32 m. ago How lack of effective enforcement, apathy weaken legislation on workers’ safety

In a world where workers continue to face diverse occupational threats, conversations continue to revolve around safety and health at work especially in a changing climate. ADEOLA OJO reports that while Nigeria has diverse laws aimed at entrenching safety, laws promulgated for safety of workers are still ineffective due to varieties of factor The United […]

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37 m. ago How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

For years, Nigeria’s civic-tech community has worked hard to bring public finance data into the light. Anyone who has tried read more How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

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66 m. ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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74 m. ago No Nigerian firm can handle deep offshore drilling – Minister

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister states no local firms have deep offshore drilling capacity, citing high costs and the need to avoid middlemen to stay competit Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nigerian-firm-can-handle-deep-offshore-drilling-minister/

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97 m. ago FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development, says the federal government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock read more FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

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1 hour ago MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening state of the Basic Metal, Iron and read more MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

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1 hour ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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2 h. ago Weak political commitment threatens women’s empowerment – BudgIt

A new BudgIT report reveals weak political commitment and significant data gaps are threatening women’s economic empowerment across Nigeria’s states. Read More: https://punchng.com/weak-political-commitment-threatens-womens-empowerment-budgit/

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2 h. ago ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) have signed a Memorandum read more ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive

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3 h. ago Gaise Baba Leads Popular Secular Artists On Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube Music Chart

American social media and online video sharing platform, YouTube, has released its 2025 Nigeria Rankings, unveiling the platforms, creators and music videos that defined Nigerian viewership this year. The streaming platform named gospel singer Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as “Gaise Baba” and Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli as its standout artistes of 2025. This was contained […]

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3 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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3 h. ago FULL LIST: Gospel artist beats Wizkid, others, leads Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube music chart

See the full list of top artists on the YouTube Music Chart Nigeria for 2025. Gospel singer Gaise Baba’s hit video beats Wizkid, Davido, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-gospel-artist-beats-wizkid-others-leads-nigerias-2025-youtube-music-chart/

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3 h. ago BPP, SON sign MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in govt procurement

The BPP and SON signed an MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in procurement, strengthening the Nigeria First policy and ensuring quality in government proje Read More: https://punchng.com/bpp-son-sign-mou-to-enforce-nigerian-standards-in-govt-procurement/

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4 h. ago Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the recruitment of what it described as a ‘parallel Hisbah police’ in Kano State, warning that the move could threaten peace and security in the state. In the petition signed by the group’s […]

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5 h. ago CDCFIB warns applicants against fraudsters exploiting recruitment delays

The CDCFIB issues a recruitment warning, urging applicants for paramilitary services to beware of fraudsters exploiting recent recruitment delays. Stay inf Read More: https://punchng.com/cdcfib-warns-applicants-against-fraudsters-exploiting-recruitment-delays/

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5 h. ago Multimodal transport crucial to fixing Nigeria’s struggling supply chain, experts say

Nigeria’s transport and logistics experts have stated that integrating modern multimodal transport systems and last-mile delivery solutions is crucial to read more Multimodal transport crucial to fixing Nigeria’s struggling supply chain, experts say

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6 h. ago Kidnapping now major funding source for terrorists, others – FG

Nigeria’s government reports that kidnapping has become a primary funding source for terrorists, enabling them to acquire weapons and sustain operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-now-major-funding-source-for-terrorists-others-fg/

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6 h. ago Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigeria’s stability, SGF warns

Nigeria’s SGF warns that a breakdown in interfaith trust is a grave threat to the nation’s stability, fueling suspicion and exploiting insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/breakdown-of-interfaith-trust-threatens-nigerias-stability-sgf-warns/

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6 h. ago Poor data, low political will threaten women’s economic empowerment – BudgIt

A new BudgIT report reveals poor data and weak political will are key barriers to women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria, despite existing laws. Read More: https://punchng.com/poor-data-low-political-will-threaten-womens-economic-empowerment-budgit/

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6 h. ago Nigeria leads in unenforced ECOWAS court judgments — Official

Nigeria has the largest backlog of unenforced ECOWAS court judgments, with 50 outstanding cases, an official reveals. Learn about regional compliance issue Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-leads-in-unenforced-ecowas-court-judgments-official/

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