6 h. ago Grammy Museum Taps Ayra Starr for Headline Event in New York

The Grammy Museum is bringing Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr to Brooklyn for a headline conversation and performance this December. The event, “A New York Evening With Ayra Starr,” will take place on December 16, 2025, at National Sawdust. The program will dig into the singer’s rapid creative journey and feature an intimate live set, moderated […]

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6 h. ago Zoological society advocates sustainable environmental practices

“Our environment is full of used plastics, and these plastics contain chemicals that can lead to cancer, obesity...

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8 h. ago Why Emotions Aren’t a Women’s Issue: What true leadership requires

I recently had a not-so-pleasant conversation with a lady who called me in a work context to discuss a situation read more Why Emotions Aren’t a Women’s Issue: What true leadership requires

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9 h. ago Filmhouse Group, Café One lead conversation on evolving masculinity

Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s leading film and entertainment company, partnered with Café One, the best coworking space and coffee shop read more Filmhouse Group, Café One lead conversation on evolving masculinity

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14 h. ago AfDB appoints Societe Generale as lead advisor for new synthetic securitisation platform

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Societe Generale as lead advisor for the development and execution of its new read more AfDB appoints Societe Generale as lead advisor for new synthetic securitisation platform

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21 h. ago Ogun govt shuts seven battery recycling plants in Ogijo, suspends lead ingot exports

The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made the announcement during an inspection tour in Ogijo following a viral video alleging hazardous contamination in the area.

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22 h. ago Ogun Government Shuts 7 Battery Recycling Plants Over Lead Poisoning Fears

The Ogun State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of seven used lead-acid battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Sagamu local government area of the State, following widespread concerns over alleged lead poisoning in the community. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced the decision during an inspection tour of the area on Friday, in response […]

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22 h. ago Ogun shuts seven battery recycling plants over poisoning concerns

The Ogun State government has shut down seven battery recycling plants in Ogijo following concerns over hazardous contamination and lead poisoning. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-shuts-seven-battery-recycling-plants-over-poisoning-concerns/

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23 h. ago PHOTOS: Ogun Govt, NESREA Shut Seven Factories Over Unsafe Practices

The state has also advocated for temporary ban on exportation of Lead Ingot from the state with immediate effect. The post PHOTOS: Ogun Govt, NESREA Shut Seven Factories Over Unsafe Practices appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago FCTA Begins Enforcement Actions Against 1,095 Ground Rent, Land Use Defaulters

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced enforcement actions on a total of 1,095 property titles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that were revoked over non-payment of Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bill and Penalty/Violation fee and Land Use Conversion fee. The 1,095 were property titles in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse […]

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30 h. ago NESREA seals six Ogun recycling facilities over environmental abuse

NESREA has sealed six Ogun recycling facilities in Ogijo for failing to comply with battery control regulations, citing risks of toxic lead contamination. Read More: https://punchng.com/nesrea-seals-six-ogun-recycling-facilities-over-environmental-abuse/

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30 h. ago Converting Maritime Academy Oron To Varsity Will Undermine Specialised Skills—Alumni

The Alumni of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron (AMANO), have warned that converting the institution into a conventional university will undermine the specialised skills vital for the growth of the nation’s marine and blue economy. Speaking in a virtual interview with journalists, AMANO President Emmanuel Maiguwa stated that the fresh conversion push by […]

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31 h. ago The next economic superpower isn’t a country – It’s the African consumer

The focal points of conversations about African economies are aid, debt, or mineral extraction. Africa has always been portrayed as read more The next economic superpower isn’t a country – It’s the African consumer

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35 h. ago Puffybeatz: A sonic architect pushing Africa’s global soundwave

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, few producers have managed to bridge continents, genres, and cultures like Puffybeatz. Known for his seamless fusion of Afrobeats, R and B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Trap, Amapiano, House music, Pop, and Drill, Puffybeatz has become one of the most versatile and sought-after producers shaping the sound of today’s global […]

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41 h. ago Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

Sports enthusiast and award-winning advocate Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has called for the appointment of seasoned sports technocrats to lead Nigeria’s read more Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

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43 h. ago NGX extends gains as Insurance stocks lead market higher by 0.12%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.12 percent to close at 143,239.23 basis points. Market capitalisation increased by N111.08 billion to N91.11 trillion, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in insurance stocks. Consequently, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns stood at -7.1 percent and +39.2 percent, […]

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43 h. ago NESREA, Ogun seal six recycling facilities for breaching environmental regulations

NESREA and Ogun State sealed six recycling facilities in Ogijo for failing to comply with environmental regulations on used lead-acid battery management. Read More: https://punchng.com/nesrea-ogun-seal-six-recycling-facilities-for-breaching-environmental-regulations/

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49 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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55 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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58 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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