5 h. ago Expand Community Projects Beyond Oil States, Group Tells Commission

The Council of Civil Society Organisation on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), a United Nations-recognised platform, has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to broaden its community and social development interventions beyond oil-producing states to ensure equitable national growth. In a statement issued by its director general, Kunle Yusuff, CSCHEI commended […]

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25 h. ago Nigerian universities must shift from theoretical to solution

Nigerian universities have been urged to shift from theoretical to solution-driven and practical learning capable of driving meaningful research to address societal challenges. This was the summation of discussants at this year’s Grooming Centre University Research Grant award event held at its headquarters in Lagos recently. A total of 125 students comprising 21 PhD candidates, […]

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55 h. ago Nigerian leaders need foresight beyond electoral cycles – Obasanjo

Former President Obasanjo urges Nigerian leaders to adopt long-term strategic thinking and design policies that endure beyond electoral cycles for national Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-leaders-need-foresight-beyond-electoral-cycles-obasanjo/

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64 h. ago CCB chair urges young Nigerians to reject bribes, uphold integrity

CCB Chairman urges Nigerian youth to fight corruption by rejecting bribes and upholding integrity, stating their choices define the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/ccb-chair-urges-young-nigerians-to-reject-bribes-uphold-integrity/

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68 h. ago Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi 

Sheikh Gumi calls kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers, urging the Nigerian government to negotiate with bandits to stop bloodsh Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-children-lesser-evil-than-killing-soldiers-gumi/

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4 d. ago Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

The presidency says the Republic of Benin made two separate, urgent requests for Nigerian military intervention during last week’s attempted read more Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

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5 d. ago Emulate Gen Katsina’s leadership quality, Babangida urges Nigerian leaders

Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has called on Nigerian leaders, particularly Northern leaders emulate the

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6 d. ago Enforce distribution guideline to tackle fake medicines, pharmaceutical group urges govt

A Nigerian pharmaceutical group urges the government to enforce drug distribution guidelines to combat the circulation of fake medicines and protect public Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-distribution-guideline-to-tackle-fake-medicines-pharmaceutical-group-urges-govt/

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6 d. ago Security expert reiterates call for comprehensive border fencing

He urged the Nigerian government to prioritise the fencing of the country’s borderlands, drawing inspiration...

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6 d. ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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7 d. ago Reps fault removal of civic education, computer studies from WAEC portal

Nigerian House of Reps urges the government to reverse the WAEC subject removal, citing concerns for students preparing for the 2026 WASSCE. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-fault-removal-of-civic-education-computer-studies-from-waec-portal/

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7 d. ago Experts urge Nigerian SMEs to embrace crowdfunding, credit guarantees, other alternatives to bank loans

Experts have highlighted a widening range of non-bank financing options designed to help small businesses overcome long-standing barriers to traditional read more Experts urge Nigerian SMEs to embrace crowdfunding, credit guarantees, other alternatives to bank loans

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7 d. ago FG seeks urgent management as 33% of Nigerian soil suffers degradation

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria faces a deepening soil health crisis, with at least 33 per cent of the country’s soil already degraded, threatening food production...

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8 d. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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8 d. ago “It’s Getting Out Of Hand” – Tuface Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis With Natasha Osawaru

Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia, also known as 2baba, has urged fans and well-wishers to remain calm amid reports of a marital crisis with his wife, Natasha. In a video message shared on his Facebook page, the singer described the situation as “getting out of hand” and “dangerous,” warning that the ongoing speculation could put […] The post “It’s Getting Out Of Hand” – Tuface Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis With Natasha Osawaru appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago MFM urges stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children

The MFM church calls on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children at a student leadership summit held in Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-urges-stakeholders-to-prioritise-quality-education-for-nigerian-children/

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9 d. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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9 d. ago NCC seeks inclusion of intellectual property studies in varsity curricula

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) urges universities to integrate intellectual property education into their curricula to boost innovation and creati Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-seeks-inclusion-of-intellectual-property-studies-in-varsity-curricula/

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