4 h. ago Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn annually in forex — Official

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

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7 h. ago Venezuela Bans Airlines Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ After US Warning

Venezuela’s civil aviation authority announced on Wednesday that it has banned multiple international airlines it accused of “terrorism” after they suspended routes, citing the US Government’s warnings about military activity in the region. The affected carriers include Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Colombia’s Avianca, Chile and Brazil’s LATAM, Brazil’s GOL, and Turkish Airlines. According to the […]

Events

17 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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23 h. ago Equities market reverses previous gain as investors lose N444.3bn

The Nigerian equities market returned to negative territory on Wednesday as sustained selling pressure, driven largely by year-end profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing, weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.49 per cent to close at 143,064.57 basis points. Consequently, total market capitalisation shed N444.32 billion to close at approximately N91 trillion. […]

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26 h. ago AFC, NGX move to unlock capital for N2.3trn infrastructure deficit

AFC’s partnership with NGX underscores the growing confidence in Nigeria’s capital market as a key driver of long-term

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28 h. ago Wike Suspends FCT Mandate Secretary Over Unauthorised Closure Of Schools

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended the FCT Mandate Secretary of Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, for issuing an unauthorised directive to close schools in the territory. Wike, who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, said that other senior […]

Culture

38 h. ago Federal capital administration Debunks Reports On Early school Closure, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all Government Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications […]

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44 h. ago UNICEF, editors raise alarm over ‘unfavourable conditions’ of children in Nigeria

"When we invest in these areas, we save lives and build the foundation for a stronger future for every Nigerian child...

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46 h. ago FCTA Debunks Reports On Early Closure Of Schools, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked media report that all public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public […]

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48 h. ago Equities investors earn N94.5bn as market halts six days losses

The Nigerian equities market staged a modest recovery on Tuesday, snapping a six-day bearish run as renewed interest in select bellwether and mid-tier stocks lifted overall performance. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) inched up zero point one zero per cent to close at 143,763.13 basis points, while market capitalisation rose by N94.47 billion to N91.44 […]

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64 h. ago Cocoa farmers want Aiyedatiwa to suspend N250,000 forest reserves levy

Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to suspend the newly introduced N250, 000-per-hectare levy imposed on farmers operating within the state’s forest reserves. The farmers contiuesd that enforcing the policy without broad consultation could devastate livelihoods, deepen rural poverty, and threaten the state’s position as Nigeria’s cocoa powerhouse. […]

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3 d. ago AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the sustainable exchange championing the read more AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

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3 d. ago NGX suspends Aso Savings & Loans’ shares ahead restructuring

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has suspended trading in the shares of Aso Savings and Loans Plc with effect from November 19, 2025, to allow for the seamless execution of its share reconstruction exercise. The NGX in a notice to the investing community, stated that the suspension is expected to facilitate the reconciliation of records […]

Economics

3 d. ago Nigeria’s petrol shipments surge after suspending import duty

About 149,500 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit — equivalent to 194.35 million litres of petrol — arrived or is read more Nigeria’s petrol shipments surge after suspending import duty

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3 d. ago Equities market extends losses as analysts project cautious trading, urge selective bargain

The Nigerian equities market ended the week on a weak note, with analysts forecasting a cautious to slightly bearish outlook as year-end portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking, and elevated fixed-income yields continue to suppress risk appetite. The benchmark Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) closed at 143,722 basis points, representing a 2.24 percent decline week-on-week. Market capitalisation […]

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4 d. ago Akpabio’s Aide Disowns ‘Fabricated’ Letter To Tinubu On Alleged Neglect

Jibril Tafida, a special adviser to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied a document circulating on social media that purportedly bears his signature. The document, presented as a letter addressed to the Office of the President at the Presidency in Aso Villa, Abuja, and dated November 22, 2025, alleged corruption in the National […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Expert Tasks Political Actors On Nigeria’s Survival, Peace

Following the rising security challenges confronting Nigeria, a security expert, Dr Ibrahim Ajia, has called on political actors to suspend their 2027 political aspirations by uniting for the nation’s security and the safety of innocent citizens. Ajia, who made the call in an interview with LEADERSHIP, noted that, “It is only when we have a […]

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Nothing troubles me more than insecurity in Nigeria —Tinubu

•Afenifere urges Northern, Southern leaders to collaborate to save nation PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has stated that the insecurity ravaging the country troubles him more than anything else in Nigeria, noting that “unless trust is rebuilt, security challenges will persist, economic stagnation will deepen and educational deficits will widen.” Represented by the Speaker of the House […]

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5 d. ago Students Abduction: Taraba Govt Suspends Boarding School Operations Across State

The development comes following spates of reported abductions by gunmen across the country. The post Students Abduction: Taraba Govt Suspends Boarding School Operations Across State appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago ‘He covered my head and face with a head warmer, removed my dress and had his way with me’

A 17-year-old girl (names withheld) has narrated the horrendous experience she had in the hands of suspected cultists from 2021 till October this year before Ondo State Police Command saved her with the arrest of two of the suspects, Ojonla and Bernard (surnames withheld). The two suspects were arrested by the Command’s Anti-Cultism operatives on […]

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