2 h. ago Johannesburg Varsity Honours Prof Sefotho With Community Service Award

Education expert Prof. Maximus Monaheng Sefotho has received the 2025 Community Engagement and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards from the University of Johannesburg, recognising his contributions to community engagement and university service. The university announced that Professor Sefotho was awarded the 2025 Community Engagement Service Award, recognising his remarkable initiatives that connect academic work with broader societal needs. […]

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8 h. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago

The United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday, blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking a significant setback for the White House amid ongoing tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an unsigned order, the Court ruled that the administration […]

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9 h. ago Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo

…offers free ride to commuters during Yuletide  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has described the Abia read more Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo-Iweala

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9 h. ago Yuletide: Celebrate Responsibly, Stay Vigilant Against Infectious Diseases, NCDC Urges Nigerians

As holiday celebrations kick off across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and remain vigilant against infectious diseases that typically spike during the festive period. In a public health advisory issued by NCDC on Tuesday, its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, warned that increased travel, […]

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11 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke’s defection attracting more members — Accord Party

The Accord Party in Osun reports a massive increase in membership nationwide following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection, positioning it for 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adelekes-defection-attracting-more-members-accord-party/

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11 h. ago Fubara Donates ₦100m For 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a donation of ₦100 million to launch the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund. Fubara called for increased support for families of fallen and retired members of the Armed Forces, stressing that such support was necessary in recognition of their sacrifices for national unity and […]

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13 h. ago Yuletide: Police orders relentless raids, enforces knockouts ban in Nasarawa

Shetima Jauro Mohammed, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command on Tuesday directed intensified security operations across the state to read more Yuletide: Police orders relentless raids, enforces knockouts ban in Nasarawa

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14 h. ago Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets 52% Federation Revenue, Gov Radda Tells Nigerians

His remarks come amid mounting pressure on state governments to account for increased allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. The post Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets 52% Federation Revenue, Gov Radda Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Consumers Paid ₦1,061 Average Petrol Price In November — NBS

This is as the NMDPRA said that petrol supply increased to 71.5 million litres per day in November 2025 from 46million litres per day in October. The post Consumers Paid ₦1,061 Average Petrol Price In November — NBS appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Makinde Rules Out New Taxes In Oyo, Says Focus On Expanding Productive Economy

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to not increasing taxes on residents, stressing that the state has deliberately chosen economic expansion over imposing additional tax burdens. Makinde stated this on Tuesday during a media chat with journalists, where he reflected on his government’s fiscal and economic strategy over the past six […]

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17 h. ago Autonomy battle: LGs demand direct funds as states receive N7.43tn

LGs and NULGE back Tinubu’s push for direct funding, enforcing LG financial autonomy after a Supreme Court ruling. States still control N7.43tn in funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomy-battle-lgs-demand-direct-funds-as-states-receive-n7-43tn/

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17 h. ago Oyo 2026 Budget Deemphasised Consumption, Focuses On Production — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state’s 2026 budget has deemphasised consumption and focused on increasing production, as that remains the best way to expand the state’s economy. The governor stated this shortly after signing the 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law on Monday, calling on all stakeholders in the state to work […]

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20 h. ago Petrol Supply Rose To 71.5m Litres Daily In October — NMDPRA

The nation’s consumption also increased by 44.5 per cent to 52.1 million litres per day in November 2025, against 28.9 million litres in October, showing an excess of 37.4 million litres, according to the Authority. The post Petrol Supply Rose To 71.5m Litres Daily In October — NMDPRA appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago Persistent building demolitions: Nigeria’s housing deficit on the rise

The relentless building demolitions across Nigeria’s cities have become a source of worry to many Nigerians, especially residents in the low-income neighbourhoods as they are losing their accommodation to government’s bulldozers. Apart from throwing people to the streets, DAYO AYEYEMI reports that the incidents have led to increase in the nation’s housing deficit. THE current […]

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26 h. ago Uzodimma Presents N1.44trn 2026 Budget, Pledges Infrastructure Development

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Monday presented a budget proposal of N1.4 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Imo House of Assembly. The budget is tagged “Budget of economic breakthrough” and has a total of N1, 430,573,590,405.04, representing a 78 per cent increase from the 2025 budget of N807 billion. According […]

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28 h. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Mark 10 Years Of Indigenous Participation

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of growth and increasing indigenous participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. At the anniversary event in Lagos, Adegbite Falade, chairman of IPPG and chief executive officer of Aradel Holdings, stated that the milestone reflected the growing role of indigenous operators […]

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28 h. ago Increased Pension Enforcement Triggers N233bn Contribution In Q3

Increased enforcement of pension contributions in the public and private sectors of the nation’s economy through the issuance of pension compliance certificates has yielded N233 billion pension contributions in the third quarter of the year. Speaking at the 2025 Annual PenCom Media conference in Lagos at the weekend, the director general, National Pension Commission (PenCom), […]

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38 h. ago 10 mobile banking threats Nigerians should watch out for in 2026

As Nigeria’s youth-driven digital economy increases, mobile banking has become the backbone of daily transactions ranging from paying bills to read more 10 mobile banking threats Nigerians should watch out for in 2026

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44 h. ago Customs Intercept 20 Diverted Containers Worth ₦769.5m In Kano–Jigawa Axis

The CGC said the seizures followed intelligence-driven enforcement operations carried out in the second and fourth quarters of the year. The post Customs Intercept 20 Diverted Containers Worth ₦769.5m In Kano–Jigawa Axis appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Technical Aid Corps lauded For Deepening South–South Cooperation

A group, New Era for Sustainable Leadership and Accountability Initiative (NESLAI), has commended the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) for its contributions to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and the strengthening of South–South cooperation. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, NESLAI’s executive director, Comrade Edwin Olorunfemi, described NTAC as one of Nigeria’s most impactful […]

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