64 m. ago Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has admitted giving arms to Vigilantes to support security forces in countering terrorism, banditry and other criminal elements in difficult terrains. A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Mr Abu Michael, said pursuant to Part III, Sections 4, 5, and 6 of […] The post Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago National Youth Service Corps Standardises Entrepreneurial Training

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is overhauling its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training for Corps Members through standardisation of the curriculum for deeper impact. The Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in his address at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit held in Abuja. The summit […]

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4 h. ago Small, Medium Enterprises Agency Targets Microfinance Bank Launch, Cheaper Funding

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has disclosed plans to establish a dedicated Microfinance Bank in 2026 as part of a broader strategy to expand access to affordable finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The SMEDAN director-general, Charles Odii, disclosed this during a media briefing in […]

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4 h. ago WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch

The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC read more WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch

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22 h. ago Why Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun residents are facing prolonged power outages — IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has explained the reason behind the prolonged and intermittent power outages being experienced by customers across Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan and Osun states.

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27 h. ago Anambra vows to reclaim illegally acquired land, approves N530.3m for infrastructure

The Anambra State government vows to reclaim illegally acquired lands and has approved N530.3m for key infrastructure projects to combat erosion and improv Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-vows-to-reclaim-illegally-acquired-land-approves-n530-3m-for-infrastructure/

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28 h. ago Dangote vs NMDPRA boss: Poly students give FG 72 hours to investigate or face protest 

This was contained in a statement issued by the NAPS President, Comrade Eshiofune Paul Oghayan, and made available to newsmen in Kaduna...

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29 h. ago PETROAN condemns announcement of petroleum prices by individual, corporate body

•Urges President Tinubu to intervene in downstream cold war THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has strongly condemned the announcement or pronouncement of petroleum product prices by any individual, corporate body. This practice, PETROAN said, was contrary to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which clearly directs that […]

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31 h. ago As entrepreneur, you have to innovate, keep pushing boundaries —Omolade Igiebunu

Omolade Igiebunu is the Executive Director of Brandverse Marketing Limited, a company that has become a leader in events branding, advertising, and exponential marketing. She is a results-driven marketing expert with over 15 years of experience in marketing, specialising in operations and client servicing with proven track record of delivering exceptional results for top organisations. […]

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34 h. ago Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu

The Kwara State Government has clarified that the armed men recently apprehended by soldiers in the state, initially believed to be bandits, are members of Miyetti Allah participating in a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser. The clarification comes in the wake of public concern following reports by SaharaReporters […] The post Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu-Led Security Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Improved human living conditions, key to eradicating malaria – NIMR

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says improved human living conditions are key to eradicating malaria in the country. A Director of Research at NIMR, Dr Adeola Olukosi, made the assertion at the December edition of the NIMR Monthly Media Chat on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Olukosi who is the Head of NIMR’s Read More: https://punchng.com/improved-human-living-conditions-key-to-eradicating-malaria-nimr/

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39 h. ago Hollywood director’s son medically unfit for court after parents’ killings – Lawyer

Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, was not medically cleared for court after being arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Sin Read More: https://punchng.com/hollywood-directors-son-medically-unfit-for-court-after-parents-killings-lawyer/

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39 h. ago ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed receiving the petition by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Ahmed Farouk, over alleged corruption and financial impropriety. The ICPC, in a statement by spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said it […] The post ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Adhere to borrowing guidelines for debt sustainability, DMO urges state govts

Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, has called on state governments, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and

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42 h. ago Wike Hails Tinubu’s Appointment Of Orluwene As UNIPORT Teaching Hospital CMD

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the appointment of Professor Chituru Godwill Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Wike, who also thanked President Bola Tinubu for finding yet another Rivers State indigene worthy of a federal appointment, said: “the President has […]

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43 h. ago ECN Upgrades Information Processing Techniques For Digital Transformation

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has embarked on capacity building for its staffers in order to upgrade its information processing technique to work with new advanced technology products in line with the Federal Government digital transformation objectives. The Director General of the Commission, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, during the opening of a 3-day capacity building, […]

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43 h. ago Nigerians are scared to invest in real estate due to insecurity — Akinrinade

Dr Oluwatoba  Akinrinade, Treasurer, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State chapter, is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, GestPoint Nigeria Limited, a real estate development company.

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44 h. ago Akpabio, Gowon death rumours: Senate directs DSS to investigate, prosecute culprits

Describing the purveyors as “promoters of fake information”, the Red Chamber said the investigation should lead to the prosecution and punishment of the culprits

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45 h. ago Abia Oil Producing Community Honours Okunbo For Driving Peace, Development

The Project Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), Dr Osahon Okunbo, has been honoured with a prestigious chieftaincy title by the Owaza community in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to peace, development, and stability across oil-producing communities. The Owaza community, a key host of the Trans […]

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45 h. ago SGF directs suspension of sachet alcohol ban pending final review

The SGF has directed the suspension of all enforcement actions related to the proposed NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, pending a final review and directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/sgf-directs-suspension-of-sachet-alcohol-ban-pending-final-review/

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