

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8 h. ago Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non

A-one day health workshop in Lagos highlighted that sugar itself is not a direct cause of diabetes or other Non-Communicable read more Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non-communicable diseases

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8 h. ago Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North’s chairman gives vehicles to monarchs to boost security surveillance and intelligence gathering, supporting the fight against insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-council-chair-seeks-monarchs-support-to-fight-insecurity/

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