14 m. ago Tax reform delay beyond January 1 will hurt businesses, poor — Oyedele

Delaying Nigeria’s tax reform beyond Jan 1, 2026, will overtax workers and burden businesses, warns committee chairman Taiwo Oyedele. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-delay-beyond-january-1-will-hurt-businesses-poor-oyedele/

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39 m. ago Kogi Poly demotes deputy registrar, sacks two staff over misconduct

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved the demotion of a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Audu Mathew, to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar over negligence of duty.

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74 m. ago JUST IN: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Dec 25 & 26, 2025, and Jan 1, 2026, as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-declares-holidays-for-christmas-new-year-celebrations-2/

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1 hour ago Implications Of Not Implementing New Tax Laws By January 1 — Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu signed the four tax reform bills into law, marking what the government has described as the most significant overhaul of the country’s tax system in decades. The post Implications Of Not Implementing New Tax Laws By January 1 — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Confirm Freedom Of 130 Kidnapped School Children

The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, has confirmed the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. According to the Bishop, Governor Umaru Bago personally called him to convey the good news of their release. However, the exact number of those freed […] The post St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Confirm Freedom Of 130 Kidnapped School Children appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago US earmarks $2.1bn for Nigeria’s Christian healthcare facilities

The United States has signed a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria, committing nearly $2.1 billion to

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4 h. ago Experts Recommend Plateau Council’s Model Against Maternal Mortality

Health experts have described a community-based maternal health intervention in Mangu local government area of Plateau State as a viable blueprint for reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Nigeria accounts for nearly 20 per cent of global maternal deaths, with national estimates placing the maternal mortality ratio at over 500 deaths per 100,000 live births, […]

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4 h. ago 2027: Some governors will betray APC, Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of

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5 h. ago British American Open Varsity Honours Philanthropists With Doctorate Degrees

The British American Open University has honoured outstanding Nigerians with leadership awards. This landmark annual lecture and induction ceremony of the King’s College British and American Institutions recognised the roles of Nigerian leaders in governance, public service, entrepreneurship and community development in Abuja. The event brought together dignitaries from both the public and private sectors, […]

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5 h. ago Atoyebi Hails Planned Tinubu’s Executive Order On LG Autonomy As Necessary

Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s move to enforce local government financial autonomy through an executive order as a necessary step toward strengthening grassroots governance and development. Atoyebi made the remarks while responding to questions on the President’s warning to state governors that an executive order could […]

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5 h. ago Federal Government Confirms Rescue Of All 230 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

The Federal Government has confirmed the successful rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, bringing the total number of freed pupils to 230 and marking the end of the ordeal. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday night in […]

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5 h. ago I have delivered across all sectors, Adeleke answers critics

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has answered critics of his administration and challenged them to judge him by his records as a governor in the last three years, affirming that he has delivered good governance across all sectors of Osun State. Addressing Iwude Ijesha carnival at Ilesa on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, who fired back […]

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6 h. ago Beyond recapitalisation: How governance and consumer protection will determine the success of NIIRA 2025

Imagine a nation where small businesses shattered by fire never reopen. Where families facing tragic loss descend into poverty overnight read more Beyond recapitalisation: How governance and consumer protection will determine the success of NIIRA 2025

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7 h. ago Enugu’s N1.62trn 2026 budget: Consolidating the march to $30bn economy

By Collins Ogbu When the Enugu State Government unveiled its 2026 Appropriation Bill, the headline figure, ₦1.62 trillion, immediately commanded attention. Yet, beyond the size of the budget lies a deeper story: one of policy consistency, disciplined execution, and a long-term economic vision anchored on transforming Enugu from a largely civil service and consumption-driven subnational […]

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8 h. ago EMTL revenue surges 66.1 percent to N222.90bn in H1 2025, outperforms target

Nigeria’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, rising to ₦222.90 billion, a 66.1 percent outperformance against the half-year projection of ₦134.17 billion, according to official fiscal data. The robust EMTL showing formed a key pillar of the Federal Government’s revenue performance in the period and has […]

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9 h. ago Afenifere lauds Aiyedatiwa as FG okays Ondo deep seaport licence

Afenifere commends Governor Aiyedatiwa for securing the revalidated licence for the Ondo Deep Seaport, a milestone for Nigeria’s maritime industry. Read More: https://punchng.com/afenifere-lauds-aiyedatiwa-as-fg-okays-ondo-deep-seaport-licence/

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9 h. ago Eyesan’s appointment reflects FG’s commitment to stronger governance, others —WIEN

Apparently impressed by the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),  Women in Energy Network (WIEN), a leading advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, said the appointment reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger governance, inclusive leadership and a more diverse executive pipeline In […]

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13 h. ago Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers

The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and proprietor of the school, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, said Governor Umaru Bago personally called him to convey the good news of their release. The post Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Bago to receive freed abducted Niger school children Monday

Abducted Niger school children from St Mary’s Private School in Agwara have been freed. Governor Mohammed Bago is set to receive the students on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-bago-to-receive-freed-abducted-niger-school-children-monday/

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Insecurity Is Planned, Not Accidental – Ayo Opadokun

He advised that the Federal Government should not relent in its efforts to fight insurgency, adding that there should no longer be mercy for bandits and their sponsors. The post Nigeria’s Insecurity Is Planned, Not Accidental – Ayo Opadokun appeared first on Channels Television.

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