1 hour ago AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

AG Mortgage Bank Plc (AGMB) has activated its 5-year transformational plan (2025-2030) with emphasis on the High 5s, namely: organisational read more AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

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4 h. ago EU Slams Elon Musk’s X With $140m Fine Over Content Rule Breach

The European Union (EU), on Friday, imposed a hefty €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X Corp, for violating key provisions of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first major sanction under the landmark regulation. According to EU tech regulators, X breached multiple transparency and safety obligations, including […]

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4 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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5 h. ago NUT writes Kwara gov, threatens strike over unpaid allowances

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, warning of a looming industrial crisis if unresolved issues affecting teachers’ welfare in the state are not addressed.

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5 h. ago EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

Nigeria’s EFCC highlights risks in prosecuting financial crimes, calling for updated laws and better protection for prosecutors handling high-profile cases Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-updated-laws-stronger-protection-for-prosecutors/

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7 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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9 h. ago NUT awards Namadi “Best Performing Governor in Northern Nigeria” for education reforms

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State with the award of “Best Performing read more NUT awards Namadi “Best Performing Governor in Northern Nigeria” for education reforms

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10 h. ago Buni Approves Payment Of Scholarship Allowances To 28,346 Yobe Students

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 indigenes of the State currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The approval underscored the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth. According to the Executive […]

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11 h. ago Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer

An eyewitness described the event as 'deeply distressing,' stating that the woman cried for help until she died around 11:30 p.m. The post Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Manager For Failure To Appoint Compliance Desk Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts in their […]

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11 h. ago Wike, Dare, Others To Grace Abuja City Int’l Half Marathon As FCTA Issues Traffic Advisory

With just 24 hours remaining until the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement is building across Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Top dignitaries and participating athletes are preparing for the event. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, and the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, now the […]

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14 h. ago UBA Partners Lions Group, Wakanow On Exclusive Offers For ‘Detty Side’ Campaign

United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced its partnership with the Lions Group, an entertainment and lifestyle company as well as Wakanow, to deliver exclusive benefits to customers and Nigerians as part of its ‘Welcome to the Detty Side’ festive campaign. According to the bank, the collaboration, which will offer premium entertainment experiences throughout the […]

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14 h. ago African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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15 h. ago DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda, saying it has funded 260,000 read more DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

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16 h. ago Wema Bank To Empower Shoppers With 20% Cashback At Fashion Souk

Wema Bank has announced that it will be empowering shoppers at Fashion Souk 2025 with a 20% cashback offer on all purchases made using Wema or ALAT debit cards. The event, scheduled for December 6 and 7 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, will provide a vibrant marketplace for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands while […]

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16 h. ago At Ologuneru, it was a battle of wits and wills over Circular Road corridor

The atmosphere was thick with apprehension. Palpable fear filled the air. Even some government officials walked with trepidation. Everyone was cautious and most people had already mapped out an escape strategy in case things turned awry. Many, despite the presence of security officers, had their vehicles parked far away from the centre of action and […]

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16 h. ago Deutsche Bank, Federal Govt Open Talks On Carter, 3rd Mainland Bridges Rehabilitation Funding

The federal government and the management of Deutsche Bank have commenced talks towards funding the replacement of the Carter Bridge and the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi on Tuesday received the officials of Deutsche Bank comprising the managing director, global co-head of Structured […]

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16 h. ago Strategic Policy Shifts Now Stabilising Key Macroeconomic Indicators, Say Economists

Experts and economists have said that strategic fiscal and monetary policies are now beginning to stabilise key macroeconomic indicators in the country. The experts, who spoke at a two-day Premium Times Academy’s intensive training for journalists, sponsored by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and focused on strengthening capacity in business, financial and economic reporting, […]

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23 h. ago GDP growth dropped by 0.25% in Q3 2025, Cardoso tells Senate

says FX market steadier, reserves at 7-year high, capital inflows surge Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has read more GDP growth dropped by 0.25% in Q3 2025, Cardoso tells Senate

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23 h. ago Mambilla project: Agunloye informed Obasanjo why Sunrise Power was recommended — Witness

Agunloye is being prosecuted by EFCC, on behalf of the Federal Government, on an amended seven-count charge bordering on disobeying presidential directive, conspiracy, forgery and....

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