75 m. ago Tax incentives drive ₦8.7trn investments, 58,000 jobs in 8 years – NIPC

Nigeria’s investment tax incentives have attracted N8.7 trillion in capital investments and created over 58,000 jobs within eight years, the read more Tax incentives drive ₦8.7trn investments, 58,000 jobs in 8 years – NIPC

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2 h. ago Power probe: Reps tackle DisCos over unfulfilled obligations

House of Representatives has expressed grave concern over the failure of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to

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2 h. ago Kyari declares zero tolerance for inefficiency in agricultural projects

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has declared zero tolerance for inefficiency in all development partner–supported agricultural programmes, read more Kyari declares zero tolerance for inefficiency in agricultural projects

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2 h. ago NTDA hails Naija Flavour 2025 as bold statement of Nigeria’s cultural power, creative economy

Naija Flavour, a flagship brand of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), has been described as a spectacular cultural experience that reaffirmed Nigeria’s place as a rising hub for culture-led tourism and creative enterprise. The event, which was held at the Monoliza Park in Abuja, captured everything that defined the Nigerian identity which include food, […]

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3 h. ago Yusuf Ali honoured with Nigerian Muslim Legal Person of the Year award

RENOWNED legal practitioner and Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, has emerged Nigerian Muslim Legal Personality of the Year for 2024/2025. Publisher of Muslim News Nigeria and convener of the Global and Nigerian Muslim Personalities of the Year Awards, Alhaji Rasheed Abubakar, made the announcement in a statement. Alhaji Abubakar said the […]

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4 h. ago Indian football club banned, fined for refusing to play in Iran

The AFC banned Indian football club Mohun Bagan Super Giant and fined it over $100,000 for refusing to play a match in Iran due to security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-football-club-banned-fined-for-refusing-to-play-in-iran/

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9 h. ago Kidnappings: Over 3,000 schools join Safe Schools Initiative in one month

Following a recent spike in school kidnappings, over 3,000 schools have registered for the Safe Schools Initiative, seeking improved student safety measure Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappings-over-3000-schools-join-safe-schools-initiative-in-one-month/

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10 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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10 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Systemic neglect in food safety leaves Nigerians exposed to preventable diseases and deaths

Across the nation, millions of Nigerians eat food purchased from roadside vendors daily – under umbrellas, beside drainages, or at read more Systemic neglect in food safety leaves Nigerians exposed to preventable diseases and deaths

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13 h. ago IGP orders withdrawal of Police officers attached to presidential escort

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate withdrawal of the Police personnel attached

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14 h. ago CAS reaffirms commitment to welfare, operational of NAF personnel

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to counter-insurgency operations, internal security, and the protection of lives and property.

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15 h. ago Bildup AI secures $400,000 in oversubscribed angel round to transform African education

Bildup AI, a Nigerian-based edtech startup, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $400,000 angel investment round. The funding marks a significant read more Bildup AI secures $400,000 in oversubscribed angel round to transform African education

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16 h. ago NAFDAC destroys 618 tonnes of fake, expired products worth ₦10.19bn in Kano

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has destroyed about 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit, substandard read more NAFDAC destroys 618 tonnes of fake, expired products worth ₦10.19bn in Kano

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17 h. ago Trump: 1.4 million US military personnel to get $1,776 warrior dividend each

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that 1.45 million U.S. military service members would receive one-time “warrior dividend” bonus payments of 1,776 dollars (S$2,295) before Christmas. 

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18 h. ago NAFDAC destroys over N10bn worth of fake drugs, products in Kano

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed no fewer than 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit,

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20 h. ago Police boost security in Kebbi ahead of Yuletide festivities

Kebbi State Police Command enhances Yuletide security, deploying personnel to key areas to ensure a peaceful and safe festive season for all residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-in-kebbi-ahead-of-yuletide-festivities/

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21 h. ago Northern CAN distributes food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna

Hayab explained that the initiative combined spiritual, physical, emotional, social and educational care...

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22 h. ago Yuletide: FCT CP orders deployment of over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, others

The FCT Police Command enhances Yuletide security by deploying over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, parks, and major highways for a safe festive season Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-fct-cp-orders-deployment-of-over-2000-personnel-to-worship-centres-others/

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23 h. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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