2 h. ago Cost of Christmas menu drops 18% in rare boost for households

Nigerian households are paying less this year for their Christmas menu compared to 2024. BusinessDay’s analysis shows that the average read more Cost of Christmas menu drops 18% in rare boost for households

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3 h. ago Suspend Tax Law Implementation, Bar Association Tells Tinubu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) states that the controversies surrounding the recently enacted tax reform acts raise doubts about the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. On Wednesday, Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto, claimed that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed by the National […]

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4 h. ago FG promotes 16,582 prison officials, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 16,582 personnel as the Controller General warns against misconduct and criminal ties with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-16582-prison-officials-warns-against-misconduct/

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4 h. ago Oil resumption: FG delegation inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells

The Nigerian government inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells, vowing to boost security and prosecute saboteurs after a massive spill. Read about the plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-resumption-fg-delegation-inspects-dormant-ogoni-oil-wells/

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4 h. ago FAAN seeks stakeholders’ cooperation as festive travel peaks

As festive travel peaks, FAAN calls on aviation stakeholders to cooperate to ensure a seamless and pleasant experience for all passengers at Nigerian airpo Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-seeks-stakeholders-cooperation-as-festive-travel-peaks/

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4 h. ago IPI Nigeria condemns arrest, detention of journalist’s wife, baby

…demands apology, compensation, and prosecution of officers involved The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has read more IPI Nigeria condemns arrest, detention of journalist’s wife, baby

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6 h. ago Christmas Eve bout: Ibeabuchi targets George Foreman’s record in Lagos

Nigerian boxer Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, makes his record attempt against Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos, aiming to break George Foreman’s age record. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-eve-bout-ibeabuchi-targets-george-foremans-record-in-lagos/

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6 h. ago Speaker Abbas Chairs Presidential Panel On Benue APC Reconciliation

President Bola Tinubu has constituted the reconciliation committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State and appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, as its chairman. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, this is the second time the President […]

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7 h. ago New tax law will expand states’ revenue, protect small businesses — Sanwo

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu defends Nigeria’s new tax law, stating it will boost state revenue, protect small businesses, and ensure fairness, not worsen ineq Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-law-will-expand-states-revenue-protect-small-businesses-sanwo-olu/

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate

The Senate, on Tuesday, passed for second reading the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu. The passage followed a lead debate by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who sponsored the bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of […]

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8 h. ago 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows

Member of the House of Representatives for Ideato Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has vowed never to allow anyone to rig the forthcoming 2027 elections in his constituency. Ugochinyere spoke during a reception organised in his honour by residents of Ideato South Local Government Area on Tuesday. Originally scheduled to hold at Central School 2, […] The post 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Yuletide: Celebrate Responsibly, Stay Vigilant Against Infectious Diseases, NCDC Urges Nigerians

As holiday celebrations kick off across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and remain vigilant against infectious diseases that typically spike during the festive period. In a public health advisory issued by NCDC on Tuesday, its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, warned that increased travel, […]

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9 h. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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9 h. ago Peaceful Coexistence Key To Nigeria’s Prosperity — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to tow the path of peaceful coexistence, citing the Holy Bible, which underscored it as a prerequisite for prosperity. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu stated this in Kaduna during the Annual Distribution of Food Items to […]

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10 h. ago FG, World Bank unveil $500m programme for education, healthcare reforms

The Nigerian government and World Bank launch a $500m programme for education reform, aiming to improve financing and staffing in education and healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-world-bank-unveil-500m-programme-for-education-healthcare-reforms/

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10 h. ago “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku

PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2027: Obi, obidient movement set to join ADC as opposition realigns

Ahead of the 2027 general election, strong indications have emerged that Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate has read more 2027: Obi, obidient movement set to join ADC as opposition realigns

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10 h. ago Umahi Tells Contractors To Present Claim Of Owed N2.13trn For Verification

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has directed contractors to present the generated certificates, along with their claims of N2.13 trillion owed to local contractors, for verification and payment in January.   Umahi, who stated this at a meeting with contractors on Tuesday in Abuja, said President Bola Tinubu was shocked when he informed […]

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11 h. ago NCoS boss promotes 16,582 correctional officers, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service announced a historic NCoS promotion for 16,582 officers while warning against misconduct and collusion with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-boss-promotes-16582-correctional-officers-warns-against-misconduct/

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11 h. ago FG fulfils housing, land pledge to Super Eagles for AFCON 2023 performance

The NFF confirmed that the players, who finished as runners-up, received certificates for the plots of land and housing units from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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