35 m. 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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45 m. ago Uzee Usman Honoured Globally As Nollywood Star Deepens Commitment To Peace, Culture, Youth Empowerment

Nollywood actor, producer, and entertainer. Usman Adeyemi, popularly known as Uzee Usman, has continued to attract global recognition for his outstanding contributions to filmmaking and his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and cultural harmony through the creative industry. Uzee, who has built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s strongest voices for unity and social impact, […]

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1 hour 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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3 h. ago Zamfara participates in Strong Cities Network summit in Toronto

Explore the latest updates on Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, including security reforms, a 10-year development plan, and international collaborations. Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-participates-in-strong-cities-network-summit-in-toronto/

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3 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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3 h. ago Nigeria’s wealth rooted in citizens’ creativity, not oil – Tinubu

President Tinubu states Nigeria’s wealth lies in its citizens’ creativity, highlighting the 3MTT program to build a skilled digital workforce for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-wealth-rooted-in-citizens-creativity-not-oil-tinubu/

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3 h. ago Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has named the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 28-player squad is a mixture of familiar stars and new names as the Eagles prepare for the competition starting on December 21. Several players included in the initial 54-player provisional squad were culled from the list. The biggest surprise in the […] The post Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is wagering its $2.1 billion investment pipeline on manufacturing, tourism and other job-rich sectors in read more IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

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7 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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7 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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8 h. ago Nigeria’s exports outpace imports as trade surplus hits N6.69tn

Nigeria recorded a N6.69tn trade surplus in Q3 2025, driven by economic reforms in the FX market that boosted export competitiveness and curbed imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-exports-outpace-imports-as-trade-surplus-hits-n6-69tn/

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11 h. ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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12 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 Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment

As the dawn of 2026 approaches, the Katsina State Government has taken steps to reform its economic landscape, aiming to read more Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment

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13 h. ago Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment

The Katsina State government has unveiled its 2026 plan to reform the state’s economic landscape, with a focus on creating read more Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment

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13 h. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “I’ll Keep Dancing, Praising God Since It Doesn’t Affect My Work” – Gov. Adeleke Says After Encounter With Remi Tinubu

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said he has no plans to drop his famous dance moves, insisting that his love for praising God has never affected his performance in office. Adeleke, who has gained nationwide popularity as the “dancing governor,” spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He said the criticism around […] The post “I’ll Keep Dancing, Praising God Since It Doesn’t Affect My Work” – Gov. Adeleke Says After Encounter With Remi Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Niger govt uncovers coordinated fraud network masquerading as empowerment registration

The Niger State Government has uncovered a dangerous, highly coordinated fraud network operating across communities under the false guise of registering residents for Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s empowerment programmes.

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16 h. ago PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community

PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions

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16 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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