2 h. ago N200bn Agric credit dispute: Appeal Court slams NAIC, upholds First Bank victory

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) against First Bank of Nigeria in the long-running dispute over the disbursement of the Federal Government’s N200 billion Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme. The decision was one of seven precedent-setting judgments delivered in six hours on Friday by Justice […]

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3 h. ago Kano Council approves N54.8bn for major infrastructure social projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N54.8 billion for the execution of key projects spanning infrastructure, education, health, water supply, housing, security and digital governance...

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3 h. ago 1 Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash Over Alleged Farm Encroachment In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, which resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified herder. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed, said the incident occurred on November 26, 2025 […]

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4 h. ago Electricity Distribution Companies Achieve 86% Billing Efficiency, Collects N241.54bn In September

Nigeria’s power sector recorded an improvement in commercial performance in September 2025, as electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) achieved 86 per cent billing efficiency for the month. This is according to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report provides a detailed snapshot of how DisCos managed energy billing, […]

Science

4 h. ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Taraba Govt Declares State Of Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services. In a  press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, and made available to  LEADERSHIP Weekend in Jalingo, announced the constitution of a 13-man Implementation Committee to realise the state’s […]

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5 h. ago Lawmaker laments poor outing of A’Ibom school at quiz competition

A lawmaker expresses deep concern over education in Akwa Ibom after a secondary school’s students failed to answer any questions in a local quiz competitio Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-laments-poor-outing-of-aibom-school-at-quiz-competition/

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5 h. ago 37 Katsina kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits

37 Katsina kidnap victims regain their freedom without ransom after successful peace negotiations with bandits, a local lawmaker has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/37-katsina-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom-after-negotiations-with-bandits-lawmaker/

Events

8 h. ago Fear Of Bandit Attacks Forces Local Government Workers Out Of Duty Posts

Renewed surge in bandit attacks in rural communities across the country has forced hundreds of local government workers to abandon their duty posts. LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt that primary schools, health centres and community development offices in several remote locations have been hit hardest, with entire staff abandoning their posts in communities repeatedly targeted by gunmen. […]

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15 h. ago 37 kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits in Katsina, says lawmaker

Bandits have released 37 kidnapped villagers from Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, following weeks of negotiations that yielded read more 37 kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits in Katsina, says lawmaker

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15 h. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

Economics

16 h. ago Domestic Petrol Consumption Hits 56.74m Litres In October — Regulator

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported that the daily domestic Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consumed in the country reached 56.74 million litres in October, 2025. According to a Factsheet released on Friday by the NMDPRA, 27.6 million litres of the consumption were imported while 17.08million litres were produced by local […]

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19 h. ago Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa okays recruitment of 500 new Amotekun officers

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the Amotekun recruitment of 500 new personnel to strengthen local security and combat insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-aiyedatiwa-okays-recruitment-of-500-new-amotekun-officers/

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20 h. ago FG plans 30% local processing of raw materials before export

Nigeria’s new local processing policy mandates 30% value addition on raw materials before export to boost industrialization, create jobs, and grow the econ Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-30-local-processing-of-raw-materials-before-export/

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22 h. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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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 Sahara Group Foundation Awards $130,000 To 20 African EXTRApreneurs

The Sahara Group Foundation (SGF), the social impact arm of Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has awarded over USD 130,000 to 20 outstanding African EXTRApreneurs under its flagship Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Cohort 4 and Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiatives. For nearly two decades, the Sahara Group Foundation has been […]

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23 h. ago Factional LP reaffirms Abure’s leadership at emergency NEC meeting

Obi’s former running mate, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Datti, some local government chairmen and other support groups were at the meeting

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27 h. ago Benue SUBEB chairman highlights importance of lPSAS training in projects delivery

The training is expected to enhance the Board’s efficiency, particularly in managing counterpart funding for UBEC Intervention projects across the 23 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs).

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27 h. ago Taraba Government Declares Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services in the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps which was made available to LEADERSHIP in Jalingo, Governor Kefas also constituted a 13-man implementation committee to drive […]

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