3 h. ago Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

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7 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths

The Rise of Nigeria’s Gig Economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market dynamics with the rise of the gig economy. As traditional job markets become increasingly saturated and competitive, many young Nigerians are turning to gig work as a viable alternative to traditional employment. This shift has been […] The post Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen raises concerns over Nigeria’s defective occupational safety laws

Abbas noted that many workers continue to suffer injuries, illnesses and deaths that could have been avoided with stronger regulations and proper enforcement.

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12 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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14 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer read more Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

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15 h. ago #EndSARS: Five years after, no one has reported losing relative at Lekki toll gate — Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed has restated his position on the Lekki Toll Gate incident

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15 h. ago 13th Convocation: KWASU Rolls Out Milestones, Hails Gov. AbdulRazaq

Fifty – four (54) law graduates of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, comprising of the first and second sets have been called to the Bar this year. Similarly, the institution’s  fourth year medical students have resumed at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( KWASUTH), Ilorin. The vice chancellor of the University, Prof Shaykh […]

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15 h. ago Kwara SUBEB Team Wins Gold For Nigeria In International Debate

The Team Kwara State Universal Education Board (SUBEB ) that represented Nigeria at the prestigious 2025 Asia Parlimentary International Debate competition (junior secondary school category) emerged the champion at the event held at HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the grand finale of the competition, Team Nigeria triumphed over Team Cambodia, emerging as overall winner. […]

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16 h. ago Bauchi Govt Flags Off 2025 Christmas Food, Clothes Distribution

Bauchi State government has kicked off the 2025 Christmas food and clothing distribution to bring joy, dignity and support to orphans and vulnerable children in the state. At the ceremony yesterday at the BASOVCA office, the state’s first lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, expressed appreciation to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his consistent commitment to […]

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17 h. ago Katsina approves N30,000 allowance to boost rural teachers commitment

Katsina State approves a N30,000 monthly rural teachers allowance to boost commitment and address teacher shortages in hard-to-reach communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-approves-n30000-allowance-to-boost-rural-teachers-commitment/

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18 h. ago Lekki Toll Gate ‘massacre’ report fake news, Lai Mohammed insists

Former minister Lai Mohammed doubles down, calling the Lekki Toll Gate massacre report fake news and citing a lack of missing person claims five years on. Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-toll-gate-massacre-report-fake-news-lai-mohammed-insists/

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19 h. ago SON launches initiative to elevate rice production standards in Niger

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger Foods, and AGRA have jointly launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing food safety and boosting rice productivity among farmers in Niger State.

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22 h. ago Branding Lekki Tollgate Incident As Massacre Is Fake News — Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has again faulted claims of a massacre at the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, describing the narrative as fake news. Mohammed also defended the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria under former President Muhammadu Buhari as an action taken strictly in the national […]

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22 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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29 h. ago When passion meets purpose: Young medics ignite health revolution in remote communities

WORLD Diabetes Day has come and gone, but residents of Bolorunduro, Owena and surrounding villages and settlements in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State are still basking in the euphoria of free medical treatment they received from a non-governmental organization, Medical Aid and Advocacy for the Vulnerable Foundation (MAAVF). Medical Aid and […]

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37 h. ago IGP Seeks Stronger Medical Support Systems For Nigeria Police

The Inspector-general of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, called for stronger medical support for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The IGP, who stated this while declaring open the Conference of Heads of Police Healthcare facilities nationwide in Abuja, emphasised the growing importance of medical services in modern policing. The conference, themed: “Transforming Policing in […]

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43 h. ago Nigeria Faces Serious Doctors Shortage As Canada Unveils New Express Entry Pathway

Nigeria’s already strained health sector may witness an even sharper exodus of medical professionals as Canada moves to introduce a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors by early 2026. The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, alongside Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, announced the development on Tuesday. […]

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44 h. ago Experts Drum Support For Tackling Thyroid Eye Disease Scourge

Experts and health/wellness advocates have rallied support on the need to tackle the scourge of thyroid eye disease. Nigerian medical journalist, Oladimeji Ewumi, stated that while thyroid-related illnesses remain common across Africa, thyroid eye disease (TED) continues to slip under the radar in many clinics. He noted that part of the challenge was […]

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45 h. ago Trump’s Admin Confirms Probe Of Possible Covid Vaccine Deaths

Since Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, the US government has initiated a major overhaul of vaccine policy, prompting growing concerns among the medical community. The post Trump’s Admin Confirms Probe Of Possible Covid Vaccine Deaths appeared first on Channels Television.

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