36 m. ago Nigerian creators dominate at Tiktok Awards, sweep six awards in ten categories in Jo’burg

The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, held in Johannesburg, was a night to remember as Nigerian creators took the spotlight, winning six out of ten categories. The event celebrated the theme “New Era, New Icons” and honored the Nigerian trailblazers who are shaping the global conversation on African culture. The Nigerian eclipse was evident as […]

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5 h. ago Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

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7 h. ago ITB Berlin convention 2026: Leading global tourism into balance

The ITB Berlin Convention 2026 is set to take place from March 3-5, 2026, with a focus on shaping the future of global tourism.

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8 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Runsewe highlights areas to reposition Nigeria as global tourism force

•Musawa lauds his contribution IN its tourism innovative and practical-driven remarks at the 2025 Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja, former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe private and public stakeholders spellbound when he mounted the podium Organised by the Federation of Tourism […]

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9 h. ago Ijebu chief warns kingmakers against moneybags’ influence in Awujale selection

An Ijebu chief has urged kingmakers to remain neutral and avoid corruption in the Awujale selection, warning moneybags not to hijack the process. Read More: https://punchng.com/ijebu-chief-warns-kingmakers-against-moneybags-influence-in-awujale-selection/

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11 h. ago FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

See the latest Super Falcons ranking as Nigeria drops to 37th globally. Despite the slip, the team remains the number one women’s football team in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-rankings-super-falcons-drop-to-37th-remain-top-in-africa/

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Airpower remains central to military operational success — Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Thursday reaffirmed the critical importance of air power in ongoing security operations in the country...

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14 h. ago Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

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18 h. ago Oil Firm Denies Settling N4.8bn Fraud Case With Ibeto, Demands $3m

Founder and group managing director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has refuted claims that he had reached an out-of-court settlement with businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud. The organisation, in a press statement issued on behalf of its chairman, maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, […]

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22 h. ago Bauchi: Gov Bala’s wife reaffirms commitment to education, empowerment of PWDs

She urged them to remain self-reliant and believe in their capacity to contribute meaningfully to society...

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25 h. ago HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

HelloPumpkins, a non-governmental organisation focused on expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education, has received a read more HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

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28 h. ago Tinubu presents Dantsoho with award in maritime infrastructure modernization

THE Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has been decorated with the Award of “Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernisation & Global Competitiveness” at the flagship Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NAEPS Award, which is a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office […]

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29 h. ago $1.9 billion in new commitments toward polio eradication announced

THE Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, countries, philanthropic foundations, and development partners has announced US$1.9 billion, including approximately US$1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 million. This funding to strengthen global health systems, expand immunisation, and accelerate progress […]

Science

31 h. ago UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty

By: Martin Metieh The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in additional global GDP, avoid millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. The Global Environment […]

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32 h. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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34 h. ago NCTC seeks stronger security, telecom, media cooperation to tackle kidnapping

The NCTC boss pointed out that kidnapping remained the common trend that runs across the country’s security threats...

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34 h. ago Nigerian Cornell Scholar Champions Women’s Central Role In Nation

A Nigerian doctoral researcher at Cornell University, Omobolanle Joseph Akinniyi, has called for a reshaping of national and global understanding of women’s contributions to nation-building through groundbreaking academic work that connects historical insight to contemporary political relevance. Akinniyi, a PhD candidate in African History, made the call in a chat with journalists on Tuesday. He […]

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36 h. ago Nigerian woman told me how she was forced to watch killing of her husband, five children — US lawmaker

“They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life. 

Society

40 h. ago Nearly 200 Children Conceived From Sperm Donor With Increased Cancer Risk — Report

Between 2006 and 2022, the man's sperm was sold to 67 clinics in 14 countries. In Denmark alone, 99 children were fathered by the donor. The post Nearly 200 Children Conceived From Sperm Donor With Increased Cancer Risk — Report appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Venezuela’s opposition leader absent from Nobel ceremony, daughter accepts award

As Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado remains in hiding, her daughter accepts the Peace Prize, urging Venezuelans to fight for freedom against Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuelas-opposition-leader-absent-from-nobel-ceremony-daughter-accepts-award/

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