45 m. ago AI now decodes sweat for early signs of disease — Researchers

Sweat-reading AI wearables are poised to become the next breakthrough in personalised, needle-free health monitoring.

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1 hour ago PenCom details N758bn pension disbursement as reforms strengthen retirement security, fiscal credibility

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has provided a detailed breakdown of the N757.9 billion, rounded up to N758 billion, disbursed read more PenCom details N758bn pension disbursement as reforms strengthen retirement security, fiscal credibility

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2 h. ago Okpebholo proposes N939.850bn for Edo as 2026 fiscal estimates 

…votes 68% for CAPEX, 32% for OPEX Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Tuesday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill read more Okpebholo proposes N939.850bn for Edo as 2026 fiscal estimates 

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2 h. ago 2026–2028 MTEF : FG records sharp revenue shortfall in 2025 – Wale Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday disclosed that the Federal Government recorded a significant revenue shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year due to underperformance in oil and gas taxes, among other issues.

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3 h. ago Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagement through bilateral channels, African Union frameworks and read more Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

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3 h. ago State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has described the Supreme Court’s judgement affirming President read more State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

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3 h. ago Yuletide: Plateau gov visits service chiefs to boost security

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches. He said this is to ensure the safety of rural communities in the state and the wider North-Central region. Mutfwang made the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-plateau-gov-visits-service-chiefs-to-boost-security/

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3 h. ago ‘Japa’ now paying off, adding value to national economy, says Alake

Discover the positive economic impact of ‘Japa’ as Nigerians abroad send back billions in remittances, second only to oil revenue, says Oba Gbadebo. Read More: https://punchng.com/japa-now-paying-off-adding-value-to-national-economy-says-alake/

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3 h. ago N5.2trn debt: Reps issue deadline for reconciliation of CBN accounts

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has set 19th January 2026 as the deadline for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to conclude its ongoing reconciliation with the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) over alleged unremitted revenues worth N50.2 trillion into the Federation Account.

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5 h. ago Adhere to borrowing guidelines for debt sustainability, DMO urges state govts

Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, has called on state governments, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and

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5 h. ago Peter Odili’s PAMO medical university challenged to lead research in local diseases advanced remedies

The medical university in Port Harcourt set up by Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, has been challenged to read more Peter Odili’s PAMO medical university challenged to lead research in local diseases advanced remedies

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5 h. ago Wike Hails Tinubu’s Appointment Of Orluwene As UNIPORT Teaching Hospital CMD

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the appointment of Professor Chituru Godwill Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Wike, who also thanked President Bola Tinubu for finding yet another Rivers State indigene worthy of a federal appointment, said: “the President has […]

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6 h. ago Rivers Emergency Rule: Supreme Court Verdict, A Win For Nigerians — Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said the judgement of the Supreme Court affirming the power of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency is a win for all Nigerians. He said the judgement is a further consolidation to Nigeria’s fledging democracy and has […]

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6 h. ago ECN Upgrades Information Processing Techniques For Digital Transformation

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has embarked on capacity building for its staffers in order to upgrade its information processing technique to work with new advanced technology products in line with the Federal Government digital transformation objectives. The Director General of the Commission, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, during the opening of a 3-day capacity building, […]

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6 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s hopes reignited as NFF petitions FIFA over DR Congo eligibility

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has petitioned FIFA over DR Congo for allegedly fielding ineligible players during the CAF playoff read more 2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s hopes reignited as NFF petitions FIFA over DR Congo eligibility

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7 h. ago ADC to Supreme Court: Your ruling on emergency rule endangers federalism, democracy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Supreme Court of creating a “constitutional tyrant” in the President by affirming his power to suspend elected governors and

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7 h. ago Reps seek end to discrimination against graduates of nurses, physiology, others

The House of Representatives on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government on the need to enhance Internship program opportunities for Graduates of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy....

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7 h. ago Senate Seeks Price Crash Of Farm Inputs, Support For Farmers

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce broad-based agricultural input subsidies, particularly for fertilisers and other farm inputs, to address the growing crisis facing Nigerian farmers amid falling produce prices and persistently high production costs. The call followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central), […]

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8 h. ago Emergency powers: S’Court judgment dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy, says ADC

The ADC warns the Supreme Court’s judgment on presidential emergency powers is a dangerous threat to Nigeria’s federalism and constitutional governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/emergency-powers-scourt-judgment-dangerous-for-nigerias-democracy-says-adc/

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9 h. ago Oborevwori signs N1.729trn 2026 budget, three other bills into law

The N1,729,881,208,779 budget represents an increase of over 70 per cent compared to the 2025 budget.

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