8 h. ago UPDATED: Bayelsa deputy gov, Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing in office

He was portrayed as a leader guided by conviction, integrity, and strong personal character...

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13 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Low turnout at elections threatens legitimacy of democracy — INEC Chairman

Since the CVR exercise began, we have worked tirelessly to bring

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13 h. ago ABU develops blueprint on agriculture, human capacity development for Zamfara

Ahmadu Bello University has proposed a unified, evidence-based, and fully integrated intervention to

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22 h. ago Analyst decries structural gaps in Nigeria’s financial regulatory architecture

While the SEC has approached the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) seeking orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets linked to CBEX and 25 other defendants, policy analysts argued that the magnitude of the losses reflects a deeper, systemic failure across Nigeria’s financial oversight ecosystem. A financial advisor and public policy researcher at Covenant […]

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22 h. ago ECOWAS to abolish four aviation taxes, cuts key charges by 2026

“Lower airfares will support regional mobility, strengthen airlines, and deepen economic integration...

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23 h. ago Reps summon CBN gov over unremitted N16trn revenue into Federation Account

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution to compel the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to appear before the House over allegations bothering on non-remittance of over N5 trillion Operating Surplus and N11 trillion government revenue into the federation account. Leading debate on the motion, Chairman, House Committee […]

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28 h. ago How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

For years, Nigeria’s civic-tech community has worked hard to bring public finance data into the light. Anyone who has tried read more How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

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33 h. ago Olubadan orders royal fathers to tackle kidnapping, land grabbing in Oyo

The Olubadan of Ibadanland directs Royal Highnesses to tackle kidnapping and land grabbing, holding them accountable for security in their domains. Read More: https://punchng.com/olubadan-orders-royal-fathers-to-tackle-kidnapping-land-grabbing-in-oyo/

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34 h. ago Multimodal transport crucial to fixing Nigeria’s struggling supply chain, experts say

Nigeria’s transport and logistics experts have stated that integrating modern multimodal transport systems and last-mile delivery solutions is crucial to read more Multimodal transport crucial to fixing Nigeria’s struggling supply chain, experts say

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38 h. ago Defence Minister Tasks 27 Newly Promoted Army Generals To Lead With Courage, Integrity

The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, decorated 27 newly promoted senior officers to their new rank of Major General with a charge to continue to display loyalty, professionalism and commitment. The 27 officers were recently promoted from the rank of Brigadier General, one of whom, Brig.-Gen. ZA Saidu, was posthumously promoted to the rank of Major […]

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39 h. ago Reps Accuse Commercial Banks Of Illegal Charges, Deductions From Customers’ Accounts

The House of Representatives on Tuesday accused commercial banks of perpetrating illegality by deducting inexplicable monies from customers without remittances. The House Ad-hoc Committee Chairman, investigating the deduction of taxes from civil and public servants’ earnings and bank charges on customers’ accounts, Rep. Kelechi Nwogu, said this during an investigative panel in Abuja. Nwogu reiterated […] The post Reps Accuse Commercial Banks Of Illegal Charges, Deductions From Customers’ Accounts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has urged West African leaders to renew their dedication to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial […]

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40 h. ago Kaduna’s Financial Inclusion Rises To 66%, Says Commissioner

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, has declared that the state has sustained efforts to drive financial inclusion in major milestones. Mohammed hinted that bank account ownership increased by 20% in three years, adding more than 800,000 adults to the formal economy. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the Commissioner said financial […]

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41 h. ago SEC seeks freezing of CBEX accounts over alleged N1.3trn fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) to order the immediate freezing of bank accounts belonging to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)...

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42 h. ago Reps Summon Nigerian Bank CEOs Over Alleged Illegal Deductions

The Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks in Nigeria have been directed to appear in person before an investigative panel of the House of Representatives regarding alleged illegal and unexplained deductions from customers’ bank accounts. The summons was issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating deductions of taxes from the salaries […]

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42 h. ago Zelenskyy says he’s ready for elections after Trump questions Ukraine’s democracy

The Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he is ready for elections within the next three months if Ukraine’s parliament

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43 h. ago Attack On PAP Boss Is Assault On Niger Delta Peace, Economy, Ijaw Group Tells Lawmakers

* Threatens nationwide protest The Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA), also known as IzanzanCamp, has warned the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) against what it described as the political harassment of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro, insisting that alleged audit queries amounting to ₦26bn have nothing to […]

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47 h. ago US congressman visits Benue, seeks global attention to IDP crisis

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, on Wednesday shared accounts of violence against Christian communities in Benue State, recounting what he said he was told during a visit to camps for internally displaced persons. Writing on X, Moore said, while in Benue, he met “dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-visits-benue-seeks-global-attention-to-idp-crisis/

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51 h. ago Imo statesman hails Ohakim’s wife’s nomination as ambassador

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

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