2 h. ago Finally, Senate assures Police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

After weeks of daily protests at the gate of the National Assembly, the Senate assured police retirees on Thursday that they would be removed from the country’s Contributory Pension Scheme.

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4 h. ago GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

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7 h. ago Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has described the increasing role of Chinese investors in the economic development of read more Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

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9 h. ago Kano govt mourns renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday after a prolonged illness.

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9 h. ago French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

Marc Fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has described the newly commissioned Alliance Française building in Kano as a “major leap read more French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

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12 h. ago Kano Free Trade Zone Generated Over N18bn In 10 Months — Authority

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) states that the Kano Free Trade Zone has generated over N18 billion in revenue between January and October 2025, surpassing the total revenue of 2024. NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Head of the Kano Free Trade Zone, Richard Bassey, disclosed this on Wednesday at […]

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12 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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14 h. ago TotalEnergies Sells Stake in Nigerian Deepwater Field Bonga To Eni, Shell

TotalEnergies announced that it had completed the divestment of its non-operated stake in the massive deepwater Bonga field off Nigeria, realising a net gain of $510 million. In a statement, the company announced that its local subsidiary, TEPNG, had closed the sale of its 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining License 118 to fellow […]

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17 h. ago Emir Wants University Of Ilorin Renamed After Sheikh Alimi, Varsity Inaugurates Space Research Centre

The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has  called for the renaming of the University of Ilorin after the  legendary Islamic scholar and founder of Ilorin, the late Sheikh Alimi. Citing the examples of Uthman Dandfodio University, Sokoto and Bayero University, Kano, that enjoy similar status, Sulu- Gambari said Ilorin deserves same status in view […]

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19 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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20 h. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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20 h. ago Banditry: Ganduje decries Kano attack, police tighten Ekiti borders

Ganduje condemns the recent Kano bandit attack, urging proactive security strategies. Meanwhile, Ekiti police tighten borders amid false attack rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-ganduje-decries-kano-attack-police-tighten-ekiti-borders/

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21 h. ago Kano gov hosts Chinese deputy chief of mission, pledges strong ties

Kano Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf meets a Chinese envoy, reaffirming strong Kano-China relations and commitment to security, investment, and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hosts-chinese-deputy-chief-of-mission-pledges-strong-ties/

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23 h. ago Niger Governor Bago Confirms Rescue Of 11 More Papiri Schoolchildren

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has disclosed that 11 additional students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwarra local government area of the State, have been rescued following last week’s attack on the school. Bago revealed this during an interview with BBC News Africa, where he said; “Yes. Because […]

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24 h. ago Kano to deepen collaboration with France on water sector reforms

Kano State and the Government of France have renewed their partnership under the National Water Sector Reform Programme, with a read more Kano to deepen collaboration with France on water sector reforms

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25 h. ago Federal Government Urged To Ban Importation Of Locally Produced Goods

The Federal Government has been urged to take decisive steps to protect local manufacturers by discouraging the importation of products already produced domestically. The appeal was made by Abass Fawaz, a director at Prestige Cosmetic Limited, during the Beauty West Africa Trade Exhibition at Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, which commenced on Tuesday. Fawaz […]

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26 h. ago Legend Internet says N10bn Series 1 Commercial Paper oversubscribed by 119.7%

Legend Internet Plc has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) Issuance, achieving an impressive 119.7 read more Legend Internet says N10bn Series 1 Commercial Paper oversubscribed by 119.7%

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28 h. ago Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono read more Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

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28 h. ago US envoy heads to Moscow as Washington pushes for Ukraine peace deal

Steve Witkoff, United States envoy to the Middle East, will travel to the Kremlin next week as Washington intensifies its read more US envoy heads to Moscow as Washington pushes for Ukraine peace deal

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28 h. ago OML17: NNPC/Heirs Energies boosts domestic gas supply by 135m per day

The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) said it has achieved a production boost, contributing additional 135million standard cubic feet

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