2 h. ago Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates — Lagos deputy gov

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat urges Nigerian graduates at Fountain University to be active citizens and solution architects for the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-active-citizens-not-passive-graduates-lagos-deputy-gov/

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3 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, who were on Monday remanded in prison custody by a court. The students were arrested while protesting against the rising cases of kidnapping and abduction in Ekpoma and environs. The National […] The post Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said that for reforms to be read more Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

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5 h. ago Thick dust haze expected across Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, other northern states – NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert warning that a thick dust haze is expected to affect read more Thick dust haze expected across Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, other northern states – NiMet

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7 h. ago Iwobi Hails Nigerian ‘Unity’ With Super Eagles Set For Morocco AFCON Semi

The Nigerians take on AFCON hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday, looking to continue the prolific form that has carried them to the last four. The post Iwobi Hails Nigerian ‘Unity’ With Super Eagles Set For Morocco AFCON Semi appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry

Vows to sanction defaulting shipping lines Nigeria’s Shippers’ Council has ordered a freeze on a price hike by the Mediterranean read more Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry-wide protests

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7 h. ago VIDEO: Super Eagles playing best football in 20 years — Oliseh

Former coach Sunday Oliseh praises the Super Eagles’ AFCON performance, calling their current form the best Nigerian football he has seen in two decades. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-super-eagles-playing-best-football-in-20-years-oliseh/

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7 h. ago AFCON 2025: Iwobi hails Nigerian ‘unity’ with Super Eagles set for Morocco

Alex Iwobi credits strong team unity and brotherhood for Nigeria’s success as the Super Eagles prepare to face hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-iwobi-hails-nigerian-unity-with-super-eagles-set-for-morocco/

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11 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, read more Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

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12 h. ago Food prices ease for staples as cooking oils climb in January

Food prices recorded mixed movements across major Nigerian markets in January, with notable relief for staple grains such as rice read more Food prices ease for staples as cooking oils climb in January

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12 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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12 h. ago Nigeria’s biggest companies double down on assets as inflation, FX risks bite

Nigeria’s largest listed companies are spending heavily on property, plant and equipment (PPE), underscoring a strategic push to defend operations read more Nigeria’s biggest companies double down on assets as inflation, FX risks bite

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13 h. ago SKLD at 25: A Nigerian Enterprise Built on Consistency, Scale and Transition

As 2025 gradually winds up, this is a spotlight on a company that has made its mark in the Nigerian read more SKLD at 25: A Nigerian Enterprise Built on Consistency, Scale and Transition

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13 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with Palm Pay

Enter the Premier Cool promo to win ₦10,000! Partnering with PalmPay, Premier Cool is rewarding 10,000 Nigerians. Find out how to participate now. Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-cool-launches-10k-for-10k-promo-rewards-10000-nigerians-with-%e2%82%a610000-each-in-collaboration-with-palm-pay/

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13 h. ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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13 h. ago Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children – Expert

Expert warns that excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes in children. Read More: https://punchng.com/sugary-drinks-increase-risk-of-heart-disease-in-children-expert/

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14 h. ago Feed Crisis Forces Poultry Farmers To Use Local Alternatives

Poultry farmers in Nigeria are turning to local feed alternatives as persistently high feed costs, weak consumer purchasing power, and rising production expenses continue to threaten the sector’s survival, raising fresh concerns over food security and protein affordability. Poultry production remains one of Nigeria’s major sources of animal protein and provides livelihoods for thousands of […]

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17 h. ago Jigawa warns principals against sabotaging school feeding programme

The Jigawa State Government warns principals against sabotaging the school feeding programme, suspending one for fraud after unannounced inspections. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-warns-principals-against-sabotaging-school-feeding-programme/

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25 h. ago Protest: NANS condemns detention of Edo varsity students, demands release

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemns the detention of 52 Edo varsity students and demands their immediate, unconditional release. Read More: https://punchng.com/protest-nans-condemns-detention-of-edo-varsity-students-demands-release/

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27 h. ago ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is planning coordinated drone attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Borno read more ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

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