2 h. ago Bildup AI secures $400,000 in oversubscribed angel round to transform African education

Bildup AI, a Nigerian-based edtech startup, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $400,000 angel investment round. The funding marks a significant read more Bildup AI secures $400,000 in oversubscribed angel round to transform African education

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3 h. ago Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for secretly recording closed

The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended lawmaker Saba Gideon for three months after he secretly recorded and shared audio from a closed-door meetin Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-lawmaker-for-secretly-recording-closed-door-meeting/

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3 h. ago FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of students and the continuity of education nationwide following the reopening of all 47 Unity Colleges earlier this month. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the […] The post FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Kwara Assembly suspends member for contempt, breach of privilege

The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, the member representing Edu State Constituency, for three months.

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9 h. ago House Of Reps. Amends Electoral Act, Approves Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results

The house of representatives has approved a proposal mandating the real-time transmission of election results. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report seeking an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022. The approved clause states that the “presiding officer shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the […] The post House Of Reps. Amends Electoral Act, Approves Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Northern CAN distributes food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna

Hayab explained that the initiative combined spiritual, physical, emotional, social and educational care...

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9 h. ago Yuletide: FCT CP orders deployment of over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, others

The FCT Police Command enhances Yuletide security by deploying over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, parks, and major highways for a safe festive season Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-fct-cp-orders-deployment-of-over-2000-personnel-to-worship-centres-others/

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10 h. ago EFCC recovers $3.4m, €280,000 counterfeit notes from suspected herbalists in Osun, Lagos

They also allegedly assured their victims of their powers to conjure several currency notes...

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13 h. ago FULL LIST: From Salah to Drogba, five legends without AFCON gold

Discover the surprising list of legendary African players without AFCON gold. From Mohamed Salah to Didier Drogba, see which icons never won the trophy. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-from-salah-to-drogba-five-legends-without-afcon-gold/

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19 h. ago Colorectal cancer: Community awareness programmes improve detection at curable stages

A community awareness campaign in Nigeria has helped clinicians detect both early-stage and advanced colorectal cancer in patients who had not been aware that they should be screened.  The programme included a 6-month community awareness campaign in clinics, community events, and religious institutions, with information, education, and communication materials, including bilingual flyers, posters, banners, radio jingles, and social […]

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20 h. ago Foundation to distribute cash, food to 5,000 elderly persons

Genesis Global Foundation announces plans to distribute cash and food to 5,000 widows and elderly persons as part of its annual church harvest celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-to-distribute-cash-food-to-5000-elderly-persons/

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21 h. ago Terminal operator celebrates customers driving cargo efficiency

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria celebrates customers driving cargo efficiency with its first Customer Excellence Awards, recognizing loyalty and innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/terminal-operator-celebrates-customers-driving-cargo-efficiency/

Transport

21 h. ago Gaming Bill: Why president must reject assault on Nigeria’s federalism

By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]

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24 h. ago UPDATED: Amid Dangote’s allegations, NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed resigns

According to Dangote, these licences have kept Nigeria dependent on fuel imports and discouraged investment in local refining.

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25 h. ago EFCC Arrests ‘Herbalists’ With $3.4m, €280,000 Counterfeit Notes 

Investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly defrauding people of their legitimate earnings. The post EFCC Arrests ‘Herbalists’ With $3.4m, €280,000 Counterfeit Notes  appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago SMEDAN plans one million business formalisation, $12bn funding boost in 2026

Discover SMEDAN’s 2026 agenda to formalize 1 million businesses and provide a $12bn funding boost to empower Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Read More: https://punchng.com/smedan-plans-one-million-business-formalisation-12bn-funding-boost-in-2026/

Economics

28 h. ago Wike Reinstates Education Mandate Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman

Wike has, in recent months, reshuffled several agencies under the FCT administration as part of ongoing reforms. The post Wike Reinstates Education Mandate Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago NDLEA Secures Order To Detain Vessel, 21 Crew Members Over Cocaine Shipment

Babafemi said NDLEA discovered the cocaine concealed in the hatch of the commodity vessel which arrived from Brazil on December 6. The post NDLEA Secures Order To Detain Vessel, 21 Crew Members Over Cocaine Shipment appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Lekki Port hits 50% capacity as cargo throughput volume rises

Lekki Deep Sea Port is operating at close to half of its installed capacity, recording steady month-on-month growth in container throughput since September...

Transport

32 h. ago Why Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun residents are facing prolonged power outages — IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has explained the reason behind the prolonged and intermittent power outages being experienced by customers across Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan and Osun states.

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