1 hour ago NGX extends gains as Insurance stocks lead market higher by 0.12%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.12 percent to close at 143,239.23 basis points. Market capitalisation increased by N111.08 billion to N91.11 trillion, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in insurance stocks. Consequently, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns stood at -7.1 percent and +39.2 percent, […]

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7 h. ago Single mother stigma only applies to women who don’t have things going on for themselves — Mercy Eke

Reality TV star Mercy Eke says the stigma associated with single motherhood in Nigeria largely affects only women who are not financially or socially empowered, insisting that successful women face no such judgement.

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9 h. ago Excitement Hits the Streets of Nigeria As TECNO Reveals Winners of Its Black Friday Mega Slash

The month of November is famous for several things in Nigeria, harmattan, dry wind and searing heat but one thing stands out. Well, if you don’t know what it is then you must have been missing out on of the TECNO Black Friday Sales. Many brands including TECNO have found a way to buy into […] The post Excitement Hits the Streets of Nigeria As TECNO Reveals Winners of Its Black Friday Mega Slash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NCDMB Equips 50 Edo Youths With Plumbing, Water Treatment Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with 17Asus Resource Limited to launch a one-month training programme on plumbing and water treatment for 50 youths in Edo State. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial prospects in the oil and gas industry and beyond. […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA

The Agency expressed readiness to provide Nigeria access to select market intelligence products such as the Monthly Oil Market Report, host joint workshops on gas monetisation, etc. The post Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Kano Free Trade Zone Generated Over N18bn In 10 Months — Authority

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) states that the Kano Free Trade Zone has generated over N18 billion in revenue between January and October 2025, surpassing the total revenue of 2024. NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Head of the Kano Free Trade Zone, Richard Bassey, disclosed this on Wednesday at […]

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14 h. ago Entering December with tribute and laudation but not for political contract and agreement

As we prepare to enter the final month of 2025, the air across Nigeria is already thick with the familiar read more Entering December with tribute and laudation but not for political contract and agreement

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25 h. ago Equities market reverses previous gain as investors lose N444.3bn

The Nigerian equities market returned to negative territory on Wednesday as sustained selling pressure, driven largely by year-end profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing, weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.49 per cent to close at 143,064.57 basis points. Consequently, total market capitalisation shed N444.32 billion to close at approximately N91 trillion. […]

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25 h. ago ‘No Turning Back’ Crooner Gaise Baba Loses Father 7 Months After Mother’s Demise

Nigerian Afro-gospel singer and songwriter, Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as Gaise Baba, has announced the passing of his father, Prince (Hon.) Ezekiel Gbadebo Ibuoye, the Ààrẹ Apọ́nlẹ́sẹ̀ of Okemesi Ekiti in Ekiti State. The singer disclosed the news in a solemn statement shared on his social media page, revealing that his father died on Saturday, […]

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26 h. ago Nigeria Risks $3bn Yearly Loss Over Failure To Meet EU Deforestation Rules

Nigeria could lose over $1 billion in direct agricultural export earnings and more than $3 billion in total economic value each year if it does not align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). A new federal government white paper launched in Abuja on Wednesday has revealed. Under the EUDR rules, commodities entering the EU […]

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32 h. ago Niger bandit attack: Father died after three children’s abduction — CAN chairman

The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.

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32 h. ago Father of three abducted Niger schoolchildren dies of heart attack – CAN chairman

A father of three children abducted from a school in Niger State has reportedly died of a heart attack, highlighting the trauma faced by families. Read More: https://punchng.com/father-of-three-abducted-niger-schoolchildren-dies-of-heart-attack-can-chairman/

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36 h. ago Italian man impersonates dead mother to continue receiving pension

He now faces multiple charges, including concealing a corpse, fraud against the state, impersonation and forging a public document....

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44 h. ago Champions League: Chelsea Beat Barcelona As Man City Lose To Leverkusen, Dortmund Win

Chelsea’s statement victory over Barcelona stole the headlines on Tuesday night when Borussia Dortmund also cemented their place in the top eight but Man City lost. Chelsea moved up to fifth in the league phase standings following a statement 3-0 win against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund joining the Blues on 10 points courtesy of a 4-0 […]

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45 h. ago Benue Assembly Extends Former Speaker Dajoh’s Suspension By Six Months

The lawmakers justified the six-month extension on the basis of Dajoh’s failure to show remorse or apologise for his alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The post Benue Assembly Extends Former Speaker Dajoh’s Suspension By Six Months appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke

Nigerian reality TV star and media personality Mercy Eke has announced her willingness to become a mother even if she is not married. In a recent interview, Eke revealed that she feels capable of raising children independently and is prepared to have up to three kids on her own. The former Big Brother Naija winner […] The post “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago UK Court Clears Comedy Writer Of Harassing Transgender Woman

Linehan, who co-created the popular 1990s sitcom "Father Ted" but has more recently become well-known for his gender critical views, had been accused of sending Sophia Brooks "abusive and vindictive" messages on social media. The post UK Court Clears Comedy Writer Of Harassing Transgender Woman appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago Kidnappers seek N10m for release of teenage female farmers in Borno

“She didn’t escape; the abductors deliberately released her after realizing she was a breastfeeding mother

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55 h. ago Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations, gives reason

Tanzania has decided to cancel next month’s independence celebrations and redirect the budget to repair infrastructure damaged during the recent election unrest

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57 h. ago Big banks’ profits drop 15% in 9 months as revaluation gains fade

UBA remains the outlier with YOY growth Nigeria’s biggest lenders reported a 14.9 percent decline in nine-month profit as the read more Big banks’ profits drop 15% in 9 months as revaluation gains fade

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