33 m. ago From Naija Reader To Global Publisher: How Jeremiah Musa’s ‘The Bit Gazette’ Amplifies African Voices In Crypto

In a global crypto ecosystem dominated by media powerhouses in New York, London and Singapore, a young Nigerian publisher is quietly rewriting the script. The Founder and Publisher of The Bit Gazette, Jerry Musa has transformed from an ordinary online news reader in Nigeria into the voice behind a fast-growing Web3 publication now read across […]

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67 m. ago From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

Once the pride of African manufacturing, Nigeria’s textile sector powered hundreds of thousands of jobs, linked cotton farmers to garment read more From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

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2 h. ago Local AI development will safeguard Africa’s data rights, experts

Experts have renewed calls for Nigeria to develop local Artificial Intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect African digital read more Local AI development will safeguard Africa’s data rights, experts

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3 h. ago Ajogbe Agro Allied, UK, Nigerian Varsities Unveil Cattle Feed

Ajogbe Agro‑Allied Industries Ltd., has unveiled a total‑mixed‑ration (TMR) cattle feed, developed in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The innovation coincides even with the company, has it expanded one-time herd capacity to 5000 ruminants in Southwest Nigeria, a move projected to supply 250,000 […]

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3 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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3 h. ago Failure To Tackle Insecurity Makes Ousting Ruling Party Easy – Senator Gamawa

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle the security crisis and economic hardship has provided a leeway for the ruling party’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election. The deputy national chairman of the ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazeef Gamawa, who stated this yesterday, said the coalition party […]

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3 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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8 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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8 h. ago NIMASA unveils model for African maritime decarbonisation at COP 30

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has showcased a pioneering Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for African maritime decarbonisation with the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System at the 2025 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30) in Balem, Brazil. The agency made the presentation at the sidelines […]

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9 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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9 h. ago Group protests as academy council opposes institution’s upgrade to varsity

Oron Youth Movement protests the governing council’s opposition to the Maritime Academy upgrade, refuting claims of insecurity and funding issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-as-academy-council-opposes-institutions-upgrade-to-varsity/

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12 h. ago Insecurity: FCTA unveils citywide crackdown to disrupt criminal networks, curb dispatch rider offences

Worried by the rising insecurity, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled a new security measures across Abuja to read more Insecurity: FCTA unveils citywide crackdown to disrupt criminal networks, curb dispatch rider offences

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13 h. ago You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday frowned at claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu paid ransom to secure the read more You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

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13 h. ago ‘What Men Don’t Do, Women Do Better’, Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental projects in rural communities, describing her as a model of effective leadership. In video post on Facebook shared on Wednesday by Sheikh Gumi, it shows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commissioning a series of community projects, including […]

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13 h. ago PHOTOS: Southern govs, monarchs back Tinubu, unveil unified security strategy

Southern governors and monarchs met in Ogun, passing a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and unveiling a unified regional security strategy. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-southern-govs-monarchs-back-tinubu-unveil-unified-security-strategy/

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14 h. ago Nigeria moves to stop $4bn export losses, signs agric deal with NASRDA

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, unveiled a national agricultural traceability and environmental monitoring framework designed to shield Nigeria from losing read more Nigeria moves to stop $4bn export losses, signs agric deal with NASRDA

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15 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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17 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 2025 AFCON Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees (VARs) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two […]

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17 h. ago AfDB approves $500m loan to Nigeria for economic, energy reforms

The African Development Bank has approved a $500m loan for Nigeria’s economic reforms, supporting fiscal policy, energy transition, and climate action. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-approves-500m-loan-to-nigeria-for-economic-energy-reforms/

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22 h. ago U.S. government commits $150m to Zipline to expand access to life

The U.S. Department of State is awarding $150 million in Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving artificial intelligence and robotics infrastructure across Africa. Under this pay-for-performance model, the first of its kind from the State Department – the funds will be released only when African governments sign […]

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