42 m. 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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42 m. 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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88 m. ago Keyamo Apologises Over Poor Outing At Maiden Nigeria International Airshow

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has apologised for the poor outcome of the first Nigeria Airshow, promising that it would become better in the future. Keyamo, who spoke on the poor outcome of the event, said: “This is our first attempt. It will not be perfect. We are taking baby […]

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96 m. ago CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) read more CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

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1 hour ago Stakeholders urge govts to boost funding for GBV prevention, response

A new report by Invictus Africa reveals inadequate GBV funding in Nigeria is hindering prevention and response efforts. Stakeholders urge governments to ac Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-govts-to-boost-funding-for-gbv-prevention-response/

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1 hour ago National Defence College seeks TETFund’s support to boost research, curriculum overhaul

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the College in strengthening its research capacity and updating its curriculum to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence.

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2 h. ago Adebayo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate Amid Adeleke’s Resignation

Adebayo Emerges PDP Adebayo Adedamola on Tuesday emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Osun 2026 election. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast in the primary held in Osogbo, the state capital. The chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the result, stating, ”Void votes 20. We told […] The post Adebayo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate Amid Adeleke’s Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis

When you walk into the market today, you don’t need a World Bank report to know something is fundamentally wrong. read more Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis

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2 h. ago SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal

The State Security Service (SSS) on Tuesday arraigned Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu by calling him a criminal. Mr Sowore was arraigned alongside the parent companies of Facebook and X over his posts on the social media […] The post SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos to unveil 229 regulated buses on Lekki–Epe corridor December 8

Lagos State launches its Bus Reform Scheme on the Lekki-Epe corridor with 229 buses, aiming to enhance safety, comfort, and commuter experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-229-regulated-buses-on-lekki-epe-corridor-december-8/

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2 h. ago World AIDS Day: Banigo Calls For Transformation Of Nigeria’s HIV Response

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has urged a decisive transformation of Nigeria’s HIV response as the country marks World AIDS Day 2025, themed “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The Harvard-trained public health physician and long-standing advocate for equitable health systems described the 2025 […]

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2 h. ago Boniface, Uzoho, Iheanacho Return As Chelle Unveils Nigeria’s Provisional AFCON Squad (FULL LIST)

The 54-man list contains old faces, new invites, less than three weeks to the AFCON. The post Boniface, Uzoho, Iheanacho Return As Chelle Unveils Nigeria’s Provisional AFCON Squad (FULL LIST) appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Media Experts Decry Threats To Journalism, Seek Legal Protection For Reporters

Media experts have raised fresh concerns over the escalating threats confronting professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and the absence of legislative protection for journalists pose a growing danger to the nation’s democracy. Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 […]

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3 h. ago FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has said that achieving higher, more inclusive, and sustainable growth in Nigeria, read more FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP-CPPE

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3 h. ago Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa

Learn about General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s nominated Minister of Defence. Discover his career history from Chief of Defence Staff to key commands. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-nominated-defence-minister-christopher-musa/

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3 h. ago Shettima reaffirms govt’s commitment to protect press freedom

VP Shettima reaffirms the government’s commitment to protecting press freedom in Nigeria, calling it a non-negotiable pillar of the country’s democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-govts-commitment-to-protect-press-freedom/

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3 h. ago UNN warns of rising food, water security, urges policy action

UNN researchers warn of a growing Nigeria food security crisis due to climate change & banditry, urging urgent policy action based on new studies. Read More: https://punchng.com/unn-warns-of-rising-food-water-security-urges-policy-action/

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4 h. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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4 h. ago No Media Repression Under Tinubu, Federal Government Affirms

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, democratic accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s information space, insisting that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained fully aligned with global norms of media independence. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International […]

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4 h. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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