46 m. ago Capital market begins faster settlement era as Nigeria goes T+2

The new settlement framework will unlock long-term efficiencies and reinforce the Nigerian market’s resolve...

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1 hour ago Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA

The Agency expressed readiness to provide Nigeria access to select market intelligence products such as the Monthly Oil Market Report, host joint workshops on gas monetisation, etc. The post Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, is dead

Part of his charitable work was the establishment of about 1,000 housing units for students and followers...

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8 h. ago Comply Fully With Investments Act, Securities Commission Orders Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must declare their compliance level and ensure that all tradable instruments are registered in accordance with the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 by January 2026. The director-general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the commission’s Journalists’ Academy 2025 […]

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8 h. ago Expanding Retail Insurance Access: How Coronation is Bridging the Gap in Emerging Markets

Nigeria stands out as a leading emerging market for insurance, driven by a large population, growing smartphone penetration, a vibrant read more Expanding Retail Insurance Access: How Coronation is Bridging the Gap in Emerging Markets

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9 h. ago Body Honours 2 National Youth Service Corps Workers In Katsina

The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management has honoured two NYSC staff members in Katsina for their outstanding contributions to corps members’ welfare and career development. The ceremony held at the Orientation  Camp in Katsina, featured an impactful lecture on the growing importance of professional skills in securing employment in today’s competitive job market. The […]

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9 h. ago ICYMI: Closing schools means you’ve surrendered to terrorists, ADC tells FG

Abdullahi questioned why a country of Nigeria’s size and resources cannot secure its 47 unity schools.

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9 h. ago Safety Babes Dominate As Ardova Handball Premier League Continues

Defending champions Safety Babes delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, overwhelming Ekiti Queens with a decisive 49–22 victory on Day 2 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 2. The match, held at the Rowe Park Sports Center in Yaba, Lagos, saw the five-time champions assert their dominance from the outset, leading 23–11 at […]

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9 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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10 h. ago UK fears fresh wave of ‘brain drain’ as data reveals surge in Britons leaving

A clearer picture of the United Kingdom’s shifting population has emerged as new official data shows a sharp rise in read more UK fears fresh wave of ‘brain drain’ as data reveals surge in Britons leaving

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11 h. ago Lagos LCDA hosts Unity Cup to mark chairman’s 100 days in office

Agboyi-Ketu LCDA celebrates its chairman’s first 100 days with the 2025 Chairman’s Unity Cup, promoting youth engagement and grassroots football. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-hosts-unity-cup-to-mark-chairmans-100-days-in-office/

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12 h. ago Southern Governors Renew Commitment To Regional Security, National Unity

The joint Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, enhanced regional cooperation, and the strengthening of an inclusive and secure federation on Wednesday. In a communiqué issued after their joint meeting at the Iperu residence of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, they pledged to intensify efforts […]

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13 h. ago Engineer alleges missing transaction records in N152m property dispute

An engineer details his ongoing N152m property dispute in Lagos, alleging missing transaction records after paying 80% for two flats. Learn about the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/engineer-alleges-missing-transaction-records-in-n152m-property-dispute/

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13 h. ago DAME 2025: LEADERSHIP Shines In Best Newspaper Design, Commentary Categories

LEADERSHIP Newspaper has achieved another milestone in excellence, emerging as 1st runner-up in the Best Newspaper Design Category at the 34th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). At the 2025 edition of DAME, which took place in Lagos, LEADERSHIP emerged among the top three national dailies recognised for outstanding visual presentation and […]

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14 h. ago Lekki Port awards scholarships to 60 students in host communities

The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities. The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, […]

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14 h. ago Be guided by professional ethics, nursing council tells varsity graduates

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 35 newly graduated nursing students of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, urging them to be guided by the ethics of the profession. The acting registrar of the council, Ndagi Alhassan, stated this while administering the oath of allegiance on them. He told them that nursing profession […]

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15 h. ago Masqueraders’ festival: Police arrest 12, halt ‘stay indoors’ notice

Lagos police arrested 12 individuals and suspended a planned Egungun festival in Oregun over an unlawful ‘stay indoors’ notice to protect public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/masqueraders-festival-police-arrest-12-halt-stay-indoors-notice/

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16 h. ago Drug baron, five others nabbed as NDLEA uncovers N6.7bn stash

NDLEA drug bust in Lagos leads to the arrest of a drug baron and five others. Operatives uncovered N6.7bn worth of tramadol and codeine in a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-baron-five-others-nabbed-as-ndlea-uncovers-n6-7bn-stash/

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