39 m. ago Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader

The Nigerian Senate will screen the new defence minister nominee, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday to address the nation’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-nominee-musas-screening-set-for-wednesday-senate-leader/

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82 m. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Backs Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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89 m. ago Court Jails NAHCO Cargo Manager For 3 Years Over Drug Trafficking

Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a cargo manager at Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO), Adakole Ogwuche, to three years in prison for theft and trafficking 25 kilograms of Ephedrine Hydrochloride, a controlled substance similar to cocaine and heroin. Justice Kakaki handed down the verdict while […]

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99 m. ago MFM urges stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children

The MFM church calls on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children at a student leadership summit held in Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-urges-stakeholders-to-prioritise-quality-education-for-nigerian-children/

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99 m. ago Akwa Ibom faults IPI blacklist, denies repressing press freedom

The Akwa Ibom State Government refutes its inclusion in the IPI Nigeria’s blacklist, denying all allegations of media repression and threats to press freed Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-faults-ipi-blacklist-denies-repressing-press-freedom/

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1 hour ago PDP Issues Certificate Of Expulsion To Wike, Eight Others, As Damagum Hands Over To Turaki As Chairman

Earlier today in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), @OfficialPDPNig His Excellency Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, formally handed over the affairs of the Party to the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other Party officials after the hand […] The post PDP Issues Certificate Of Expulsion To Wike, Eight Others, As Damagum Hands Over To Turaki As Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Keyamo apologises for lapses in organising Nigerian airshows

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has apologised for any imperfections involving the

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2 h. ago FG orders ministries to prioritise local tech, companies in projects

The Nigerian government directs ministries to prioritise local tech and companies in projects, enforcing local content to boost the non-oil economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-ministries-to-prioritise-local-tech-companies-in-projects/

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2 h. ago BusinessDay to host SME summit, recognise fastest rising businesses

BusinessDay, Nigeria’s leading financial newspaper, is set to host the 8th edition of its annual SME summit and recognised fastest read more BusinessDay to host SME summit, recognise fastest rising businesses

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3 h. ago Why some politicians still retain Police escorts despite Tinubu’s order — Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified why some politicians and VIPs are still seen with police escorts despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of officers attached to

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3 h. ago 36 States, FCT to showcase cultural heritage during foods, culture festival

Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa on Tuesday disclosed that plans have been

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3 h. ago Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity read more Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

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3 h. ago Nigeria dominates Ghana to clinch West Africa Para Volleyball championship

Nigeria has emerged as the champions of the Para Volleyball event at the inaugural West Africa Zone A and B read more Nigeria dominates Ghana to clinch West Africa Para Volleyball championship

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3 h. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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3 h. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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3 h. ago Navy begins sea exercise in Delta to boost oil productiondele

The Nigerian Navy has launched ‘Exercise EBI TORU’, a sea exercise in Delta, to enhance maritime security, combat oil theft, and boost oil production. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-begins-sea-exercise-in-delta-to-boost-oil-productiondele/

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4 h. ago Nigeria aviation revenue generation to reach $2.58bn by 2029 — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday disclosed that Nigeria’s aviation revenue is projected to reach $2.58 billion by 2029, following steady growth in the sector over the years.

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4 h. ago FCTA targets rural communities to sustain Nigeria’s HIV response

Nigeria’s HIV response is at a critical juncture. The FCTA is targeting rural communities to combat stigma and improve access amid dwindling donor funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-targets-rural-communities-to-sustain-nigerias-hiv-response/

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4 h. ago Muslims, Christians victims of genocide in Nigeria — NIREC Sec

Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council secretary says widespread killings of both Muslims and Christians by bandits and terrorists amount to genocide in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/muslims-christians-victims-of-genocide-in-nigeria-nirec-sec/

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4 h. ago Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push

Banks operating in Nigeria will now share liability for losses arising from Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud under sweeping new read more Banks to share liability for fraud losses under CBN’s new push-payment rules

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