7 m. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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7 m. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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49 m. ago Nigeria aviation revenue generation to reach $2.58bn by 2029 — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday disclosed that Nigeria’s aviation revenue is projected to reach $2.58 billion by 2029, following steady growth in the sector over the years.

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65 m. ago Commission urges dismissal, trial of public servants with falsified birth records

The Imo State Civil Service Commission calls for the dismissal and trial of public servants found with falsified birth records to ensure proper retirement. Read More: https://punchng.com/commission-urges-dismissal-trial-of-public-servants-with-falsified-birth-records/

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66 m. ago Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push

Banks operating in Nigeria will now share liability for losses arising from Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud under sweeping new read more Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push-payment rules

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1 hour ago Ondo PDP, APC bicker over Aiyedatiwa’s backing of Amotekun Commander

A fresh political clash erupted in Ondo State on Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged words over Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s public endorsement of the State Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, and the recent approval for the recruitment of 500 additional operatives.

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1 hour ago CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) read more CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

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2 h. ago Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s directive banning such displays. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after residents raised alarm that a masquerader was creating a nuisance […]

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3 h. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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3 h. ago World AIDS Day: Banigo Calls For Transformation Of Nigeria’s HIV Response

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has urged a decisive transformation of Nigeria’s HIV response as the country marks World AIDS Day 2025, themed “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The Harvard-trained public health physician and long-standing advocate for equitable health systems described the 2025 […]

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3 h. ago Alleged defamation: DSS arraigns Sowore for inciting public against Tinubu

The secret police instructed him to take down the posts, an order the activist refused to obey, leading to the initiation of the legal proceedings against him and X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged violations of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024 and the Criminal Code Act. 

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3 h. ago FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has said that achieving higher, more inclusive, and sustainable growth in Nigeria, read more FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP-CPPE

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4 h. ago VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a masquerader identified as David Effiong for causing a public disturbance, in violation of a state-wide ban. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-detain-masquerader-for-causing-public-disturbance-in-aibom/

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4 h. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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4 h. ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to strengthening judicial system

The government would continue to invest in judicial infrastructure, training and enhance the welfare of judicial officers..

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4 h. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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5 h. ago Fake News, Malicious Propaganda Affect Troops’ Morale, Undermine National Security — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned that misinformation, fake news, and malicious propaganda can affect troops’ morale, undermine operational successes, and erode public trust. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also described the media as a powerful instrument for shaping public perception, influencing attitudes and fostering national unity. The Army Chief, who was represented by […]

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5 h. ago Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against making further public statements considered detrimental to national peace and security on social media. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar cautioned that the court would not hesitate to revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeated such actions. The […]

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6 h. ago Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu

Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the court on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. The post Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Iran executes man in public for killing wife after failed cover

A man has been executed in the Iranian city of Semnan for having deliberately suffocated his wife. 

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