2 h. ago ‘No Law Stops My Sons From Travelling With Me’, Wike Defends Taking His Children On Official Trips

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired back at critics questioning why his sons accompany him on both local and foreign official trips, insisting that he has the constitutional right to travel with anyone including his family. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, Wike said there was no […]

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2 h. ago Millions Of Americans To Get Reduced Food Aid During Shutdown — US Govt

Officials for the Agriculture Department, which oversees the program, said in a filing to a federal court in Rhode Island they would not make up the shortfall with other funding sources, meaning "50 percent of eligible households' current allotments" would be disbursed. The post Millions Of Americans To Get Reduced Food Aid During Shutdown — US Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Kano Approves Construction Of 50 Affordable Houses Across 36 Councils

The Kano State Government has approved the construction of 50 low-cost housing units across 36 local government areas. According to the government, the construction of the housing units is part of its efforts to ensure that rural dwellers have decent housing. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this on […]

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5 h. ago Trump: Unite against foreign intervention, Afenifere urges Nigerians

The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on Nigerians to unite against any form of foreign intervention in the

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7 h. ago 208 Inc. Collaborates with Magnite to Strengthen Programmatic Ad Sales Across Africa

208 Inc., a leading provider of digital media solutions, today announced a new partnership with Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s read more 208 Inc. Collaborates with Magnite to Strengthen Programmatic Ad Sales Across Africa

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10 h. ago Tension in Ondo community as farmers protest land invasion, destruction of farmlands

Residents of the agrarian community of Aponmu in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday staged a peaceful protest against...

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10 h. ago Tinubu Implementing 15% Fuel Import Tariff Bold, Decisive — Otedola

Once implemented, the new policy aims to protect local refineries and stabilise the downstream petroleum market. The post Tinubu Implementing 15% Fuel Import Tariff Bold, Decisive — Otedola appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago UN says over 36,000 Sudanese displaced after El Fasher falls to RSF

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, reported that about 36,825 people fled five localities in North Kordofan State

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10 h. ago Registrars urged to embrace innovation, efficiency to strengthen capital market

Oluseyi Owoturo, immediate past president of Council of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), has urged registrars to embrace read more Registrars urged to embrace innovation, efficiency to strengthen capital market

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13 h. ago Ogun govt distributes reusable materials to Ipokia residents

The Ogun State Government has distributed “renew and reuse” materials to residents of Ipokia Local Government Area as part of efforts aimed at promoting proper waste management through acts of charity and donations. The State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said this at the flag-off of the distribution exercise in the council area, explaining that […]

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13 h. ago CPPE urges sustained protectionist policies to boost local industries

says 15% petroleum import duty a step toward industrial revival The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has read more CPPE urges sustained protectionist policies to boost local industries

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14 h. ago Ogun: Establishment of naval base, dockyard will boost local economy — Gbenga Daniel

Daniel said the creation of the base would provide employment opportunities and bring about infrastructural development...

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14 h. ago Petrol: NMDPRA Failing On PIA Enforcement, Foreign Traders Dumping Substandard Products In Nigeria— Economist

He argued that the Authority’s negligence has created an uneven playing field for local refiners. The post Petrol: NMDPRA Failing On PIA Enforcement, Foreign Traders Dumping Substandard Products In Nigeria— Economist appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago FG To End Ticket Sales In Dollars By Foreign Airlines — NANTA Chair, Folami

He described the cross-border trading in foreign currency as “a crime against the economy.”  The post FG To End Ticket Sales In Dollars By Foreign Airlines — NANTA Chair, Folami appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Dear Mr President, Please Do Not Let This 15% Import Tariff Punish Nigerians Again

Mr President, Nigerians have walked with you through a season of fire. They have endured subsidy removal, foreign exchange shocks, inflation that eats wages before payday, and reforms that have stretched household budgets to their breaking point. They did so because you asked for time — time to rebuild, to reform, to restore. Now, after […]

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17 h. ago ‘Grey List’ Delisting: Analysts Foresee Boost In Investor Confidence, Foreign Inflows

Financial analysts have hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a major turning point for the economy, projecting a rise in investor confidence, foreign inflows, and global perception of the country’s financial integrity. The FATF’s decision, announced last weekend, signals renewed global trust in Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism […]

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18 h. ago What diaspora Nigerians must know about residency and tax credits in the new regime

For millions of Nigerians living and working overseas, the line between domestic and foreign tax obligations has long been blurred read more What diaspora Nigerians must know about residency and tax credits in the new regime

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18 h. ago Naira rallies as Nigeria exits FATF grey list, reserves cross $43bn amid surging investor confidence

The delisting of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has sparked a powerful market rebound, witnessing a surge in financial markets, driving the naira to new highs, lifting external reserves, and rekindling investor confidence in the nation’s economic prospects, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. NIGERIA’S exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) […]

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21 h. ago Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthen local health systems. The project, named Quality Uplift for Advancing Local Industry in Medicine Standards […]

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22 h. ago CPPE endorses 15% fuel import duty, says policy will catalyse local refining, industrial growth

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s recent introduction of a 15 percent import duty on refined petroleum products, describing it as a strategic policy measure capable of driving investment in Nigeria’s domestic refining sector and stimulating broader industrial development. In a policy brief released […]

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