3 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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3 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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4 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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4 h. ago Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

Osun State University’s VC encourages students to apply for NELFUND loans, a federal initiative to support education and prevent financial hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverage-nelfund-loans-for-your-education-uniosun-vc-urges-students/

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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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7 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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8 h. ago Three Lagos students win N2.2m in state spelling bee competition

Three students share N2.2 million in the 21st Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition, with Etiyeyemonu Esther emerging as the overall winner. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-lagos-students-win-n2-2m-in-state-spelling-bee-competition/

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8 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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10 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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11 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 African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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19 h. ago Lagos dep gov, Senator Adebule lead dignitaries as LASUMA unveils 2025 General Assembly, scholarship awards

THE Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) is set to hold its 2025 General Assembly and Awards Ceremony on Sunday at the Eko Club Bamboo Elegushi Hall, Surulere. The event, commencing at 11 am, will bring together eminent LASU alumni, with former Lagos State deputy governor and serving Senator, Dr. Idiat Adebule, chairing the occasion, […]

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19 h. ago FG begins payment of N185bn debts owed natural gas producers

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step to revitalise the gas industry and stabilise power generation after President Bola Tinubu authorised the settlement of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers. The move, endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, marked one of the most […]

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22 h. ago [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu

His comment comes amid rising insecurity in several parts of the country especially the mass abduction of students, banditry and other crimes. The post [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago Four suspected hackers remanded for allegedly stealing N95.9m from payment platform

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor, has ordered the remand of four individuals, three men and one woman, accused of hacking a payment platform and stealing N95,907,884.13.

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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 FG begins first tranche of TVET payments to over 42,000 students

"The first phase of disbursements ensures that the training ecosystem is fully supported and that students can focus...

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29 h. ago Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

…as eight countries compete in Abuja with climate-smart student ventures Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing read more Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

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30 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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