21 h. ago Nigeria to shut rice import windows as data exposes farmers’ losses

Nigeria is moving to shut rice import windows after a national policy review showed that imports, not local production, are read more Nigeria to shut rice import windows as data exposes farmers’ losses

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29 h. ago CAN Holds Special Prayers For Release Of 177 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has held a special prayer session for the safe release of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, one week after the attack. The solemn gathering, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church, Maraban Kajuru, drew Christian leaders from […]

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48 h. ago Local Refineries Low Diesel Production Reinforces Huge Import Receipts

Low diesel output by local modular refineries is pushing Nigeria to rely heavily on importation of the products. Also, the 650,000 barrels a day Dangote refinery produces well over the combined production capacity of existing modular refineries in the country. Reports indicate that underperformance, outages and delays at regional refineries have limited local supply responses […]

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3 d. ago Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria’s restive Plateau, youth group, official say

Seven people were shot dead in an overnight attack at a mining site in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, a local read more Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria’s restive Plateau, youth group, official say

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s pharma sector sees growing investment, but local manufacturing lags

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is recording growing investor interest and commitments, but local manufacturing continues to lag, leaving the country heavily read more Nigeria’s pharma sector sees growing investment, but local manufacturing lags

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3 d. ago Contextual AI development needed for Nigeria’s local realities

Nigeria has an urgent need to build Artificial Intelligence solutions rooted in its local realities, rather than relying on imported tech... read more Contextual AI development needed for Nigeria’s local realities

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4 d. ago Inside global streamer iShowSpeed’s first day on Lagos streets

Global streamer iShowSpeed livestreams his first day in Lagos, Nigeria, drawing massive crowds, creating viral moments, and meeting local stars. Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-global-streamer-ishowspeeds-first-day-on-lagos-streets/

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5 d. ago America first, Nigerian industry last? The economic stakes of the new $5 billion Nigeria

U.S. aid tied to corporate interests could undermine local manufacturing, technology transfer, and long-term economic sovereignty in Nigeria. Nigeria has read more America first, Nigerian industry last? The economic stakes of the new $5 billion Nigeria-U.S. health MoU

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5 d. ago Minister asks ECN, REA to boost local production of power equipment

Nigeria’s Power Minister urges agencies to collaborate on boosting local power equipment production to cut imports and drive economic growth in the sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-asks-ecn-rea-to-boost-local-production-of-power-equipment/

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7 d. ago Shots Fired As Contractors Block Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Debts

A gunshot rang out on Monday at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja as local contractors under the auspices of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) blocked the Ministry’s entrance, demanding payment for executed and commissioned projects. The protest prevented the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, from entering the complex, […]

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8 d. ago Chartered Accountants Call For Sustained Accountability For Economic Growth

In order to excel with the current execution of the nation’s economic reforms agenda, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called on the federal, state and local governments to embrace sustained accountability, transparency, and integrity. The call was made during ICAN’s 2026 Economic Outlook Conference, titled “ICAN@60: Accountability as the Bedrock of […]

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1 week ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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1 week ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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1 week 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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2 w. ago BlueCore acquires Axxela, signals confidence in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

A major Nigerian gas infrastructure firm has shifted to local institutional ownership in a deal strengthening investor confidence. read more BlueCore acquires Axxela, signals confidence in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

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2 w. ago 2026 YEAR STATEMENT BY THE CRUDE OIL REFINERY OWNERS  ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CORAN)

Discover why local Nigerian oil refineries demonstrate true faith in the nation’s downstream sector by risking capital, unlike the import-dependent model. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-year-statement-by-the-crude-oil-refinery-owners-association-of-nigeria-coran/

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2 w. ago Association Condemns Alleged Intimidation Of Bauchi Governor

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Bauchi State Chapter, has expressed deep concern over what it described as the continued intimidation, investigation, and arbitrary arrest of government officials serving under the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, allegedly under the guise of fighting corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi yesterday, the […]

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3 w. ago Petrol may hit N1,400/litre without local refining – Dangote

Dangote Refinery warns Nigeria’s petrol price could reach N1,400/litre without local refining, stressing its vital role in stabilizing the fuel market. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-may-hit-n1400-litre-without-local-refining-dangote/

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3 w. ago Osun Federal Lawmaker Condemns Public Humiliation Of LG Worker By Policemen

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has condemned the alleged harassment, unlawful detention, and public humiliation of a local government worker, Taiwo Adebayo, in Egbedore local government area of Osun State, describing the role of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the incident as shameful, despicable and a gross violation of […]

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3 w. ago Association Faults Osun Union Executive On Council Administration Status

As local government workers resume work after eleven months of strike today, the Association of Concerned Local Government workers (ACLGW) in Osun State has faulted the position of the Comrade  Kehinde Ogungbangbe-led executive of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on the status of those who administer local government in Osun State. Addressing […]

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