7 h. ago Fubara Returns To Rivers, Attends Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day Church Service

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday morning, returned to Port Harcourt, the state capital, after spending about one week overseas. Upon his return, Fubara and his entourage were said to have moved straight to Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, venue of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Church Service. The […]

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13 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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14 h. ago Oluwatoyin Aluko Appointed President Of Nigeria Netball Federation

In a significant move to enhance the structure of netball in Nigeria, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Dr Oluwatoyin Aluko as the new President of the Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF). The announcement, made by NSC’s Director General Bukola Olopade, emphasises the need for a sustainable framework to foster the growth of netball across […]

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14 h. ago Transmission Company, Partners Educate Abia, Imo, Anambra Communities On Line Upgrades

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have carried out a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line line. The sensitisation exercise, which took place from January 6 […]

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14 h. ago Defection plot sparks crack within Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano

…Gov Yusuf fighting for his political future – Analyst A major political tension is brewing within the Kwankwasiyya Movement as read more Defection plot sparks crack within Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano

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16 h. ago Protests erupt one week after US forces captured Venezuela’s Maduro

Hundreds stage Venezuela protests one week after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. The interim government moves to revive ties with Washington. Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-erupt-one-week-after-us-forces-captured-venezuelas-maduro/

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23 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Framework To Maintain Public Assets Nationwide

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure uniform, efficient, and sustainable management of federal assets. […]

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32 h. ago Presidency Counters KPMG, Reaffirms Policy Logic Behind New Tax Laws

The Presidency has pushed back against observations made by KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, insisting that the reforms reflected deliberate policy choices rooted in economic logic, global best practice, and Nigeria’s long-term development objectives. In a detailed response issued by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, the government acknowledged that some […]

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32 h. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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33 h. ago Federal Government Orders Enforcement Of ‘No Work, No Pay’ On JOHESU

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of all federal hospitals to immediately enforce the federal government’s “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU), who have been on strike since November 14, 2025. The […]

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33 h. ago Presidential fiscal committee pushes back on KPMG critique of new tax laws

Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has pushed back against criticisms of the country’s new tax laws, arguing read more Presidential fiscal committee pushes back on KPMG critique of new tax laws

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34 h. ago Rivers Elders Forum Condemns Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Deputy

Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum has condemned the impeachment notice recently issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This position was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by a former Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Acting Chairman of […] The post Rivers Elders Forum Condemns Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Deputy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Kano announces census of tertiary schools for better policy planning

Kano State will conduct a comprehensive tertiary census from Jan 14-23, 2026, to gather data for effective planning and improved educational outcomes. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-announces-census-of-tertiary-schools-for-better-policy-planning/

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36 h. ago 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

The Federal Government, in a move to address the grievances of indigenous contractors, has earmarked N1.7 trillion in the 2026 read more 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

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39 h. ago ICYMI: Aid cut, strike warning, protests shake somalia and other trending stories

The U.S. suspends aid to Somalia over alleged food diversion The United States has suspended all assistance to Somalia’s federal read more ICYMI: Aid cut, strike warning, protests shake somalia and other trending stories

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40 h. ago Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

As artificial intelligence tools move from testing to daily use, a shift is taking place across small and medium-sized businesses. read more Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

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45 h. ago FG excited over Jersey’s move to return $9.5m corruption proceeds

The Federal Government lauds Jersey’s move to return $9.5m in corruption proceeds, which will fund the final stages of the Abuja-Kano Road project. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-excited-over-jerseys-move-to-return-9-5m-corruption-proceeds/

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45 h. ago 2026 budget: Ajaokuta workers to get N6.4bn despite zero output

The 2026 Ajaokuta Steel budget allocates N6.04bn for personnel costs, continuing a trend of funding salaries despite the plant producing no steel for decad Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-ajaokuta-workers-to-get-n6-4bn-despite-zero-output/

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48 h. ago “Atiku Has Been Contesting For Presidency Since My NYSC Days” – Datti Baba

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has renewed his call for a generational shift in Nigeria’s political leadership, saying the country cannot continue recycling the same faces if it hopes to move forward. Datti made the remarks while reflecting on his long political encounters with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, noting that the former PDP […] The post “Atiku Has Been Contesting For Presidency Since My NYSC Days” – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Old students laud Makinde’s school concession policy, present SUV to principal

Government College Ibadan’s old boys laud Governor Makinde’s school concession policy, gifting an SUV to the new principal to improve educational standards Read More: https://punchng.com/old-students-laud-makindes-school-concession-policy-present-suv-to-principal/

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