9 h. ago Abbas urges FG to prioritise jobs, realistic spending in 2026

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas calls on the Federal Government to prioritise job creation and realistic spending in the Nigerian 2026 budget proposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-urges-fg-to-prioritise-jobs-realistic-spending-in-2026/

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10 h. ago Tinubu urged me to turn Plateau crisis into profit – Mutfwang

Plateau State launches a seed potato initiative to empower 20,000 farmers, boost food security, and turn state crises into economic opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urged-me-to-turn-plateau-crisis-into-profit-mutfwang/

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10 h. ago CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of CSOs calls on the Nigerian government for urgent protection for IDPs following a persistent pattern of deadly attacks during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-demand-protection-for-idps/

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30 h. ago Yuletide: Patronise recognised motor parks for travel safety, RTEAN urges Nigerians

RTEAN urges Nigerians to prioritise their yuletide travel safety by patronising recognised motor parks to avoid the dangers of roadside transport. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-patronise-recognised-motor-parks-for-travel-safety-rtean-urges-nigerians/

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48 h. ago Ogun Speaker urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate Dangote on job creation

Ogun Speaker urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate Aliko Dangote’s job creation efforts to tackle unemployment and reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-speaker-urges-wealthy-nigerians-to-emulate-dangote-on-job-creation/

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61 h. ago US visa restrictions: Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to focus on rebuilding Nigeria

Senator Shehu Sani reacts to new US visa restrictions, calling the policy exclusionary and urging Nigerians to stay back and build their country. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-visa-restrictions-shehu-sani-urges-nigerians-to-focus-on-rebuilding-nigeria/

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3 d. ago Ondo’s Renewed Hope coordinator rallies support for Tinubu’s reforms

He also commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his leadership style...

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3 d. ago Resident doctors urge Nigerians to prioritise preventive healthcare

Resident doctors advise Nigerians to adopt preventive healthcare measures to avoid illness, especially amid doctor shortages in the health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-prioritise-preventive-healthcare/

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4 d. ago Ranching the future: Inside Nigeria’s gradual transition away from open grazing

For decades, one of Nigeria’s most persistent security and economic challenges has been the violent clashes between farmers and pastoralists across rural communities. The crisis, rooted in competition for land, water, and dwindling natural resources, has claimed thousands of lives, displaced entire villages, destroyed livelihoods, and threatened national cohesion. As climate change shrinks available grazing […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria secures $1bn innovation fund for marine, blue economy startups

Nigeria has secured a $1 billion innovation fund aimed at supporting start-ups in the marine and blue economy sector. Ronke Kosoko, the Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Innovations Hub, announced this at a media event held in Abuja on Monday. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. […]

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4 d. ago PRP condemns FIRS–France tax agreement, warns of sovereignty risks

Nigeria’s Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) rejects the FIRS–France tax agreement, warning it threatens national sovereignty, security, and the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/prp-condemns-firs-france-tax-agreement-warns-of-sovereignty-risks/

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5 d. ago IMO win heralds fresh momentum for Nigeria’s maritime industry

Nigeria secures a historic win, rejoining the IMO Council. This victory boosts its influence on global shipping, security, and blue economy policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-win-heralds-fresh-momentum-for-nigerias-maritime-industry/

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5 d. ago NIPR seeks review of copyright laws to curb AI misuse, strengthen national security

Saadu Salahu, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s read more NIPR seeks review of copyright laws to curb AI misuse, strengthen national security

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6 d. ago First Lady’s 2025 Christmas Carols: Prelate urges Nigerians to choose selflessness over narrow interests

Amidst the nation’s security and economic challenges, Nigerians have been encouraged to embrace selfless service, unity fueled by faith, and a collaborative approach to rebuilding trust and restoring hope. The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, delivered this message on Friday night during his sermon at the 2025 Service of […]

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6 d. ago W’African ministers review security threats, economic integration at ECOWAS session

The 95th ECOWAS session addressed regional security threats, political stability, and economic integration, developing key recommendations for West Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/wafrican-ministers-review-security-threats-economic-integration-at-ecowas-session/

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6 d. ago Ogun APC aspirant urges Nigerians to back security agencies, Tinubu

Kayode Amusan calls for public support for Nigeria’s security agencies, stating national security is a shared duty. He commends Tinubu’s efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-aspirant-urges-nigerians-to-back-security-agencies-tinubu/

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s agric sector has potential, but not meeting national food demand, supporting stable food economy —Seun Oladipo, climate and food security advocate

Seun Oladipo is an environmental, climate, and food security advocate with a B.Tech. in Forestry and Wood Technology. Under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme: Island and Sustainability Joint Masters Degree, he bagged a research Master’s in Spatial Science from the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) and a Master of Sustainability Management of Fishing Resources from […]

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7 d. ago Fubara receives APC membership card, promises support for Tinubu’s re

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has received membership card from Tony Okocha, chairman of the state chapter of the read more Fubara receives APC membership card, promises support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027

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8 d. ago Reps Rue Airfares’ Hike, Demand Cut In Taxes, Airport Charges

House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the hike in airfares ahead of the Yuletide season, saying it has security consequences on millions of Nigerians. The House, therefore, urged the Executive arm of government to reduce taxes for airline operators while airport charges be slashed by 50% during the season. This followed the adoption of […]

Economics

8 d. ago Expand Community Projects Beyond Oil States, Group Tells Commission

The Council of Civil Society Organisation on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), a United Nations-recognised platform, has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to broaden its community and social development interventions beyond oil-producing states to ensure equitable national growth. In a statement issued by its director general, Kunle Yusuff, CSCHEI commended […]

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