4 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Runsewe highlights areas to reposition Nigeria as global tourism force

•Musawa lauds his contribution IN its tourism innovative and practical-driven remarks at the 2025 Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja, former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe private and public stakeholders spellbound when he mounted the podium Organised by the Federation of Tourism […]

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6 h. ago Oyo govt launches ‘FRILIA’, cautions residents against land misuse

“FRILIA is not just a bureaucratic checkbox; it is a pledge to every resident and community in Oyo State....

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7 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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9 h. ago Fawehinmi pledges to reposition UniAbuja, assumes duty as substantive VC

Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi on Thursday formally assumed duty as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja with a pledge to reposition the University to...

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10 h. ago Help tackle insecurity in Edo, Okpebholo urges new brigade commander

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo urges the new 4 Brigade Commander to help tackle Edo insecurity, pledging full government cooperation and support. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-tackle-insecurity-in-edo-okpebholo-urges-new-brigade-commander/

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15 h. ago Cross River: Police nab suspects, pledge peaceful festivities

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming Carnival Calabar, announcing the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts.

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16 h. ago Alumni Blames Council For Bypassing Mandatory PhD Rule In VC Selection

Concerned Alumni Stakeholders, University of Abuja Worldwide, has condemned what it describes as a clear breach of advertised requirements in the recent appointment of a new substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. The group, in a press statement expressed deep concern that the Governing Council may have overlooked mandatory criteria, thereby plunging the university into one […]

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25 h. ago $1.9 billion in new commitments toward polio eradication announced

THE Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, countries, philanthropic foundations, and development partners has announced US$1.9 billion, including approximately US$1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 million. This funding to strengthen global health systems, expand immunisation, and accelerate progress […]

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27 h. ago Osun poll: Seven aspirants meet Tinubu,accept Oyetola’s candidate

Seven aspirants in the Osun APC primary back a consensus candidate after meeting President Tinubu, pledging unity for the upcoming governorship poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-seven-aspirants-meet-tinubuaccept-oyetolas-candidate/

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29 h. ago Police, Air Force QRF pledge stronger security collaboration in Niger

He described the Police chief as a lawyer par excellence, an anti-fraud specialist and a seasoned police officer...

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36 h. ago BREAKING: C’River lawmakers sack LG chair over misconduct claims

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked Bekwarra LG Chairman, Theresa Ushie, following substantiated allegations of gross misconduct and corrupt Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-criver-lawmakers-sack-lg-chair-over-misconduct-claims/

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42 h. ago CBN Targets Smallholder Farmers Through Agric Guarantee Scheme

Cardoso noted that the initiative reflected the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to reposition agriculture as a driver of inclusive growth, rural development, and economic diversification. The post CBN Targets Smallholder Farmers Through Agric Guarantee Scheme appeared first on Channels Television.

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57 h. ago Army pledges stronger partnership with N’Assembly on border security

The Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with the National Assembly to enhance Nigeria’s border security and tackle cross-border threats Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-nassembly-on-border-security/

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58 h. ago Nigeria Courts Global Investors With New Incentives At London Mining Expo

The federal government has unveiled a new package of incentives aimed at attracting global players to Nigeria’s mining industry, offering measures such as seamless profit repatriation and duty waivers on imported mining equipment. The incentives were announced at the Resourcing Tomorrow Exhibition and Conference held recently in London. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele […]

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59 h. ago FG, govs pledge to close education funding gap, ensure safe schools

Nigeria’s federal and state governments commit to closing the education funding gap, boosting budgets, and ensuring safe schools for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-govs-pledge-to-close-education-funding-gap-ensure-safe-schools/

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61 h. ago At 88, TY Danjuma Remains A Steady Voice For Nigeria — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described former Chief of Army Staff and elder statesman, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), as a steady national voice whose life of duty and sacrifice has shaped Nigeria’s journey through its most defining seasons. In a goodwill message personally signed by him on Tuesday to mark General Danjuma’s 88th birthday, Tinubu […]

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63 h. ago Nigerian Army pledges stronger support to EFCC in fight against financial crimes

The Commander of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun, has pledged the support of the Army to the (EFCC) in its fight against corruption, economic, and financial crimes.

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66 h. ago Army, EFCC strengthen collaboration against financial crime in Edo

The Nigerian Army and EFCC have renewed their collaboration to combat financial crimes in Edo State, pledging mutual support to disrupt illicit fund flows. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-efcc-strengthen-collaboration-against-financial-crime-in-edo/

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3 d. ago FG pledges social protection for 60m Nigerians in informal sector

The Federal Government has said it is taking concrete steps to provide social protections to over 60 million Nigerians working in the informal sector. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Extending Social Protection Coverage to Informal Economy Workers. The dialogue was […]

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3 d. ago Oyo govt pledges support as OCHS Ibadan 89 set moves to develop alma mater

The 1989 set of Oke-Bola Comprehensive High School, Ibadan, Old Students Association, has begun move to upgrade its alma mater with the renovation of classrooms, staff office, students’ and staff toilets and provision of water source and tank. Speaking during the inauguration of the projects and reunion of the old students held on the school […]

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