6 h. ago Aviation budget falls by N18.6bn despite infrastructure push

Explore Nigeria’s 2026 aviation budget, detailing an N18.6bn cut despite calls for infrastructure upgrades. See planned airport projects and industry react Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-budget-falls-by-n18-6bn-despite-infrastructure-push/

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11 h. ago Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba, calls for chief medical officer return at all levels to curb negligence

Olisa Agbakoba, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and medical malpractice expert, has called for the immediate creation of an independent read more Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba, calls for chief medical officer return at all levels to curb negligence

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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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24 h. ago FG pushes fibre, aluminium vessels to curb waterway tragedies

.urges states to ban wooden boats Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has renewed calls on state governments read more FG pushes fibre, aluminium vessels to curb waterway tragedies

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24 h. ago Tinubu targets renewable energy partnerships at UAE sustainability summit

President Bola Tinubu is expected to advance Nigeria’s push for a sustainable renewable energy future at the 2026 Abu Dhabi read more Tinubu targets renewable energy partnerships at UAE sustainability summit

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32 h. ago Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Intervention By VP Shettima

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike action scheduled for Monday, January 12, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The doctors were pushing to commence the strike due to persistent unmet demands, including payment of promotion and salary arrears, resumption and timely completion of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) […] The post Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Intervention By VP Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Abuja Tragedies: How A Nurse, Lawyer Were Killed On Their Way Home

While Nigeria welcomed the New Year with fireworks , laughter, and celebration, two families were thrown into unimaginable grief ,their world shattered forever, as Abuja-based nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem and lawyer Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo were brutally killed on their way home after serving humanity. PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, writes that the duo, did not die […]

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47 h. ago Levene Energy To Acquire Stake In Axxela Limited With $64M Afreximbank Facility

Levene Energy Development Limited is pushing to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Axxela Limited. The deal is being finalised with USD 64 million financing facility by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), to back its equity commitment to Bluecore Gas Infraco Limited, the acquiring entity. Axxela is one of West Africa’s leading gas and power […]

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53 h. ago Digital systems will curb corruption in public service – Galaxy Backbone MD

Learn how Galaxy Backbone’s MD explains that digital systems in Nigeria are key to curbing corruption and improving transparency in public service. Read More: https://punchng.com/digital-systems-will-curb-corruption-in-public-service-galaxy-backbone-md/

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58 h. ago Nigeria’s security challenges deepens as terrorists push beyond traditional strongholds

Nigeria’s security crisis is rapidly deepening as terrorist and bandit groups expand into new territories, exploit weak state presence and read more Nigeria’s security challenges deepens as terrorists push beyond traditional strongholds

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65 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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66 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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3 d. ago Insecurity: Police unveil massive crackdown on unregistered rides, dealer plates in Oyo

Oyo Police announce a massive crackdown on unregistered vehicles, dealer plates, and masked riders starting Jan 11 to enhance public safety and curb crime. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-police-unveil-massive-crackdown-on-unregistered-rides-dealer-plates-in-oyo/

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3 d. ago Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa

President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and read more Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa

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3 d. ago Grok disables image creation for free users after deepfake backlash

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualised deepfakes of women and children. Musk has been threatened with fines, and several countries have recently pushed back publicly against the tool over its creation of the sexually explicit imagery. Some users Read More: https://punchng.com/grok-disables-image-creation-for-free-users-after-deepfake-backlash/

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3 d. ago Russian Wagner group remains key power broker in Central African Republic

Despite Moscow’s push for Africa Corps, the Wagner group remains a key power broker in the Central African Republic due to its security role and mining dea Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-wagner-group-remains-key-power-broker-in-central-african-republic/

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4 d. ago Fintechs push banking customer experience to new high as traditional banks trail

Fintechs are setting the pace for retail and digital experiences while traditional banks trail, constrained by rigid operating structures and read more Fintechs push banking customer experience to new high as traditional banks trail

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4 d. ago Senatorial aspirant pushes for coordinated action on Kwara road challenges

Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi declares his bid for the Kwara South Senatorial ticket, citing poor synergy on road projects and the need for accessible represen Read More: https://punchng.com/senatorial-aspirant-pushes-for-coordinated-action-on-kwara-road-challenges/

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4 d. ago US Senate Moves To Curb Trump’s Military Powers In Venezuela

The United States Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to take further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional authorisation. In a 52–47 procedural vote on Thursday, five Republicans joined Senate Democrats in supporting the measure to advance the war powers resolution. If fully passed, the legislation would require […]

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5 d. ago Gov Eno Signs N1.585trn 2026 Budget, Launches Single Treasury Account

Governor Umo Eno has signed into law the N1.585 trillion 2026 budget, vowing that he would not borrow any cash to fund it unless it becomes necessary, as he continues to maintain a clean slate after clearing the massive chunk of borrowings he inherited from successive administrations. Besides, to curb financial fraud and leakages from […]

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