2 h. ago Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

As inequality widens across both developing and advanced economies, policymakers are increasingly questioning whether traditional growth models are delivering meaningful read more Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

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2 h. ago Tinubu urges unity, religious tolerance in Christmas message

President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 Christmas message calls on Nigerians to embrace unity, religious tolerance, and peaceful coexistence for a greater nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-unity-religious-tolerance-in-christmas-message/

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3 h. ago Mining: Experts urge host communities’ inclusion to curb conflict

Learn how integrating local communities can resolve the mining conflict in Nigeria. Experts say this strategy is vital for peace in mineral-rich regions. Read More: https://punchng.com/mining-experts-urge-host-communities-inclusion-to-curb-conflict/

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3 h. ago Tax Law Row: Don’t Make January Sacrosanct, Ndume Tells Tinubu

  Amidst claims and counterclaims surrounding the Tax Reform Laws, expected to take effect in January, former Senate Leader Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy and suspend the planned implementation date. Ndume made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, calling on the President to […]

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4 h. ago Governor Aliyu Swears In Head Of Service, Permanent Secretaries, LG Chair

  Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in a new Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, twelve permanent secretaries and five special advisers. The governor urged Mohamed to redouble efforts toward restoring the lost glory of the state civil service by promoting discipline, commitment, dedication, and punctuality among civil servants. He reminded the […]

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5 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PenCom strengthens collaboration with CSOs to deepen reforms, expand inclusion

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has strengthened its collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of efforts to deepen read more PenCom strengthens collaboration with CSOs to deepen reforms, expand inclusion

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5 h. ago Ndume urges probe, suspension of tax laws over alteration claims

Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to suspend and probe disputed Nigerian tax laws amid growing controversy over alleged alterations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-probe-suspension-of-tax-laws-over-alteration-claims/

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5 h. ago Enforce Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy, Atiku tells Tinubu

Former VP Atiku Abubakar calls on President Tinubu to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government (LG) autonomy, warning delays harm communiti Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-supreme-court-ruling-on-lg-autonomy-atiku-tells-tinubu/

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5 h. ago Let Christ’s birth end banditry, injustice – Catholic Bishop

Catholic Bishop Badejo urges Nigerians to use the celebration of Christ’s birth to end banditry, injustice, corruption, and bad governance in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/let-christs-birth-end-banditry-injustice-catholic-bishop/

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8 h. ago ‘Celebrate Christmas With Vigilance, Wisdom’, CAN Urges Christians

As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to celebrate with wisdom, vigilance and a deep sense of responsibility, citing prevailing economic and security challenges. CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in his Christmas message to Christians on Wednesday, emphasised the sacred […]

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8 h. ago NELFUND urged to leverage private capital, global partnerships for long

reliance on annual government funding exposes the scheme to political, fiscal risks, Oye says With over ₦154 billion already disbursed read more NELFUND urged to leverage private capital, global partnerships for long-term sustainability

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9 h. ago PINL makes waves at Christmas along TNP host community lines

The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) seems to be making waves all of this Christmas. They were making waves all read more PINL makes waves at Christmas along TNP host community lines

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10 h. ago 2026: Cut Debt, Boost Agric, Power To Meet Growth Targets, Lagos Chamber Of Commerce Urges Tinubu

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to slash debt servicing costs, boost the agriculture and power sectors, and prioritise growth drivers to unlock Nigeria’s 2026 economic potential. The chamber identified key sectors tipped to drive Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to include agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, […]

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10 h. ago 1,300 Host Community Residents Get Champion Breweries’ Free Medicare

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), more than 1,300 host community persons with various health challenges have received free medical treatment through Champion Breweries’ medical outreach launched for residents of Nung Oku community in Ibesikpo Asutan local government area of Akwa ibom state. The two-day medical outreach programme, conducted in collaboration with Ima […]

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10 h. ago Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Tuesday, granted a Christmas pardon to Sunday Jackson, the farmer who was controversially sentenced to death after killing a herder while defending himself during an attack on his farm. Jackson, whose case had sparked outrage among human rights activists and farming communities, was convicted after a violent confrontation […] The post Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self-defense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s curriculum reformed in 2025 – Inclusion must follow in 2026

Nigeria entered a new phase in its education journey with the rollout of the revised national curriculum in 2025. The read more Nigeria’s curriculum reformed in 2025 – Inclusion must follow in 2026

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12 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s 60m Informal Workers Social Protection Plan May Fail’

A former International Labour Organisation (ILO) social protection expert, Segun Tekun, has warned that Nigeria’s plan to extend social protection to over 60 million informal sector workers may fail unless deep structural flaws are addressed. Tekun, in a statement yesterday, said that although Nigeria has progressive social protection laws, they largely fail the informal economy, […]

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12 h. ago Lagos First Lady urges compassion for less privileged at Christmas

Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has called for support and Christmas giving for the less privileged, stressing the season is a time to remember and help them. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-first-lady-urges-compassion-for-less-privileged-at-christmas/

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