23 h. ago Things Remembered Strike: Nigerian Varsities Shut For 27 Months

Between 2013 and 2022, Nigerian universities were closed due to a series of strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over poor working conditions, infrastructure deficits in the Universities, and a lack of autonomy, among other issues. During the 10 years, the universities were shut for 27 months, which had serious […]

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34 h. ago Nigerian Cornell Scholar Champions Women’s Central Role In Nation

A Nigerian doctoral researcher at Cornell University, Omobolanle Joseph Akinniyi, has called for a reshaping of national and global understanding of women’s contributions to nation-building through groundbreaking academic work that connects historical insight to contemporary political relevance. Akinniyi, a PhD candidate in African History, made the call in a chat with journalists on Tuesday. He […]

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41 h. ago Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities in Ouagadougou described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso air field. The officers, two crew members and nine passengers, were held for interrogation over suspicions that the flight was linked to the recent failed coup incident […]

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43 h. ago Reps Summon Nigerian Bank CEOs Over Alleged Illegal Deductions

The Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks in Nigeria have been directed to appear in person before an investigative panel of the House of Representatives regarding alleged illegal and unexplained deductions from customers’ bank accounts. The summons was issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating deductions of taxes from the salaries […]

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50 h. ago PlayStation Portal Finds Its Place in Nigerian Homes This Christmas

This Christmas season, one piece of gaming hardware is quietly becoming a useful companion for many PlayStation owners in Nigeria — the PlayStation Portal Remote Player. The device is now available through Nigerian retailers, with confirmed listings showing it in stock locally. Its presence in the Nigerian market means PS5 owners no longer have to […]

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50 h. ago Nigerian Game Studios Close The Year On A Strong, Festive Note

As the Christmas season brings people home and communities together, Nigeria’s growing game-development scene is also rounding off the year with steady, verifiable progress. Across the country, several creative studios and training hubs are laying foundations that will shape the industry in the coming year. In Ile-Ife, Dimension11 Studios continues work on Legends of Orisha: […]

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55 h. ago Nigerian leaders need foresight beyond electoral cycles – Obasanjo

Former President Obasanjo urges Nigerian leaders to adopt long-term strategic thinking and design policies that endure beyond electoral cycles for national Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-leaders-need-foresight-beyond-electoral-cycles-obasanjo/

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4 d. ago Nigerian Breweries Reaffirms Commitment To Customer Empowerment, Sustainable Growth

Nigerian Breweries Plc has restated its commitment to strengthening customer capacity and supporting sustainable business growth through entrepreneurial training initiatives. The managing director, Thibaut Boidin, gave the assurance in Lagos recently during the closing ceremony of the company’s Empowerment to Drive Growth and Excellence (EDGE) 2025 programme. The initiative, which began in July in Awka, […]

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5 d. ago School Abduction: How Security Agencies Received N144.77Bn To Protect Schools

Nigeria’s security agencies have received N144.77 billion to protect Nigerian schools from bandit and terrorist attacks, investigation by LEADERSHIP Sunday has revealed. The Safe School Initiative budget plan from 2023–2026 indicates that N144.77 billion has been invested. The breakdown of contributions shows that the federal government contributed N119.83 billion while the states contributed N24.93 billion. […]

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5 d. ago Emulate Gen Katsina’s leadership quality, Babangida urges Nigerian leaders

Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has called on Nigerian leaders, particularly Northern leaders emulate the

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6 d. ago WISCAR sets new benchmark for Nigerian women’s leadership, policy reform

…graduates the first cohort of WILMP in 2025 conference At a time when Nigeria is seeking inclusive leadership, Women in read more WISCAR sets new benchmark for Nigerian women’s leadership, policy reform

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6 d. ago Damissah, Sirajo, Others Honoured With PSR Nigerian Achievements Awards

As part of events marking the silver jubilee of prominent society media publication PSR, some eminent Nigerians across diverse professional backgrounds have been honoured with the Nigerian Achievements Awards 2025. The roll call included Hilary Damissah, a seasoned and versatile media and communication professional and Dr Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President of the Nigerian Computer Society, […]

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9 d. ago MFM urges stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children

The MFM church calls on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children at a student leadership summit held in Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-urges-stakeholders-to-prioritise-quality-education-for-nigerian-children/

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9 d. ago Developer Denies Transaction Records After Receiving N152m From Nigerian

Nigerian-American engineer, Mr. Anthony Ugbebor, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, that he paid N152m for two luxury flats with his “life savings”, adding that the developer tow whom money was paid later denied having records of the transactions. Ugbebor, who opened his defence in a protracted N152 […]

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1 week ago Groups Decry Delay In Getting Nigerian Identification Number

Nigerian community leaders in Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged the federal government to address the persistent challenges in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NINs) and passports, which affect citizens abroad. They said their appeal followed a report outlining the most pressing challenges faced by Nigerians overseas, which was […]

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1 week ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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1 week ago Oramah, Fashola task NBCC to drive stronger Nigeria, UK trade

Leaders task the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to drive stronger Nigeria UK trade, emphasizing its key role in boosting commerce. Read More: https://punchng.com/oramah-fashola-task-nbcc-to-drive-stronger-nigeria-uk-trade/

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1 week ago [ICYMI] Nigerian Army promotes 28 Brigadier Generals, 77 colonels 

The Nigerian Army announces the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General in a major leadership update. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-promotes-28-brigadier-generals-77-colonels/

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1 week ago Abba Moro rejects allegations linking senators to banditry sponsorship

Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader, has dismissed allegations that some Nigerian senators are sponsoring banditry in the country. He made read more Abba Moro rejects allegations linking senators to banditry sponsorship

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2 w. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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