7 h. ago FG pledges social protection for 60m Nigerians in informal sector

The Federal Government has said it is taking concrete steps to provide social protections to over 60 million Nigerians working in the informal sector. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Extending Social Protection Coverage to Informal Economy Workers. The dialogue was […]

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20 h. ago NITDA warns Nigerians of new vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s GPT

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday warned Nigerians about new vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s GPT-4.0 and GPT-5 series that could expose users to data leakage.

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7 d. ago “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians

The Presidency has appealed to Nigerians to help monitor and report violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police escorts from private individuals and VIPs. The call was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, during an interview on TVC on Sunday. He said public participation […] The post “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigerians owe no one an apology for seeking assistance from the international community to tackle the country’s persistent insecurity. Speaking on Friday night at the ongoing Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, the former president stressed that lives are being lost daily regardless of religion, ethnicity, […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ekiti NUJ decorates Oyebanji’s wife as grand patron, honours others

The State Information Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, has decorated the wife of the

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1 week ago Prof. (Mrs) Iyabo Mabawonku: A life dedicated to scholarship

Remembering Prof. Iyabo Mabawonku, a renowned Nigerian scholar of Library, Archival, and Information Studies whose life was dedicated to academia and servi Read More: https://punchng.com/prof-mrs-iyabo-mabawonku-a-life-dedicated-to-scholarship/

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2 w. ago Federal Government Reveals Agreements With US Officials On Nigeria’s Security

The Federal Government has disclosed that its last week’s engagements between a high-level Nigerian delegation and United States officials resulted in significant agreements to strengthen security cooperation and protect Nigerian citizens. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the discussions “will help strengthen security partnerships between the two […]

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2 w. ago True market information will draw young investors away from Crypto, gambling —Oyedele

Highlights new tax reforms to boost capital market growth CHAIRMAN of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Professor Taiwo Oyedele, has said that providing accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand information about Nigeria’s capital market is critical to redirecting young Nigerians from high-risk crypto assets and gambling platforms into regulated investment opportunities. Speaking at a […]

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2 w. ago NGX warns against misinformation as CGT sparks market reactions

The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga, has urged stakeholders to carefully manage information surrounding the newly enacted Nigerian Tax Act 2025...

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2 w. ago U.S. Denies Nigerian Diplomats Entry Into UN Event For Nicki Minaj’s Speech On Christian Genocide

Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj’s event on the alleged Christian genocide. The chargé d’affaires at the permanent mission of Nigeria to the UN, Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which was held at […] The post U.S. Denies Nigerian Diplomats Entry Into UN Event For Nicki Minaj’s Speech On Christian Genocide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “I’ve Led 600 Terrorists To Surrender” – Gumi Defends Peace Efforts, Slams Nigerians Demanding His Arrest

Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has slammed critics calling for his arrest over his ongoing commentary on banditry and national security. In a statement on Facebook on Sunday, Gumi described his opponents as “spineless, irresponsible and unpatriotic imbecilic people”, arguing that they prefer outrage over truth. “ARREST HIM!!! These are the only words some spineless, […] The post “I’ve Led 600 Terrorists To Surrender” – Gumi Defends Peace Efforts, Slams Nigerians Demanding His Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Over 70% of Patients Are Satisfied With Nigerian Healthcare — Health Minister, Muhammad Pate

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says patient satisfaction with Nigerian healthcare services currently stands at 74%. Speaking at the 2025 Joint Annual Review themed “All hands, one mission: Bringing the Nigerian health sector to light,” he added that confidence in the direction of the health system has risen to […] The post Over 70% of Patients Are Satisfied With Nigerian Healthcare — Health Minister, Muhammad Pate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Over 33 Million Nigerians May Starve, Get Malnourished In 2026 – Nigerian Red Cross Warns

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has warned that more than 33 million people may face severe hunger and malnutrition in 2026 if drastic measures are not taken. Dr. Abubakar Kende, Secretary-General of the society, said this on Friday in Abuja at a ceremony to unveil its Nutrition Advocacy Plan. The event also honored Ambassador […] The post Over 33 Million Nigerians May Starve, Get Malnourished In 2026 – Nigerian Red Cross Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested In Kenya For Suspected Cyber Fraud

Police in Kenya have arrested three Nigerian nationals alleged to be in the country illegally and engaging in criminal activities, including cyber fraud. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at their hideout in Mwihoko village, Ngurubani town, Mwea East sub-county, following a joint operation by police and immigration officers. Kirinyaga County Criminal […] The post Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested In Kenya For Suspected Cyber Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Two Nigerians Rescued, Two Others In Deadly Shipwreck On Mediterranean – IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says two Nigerian nationals are missing while two others died after a vessel carrying 49 people capsized while crossing the Mediterranean. IOM said 42 people are missing and presumed dead and seven rescued following a shipwreck off Libya, the latest fatal crossing in the Central Mediterranean. More than 1,000 […] The post Two Nigerians Rescued, Two Others In Deadly Shipwreck On Mediterranean – IOM appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago US Couldn’t Do Anything In Africa Without Informing Us During My Time — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that during his tenure as Head of State, the late US President Jimmy Carter could not undertake any action in Africa without informing the Nigerian government. Obasanjo made the remarks on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0), organised by the Youth Development Centre […]

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4 w. ago Trump’s Threat: Americans Have Right To Defend Nigerian Christians — Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said American Christians have a legitimate right to support and defend Nigerian Christians if they believe they are facing persecution. He argued that such intervention aligns with Biblical principles of Christian solidarity and should not be condemned. Lawal made the remarks during an […] The post Trump’s Threat: Americans Have Right To Defend Nigerian Christians — Babachir Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigerian Military Bans Officers From Marrying Foreigners, Naturalised Citizens

The Nigerian Armed Forces have introduced a new regulation barring military officers from marrying foreigners or naturalised Nigerians, in a move aimed at safeguarding national security and classified information. The directive, contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, was signed by the President and approved by the Armed Forces Council in […] The post Nigerian Military Bans Officers From Marrying Foreigners, Naturalised Citizens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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