1 hour ago Nigeria exits acute economic crisis as NESG forecasts 5.5% growth

Nigeria has exited its acute economic crisis. The NESG forecasts 5.5% Nigeria economic growth by 2026 but warns of a critical 18-month policy window. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exits-acute-economic-crisis-as-nesg-forecasts-5-5-growth/

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3 h. ago ₦246bn allocation for NEDC not for salaries alone – Budget office

The Budget Office clarifies the ₦246bn NEDC budget, stating it’s a lump-sum allocation for projects, not just personnel costs, dismissing misinformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/%e2%82%a6246bn-allocation-for-nedc-not-for-salaries-alone-budget-office/

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3 h. ago Nigeria remains a stabilising force in West Africa, says Polish Envoy

Michał Cygan, Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, has described Nigeria as a critical stabilising force in West Africa, highlighting the pivotal read more Nigeria remains a stabilising force in West Africa, says Polish Envoy

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4 h. ago NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay

The development followed weeks of heightened criticisms from passport applicants, including prominent Nigerians, who have taken to social media to express frustration with the process. The post NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago VIDEO: Football Nigeria’s only true unifier, says Bovi following loss to Morocco

Comedian Bovi calls football Nigeria’s only true unifier following the Super Eagles’ AFCON loss. He criticizes players for missed chances and distractions. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-football-nigerias-only-true-unifier-says-bovi-following-loss-to-morocco/

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4 h. ago THINGS REMEMBERED: The Chalkboard: When Learning Was Written In Dust

Before projectors, smart boards and digital tablets took over the classrooms, learning was on the chalkboard. It stood firmly at the front of the room, green or black, slightly cracked at the edges and always coated with a thin layer of white dust, which gave us extra after-school work of recoating it black with charcoal. […]

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6 h. ago FG okays 40% pay rise for lecturers, introduces new professorial allowance

The Nigerian Federal Government approves a 40% pay rise for lecturers and introduces a new professorial allowance after a historic agreement with ASUU. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-okays-40-pay-rise-for-lecturers-introduces-new-professorial-allowance/

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6 h. ago Agency Donates Ambulances To Boost Emergency Healthcare In Ogoni

In a move aimed at improving emergency medical response and strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has donated five ambulances to key public health facilities across Ogoniland in Rivers State. The ambulances were handed over to Bori Zonal Hospital, Terabor General Hospital, Eleme General Hospital, Bodo General Hospital and Kpite Primary […]

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6 h. ago Trump, First US President To Deploy AI Deepfakes In Political Messaging

In the first year of his second term in the White House, Trump ramped up his use of hyper-realistic but fabricated visuals on Truth Social and other platforms, often glorifying himself while lampooning his critics. The post Trump, First US President To Deploy AI Deepfakes In Political Messaging appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Fed Govt Approves Critical Electrical Intervention Projects In Ekiti

Ekiti State government has received approval from the federal government for the award of critical electricity intervention projects. The projects, under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aim to strengthen and expand power supply inthe state. The  commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, who disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, said the projects were […]

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9 h. ago Governorship Race: Aspirant Drafts Aondo Into Benue Rescue Mission

The Benue Rescue and Rebuild Mission governorship campaign has continued to consolidate its structures with the appointment of Chief Jerry Aondo (SAN) as acting director and head of the Legal Directorate. The decision, approved by governorship hopeful, Prof. Sebastian Tar Hon, SAN (Semawan-u-Tiv), reflects a deliberate strategy to fortify the campaign’s legal and advocacy machinery […]

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9 h. ago As New Transformative Cycle Begins For Varsities, Polytechnics, Colleges

Nigeria’s tertiary education sector is set for a year of transformation as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) kicks off its 2026 intervention cycle. The strategic workshop held at TETFund’s Abuja auditorium on 13 January brought together heads of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to review disbursement guidelines and map out the year’s roadmap […]

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10 h. ago Adamawa Govt Opens Applications For 2026 Special Female Scholarship

The Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF) has announced the commencement of applications for the Adamawa State Government 2026 Special Female Scholarship, aimed at supporting eligible female students from the state. In a public notice issued in Yola, the Trust Fund invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for the scholarship through its official online portal. […]

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10 h. ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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10 h. ago Varsity Lecturers Get 40% Pay Rise, New Perks As ASUU Signs Deal With Govt

After more than 16 years of stalled negotiations and recurring industrial disputes, the Federal Government of Nigeria has formally approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff in federal universities. The new agreement comes with improved pensions, a new funding framework, and the introduction of a Professorial Head Allowance for the first time. […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

Nigeria’s push to digitise government operations is entering a critical test as federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) prepare to read more Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

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12 h. ago AbdulRazaq has outperformed Saraki, others in road projects — SSA

Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has completed nearly as many Kwara road projects in 6 years as previous governments did in 25, setting a new standard. Read More: https://punchng.com/abdulrazaq-has-outperformed-saraki-others-in-road-projects-ssa/

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14 h. ago FG approves additional ₦1.8m annual allowance for professors, ₦870,000 for readers

The Federal Government has approved new annual allowances that will pay full-time professors in Nigerian universities an additional ₦1.8 million, read more FG approves additional ₦1.8m annual allowance for professors, ₦870,000 for readers

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14 h. ago VIDEO: Influencer laments poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco

An esports influencer criticizes the poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco, alleging officials tried to move them from their paid seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-influencer-laments-poor-treatment-of-super-eagles-fans-in-morocco/

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16 h. ago FCTA approves N9.8bn to rehabilitate presidential villa roads

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the sum of N9.8 billion for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of internal read more FCTA approves N9.8bn to rehabilitate presidential villa roads

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