2 h. ago Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates — Lagos deputy gov

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat urges Nigerian graduates at Fountain University to be active citizens and solution architects for the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-active-citizens-not-passive-graduates-lagos-deputy-gov/

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3 h. ago Osun to vaccinate over two million children, teenagers against measles, rubella

Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat urges graduating students at Fountain University to become active graduates and architects of solutions for Nigeria’s futu Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-to-vaccinate-over-two-million-children-teenagers-against-measles-rubella/

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14 h. ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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1 week ago 2025, Year Of Defence Transformation Under Matawalle, Says Group

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, maintained active oversight of Nigeria’s defence sector throughout 2025, engaging in strategic leadership, international diplomacy, and institutional reforms, the Northern Youth Concerns Citizens (NYCC) has said on Wednesday. A statement signed by the group’s chairman, Dr Ibrahim Buhari Malunfashi, said the year began with a […]

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1 week ago Recapitalisation: Banks to intensify fundraising as CBN deadline nears

Nigerian banks are ramping up capital market activities to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s March 2026 recapitalization deadline. Learn the impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/recapitalisation-banks-to-intensify-fundraising-as-cbn-deadline-nears/

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1 week ago Nigeria records faster economic expansion as PMI reaches 57.6 in December

Nigeria’s economic activity expanded at a faster pace in December 2025, marking a sharp improvement in business conditions as the read more Nigeria records faster economic expansion as PMI reaches 57.6 in December

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2 w. ago Ecobank Warns of Festive Season Scams, Assures Of Seamless Digital Banking

Ecobank Nigeria has warned customers to be on alert with increased scam activities during the festive period while assuring them of seamless access to banking services through its digital platforms. The bank said, customers will continue to enjoy uninterrupted banking services throughout the year end holidays despite adjusted working hours at physical branches in line […]

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2 w. ago US Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Sambisa Forest After Sokoto Airstrikes

American ISR aircraft has returned to Nigeria’s North-east to monitor ISWAP activity following recent airstrikes. The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the […] The post US Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Sambisa Forest After Sokoto Airstrikes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu, while announcing that political activities in Rivers State will officially kick off in January 2026. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organized by former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu vows full scale operations against terrorism in Nigeria

Following the enduring terrorist activities across Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to root out terrorism from read more Tinubu vows full scale operations against terrorism in Nigeria

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3 w. ago Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of all church activities in the area until further notice. The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, […] The post Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Unionists, activists warn of Nigeria’s deepening inequality, looming instability

•Task government on decent work–led transformation Trade unionists, civil society actors and pro-labour activists have lamented  Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic trajectory, insisting that the country risks deeper inequality and instability unless economic reforms are urgently anchored on decent work, social justice and inclusive growth. The call was made in Abuja, at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]

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4 w. ago Development finance in Nigeria: CreditCorp, FMBN, BoA and the rising risks of overlapping mandates

Development finance is crucial for economic growth.  However, Nigeria’s Development Finance Institutions’ overlapping activities pose significant risks. CHIMA NWOKOJI, in this report examines role gaps that has brought inefficiencies, wasted resources, and increased systemic risk: With multiple institutions targeting similar objectives, there’s a pressing need for clearer definitions of roles and coordination to maximise impact […]

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