87 m. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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95 m. ago Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

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3 h. ago Visa, Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement to Africa, world

Visa, a Global payments leader, has announced a strategic partnership with Aquanow, a worldwide digital assets company, to introduce stablecoin read more Visa, Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement to Africa, world

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6 h. ago Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons

Nitin and Chetan Sandesara once commanded a sprawling business empire in India, their Sterling Group spanning pharmaceuticals to energy with read more Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons

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7 h. ago FCTA Announces Free HIV Counselling, Testing For 2025 World AIDS Day

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed plans to provide free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a focus on community engagement and collective action. This was confirmed through a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health […]

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8 h. ago Venezuela Bans Airlines Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ After US Warning

Venezuela’s civil aviation authority announced on Wednesday that it has banned multiple international airlines it accused of “terrorism” after they suspended routes, citing the US Government’s warnings about military activity in the region. The affected carriers include Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Colombia’s Avianca, Chile and Brazil’s LATAM, Brazil’s GOL, and Turkish Airlines. According to the […]

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10 h. ago India Approves $800m Plan To Boost Rare Earth Magnet Production

New Delhi currently meets its demand primarily through imports, with the government estimating that the country's needs could double by 2030. The post India Approves $800m Plan To Boost Rare Earth Magnet Production appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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12 h. ago Dangote Group Contracts SAIPEM, Others For Fertiliser Expansion In Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group yesterday said these collaborations mark a significant step in its long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Dies At 98

Renowned Islamic scholar, leader and cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 98. The respected Dariqa Islamic scholar, who was born June 29, 1927, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Confirming the passing of the cleric, one of his close associates, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced, “Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi […]

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13 h. ago TotalEnergies Sells Stake in Nigerian Deepwater Field Bonga To Eni, Shell

TotalEnergies announced that it had completed the divestment of its non-operated stake in the massive deepwater Bonga field off Nigeria, realising a net gain of $510 million. In a statement, the company announced that its local subsidiary, TEPNG, had closed the sale of its 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining License 118 to fellow […]

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13 h. ago Dangote Group contracts SAIPEM, EIL, others for fertiliser expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group on Wednesday announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group said the collaborations marked a significant step in our long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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13 h. ago Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

The Trump administration has escalated its rift with South Africa by announcing that the country will not be invited to read more Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

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17 h. ago Nigeria to collaborate with University of Doha to boost TVET

The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, in line with the ongoing efforts to expand and modernise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria. UDST is a leading institution for applied education and research, contributing to Qatar’s sustainable development and the […]

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17 h. ago Lekki Port awards scholarships to 60 students in host communities

The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities. The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, […]

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21 h. ago Trump excludes South Africa from 2026 G20, cites human rights abuses

Donald Trump announces South Africa will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions over the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-excludes-south-africa-from-2026-g20-cites-human-rights-abuses/

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25 h. ago Legend Internet says N10bn Series 1 Commercial Paper oversubscribed by 119.7%

Legend Internet Plc has announced the successful completion of its Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) Issuance, achieving an impressive 119.7 read more Legend Internet says N10bn Series 1 Commercial Paper oversubscribed by 119.7%

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25 h. ago ‘No Turning Back’ Crooner Gaise Baba Loses Father 7 Months After Mother’s Demise

Nigerian Afro-gospel singer and songwriter, Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as Gaise Baba, has announced the passing of his father, Prince (Hon.) Ezekiel Gbadebo Ibuoye, the Ààrẹ Apọ́nlẹ́sẹ̀ of Okemesi Ekiti in Ekiti State. The singer disclosed the news in a solemn statement shared on his social media page, revealing that his father died on Saturday, […]

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28 h. ago Wike Fumes Over Unauthorised School Closure Directive, Vows To Sanction Officials Involved

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all officials and directors involved in the unauthorised directive to close schools will face strict sanctions. Wike announced this during an inspection tour of infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, stating that the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami […]

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29 h. ago Governor Bala To Present N900bn 2026 Budget Proposal To Bauchi Assembly

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday announced that an estimated budget proposal of N900billion will be transmitted to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Governor Mohammed announced this while declaring the opening of an extraordinary State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Bauchi. “We have only one agenda, that is the […]

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