29 m. ago World AIDS Day: FCTA to offer free HIV counselling, testing 

The FCTA marks World AIDS Day with free HIV counselling and testing. Join community efforts in Abuja to raise awareness and support those affected by HIV/A Read More: https://punchng.com/world-aids-day-fcta-to-offer-free-hiv-counselling-testing/

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53 m. ago French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

Marc Fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has described the newly commissioned Alliance Française building in Kano as a “major leap read more French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

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4 h. ago Comply Fully With Investments Act, Securities Commission Orders Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must declare their compliance level and ensure that all tradable instruments are registered in accordance with the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 by January 2026. The director-general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the commission’s Journalists’ Academy 2025 […]

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5 h. ago We Aim To Build A Sports Sector Reflective Of Nigeria’s Greatness – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed the commission’s commitment to developing a sports sector that reflects Nigeria’s greatness, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Olapade shared this vision during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2nd National Council of Sports (NCS) in Calabar, Cross River […]

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8 h. ago Issues as NUC vows to begin crackdown on illegal universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of illegal universities in Nigeria, the institutions, the commission termed “degree mills institutions”. The commission has vowed to go against the promoters and prosecute them accordingly. Executive secretary of NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, in an outburst recently raised several issues of concern […]

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9 h. ago Southwestern University gets NUC’s nod for Law degree programme

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the Southwestern University Nigeria (SWUN), accreditation and approval to begin to run Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme in the institution.   The institution, in a statement issued on Monday, noted that “this marks a new era in the university’s academic expansion, reinforcing its mission to provide world-class […]

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9 h. ago DAME 2025: LEADERSHIP Shines In Best Newspaper Design, Commentary Categories

LEADERSHIP Newspaper has achieved another milestone in excellence, emerging as 1st runner-up in the Best Newspaper Design Category at the 34th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). At the 2025 edition of DAME, which took place in Lagos, LEADERSHIP emerged among the top three national dailies recognised for outstanding visual presentation and […]

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9 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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9 h. ago Adamawa Govt Flags Off Mass Azithromycin Campaign, Targets 1.4 Million Children

The Adamawa State Government has launched the mass administration of Azithromycin under the SARMAAN II Project, reaffirming its commitment to improving child health across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Luggere, Jimeta, Yola North LGA, Professor Sofeme Jebson—representing Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the Fintiri administration remains focused on reducing childhood illnesses through […]

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10 h. ago Lekki Port awards scholarships to 60 students in host communities

The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities. The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, […]

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11 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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11 h. ago OGHA summons heads of tertiary institutions, education commissioner over CPS implementation

The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the management teams of all state-owned tertiary institutions, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, and the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pensions for an engagement session ahead of the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The invitation was issued by […]

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12 h. ago Police rescue abducted Ondo couple, arrest suspected kidnapper

Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abducted couple in Itaogbolu community and arrested one suspected kidnapper after a swift tactical operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-ondo-couple-arrest-suspected-kidnapper/

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14 h. ago Radda commissions Katsina trade facilitation centre to boost global competitiveness

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday commissioned the newly established Katsina Trade Facilitation Centre, a historic breakthrough read more Radda commissions Katsina trade facilitation centre to boost global competitiveness

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15 h. ago ‘What Men Don’t Do, Women Do Better’, Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental projects in rural communities, describing her as a model of effective leadership. In video post on Facebook shared on Wednesday by Sheikh Gumi, it shows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commissioning a series of community projects, including […]

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17 h. ago ISA 2025: SEC set Jan. 2026 deadline for full compliance by market operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that all the Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must state compliance level and read more ISA 2025: SEC set Jan. 2026 deadline for full compliance by market operators

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17 h. ago NPC calls for overhaul of population data systems to advance development

The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s population data systems, warning that outdated demographic information is undermining the country’s

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18 h. ago Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

Union Bank of Nigeria took centre stage as a proud co-sponsor of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher read more Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

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18 h. ago PSC, NPF Begin Recruitment Of 30,000 Policemen To Bolster Security

Following the presidential directive to bolster the numerical strength of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhance national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the NPF have established a joint ad-hoc committee to drive the immediate commencement of the recruitment of 30,000 new police personnel. The ad-hoc committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abuja […]

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19 h. ago Kwara Government Urges Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during the peace walk organised by her ministry, Office of the First Lady, and other […]

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