28 m. ago Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds

Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down. The company allegedly disappeared with millions of naira belonging to investors, just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact […] The post Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 m. ago Nigerian creators dominate at Tiktok Awards, sweep six awards in ten categories in Jo’burg

The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, held in Johannesburg, was a night to remember as Nigerian creators took the spotlight, winning six out of ten categories. The event celebrated the theme “New Era, New Icons” and honored the Nigerian trailblazers who are shaping the global conversation on African culture. The Nigerian eclipse was evident as […]

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32 m. ago Nigerians must unite in fight against corruption — Al Habibiyah Chief Imam, Adeyemi

THE National Chief Imam and Executive Director of Al Habibiyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuad Adeyemi, has called for a collective fight against corruption in Nigeria, saying everybody has a role to play.

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35 m. ago Nigeria’s security successes depend on collective effort — Defence minister

THE Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security successes are the result of collective effort, stressing that no single service or individual can secure the nation alone.

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36 m. ago Nigerian creator Belove Olocha wins TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of the Year

Belove Olocha, the Nigerian creator known for her warm presence and incisive pop-culture commentary, has clinched TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of read more Nigerian creator Belove Olocha wins TikTok’s Entertainment Creator of the Year

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41 m. ago Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warned that the country’s internal security crisis cannot be resolved without confronting read more Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

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55 m. ago Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity

Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide effort to confront worsening insecurity, federal read more Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity

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97 m. ago Zamfara participates in Strong Cities Network summit in Toronto

Explore the latest updates on Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, including security reforms, a 10-year development plan, and international collaborations. Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-participates-in-strong-cities-network-summit-in-toronto/

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s wealth rooted in citizens’ creativity, not oil – Tinubu

President Tinubu states Nigeria’s wealth lies in its citizens’ creativity, highlighting the 3MTT program to build a skilled digital workforce for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-wealth-rooted-in-citizens-creativity-not-oil-tinubu/

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2 h. ago FG expands CREDICORP loan to employed youths, offers up to N5m credit

The Nigerian government has expanded the CREDICORP loan, offering up to ₦5 million in credit to employed youths to boost financial inclusion and empowermen Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-expands-credicorp-loan-to-employed-youths-offers-up-to-n5m-credit/

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2 h. ago Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has named the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 28-player squad is a mixture of familiar stars and new names as the Eagles prepare for the competition starting on December 21. Several players included in the initial 54-player provisional squad were culled from the list. The biggest surprise in the […] The post Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is wagering its $2.1 billion investment pipeline on manufacturing, tourism and other job-rich sectors in read more IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

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3 h. ago Nigeria only invests 0.2 percent of GDP on research — Okebukola

FORMER Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has decried low funding in research and development in the nation’s universities.

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4 h. ago How Benin sought Nigeria’s military help to foil coup – Minister

Benin’s Foreign Minister explains how Nigeria and ECOWAS’s swift military intervention was crucial in foiling a coup attempt against President Patrice Talo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

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4 h. ago Bill to establish Armed Forces Medical College scales second reading

A bill to establish a dedicated Armed Forces Medical College in Nigeria passes its second reading. The institution aims to curb medical brain drain. Read More: https://punchng.com/bill-to-establish-armed-forces-medical-college-scales-second-reading/

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5 h. ago Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

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5 h. ago Bird strike grounds United Nigeria flights, passengers protest

A United Nigeria bird strike led to multiple flight cancellations and passenger protests in Abuja. Learn about the incident and the airline’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/bird-strike-grounds-united-nigeria-flights-passengers-protest/

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5 h. ago Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

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5 h. ago PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

Economics

5 h. ago Reps Rue Airfares’ Hike, Demand Cut In Taxes, Airport Charges

House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the hike in airfares ahead of the Yuletide season, saying it has security consequences on millions of Nigerians. The House, therefore, urged the Executive arm of government to reduce taxes for airline operators while airport charges be slashed by 50% during the season. This followed the adoption of […]

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