6 h. ago 400 Cyclists Hit Roads As Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Kicks Off

The Cradles Carnival is part of the "Vibing December" programmes rolled out by the Oyo Government to mark the end of an eventful year. The post 400 Cyclists Hit Roads As Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Kicks Off appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

The federal government is struggling to turn its ambitious budget plans into real infrastructure spending, recording a steep 73.7 percent read more Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

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11 h. ago Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for secretly recording closed

The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended lawmaker Saba Gideon for three months after he secretly recorded and shared audio from a closed-door meetin Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-lawmaker-for-secretly-recording-closed-door-meeting/

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14 h. ago Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

Global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 but is expected to decline by 2030 as renewables, nuclear power read more Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

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16 h. ago FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa rice, cassava farmers record bumper harvest

Nasarawa farmers record a bumper harvest of rice and cassava through a FGN/IFAD program, boosting yields and improving livelihoods in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-ifad-excited-as-nasarawa-rice-cassava-farmers-record-bumper-harvest/

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16 h. ago Police record crime reduction, rescue 35 kidnap victims in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a significant reduction in violent crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery and cult-related activities read more Police record crime reduction, rescue 35 kidnap victims in Anambra

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17 h. ago Paperless revolution: Nigeria hits 100% digital compliance across federal ministries

Nigeria’s federal government has achieved full digital compliance, marking the successful transition to a paperless civil service to boost efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/paperless-revolution-nigeria-hits-100-digital-compliance-across-federal-ministries/

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18 h. ago Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

With the festive season fast approaching and travel requests surging from esteemed passengers, Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced read more Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

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19 h. ago Content creator Carter Efe tops Africa’s Twitch chart after Davido livestream

Nigerian content creator Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch after a record-breaking livestream with superstar Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-carter-efe-tops-africas-twitch-chart-after-davido-livestream/

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20 h. ago UK Foundation Supports 194,054 Pupils To Improve Learning Outcomes In Jigawa

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), a UK-funded project, has supported 194,054 pupils to improve learning skills and foundational learning outcomes in Jigawa State. The project, which commenced three years ago, has so far recorded significant achievements in enhancing teaching and learning outcomes above the state average. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences

Nigeria’s Federal Government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously read more Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences

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24 h. ago Why attacks on schools, abduction of students must end now —Stakeholders

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the recent surge in attacks on schools and abduction of students and teachers for ransom, with stakeholders making strident call for the Federal Government and security agencies to up their games in providing permanent solution to the menace threatening education and future of young Nigerians. Experts and critical stakeholders in the […]

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27 h. ago 90% of suicide victims consult health workers before death —Psychiatrist

A psychiarist, Professor Bibilola Oladeji, said up to 90 per cent of people who die by suicide consult a healthcare worker shortly before the commit suicide, and urged that all hints and discussions about suicide should be taken seriously. According to her, suicide along with suicidal behaviour constitute major global public health problems that affects […]

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28 h. ago Terminal operator celebrates customers driving cargo efficiency

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria celebrates customers driving cargo efficiency with its first Customer Excellence Awards, recognizing loyalty and innovation. Read More: https://punchng.com/terminal-operator-celebrates-customers-driving-cargo-efficiency/

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30 h. ago FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

The Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, read more FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

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32 h. ago Mobile operators’ cybersecurity spend to hit $42bn by 2030 as regulation drives costs

Mobile network operators are spending ever larger sums to protect the infrastructure that underpins the global digital economy, with annual read more Mobile operators’ cybersecurity spend to hit $42bn by 2030 as regulation drives costs

Economics

32 h. ago NEPC assures WEIDE fund beneficiaries of Q1 2026 grant disbursement

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has assured beneficiaries of the $50 million Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) read more NEPC assures WEIDE fund beneficiaries of Q1 2026 grant disbursement

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34 h. ago Nigeria enters regional transshipment market with Lekki Port expansion

Nigeria has begun handling regional transshipment cargo through Lekki Port, with more than 20 percent of the terminal’s container traffic read more Nigeria enters regional transshipment market with Lekki Port expansion

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37 h. ago FG moves to close 3.6m metric ton fish consumption gap as local output hits 1.4m in 2025

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to bridge Nigeria’s annual fish consumption deficit of about 3.6 million metric tons, following read more FG moves to close 3.6m metric ton fish consumption gap as local output hits 1.4m in 2025

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37 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Winners to pocket $50m as FIFA targets $13bn revenue

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has announced record prize money for the 2026 World Cup, representing a 50 per cent read more 2026 World Cup: Winners to pocket $50m as FIFA targets $13bn revenue

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