56 m. 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 Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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3 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police launch statewide crackdown on errant officers, masquerade violators, others

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a sweeping enforcement operation targeting internal misconduct and emerging security threats across the state, following

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5 h. ago US Embassy launches ‘made in America, loved in Nigeria’ social media skit contest

According to the Mission, the initiative reflects its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s rapidly growing creative sector and

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7 h. ago Cardoso says 27 banks raised fresh capital in recapitalisation race

At least twenty-seven banks are raising new capital ahead of a sector-wide recapitalisation programme that is expected to boost lenders’ read more Cardoso says 27 banks raised fresh capital in recapitalisation race

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10 h. ago Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the abrupt exit of  Abubakar read more Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

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17 h. ago Strike: FG, ASUU to approve 40% salary rise, extra allowances

Nigeria’s Federal Government and ASUU are set to approve a 40% salary rise and extra allowances, a move expected to avert an impending nationwide strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/strike-fg-asuu-to-approve-40-salary-rise-extra-allowances/

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27 h. ago T+2 cycle: Nigeria meets investor expectations for speed, reliability

Nigeria has officially commenced the T+2 settlement cycle in its capital market. This transition which became effective on Friday, November read more T+2 cycle: Nigeria meets investor expectations for speed, reliability

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27 h. ago VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities

VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad have provided an opportunity for African universities to send students directly into Silicon Valley through read more VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities

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31 h. ago NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, cloudiness from Monday

Get the latest Nigeria weather forecast from NiMet. Expect sunshine, haziness, and isolated thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-predicts-three-days-of-sunshine-cloudiness-from-monday/

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33 h. ago Recapitalisation: 4 Audit Firms Begin Capital Verification Of 18 Insurance Companies

Four major audit firms are now verifying the capital status of 18 insurance companies as part of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise in the nation’s insurance sector, it was learnt. The four auditors include; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), and Deloitte, who were expected to leverage their collective expertise, capacity, experience, and reputation to […]

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36 h. ago Petroleum Licensing Round: We expect the process continues to improve —Oyebanji

Mr. Adetunji Oyebanji, a former chairman of Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of 11 Plc, spoke with DAYO AYEYEMI about the expectations of stakeholders as 2025 Petroleum Licencing Round kicks off this month. What are the expectations concerning this year’s Licensing Round? You know I’m more of […]

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37 h. ago Nigeria Tax Act 2025 offers strategic openings for banks, says university don

A leading capital market scholar, Professor Uche Uwaleke, has identified significant strategic opportunities for Nigeria’s banking sector as the country prepares to implement the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025—a sweeping fiscal reform expected to reshape revenue mobilisation, compliance culture, and investment behaviour. Delivering the keynote address at the Access Bank Tax Forum held in Lagos on […]

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38 h. ago OoH Advertising: Practitioners confront marketplace restrictions with new software

The president of the Out of Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN), Chief Sola Akinsiku, has said the introduction of Globetrotter, an innovative Out of Home (OoH) advertising software into the sector,  is designed to address the challenge of a marketplace limited by manual and physical processes and fragmented access. Speaking at the launch of […]

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39 h. ago University don highlights what will guarantee success of FG’s REVOP

A researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Yemisi Ayinde, has said that the success of the Federal Government’s new Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (REVOP) will depend on several key actions, especially proper training, full compliance, strong technology, and regular auditing. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Ayinde praised the launch of […]

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42 h. ago Kwara women charged to participate in local government administration

Women in Kwara State have been encouraged to get more involved in governance at the local government level in order to strengthen grassroots accountability and transparency. Speaking at the official campaign launch, titled My Role, My Voice, My Local Government, members of a women’s advocacy group in the state said that weak participation, limited transparency […]

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47 h. ago Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature

Nigeria has launched a national Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to unlock private-sector financing for nature conservation and close the funding read more Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature-loss challenge

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57 h. ago Lagos Govt, Giwa Gardens launch Detty December with free tickets

The Giwa Gardens Water Park, one of West Africa’s premier family entertainment destinations, has announced an ambitious Detty December initiative read more Lagos Govt, Giwa Gardens launch Detty December with free tickets

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58 h. ago Nigeria To Rank Among World’s Top 5 Economies By 2100 — ECOWAS President

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has projected that Nigeria would rank among the world’s top five economies by the year 2100, citing ongoing economic reforms and renewed regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Touray made the projection in a message delivered on his behalf at the official launch of the ECOWAS […]

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58 h. ago National Sports Commission Launches Host City Infrastructure Fund

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the launch of a sports-infrastructure support program aimed at strengthening facilities in states selected to host upcoming editions of the National Sports Festival (NSF). A statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), explained that the landmark initiative is designed to guarantee that host […]

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