5 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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6 h. ago Abaji monarch hails Tinubu, Wike’s developmental strides in FCT

The Ona of Abaji, Abaji Area Council of the FCT, who praised the FCT Minister for his efforts at developing the FCT, especially the satellite towns called for more

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7 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen raises concerns over Nigeria’s defective occupational safety laws

Abbas noted that many workers continue to suffer injuries, illnesses and deaths that could have been avoided with stronger regulations and proper enforcement.

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11 h. ago Reps seek to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps is set to amend the CBN Act to improve governance, transparency, and oversight, including separating the Governor and Chairman role Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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11 h. ago FCCPC seals Ikeja Disco’s head office over consumer rights violation

The FCCPC has sealed Ikeja Electric’s corporate headquarters over alleged non-compliance with regulatory orders and consumer rights violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-seals-ikeja-discos-head-office-over-consumer-rights-violation/

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15 h. ago Ooni, SGF hail Ekiti monarch on fifth coronation anniversary

The Ooni of Ife and SGF congratulate Oba Adekunle Adeagbo of Otun Ekiti on his fifth coronation anniversary, praising his selfless and impactful leadership Read More: https://punchng.com/ooni-sgf-hail-ekiti-monarch-on-fifth-coronation-anniversary/

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18 h. ago FCT Residents Seek Wike’s Intervention Over Alleged Illegal Tax By Area Council

Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have accused the Bwari Area Council of imposing an illegal tax and using the police and thugs to harass residents in an attempt to enforce illegality. The residents, therefore, urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Judicial Service Commission […]

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18 h. ago Analyst decries structural gaps in Nigeria’s financial regulatory architecture

While the SEC has approached the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) seeking orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets linked to CBEX and 25 other defendants, policy analysts argued that the magnitude of the losses reflects a deeper, systemic failure across Nigeria’s financial oversight ecosystem. A financial advisor and public policy researcher at Covenant […]

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19 h. ago Nigeria’s petrol consumption declines to 52.9 million litres per day

NIGERIA’S petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s latest Fact Sheet has shown. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the figure reflects a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns. The latest report by the NMDPRA noted that the November figure […]

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19 h. ago Federal Govt Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

Says more planes coming, competition will crash ticket prices     The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday declared that the federal government had no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector had been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents […]

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19 h. ago Olubadan orders Ibadan royal fathers to address kidnapping, land grabbing 

The monarch noted that criminals like kidnappers and land grabbers often have insiders helping them, implying that some locals are involved in these crimes.

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21 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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22 h. ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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29 h. ago Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

Yolat Inc. has quietly become one of the few African founded fintechs to secure approvals on both sides of the Atlantic.  read more Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

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33 h. ago Petrol Import Rises To 52.1m Litres In November Despite Drop In Consumption

Petrol imports surged to 52.1 million litres in November, marking an increase despite a decline in domestic consumption, the industry regulator has reported. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed that petrol imports surged to 52.1 million litres per day in November 2025, despite an overall decline in the country’s […]

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33 h. ago Federal Government Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

* Says more planes coming, competition will crash airfares The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, declared that the Federal Government has no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector has been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents after the […]

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34 h. ago CRMI, SEC train Capital Market Operators on enterprise risk management framework

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has trained regulated read more CRMI, SEC train Capital Market Operators on enterprise risk management framework

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36 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence

Amid rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace, while the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands decisive action against those sponsoring violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed “Collaboration […]

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41 h. ago Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

Nigeria’s top financial sector leaders have stressed the need for deeper investment in technology, transparency, and innovation-friendly regulation to secure read more Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

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43 h. ago US congressman visits Benue, seeks global attention to IDP crisis

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, on Wednesday shared accounts of violence against Christian communities in Benue State, recounting what he said he was told during a visit to camps for internally displaced persons. Writing on X, Moore said, while in Benue, he met “dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-visits-benue-seeks-global-attention-to-idp-crisis/

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