21 h. ago Meet Eyesan, the amazon tapped to lead Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), selecting a read more Meet Eyesan, the amazon tapped to lead Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator

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69 h. ago State of emergency: S’Court judgment justifies authoritarianism, threatens democracy — PDP faction 

The PDP warns a Supreme Court ruling on the President’s emergency powers could lead to authoritarianism and threaten Nigeria’s federal democratic structure Read More: https://punchng.com/state-of-emergency-scourt-judgment-justifies-authoritarianism-threatens-democracy-pdp-faction/

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8 d. ago Nigeria must address poverty, insecurity to stop coups in W’Africa – Falana

Femi Falana argues Nigeria can’t lead the fight against coups in West Africa without first addressing its own internal poverty, insecurity, and political i Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-address-poverty-insecurity-to-stop-coups-in-wafrica-falana/

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8 d. ago Gaise Baba, Shallipopi, Davido, Omoni Oboli lead YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 rankings as platform launches new recap tool

Shallipopi, Davido and Nollywood star Omoni Oboli topped YouTube Nigeria’s newly released 2025 rankings, as the platform rolls out its read more Gaise Baba, Shallipopi, Davido, Omoni Oboli lead YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 rankings as platform launches new recap tool

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9 d. ago Keyamo to flag off United Nigeria Airlines’ inaugural flight to Ekiti December 10th

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, will lead dignitaries and others as United Nigeria airline commences its read more Keyamo to flag off United Nigeria Airlines’ inaugural flight to Ekiti December 10th

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1 week ago Nigeria places hope in new defence minister, to lead counter terrorism fight

As Nigeria confronts a surge in violent attacks, kidnappings, and insurgent activity, the appointment of retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa read more Nigeria places hope in new defence minister, to lead counter terrorism fight

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1 week ago Tinubu has the capacity to lead Nigeria to the promised land; South

Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade chaired the committee that organised the 2025 General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), held recently in Gbongan, Osun State. In this interview by SAHEED SALAWU, he reflects on the event and comments on some pressing national issues. Are Muslims in the South West upset that all […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Positioned To Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Future — Afreximbank

Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s emerging digital trade revolution, the Chief Economist of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has said. Speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, he described Nigeria as a natural frontrunner in the continent’s transition toward technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […]

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1 week ago Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently announced his retirement from international football, has expressed confidence in the current Super read more Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

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1 week ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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2 w. ago Nnadozie, Ajibade lead Nigerian quartet in Guardian rankings

Discover the four Nigerian female footballers ranked in The Guardian’s top 100. See where Chiamaka Nnadozie, Rasheedat Ajibade & others placed on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnadozie-ajibade-lead-nigerian-quartet-in-guardian-rankings/

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2 w. ago NDLEA, lawmakers urge families to take the lead in the fight against drug abuse

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and advocates have urged Nigerian families to take the lead in

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2 w. ago NUPRC to offer 50 oil, gas blocks in December licensing round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set to auction 50 oil and gas blocks spanning multiple basins and read more NUPRC to offer 50 oil, gas blocks in December licensing round

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2 w. ago Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

Sports enthusiast and award-winning advocate Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has called for the appointment of seasoned sports technocrats to lead Nigeria’s read more Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

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3 w. ago Phillips Consulting Leads Nigeria’s PASGA Initiative Into A New Phase Of Skills Assessment To Drive National Workforce Transformation

Abuja, Nigeria (November 25th, 2025) Phillips Consulting Limited (pcl), the Lead Consultant for the landmark Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) initiative, has announced the successful progress of the nationwide verification exercise and the official transition into the critical phase of Skills Assessment for civil servants across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Working in […]

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3 w. ago For Brand Nigeria to be successful, President Tinubu must lead from the front —Udeme Ufot, Group CEO, S.O& U

Group Managing Director, S.O & U, and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) Udeme Ufot, in this interview with AKIN ADEWAKUN, gives an overview of the recently held National Advertising Conference (NAC), and how the right perception about Brand Nigeria can be achieved. Excerpts: What’s your assessment of the three-day […]

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3 w. ago ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

Nigeria’s push to attract private capital into its solid minerals sector is set to face critical scrutiny as the Ore read more ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

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4 w. ago Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey pray against insecurity, demand action on banditry

Pastors Jerry Eze & Nathaniel Bassey lead prayers against insecurity in Nigeria, demanding divine judgment on terrorists, bandits, and their sponsors. Read More: https://punchng.com/pastor-jerry-eze-nathaniel-bassey-pray-against-insecurity-demand-action-on-banditry/

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4 w. ago Sokoto, Delta, others lead in implementing national health sector resolutions

Sokoto, Delta, and others lead in implementing Nigeria’s national health sector resolutions, while some states lag, says the health ministry. Read More

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