36 m. ago Nigeria caught in borrowing web as deficit surges 984% in 11 years

Nigeria has been caught in a borrowing web in the last decade as the budget deficit widened from N2.2 trillion read more Nigeria caught in borrowing web as deficit surges 984% in 11 years

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97 m. ago Implementation risk looms as Lagos targets third parties in tax recovery

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has enforced specific provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 that read more Implementation risk looms as Lagos targets third parties in tax recovery

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2 h. ago Leprosy patients groan as drug shortage persists for two years — Dermatologists

Nigerian dermatologists raise alarm over a two-year leprosy drug shortage, leaving patients without treatment and risking disability and community spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-patients-groan-as-drug-shortage-persists-for-two-years-dermatologists/

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2 h. ago ‘Budget delays, electioneering threaten IMF’s 4.4% growth outlook’

The IMF projects a 4.4% growth for Nigeria in 2026, but analysts warn that stalled budgets and pre-election politicking threaten this optimistic economic o Read More: https://punchng.com/budget-delays-electioneering-threaten-imfs-4-4-growth-outlook/

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2 h. ago Govt deepens digital inclusion for persons with disabilities

Nigeria’s government reinforces its commitment to digital inclusion for persons with disabilities through a NITDA digital literacy training program. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-deepens-digital-inclusion-for-persons-with-disabilities/

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3 h. ago Inside Nigeria’s event industry where planners, vendors turn dream occasions into nightmares (1)

Explore the growing problems in Nigeria’s event industry, where disputes between planners and vendors are turning dream occasions into nightmares. Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-nigerias-event-industry-where-planners-vendors-turn-dream-occasions-into-nightmares-1/

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3 h. ago Using insecticides for lice, dandruff can kill, doctors tell Nigerians

Doctors warn that using insecticides for lice or dandruff is highly toxic. Applying chemicals like Sniper to your scalp can lead to poisoning, coma, and de Read More: https://punchng.com/using-insecticides-for-lice-dandruff-can-kill-doctors-tell-nigerians/

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3 h. ago Court awards N210m against Airtel over copyright infringement

A Federal High Court orders Airtel to pay N210m in damages for copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of the song ‘Nigeria Go Survive’. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-awards-n210m-against-airtel-over-copyright-infringement/

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4 h. ago Customs report N7.28tn revenue surge, seek security integration

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record N7.28tn revenue for 2025, citing new reforms, while also tackling port delays costing N3tn annually. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-report-n7-28tn-revenue-surge-seek-security-integration/

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5 h. ago Selective buying lifts NGX by N3.45bn, NPF microfinance, Morison lead gainers

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market performance shows a slight N3.45bn gain, lifted by selective buying. NPF Microfinance and Morison lead the gainers’ char Read More: https://punchng.com/selective-buying-lifts-ngx-by-n3-45bn-npf-microfinance-morison-lead-gainers/

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5 h. ago CISLAC urges N’Assembly to prioritise governance ahead of 2027 elections

CISLAC warns the 10th National Assembly against early electioneering, urging lawmakers to prioritise governance and key reforms to address Nigeria’s challe Read More: https://punchng.com/cislac-urges-nassembly-to-prioritise-governance-ahead-of-2027-elections/

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6 h. ago IPOB directs Onitsha traders to open shops despite Soludo’s order

IPOB directs Onitsha Main Market traders to open for business, challenging Governor Soludo’s one-week closure order over sit-at-home compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipob-directs-onitsha-traders-to-open-shops-despite-soludos-order/

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7 h. ago Customs says port reforms could cut cargo delays 40%, save N3trn annually

…announces record N7trn revenue in 2025 Nigeria Customs Service says reforms at the country’s busiest ports could cut cargo clearance read more Customs says port reforms could cut cargo delays 40%, save N3trn annually

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8 h. ago Military kills dozens of terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in one week – DHQ

Nigerian military operations led to dozens of neutralized terrorists, 100 arrested suspects, and 29 rescued victims in one week, according to the DHQ. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-dozens-of-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-in-one-week-dhq/

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8 h. ago Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

Nigeria has taken a step in expanding access to advanced healthcare after a private hospital in Lagos carried out what read more Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

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9 h. ago Soldiers uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, arrest suspect

Nigerian troops have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Nasarawa State, arresting a suspect and recovering locally fabricated pistols and tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-uncover-illegal-arms-factory-in-nasarawa-arrest-suspect/

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9 h. ago “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said she does not know the reasons opposition politicians are defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the trend does not spell the end of opposition influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Usman made the remarks during an interview […] The post “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit

The Anambra State Government has ordered a one-week shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market following the failure of traders to comply with official directives. Governor Chukwuma Soludo issued the order on Monday, January 26, 2026, after traders reportedly refused to open for business in defiance of the state government’s directive against the enforcement of the […] The post Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit-At-Home appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Nigerian military has submitted to President Bola Tinubu the report of its investigation into what it described as acts read more Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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11 h. ago Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

The Nigerian Eurobond yields trended lower, compressing by six basis points to 7.05 percent last week from 7.11 percent the read more Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

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