7 h. ago 9th AFRIMA: Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others To Win ‘Artiste Of The Year’

Nigeria’s Afrobeats star, Rema, stole the show at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) after beating heavyweights Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, South African superstars, DJ Maphorisa and Tyla to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. The star-studded ceremony held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels […]

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15 h. ago Tears As Court Orders Remand Of Arrested Ekpoma Protesters At Edo Correctional Centre

The police said they had swiftly intervened to restore peace and public safety when the protest over insecurity in the area was “hijacked”. The post Tears As Court Orders Remand Of Arrested Ekpoma Protesters At Edo Correctional Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend For Heritage Bank Depositors

This latest payout follows the revocation of Heritage Bank’s operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2024. The post NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend For Heritage Bank Depositors appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Nasarawa female lawmaker frees 2 inmates to mark 54th birthday

Hajarat Danyaro, member representing Nasarawa Central Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has secured the release of two read more Nasarawa female lawmaker frees 2 inmates to mark 54th birthday

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22 h. ago FG Commissions ₦40bn CCTV Control Centre For Third Mainland Bridge

The CCTV system, first announced in 2025, was designed to curb dangerous driving, prevent suicide attempts, and strengthen security, according to Minister of Works David Umahi. The post FG Commissions ₦40bn CCTV Control Centre For Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Recapitalisation: Combined Capital Of 21 Banks Hits N5.14trn

Nigeria’s banking sector is fast approaching the end of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation programme with a combined capital base of about N5.142 trillion already locked in by lenders across the different licence categories, disclosures made by the banks have shown. The figures show that 21 out of the 37 commercial, merchant and non-interest […]

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31 h. ago FG inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV control centre for Third Mainland Bridge

The federal government has inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. read more FG inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV control centre for Third Mainland Bridge

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33 h. ago Iddo Bridge: FG to pull down damaged sections next week — Umahi

The Federal Government will demolish damaged sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos next week to begin reconstruction, says Works Minister David Umahi. Read More: https://punchng.com/iddo-bridge-fg-to-pull-down-damaged-sections-next-week-umahi/

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37 h. ago United Umuada Igbo Club International reaffirms women’s empowerment, inaugurates centre for abused women 

The United Umuada Igbo Club International (UUICI), a global non-profit organisation, has vowed to continue empowering women and uplifting Igbo read more United Umuada Igbo Club International reaffirms women’s empowerment, inaugurates centre for abused women 

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41 h. ago VIDEO: Two injured as truck overturns on Third Mainland Bridge

A loaded mini truck overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, injuring two people. LASTMA reports that recovery efforts are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-two-injured-as-truck-overturns-on-third-mainland-bridge/

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43 h. ago Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

The Kwara State Government has partnered with the Global Fund, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to revitalise five read more Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

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45 h. ago Battle For The Heart Of Kogi Central: Bello, Akpoti Set For Epic Showdown

In the nation’s political space, some contests transcend elections to become battles of power and legacy. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, such a struggle is already taking shape in Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general election, with former governor Yahaya Bello and incumbent senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on a collision course. Separated by style, political lineage, […]

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46 h. ago Enhancing broker compliance through transparent risk disclosure and strengthened quality control mechanisms

Introduction: The importance of transparent risk disclosure While many aspects of investor protection are always within the purview of regulatory read more Enhancing broker compliance through transparent risk disclosure and strengthened quality control mechanisms

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46 h. ago Katsina’s Effective Grassroots Tool For Curbing Insecurity And Alleviating Poverty

In November of 2024, the Katsina state government launched the CDP, community development programme; an initiative designed to empower the grassroots by collaboration and partnership with community leaders, stakeholders, traditional rulers, and indigenes of these communities. To drive the CDP, 361 community development centres were launched across the state, with 1 centre in each ward […]

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53 h. ago $460m Abuja CCTV project probe nears conclusion – C’ttee chair

A House committee is concluding its probe into the failed $460m Abuja CCTV project, aiming to uncover why the security system collapsed despite the huge lo Read More: https://punchng.com/460m-abuja-cctv-project-probe-nears-conclusion-cttee-chair/

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56 h. ago Senator Natasha Confirms Full Regulatory Compliance On Electric Vehicles As 100 Beneficiaries Undergo Training

The rollout of the Electric Motor Vehicles (EMVs) under the Kogi Central Constituency Development Programme has resumed following the completion of key regulatory and structural requirements, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has confirmed. Speaking on the programme, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the earlier pause in the implementation announced during a recent town hall meeting in Ihima, Okehi […]

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67 h. ago AFCON 2025: CAF appoints new referee for Nigeria vs Algeria clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named a new centre referee for the quarter-final clash between the Super Eagles read more AFCON 2025: CAF appoints new referee for Nigeria vs Algeria clash

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2 d. ago U.S commences background checks for 5600 refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent residency

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has deployed a specialised vetting centre to conduct intensive background checks and read more U.S commences background checks for 5600 refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent residency

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3 d. ago Katsina inaugurates technical committee for Nigeria for Women Programme scale

Aisha Aminu Malumfashi, Katsina State commissioner for women affairs, has inaugurated the State Technical Committee (STC) for the Nigeria for read more Katsina inaugurates technical committee for Nigeria for Women Programme scale-up

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3 d. ago “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. In a statement, yesterday, Obi said about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are now living in poverty, describing […] The post “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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