7 m. ago EPL: Overweight players’ll miss Forest match, Guardiola warns

Pep Guardiola issues a strict weight warning to Man City players, stating anyone returning overweight after Christmas will be dropped for the Forest match. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-overweight-playersll-miss-forest-match-guardiola-warns/

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2 h. ago Technical Aid Corps lauded For Deepening South–South Cooperation

A group, New Era for Sustainable Leadership and Accountability Initiative (NESLAI), has commended the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) for its contributions to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and the strengthening of South–South cooperation. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, NESLAI’s executive director, Comrade Edwin Olorunfemi, described NTAC as one of Nigeria’s most impactful […]

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3 h. ago 2026 Budget: Six percent FG allocation to education far below UNESCO, World Bank benchmarks

Contrary to the UNESCO and the World Bank recommendations for developing countries to allocate at least 26 percent or between 20 and 30 percent of their national budgets to education, respectively, Nigeria’s budgetary allocation to the sector is still far below the two global benchmarks. Last week, President Bola Tinubu presented the national budget proposal […]

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3 h. ago Federal Government Confirms Rescue Of All 230 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

The Federal Government has confirmed the successful rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, bringing the total number of freed pupils to 230 and marking the end of the ordeal. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday night in […]

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3 h. ago The power question: Will settling gas debts finally stabilise Nigeria’s electricity market?

A long-awaited check to the gas suppliers Few issues define Nigeria’s economic story more sharply than electricity. Unreliable power costs read more The power question: Will settling gas debts finally stabilise Nigeria’s electricity market?

Science

4 h. ago CBN: Building a sound, resilient banking sector as recapitalisation gains momentum

Nigeria’s banking system is navigating one of the most defining moments in its modern history. Amid macroeconomic headwinds and far-reaching reforms, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the sector remains fundamentally stable, sound, and resilient—even as banks race to meet new capital requirements that are reshaping the industry. At the heart of this transformation […]

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5 h. ago Why Nigeria’s banking giants are buying more shares to secure power, profits

Nigeria’s biggest banks are in the middle of an intense race to raise capital, but this time the strongest signals are not coming from foreign investors or pension funds. Instead, they are coming from the top floors of bank headquarters. Across Tier-1 banks, senior executives and influential insiders are using personal and corporate funds to […]

Economics

7 h. ago Eyesan’s appointment reflects FG’s commitment to stronger governance, others —WIEN

Apparently impressed by the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),  Women in Energy Network (WIEN), a leading advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, said the appointment reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger governance, inclusive leadership and a more diverse executive pipeline In […]

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7 h. ago N4trn debt reduction: NBET issues N590bn Series 1 power sector bond

Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), NBET Finance Company Plc, has issued a N590 billion Series 1 Power Sector Bond – the first issuance under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme. This marks the commencement of the first phase of the bond issuance, which aims to raise N1.23 […]

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8 h. ago Indigenous operators now power Nigeria’s energy future – IPPG

Learn how indigenous operators in Nigeria now account for over 50% of the nation’s crude oil production, shaping the future of the country’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/indigenous-operators-now-power-nigerias-energy-future-ippg/

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8 h. ago More states to follow as JRB commends Ekiti, Zamfara on passage of harmonised tax laws

The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has commended Ekiti and Zamfara States for the passage of their respective Harmonised Taxes and Levies Laws, describing the development as a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda and a signal that more states are likely to follow suit. In separate statements issued at the weekend, the Board praised […]

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9 h. ago Professor Yadudu, lawyer raise alarm over alleged altered tax laws, warn of risks for Nigerians

A respected constitutional law scholar, Professor Auwalu H. Yadudu, and a senior legal practitioner, Aisha Hamman, have raised serious concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws, warning that the changes could undermine democracy, weaken public trust and impose far-reaching consequences on ordinary Nigerians and businesses. The controversy follows claims on the floor […]

Events

10 h. ago Multinationals Exit Pakistan Over Regulatory Hurdles, Others

Qatar-based Al Thani Group’s decision to withdraw from Karachi’s Port Qasim Power Project, against the backdrop of unpaid dues, aligns with similar decisions by several foreign companies to leave Pakistan in recent years. Pakistan’s repayment practices, financial reliability, and policy misalignment were major reasons these multinationals withdrew, divested, or scaled back their operations in Pakista. […]

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11 h. ago TCN secures $1.16bn project funding from development partners in 2025

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in 2025 secured $1.16 billion from development partners, for the advancement of critical power read more TCN secures $1.16bn project funding from development partners in 2025

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12 h. ago FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

Innocent Etuk, Cross River State sector commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says that the Corps, in collaboration with read more FRSC arrests 932 motorists in Cross River for traffic offences

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15 h. ago Troops Neutralise 21 Boko Haram Terrorists, Intercept Logistics In Borno Ambush

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised more than 21 terrorists in a fierce encounter in Sojiri and Kayamla villages along the Damboa–Maiduguri Road in Borno State. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The success of the operation was disclosed on Sunday in a statement issued to […]

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15 h. ago FG committed to efficient, accountable justice sector – AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to building a justice sector that

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15 h. ago Another Rep confirms alleged alterations to tax laws, calls for suspension of implementation

says he’s working with other lawmakers to raise issue, as matter of urgent national importance, Tuesday A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro (Bauchi State), has called for the immediate suspension of the Tax Laws, 2025, citing what he described as “existence material discrepancies between the bills duly passed by the […]

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16 h. ago NADDC targets N150bn vehicle recycling market annual turnover

Osanipin explained that most vehicle owners in the country prefer Belgian parts to new parts due to quality issues...

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16 h. ago EFCC Suspends Officers For Allegedly Extorting ₦10m Extortion of Rapper Oladips

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suspended several of its operatives following allegations that they extorted ₦10 million from Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. Oladips had earlier accused the anti-graft agency of […] The post EFCC Suspends Officers For Allegedly Extorting ₦10m Extortion of Rapper Oladips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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