4 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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6 h. ago Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

Osun State University’s VC encourages students to apply for NELFUND loans, a federal initiative to support education and prevent financial hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverage-nelfund-loans-for-your-education-uniosun-vc-urges-students/

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7 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

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8 h. ago PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

Trains Recovery Agents on recovering pension liabilities The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it has embarked on a new era read more PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

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10 h. ago NAHCON unveils 15 new mandatory directives for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The statement, issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, added that the directives will guide stakeholders as preparations for the 2026 Hajj continue. Below are the 15 directives released by the Commission:

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10 h. ago FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender

Stakeholders in Kano State have called on federal, state, and local governments to develop comprehensive policies that better protect women read more FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender-based violence

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15 h. ago Airports Authority Chair Ganduje Seeks Innovations To Strengthen Aviation Sector

Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullah Ganduje has called for adaptation to innovation to strengthen the aviation sector. Ganduje made the call while addressing participants at the four-day FAAN Board and Stakeholders Retreat in Abuja, stressing the need for continuous evolution, innovation, and collaboration to ensure […]

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17 h. ago Airports Authority Addresses Flight Delays Ahead Of Christmas Rush

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has tasked airlines to review their schedules during the Christmas celebrations inorder to curb flight delays and cancellations. The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at a retreat organised for the FAAN Governing Board and Stakeholders with […]

Culture

17 h. ago Strategic Policy Shifts Now Stabilising Key Macroeconomic Indicators, Say Economists

Experts and economists have said that strategic fiscal and monetary policies are now beginning to stabilise key macroeconomic indicators in the country. The experts, who spoke at a two-day Premium Times Academy’s intensive training for journalists, sponsored by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and focused on strengthening capacity in business, financial and economic reporting, […]

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20 h. ago Foundation trains Kaduna women in sack farming, vocational skills

Discover how a foundation’s project for women empowerment in Kaduna is training 1,000 women in sack farming and vocational skills to boost household income Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-trains-kaduna-women-in-sack-farming-vocational-skills/

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20 h. ago Cashew export ban will trigger massive job losses – Kogi stakeholders

Stakeholders warn a proposed cashew export ban in Nigeria will trigger massive job losses, collapse farms, and cripple the agro-export economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/cashew-export-ban-will-trigger-massive-job-losses-kogi-stakeholders/

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20 h. ago Taraba varsity, peace bureau convene parley on rising violence

Taraba State University and the state’s peace bureau are hosting a national conference to address violent conflicts and bolster peacebuilding efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-varsity-peace-bureau-convene-parley-on-rising-violence/

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26 h. ago FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a two-day hands-on workshop for the first group of Livestock Data Collection read more FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

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26 h. ago Ibadan Hosts One of the Biggest Premier League Viewing Events of the Year

Relive the excitement of the massive football event in Ibadan where 1xBet hosted a huge Premier League viewing party for Chelsea vs Arsenal. See the highli Read More: https://punchng.com/ibadan-hosts-one-of-the-biggest-premier-league-viewing-events-of-the-year/

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26 h. ago Trump, Rwanda, DR Congo leaders sign peace deal despite ongoing violence

US President Trump hosts Rwandan and Congolese leaders to sign a historic Rwanda DR Congo peace deal, aiming to end conflict and open access to minerals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-rwanda-dr-congo-leaders-sign-peace-deal-despite-ongoing-violence/

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26 h. ago Prioritise safety, Ogun NMDPRA boss urges oil, gas operators

Ogun’s NMDPRA coordinator urges oil and gas operators to prioritize safety to prevent accidents and fatalities during the busy festive season rush. Read More: https://punchng.com/prioritise-safety-ogun-nmdpra-boss-urges-oil-gas-operators/

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29 h. ago FG begins first tranche of TVET payments to over 42,000 students

"The first phase of disbursements ensures that the training ecosystem is fully supported and that students can focus...

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32 h. ago Federal Government Decries Silent Epidemic Of Poor Oral Health, Moves To Eliminate Noma

The Federal Government has decried what it described as a “silent epidemic” of poor oral health in Nigeria, stating that millions, especially children and older people, were suffering preventable diseases that damage productivity, dignity, and quality of life. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who stated this at the […]

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33 h. ago World Soil Day: FG pushes bold soil health agenda as stakeholders warn of rising degradation

The federal government has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening soil crisis and the urgent reforms needed to protect food production read more World Soil Day: FG pushes bold soil health agenda as stakeholders warn of rising degradation

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34 h. ago Tinubu, ministers, stakeholders attend Nigeria’s maiden international airshow

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday led a team of dignitaries who attended the opening ceremony of Nigeria’s first-ever International Airshow.

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