68 m. ago Reps raise election campaign spending caps, doubles presidential limit to ₦10bn

The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices across the country. read more Reps raise election campaign spending caps, doubles presidential limit to ₦10bn

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1 hour ago 2027: Kwara stakeholders oppose zoning, demand competent leadership

"Kwara is confronted today with realities that leave us with no room for emotional politics...

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3 h. ago PDP Leadership Crisis: INEC Chair Amupitan Meets Turaki, Anyanwu

The INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, explained that the meeting was aimed at trying to understand why the commission was receiving correspondence from two groups claiming leadership of the PDP. The post PDP Leadership Crisis: INEC Chair Amupitan Meets Turaki, Anyanwu-led Groups appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Fatima Aliyu: Proving the power of partnership in governance

IN Sokoto State, Dr. Fatima Aliyu, wife of Governor Ahmed Aliyu and First Lady, has shown that governance is most effective when built on teamwork. Through supportive leadership grounded in empathy and public service, she exemplifies how strong partnerships can reinforce policy outcomes and bring government closer to the people. Through her dedication and hard […]

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14 h. ago FCT council poll: Court orders INEC to recognise LP candidates

An FCT High Court has ordered INEC to grant the Labour Party access to upload its nominated candidates for the upcoming FCT council poll scheduled for 2026 Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-council-poll-court-orders-inec-to-recognise-lp-candidates/

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14 h. ago PDP crisis: Wike bloc dissolves state excos, fixes congresses

The PDP crisis deepens as the Nyesom Wike-backed faction dissolves executives in 14 states and plans new congresses, asserting its legitimacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-wike-bloc-dissolves-state-excos-fixes-congresses/

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21 h. ago JUST IN: IPMAN hails Tinubu’s leadership reset in oil sector, slams fuel importation

IPMAN applauds President Tinubu’s oil sector leadership changes, slamming fuel importation and backing domestic refining for Nigeria’s energy security. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-ipman-hails-tinubus-leadership-reset-in-oil-sector-slams-fuel-importation/

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21 h. ago Trump promises economic boom in 2026, blames Biden for high prices

Trump’s remarks come as voters across the United States remain concerned about affordability, an issue that has driven down public confidence in his economic leadership and raised concerns among RepublicUnited States President

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24 h. ago What I discussed with Babangida during my visit to Niger — Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has revealed the details of his recent meeting with

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25 h. ago Wasiu Ayinde’s Fidipote ruling house lays claim to Awujale stool, gives reasons

The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has written to the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, claiming that it is the turn of the family to present candidate(s) to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.

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27 h. ago Women’s leadership key to reversing Nigeria’s maternal mortality crisis – Presidency

"Government cannot do everything alone. This is about the public sector, the private sector and civil society....

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29 h. ago Does IMO election triumph atone for 2025 unfulfilled promises?

Nigeria, in 2025, returned to the Council seats of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) after a 14-year absence, a development that restores the nation to reckoning among the comity of maritime nations. In this report, TOLA ADENUBI speaks to stakeholders on whether this atones for near misses and unfulfilled promises that shaped Nigeria’s maritime industry […]

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29 h. ago ‘African Democratic Congress Similar To Obidient Movement Of 2023’

African Democratic Congress (ADC), Delta State chapter has described the coalition of political parties that formed it as an unstoppable movement that would be similar to the Obidient Movement of 2023. Briefing newsmen at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, leaders of the party said ADC will produce the next governor of the […]

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29 h. ago Christian Association Leaders Kick Against Imo Acting Chairman’s Installation

The leadership of the Imo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)  has opposed the appointment of an acting chairman to oversee the affairs of the association in the state. The group insisted that the inconclusive chairmanship election must be concluded adequately as stipulated in  CAN constitution. The leaders, drawn from four of […]

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29 h. ago Eno Increases Security Votes, Constituency Projects’ Funds For Councillors

Governor Umo Eno has applauded the peaceful and seamless working relationship between councillors and their respective council chairmen in the state’s 31 local government areas. At a two-day capacity-building workshop for councillors under the theme; “Enhancing Legislative Effectiveness for Grassroots Development” held at the Ibom-LED Centre, Uyo, the governor described the relationship as disciplined and […]

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29 h. ago UK Foundation Supports 194,054 Pupils To Improve Learning Outcomes In Jigawa

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), a UK-funded project, has supported 194,054 pupils to improve learning skills and foundational learning outcomes in Jigawa State. The project, which commenced three years ago, has so far recorded significant achievements in enhancing teaching and learning outcomes above the state average. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting […]

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29 h. ago Jigawa Approves N4.3 Billion For Scholarship, Hajj Operations

Jigawa state government has approved N4.3 billion for payment of students scholarship and 2026 Hajj operation. The Commissioner Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. He explained that,N1,303,545,686.00 was approved for the payment of 19,716 students 2024/2025 bursary in line with […]

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30 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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30 h. ago Abuja Chamber of Commerce Seeks Special Protection For Small Businesses

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged the federal government to grant special protection to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the new tax implementation framework scheduled to take effect in January 2026. The ACCI president, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the Chamber’s 2025 End-of-Year […]

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30 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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