15 m. ago Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline explodes in Delta, says NNPC Ltd

NNPC Ltd confirms a gas pipeline explosion on the Escravos–Lagos line in Delta. The cause is under investigation as safety measures are activated. Read More: https://punchng.com/escravos-lagos-gas-pipeline-explodes-in-delta-says-nnpc-ltd/

Politics

98 m. ago Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds

Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down. The company allegedly disappeared with millions of naira belonging to investors, just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact […] The post Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

4 h. ago IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is wagering its $2.1 billion investment pipeline on manufacturing, tourism and other job-rich sectors in read more IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

Politics

5 h. ago Nigeria only invests 0.2 percent of GDP on research — Okebukola

FORMER Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has decried low funding in research and development in the nation’s universities.

Politics

6 h. ago Dangote dangles dollar dividends to lure investors for refinery IPO

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to introduce an unprecedented dividend structure for his $20 billion oil read more Dangote dangles dollar dividends to lure investors for refinery IPO

Politics

6 h. ago Reps Rue Airfares’ Hike, Demand Cut In Taxes, Airport Charges

House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the hike in airfares ahead of the Yuletide season, saying it has security consequences on millions of Nigerians. The House, therefore, urged the Executive arm of government to reduce taxes for airline operators while airport charges be slashed by 50% during the season. This followed the adoption of […]

Economics

6 h. ago Governors’ Forum To Rank Members On Financing, Health Performance

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced that state governors will be ranked on health governance, financing and overall primary healthcare (PHC) performance as it unveiled the third edition of the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards. The awards, scheduled for today, aim to strengthen accountability and drive reforms across Nigeria’s PHC systems. In a […]

Politics

7 h. ago Nasarawa health college matriculates 114, warns against cultism

Olivet College of Health Technology in Nasarawa matriculates 114 students for the 2025/2026 session, warning new entrants against cultism and exam malpract Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-college-matriculates-114-warns-against-cultism/

Events

9 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 […]

Politics

11 h. ago FG to advance inclusive family planning for women, girls with disabilities

"We will strengthen collaboration with partners, we will build capacity among health workers...

Politics

12 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/

Politics

12 h. ago FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

Politics

13 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen raises concerns over Nigeria’s defective occupational safety laws

Abbas noted that many workers continue to suffer injuries, illnesses and deaths that could have been avoided with stronger regulations and proper enforcement.

Politics

13 h. ago Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment

The Katsina State government has unveiled its 2026 plan to reform the state’s economic landscape, with a focus on creating read more Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment

Politics

13 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

13 h. ago Ondo: Police arrest three for allegedly staging kidnapping to extort family

He explained that police operatives from the command immediately opened an investigation, while preliminary findings revealed that the supposed victim had deliberately planned his own abduction.

Events

14 h. ago Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Nursing Mother, Baby In Katsina

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were involved in a paternity dispute with the victim, which escalated into the fatal attack. The post Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Nursing Mother, Baby In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

Events

14 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

Politics

15 h. ago Equities extend gains as NGX adds N694bn on renewed buying interest

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its upbeat performance on Thursday as renewed investor interest lifted the market further into positive territory.

Politics

15 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

Economics