7 h. ago VIDEO: Actor Gideon Okeke tackles Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood

Actor Gideon Okeke criticizes Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood, urging for more industry support to boost the film industry’s global recognition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-actor-gideon-okeke-tackles-afrobeats-stars-for-ignoring-nollywood/

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8 h. ago Adamawa concludes process to recruit 5,000 teachers – Commissioner

Adamawa State concludes its teacher recruitment process, hiring 5,000 educators to boost its education sector and staff newly constructed schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-concludes-process-to-recruit-5000-teachers-commissioner/

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11 h. ago Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

East Africa is rapidly emerging as the new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the centre of an read more Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

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14 h. ago REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility

The agreement is expected to provide the structured capital necessary to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions to underserved and unserved communities nationwide. The post REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago 30 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports 30 ships are expected for Lagos ports arrival between Jan 26 and Feb 6, carrying petroleum, food, and other good Read More: https://punchng.com/30-vessels-to-arrive-lagos-ports-with-petroleum-products-food-npa/

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16 h. ago Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content

The company said many of the graduates have already been integrated into its operations in Nigeria and other African countries, positioning them for long-term leadership roles within the group. The post Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Wildlife Trafficking: Customs Intercepts 4 Live Pangolins In Ogun Creeks

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, January 15, 2026, intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks, Ogun State, in a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against wildlife trafficking. According to a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Unit, Chief Superintendent of Customs […]

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20 h. ago Bizman’s Lawyers Decries Alleged EFCC Media Trial Over Civil Dispute

Lawyers to the Chief Executive Officer of Dateline Energy Services Limited (DESL), Wilson Opuwei, have described recent media reports allegedly linked to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about their client’s professional reputation as misleading and prejudicial. In a press statement issued by Michael Jonathan Numa (SAN) of M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, the […]

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21 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

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22 h. ago Rewane Pegs Naira’s True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11%

Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Rewane posits that the local currency is undervalued by approximately 11 per cent when assessed using the purchasing power parity (PPP) model. Rewane made the submission during […]

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27 h. ago Team Nigeria to train in Scotland ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria will attend a four-week training camp in Scotland to prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, aiming to boost athlete performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/team-nigeria-to-train-in-scotland-ahead-2026-commonwealth-games/

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29 h. ago Osun governorship: Adeleke tackles Oyebamiji over economic blueprint

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State has criticised the economic blueprint unveiled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship read more Osun governorship: Adeleke tackles Oyebamiji over economic blueprint

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34 h. ago DSS Foils Hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel, Nabs Suspected Sea Pirates

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected members of a band of sea pirates in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, as they were fine-tuning plans to hijack a crude oil-laden vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. The men, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38, from Aleibiri in Ekeremor local government area […]

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35 h. ago NDIC, EFCC deepen alliance on failed bank asset recovery, prosecution 

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more NDIC, EFCC deepen alliance on failed bank asset recovery, prosecution 

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36 h. ago Kaduna gov opens Makarfi, Zaria roads, pays N1bn compensation

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani commissions key road projects in Makarfi and Zaria to boost connectivity, paying over N1bn in compensation to affected residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-opens-makarfi-zaria-roads-pays-n1bn-compensation/

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40 h. ago Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

In its renewed fight against dollarisation of the economy, the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

Events

41 h. ago REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have reached a strategic milestone in their collaboration to deepen financing for read more REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

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42 h. ago How Akwa Ibom is deploying increased allocation from FAAC to boost socio

Akwa Ibom has deployed the improved revenue allocation from FAAC and from the removal of subsidy to boost its socio-economic read more How Akwa Ibom is deploying increased allocation from FAAC to boost socio-economic development

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43 h. ago Contractors dispute FG’s N152bn payment claim, say only N20bn received 

…FG assures full obligations will be settled by March 2026 …Contractors insist protest will continue  The All Indigenous Contractors Association read more Contractors dispute FG’s N152bn payment claim, say only N20bn received 

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44 h. ago Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

Experts across financial and legal sectors have shared more light on the new tax reforms bothering many Nigerians as it read more Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

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