67 m. ago MILO Nigeria Signs Musa, Influencers To Boost National Reach, Youth Impact

MILO Nigeria has strengthened its connection with communities in Northern Nigeria by signing celebrated footballer Ahmed Musa and other prominent influencers at its head office in Lagos. The new partnerships aim to enhance the brand’s ongoing commitment to youth development, nutrition, and grassroots empowerment through authentic engagement across the region. Other influencers include actress, filmmaker, […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria Bids To Host 2031 African Games After Commonwealth Suffers Setback

Following an unsuccessful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which were awarded to India, Nigeria has formally submitted its proposal to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games. This move signals the nation’s ambition to welcome Africa’s premier multi-sport event once again, nearly 25 years after successfully staging the […]

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2 h. ago Young Nigerians Channel Struggle Into Verse At Vic’Adex Book Launch

In a vibrant celebration of art as resistance, young Nigerians packed a venue in Abuja last weekend for the launch of two poetry collections by writer Victor “Vic’Adex” Adetimilehin Inioluwa. The event highlighted how a generation is increasingly turning to poetry and performance to confront national crises. The launch of “Poetry Has All My Pain” […]

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3 h. 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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4 h. ago Agentic AI unleashed: What African corporate boards need to know and do

As we approach the end of the year, boards across Africa are finalising their 2026 strategies. One trend quickly emerges read more Agentic AI unleashed: What African corporate boards need to know and do

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8 h. ago PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

Economics

9 h. ago PZ retains African operations, buoyed by Nigeria’s prospects

After a strategic review, PZ Cussons is retaining its Africa business. The decision is driven by Nigeria’s economic recovery and long-term population growt Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-retains-african-operations-buoyed-by-nigerias-prospects/

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9 h. ago Celebrate distinguished individuals while they are alive, NCPC boss advises

THE Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has underscored the need to celebrate distinguished individual while they were still alive.

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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19 h. ago PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has said it is reversing its earlier plans to exit the African market, citing improved read more PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

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20 h. ago PZ Cussons suspends plans to sell African subsidiaries on improved Nigerian economic trends

PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons suspends plans to sell African subsidiaries on improved Nigerian economic trends

Economics

20 h. ago Four National honours in four years: Dr. Richard Nyong’s Legacy of impact gains new National spotlight

Discover the legacy of Dr. Richard Nyong, OON, founder of Lekki Gardens. Learn about his four national honours and his impact on Nigeria’s real estate sect Read More: https://punchng.com/four-national-honours-in-four-years-dr-richard-nyongs-legacy-of-impact-gains-new-national-spotlight/

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20 h. ago Abuja9800 Sports Club Welcomes New Leadership At Festive Year

The Abuja9800 Sports Club marked a successful year with a vibrant year-end celebration, bringing together members, families, friends, and well-wishers, as it formally swore in its new management team. The event, held over the weekend, blended camaraderie, reflection, and a renewed commitment to community building, setting the tone for a new chapter under the stewardship […]

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21 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 ADC unveils Delta committee, vows to unseat Tinubu, Oborevwori

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) inaugurates its Delta committee, vowing to unseat President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-unveils-delta-committee-vows-to-unseat-tinubu-oborevwori/

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23 h. ago FBI Warns US Government Employees Against China’s ‘Fake Job Offers’

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new security alert warning current and former US government employees about a growing tactic allegedly used by China’s intelligence services to obtain sensitive information through fraudulent online job offers. In a public advisory in Atlanta, the FBI accused the Chinese operatives of posing as […]

Events

28 h. ago ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will abolish air ticket taxes across all airports in the read more ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

Economics

31 h. ago SIFAX Group celebrates Nigeria’s historic return to IMO Council

SIFAX Group has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Nigeria’s successful election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation after 14 years of absence. In a congratulatory letter, the chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as a milestone and  triumph for the entire maritime industry […]

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34 h. ago Ajimobi technical university holds 5th convocation as 50 bags first class

By: Oluyinka Oladoyinbo The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan will, on Saturday, hold its fifth convocation ceremony with no fewer than 50 of the graduating students bagging first class degree. The event, which culminates the founder’s week of the institution, will see 183 students graduating from the institution. The vice chancellor of the institution, […]

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34 h. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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