2 h. ago FX uncertainty, rising taxes push airfares as insecurity shape holiday travel

as airfares surged by over 100 per cent As the Christmas and New Year festivities draw near, foreign exchange uncertainty read more FX uncertainty, rising taxes push airfares as insecurity shape holiday travel

Economics

3 h. ago Costly internet subcriptions: Young Nigerians struggle to conduct businesses online

•Many youths now forced to choose between data subscriptions, food, other essential needs Despite rising costs, Nigerians see mobile data subscription as a non-negotiable utility closely tied to livelihood, connection and daily business functioning. IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, PRECIOUS ADEBAYO, SUCCESS GBADEYAN and TIWALOLUWA OGUNWUSI report on the impact of the high costs of data on people’s […]

Economics

5 h. ago Cardi B, Davido perform at Saudi Arabia’s Soundstorm festival

Cardi B and Davido were among the top headliners at the 2025 Soundstorm festival, thrilling thousands with high-energy performances in Saudi Arabia. Read More: https://punchng.com/cardi-b-davido-perform-at-saudi-arabias-soundstorm-festival/

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6 h. ago Christian leaders, gospel ministers, worshippers amplify unity at The Experience 20

THOUSANDS of worshippers, Christian leaders, and gospel ministers from across the world gathered at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, for the 20th edition of The Experience, Africa’s largest gospel concert. The landmark event brought together renowned “generals of faith” in a powerful atmosphere of worship, praise, and spiritual unity, as participants raised a […]

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13 h. ago Holiday season: Five meaningful gifts you can give without spending much

The holiday season often comes with pressure to buy expensive presents, but the most meaningful gifts are usually the simplest ones.

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25 h. ago Firm moves to secure festive travels, offers seasonal safety programme 

Amid rising security challenges across the country coupled with high volume of human and vehicular movements during the festive period, read more Firm moves to secure festive travels, offers seasonal safety programme 

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27 h. ago Holiday Edition: GTCO Festival to create vibrant marketplace for African culinary businesses

The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the maiden and special edition of its Food & Drink Festival read more Holiday Edition: GTCO Festival to create vibrant marketplace for African culinary businesses

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28 h. ago Nigeria’s agric sector has potential, but not meeting national food demand, supporting stable food economy —Seun Oladipo, climate and food security advocate

Seun Oladipo is an environmental, climate, and food security advocate with a B.Tech. in Forestry and Wood Technology. Under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme: Island and Sustainability Joint Masters Degree, he bagged a research Master’s in Spatial Science from the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) and a Master of Sustainability Management of Fishing Resources from […]

Society

30 h. ago Blaqbonez, Obi’s House, Bidemi Olaoba, Yinka Alaseyori others for Shakara Festival’s ‘Detty December’ lineup

Shakara Festival, Nigeria’s premier cultural and music experience, has unveiled its complete, star-studded lineup and confirmed an electrifying “Shakara After Dark” takeover, solidifying its position as the must-attend event for ‘Detty December’. The four-day festival will run from Thursday, December 18 to Sunday, December 21, at the iconic Nautica Beach Resort, Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos. The […]

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32 h. ago GTCO expands food and drink festival with debut holiday edition

Experience the first-ever GTCO Food Festival holiday edition on Dec 20-21, 2025, in Lagos. A festive celebration supporting local food SMEs. Read More: https://punchng.com/gtco-expands-food-and-drink-festival-with-debut-holiday-edition/

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38 h. ago Presidency, UNESCO REF, POWA launch bespoke urban agric training in Lagos

The initiative is designed to strengthen the Lagos State agricultural food system while empowering women through innovation

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38 h. ago Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into the pricing frameworks used by some domestic read more Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices

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39 h. ago FCCPC commences expanded investigation into ‘exploitative’ airfares in Nigeria

Following public inquiries, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) today announced an expansion of its ongoing investigation into the pricing structures behind ticket rates charged by certain airlines on some domestic routes, with a view to identifying possible violations of the law.

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39 h. ago Cornerstone Insurance pushing digital expansion to meet evolving customer needs – CEO

Cornerstone Insurance Plc says it remains focused on expanding its digital footprint and developing solutions that anticipate the evolving needs read more Cornerstone Insurance pushing digital expansion to meet evolving customer needs – CEO

Economics

45 h. ago Nigeria to become Africa’s food basket by implementing Kampala declaration — NABG President

“The huge population of youngsters taking the enormous opportunities in Agribusiness will dominate the Agribusiness ecosystem in Africa

Politics

48 h. ago Cross River NCoS boss vows to strengthen security for the festive season

He emphasised that his administration would focus on repositioning custodial operations and

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48 h. ago Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds

Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down. The company allegedly disappeared with millions of naira belonging to investors, just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact […] The post Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

50 h. ago FG expands CREDICORP loan to employed youths, offers up to N5m credit

The Nigerian government has expanded the CREDICORP loan, offering up to ₦5 million in credit to employed youths to boost financial inclusion and empowermen Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-expands-credicorp-loan-to-employed-youths-offers-up-to-n5m-credit/

Politics

54 h. ago Expand Community Projects Beyond Oil States, Group Tells Commission

The Council of Civil Society Organisation on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), a United Nations-recognised platform, has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to broaden its community and social development interventions beyond oil-producing states to ensure equitable national growth. In a statement issued by its director general, Kunle Yusuff, CSCHEI commended […]

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54 h. ago Governors’ Forum To Rank Members On Financing, Health Performance

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced that state governors will be ranked on health governance, financing and overall primary healthcare (PHC) performance as it unveiled the third edition of the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards. The awards, scheduled for today, aim to strengthen accountability and drive reforms across Nigeria’s PHC systems. In a […]

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