13 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/

Economics

3 h. ago Nigerian, 5 Others Indicted In US Over Alleged $41m Stock Market Fraud

A dual United States–Nigerian citizen, Izunna Okonkwo, has been indicted alongside five other individuals of different nationalities over allegations bordering on $41 million stock market fraud in the United States. A statement obtained from the website of the United States Department of Justice on Sunday said Okonkwo and the other defendants allegedly engaged in insider […]

Politics

3 h. ago OAGF Queries ₦288bn INEC Spending, Faults Procurement Breaches Under Ex

The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF) has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to ₦288.18 billion in the accounts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising concerns over procurement breaches, weak internal controls, and unremitted revenues under the leadership of the immediate-past chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The revelations were contained in the Auditor-General’s […]

Politics

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 Technical Aid Corps lauded For Deepening South–South Cooperation

A group, New Era for Sustainable Leadership and Accountability Initiative (NESLAI), has commended the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) for its contributions to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and the strengthening of South–South cooperation. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, NESLAI’s executive director, Comrade Edwin Olorunfemi, described NTAC as one of Nigeria’s most impactful […]

Politics

5 h. ago 2026 Budget: Six percent FG allocation to education far below UNESCO, World Bank benchmarks

Contrary to the UNESCO and the World Bank recommendations for developing countries to allocate at least 26 percent or between 20 and 30 percent of their national budgets to education, respectively, Nigeria’s budgetary allocation to the sector is still far below the two global benchmarks. Last week, President Bola Tinubu presented the national budget proposal […]

Politics

6 h. ago Acting with integrity in service delivery: The accountant’s perspective

Service and integrity are two values that lie at the heart of every functional society. They are inseparable concepts: service read more Acting with integrity in service delivery: The accountant’s perspective

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6 h. ago CBN: Building a sound, resilient banking sector as recapitalisation gains momentum

Nigeria’s banking system is navigating one of the most defining moments in its modern history. Amid macroeconomic headwinds and far-reaching reforms, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the sector remains fundamentally stable, sound, and resilient—even as banks race to meet new capital requirements that are reshaping the industry. At the heart of this transformation […]

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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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9 h. ago N4trn debt reduction: NBET issues N590bn Series 1 power sector bond

Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), NBET Finance Company Plc, has issued a N590 billion Series 1 Power Sector Bond – the first issuance under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme. This marks the commencement of the first phase of the bond issuance, which aims to raise N1.23 […]

Politics

10 h. ago Indigenous operators now power Nigeria’s energy future – IPPG

Learn how indigenous operators in Nigeria now account for over 50% of the nation’s crude oil production, shaping the future of the country’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/indigenous-operators-now-power-nigerias-energy-future-ippg/

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12 h. ago US Justice Dept renews call for Epstein Victims to come forward

The US Department of Justice is renewing its call for Epstein victims to come forward, vowing to hold all perpetrators accountable for exploitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-justice-dept-renews-call-for-epstein-victims-to-come-forward/

Events

13 h. ago Ethics, accountability key to efficient governance in Nigeria — Don

flags corruption, nepotism as major obstacles A university lecturer, Prof. Ronald Olufemi Badru, has stressed that Nigeria cannot attain effective and efficient governance without a strong ethical foundation in public service, calling for comprehensive reforms across all tiers of government. Badru, who teaches in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, […]

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14 h. ago FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

Innocent Etuk, Cross River State sector commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says that the Corps, in collaboration with read more FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

Politics

15 h. ago Okpebholo reiterates commitment to improve security, safety of lives, property

The governor said businesses can only thrive in an environment where investors are assured of the safety of their lives and investments.

Politics

16 h. ago Federal Ministry of Justice adopts digital system to boost efficiency

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice launches a new digital justice system to end paper-based processes, boosting efficiency and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/federal-ministry-of-justice-adopts-digital-system-to-boost-efficiency/

Politics

16 h. ago NOVA Bank opens Regional Office, pledges to redefine banking landscape, economic growth across South

NOVA Bank has reiterated its commitment to redefining banking in the South-East and South-South, positioning itself as a long-term partner read more NOVA Bank opens Regional Office, pledges to redefine banking landscape, economic growth across South-East, South-South

Politics

17 h. ago FG committed to efficient, accountable justice sector – AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to building a justice sector that

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18 h. ago Tinubu Congratulates DSS DG Ajayi On IPI Press Freedom Award

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), on his recognition as a champion of press freedom by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI). Mr Ajayi was honoured with a commendation award at the Annual Conference of the respected journalism organisation on December […]

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