2 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths

The Rise of Nigeria’s Gig Economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market dynamics with the rise of the gig economy. As traditional job markets become increasingly saturated and competitive, many young Nigerians are turning to gig work as a viable alternative to traditional employment. This shift has been […] The post Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Nigeria’s petrol consumption declines to 52.9 million litres per day

NIGERIA’S petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s latest Fact Sheet has shown. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the figure reflects a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns. The latest report by the NMDPRA noted that the November figure […]

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17 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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19 h. ago Nigerian universities must shift from theoretical to solution

Nigerian universities have been urged to shift from theoretical to solution-driven and practical learning capable of driving meaningful research to address societal challenges. This was the summation of discussants at this year’s Grooming Centre University Research Grant award event held at its headquarters in Lagos recently. A total of 125 students comprising 21 PhD candidates, […]

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21 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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33 h. ago FIRS, France Partner On Digital Tax Reform To Strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue System

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the French government to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity building, and enhanced cross-border cooperation. The landmark agreement, signed at the French Embassy in Abuja, came just weeks before the FIRS transitions into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in January […]

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33 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts

Speaking just before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting commenced at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Tinubu restates police withdrawal from VIPs, directs Shettima to lead ranch initiative

President Tinubu reaffirms the order for police withdrawal from VIPs to boost security and combat kidnapping, tasking VP Shettima with a ranching initiativ Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-restates-police-withdrawal-from-vips-directs-shettima-to-lead-ranch-initiative/

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37 h. ago Zelenskyy says he’s ready for elections after Trump questions Ukraine’s democracy

The Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he is ready for elections within the next three months if Ukraine’s parliament

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39 h. ago ‘Herders ready to modernise’, Miyetti Allah backs FG’s gradual shift to ranching

“When this idea was conceived, the goal was to settle pastoralists in the long run. But since no government taught them how to

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54 h. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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59 h. ago EXPLAINER: How new treasury circulars will modernise Nigeria’s financial management

Learn how new treasury circulars will modernise Nigeria’s financial management by enhancing revenue transparency, digitalising payments, and boosting accou Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-how-new-treasury-circulars-will-modernise-nigerias-financial-management/

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66 h. ago SSANU rejects FG’s PPP plan, warns against job losses in universities

The union said the PPP proposal was a familiar path that had repeatedly resulted in job losses...

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2 d. ago Nigeria pushes for feed, fodder revolution to power $74bn livestock ambition

Nigeria is laying the foundation for what could become one of the most significant agricultural transformations in its history, the rise of a competitive, investment-ready, and export-driven feed and fodder economy to power its emerging $74 billion livestock industry. At the Nigeria Feed and Fodder Partners’ Breakfast Roundtable, held in Abuja, government officials, private sector […]

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3 d. ago Hackers switch tactics as manufacturers tighten defences — Sophos

A Sophos report reveals hackers now favor data theft over encryption in manufacturing ransomware attacks. Learn why this shift in tactics is happening. Read More: https://punchng.com/hackers-switch-tactics-as-manufacturers-tighten-defences-sophos/

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3 d. ago Benin coup: ADC hails FG’s swift action, seeks same zeal against insecurity

The ADC applauds Nigeria’s swift Benin coup intervention but questions why the same urgency isn’t applied to tackling the nation’s worsening insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-coup-adc-hails-fgs-swift-action-seeks-same-zeal-against-insecurity/

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3 d. ago Foiled Coup in Benin Republic: ADC commends FG’s intervention

"A government that can act swiftly abroad must also act decisively at home. The defence of democracy does not begin in neighbouring

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s reforms show Africa ready to shape global Customs standards — CG Adeniyi

He disclosed that the Nigerian Customs administration has been undertaking some reforms...

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3 d. ago Lagos unveils landmark asset securitisation drive to bridge N20trn infrastructure gap

Lagos State is set to introduce one of Africa’s most ambitious sub-national financing initiatives, deploying an asset securitisation model that could transform how governments raise capital for development.  In an interview, the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed that the strategy represents a fundamental shift in how the state plans to mobilise […]

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3 d. ago FG, SEC, NGX Group forge unified direction on Capital Gains Tax reform

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), marking a deliberate shift toward a more predictable read more FG, SEC, NGX Group forge unified direction on Capital Gains Tax reform

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