11 h. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

The federal government is struggling to turn its ambitious budget plans into real infrastructure spending, recording a steep 73.7 percent read more Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

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32 h. ago Catholic sisters seek intervention over Niger school abduction

The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles appeal for global intervention in the Niger school abduction, where 165 students and staff remain in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/catholic-sisters-seek-intervention-over-niger-school-abduction/

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62 h. ago Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

Nigeria emerged as one of the primary targets for cybercriminals in Africa last month, with a record of a staggering read more Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

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4 d. ago Nigeria pension funds shift to Dollar assets as foreign money market holdings surge 112 per cent

NIGERIA’S pension industry recorded a fresh surge in offshore exposure in the third quarter of 2025, as investment in foreign money market instruments jumped by 111.76 per cent, reflecting heightened appetite for dollar-denominated assets among Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFAs). Industry data show that the total Net Asset Value (NAV) of Nigeria’s pension funds rose […]

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5 d. ago Bago admits 315 pupils abducted from Niger school, two parents die

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago admits to the abduction of 315 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, a reversal of his earlier denial of the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-admits-315-pupils-abducted-from-niger-school-two-parents-die/

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6 d. ago Wema Bank Unveils ₦120m Grand Prize Pool As 35 Teams Advance To Hackaholics 6.0 Finale

Wema Bank has announced a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale following the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. Announcing the prize structure, MD/CEO Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, disclosed that the ₦120 million will be awarded across several winning categories […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s exports outpace imports as trade surplus hits N6.69tn

Nigeria recorded a N6.69tn trade surplus in Q3 2025, driven by economic reforms in the FX market that boosted export competitiveness and curbed imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-exports-outpace-imports-as-trade-surplus-hits-n6-69tn/

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7 d. ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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8 d. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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8 d. ago FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, read more FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

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9 d. ago Nigeria records highest oil output since 1989, hits 355,000bpd – NEPL

NNPC’s subsidiary, NEPL, boosts Nigeria’s oil output to a record 355,000 barrels per day, the highest daily production level recorded since 1989. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-highest-oil-output-since-1989-hits-355000bpd-nepl/

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9 d. ago FG secured 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals from 2017 to date — AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said Nigeria has secured 860 terrorism-related convictions and recorded 891 acquittals between 2017 and 2025...

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9 d. ago National Assembly Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Autistic GWR Holder Kanye

The National Assembly, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion and addressing the stigma faced by children living with autism in Nigeria, as it hosted a special art exhibition featuring Guinness World Record holder, Kanye Okeke. Held at the National Assembly Library in Abuja, the exhibition showcased the works of the young autistic artist, […]

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9 d. ago EU to commission 630 kilowatts renewable energy project in Gombe

The European Union’s expanding footprint in Nigeria’s clean energy transition is set to record a major milestone as the 630-kilowatt Balanga renewable energy project in Gombe State moves toward commissioning in March 2026.

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9 d. ago “Bandits Told Us Not To Make Noise Or They’ll Beat Us” – Released Niger Catholic School Pupil Recounts Abduction Ordeal

The abducted schoolchildren from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have shared the harrowing experience on how their abductors forced them to sleep on a trampoline inside the bush and were warned not to make noise. One of the schoolchildren rescued, Florence Michael, spoke on Monday shortly after the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, […] The post “Bandits Told Us Not To Make Noise Or They’ll Beat Us” – Released Niger Catholic School Pupil Recounts Abduction Ordeal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago $2.4bn Eurobond, Oil receipts, remittances drive Nigeria’s $7.5bn reserves surge —Research

•Other African markets record improvements Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a strong recovery, recording a cumulative accretion of US$7.5 billion between June and November 2025, according to new research findings. Meanwhile, as of December 4, 2025, Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level in almost seven years, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Central […]

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1 week ago FG Secures Release Of 100 Of 315 Kidnapped From St.Mary’s Catholic School In Niger

The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development was reported by TVC News and Channels Television on Sunday, though federal authorities were yet to issue an official statement as of press […] The post FG Secures Release Of 100 Of 315 Kidnapped From St.Mary’s Catholic School In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 abducted pupils from St. Mary’s School in Niger State after a recent school attack by gunmen. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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1 week ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

The Federal Government on Sunday secured the release of at least 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary read more FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

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1 week ago BREAKING: FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 pupils abducted during the recent school attack in Niger State. More details he Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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