6 h. ago Peter Obi to FG: Pay protesting contractors as proof of improved revenues

Obi expressed surprise that a government that announced to have surpassed its revenue targets for the year couldn't settle outstanding liabilities to contractors.

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8 h. ago Niger govt uncovers coordinated fraud network masquerading as empowerment registration

The Niger State Government has uncovered a dangerous, highly coordinated fraud network operating across communities under the false guise of registering residents for Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s empowerment programmes.

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9 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has said it is reversing its earlier plans to exit the African market, citing improved read more PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

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11 h. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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11 h. ago Russia Oil Export Revenue Hits Lowest Since Ukraine Invasion

The world's third-largest oil producer's fossil fuel income has been under pressure from meagre economic growth, mounting impact of sanctions, and Ukrainian attacks on its energy sites. The post Russia Oil Export Revenue Hits Lowest Since Ukraine Invasion appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Oil Firm Denies Settling N4.8bn Fraud Case With Ibeto, Demands $3m

Founder and group managing director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has refuted claims that he had reached an out-of-court settlement with businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud. The organisation, in a press statement issued on behalf of its chairman, maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, […]

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15 h. ago Scrutiny tightens on trusts as new tax rule charges based on the residency of the settlor

For Nigerian investors navigating volatile markets, wealth protection is no longer just about chasing high returns; it demands careful structuring, read more Scrutiny tightens on trusts as new tax rule charges based on the residency of the settlor

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s petrol consumption declines to 52.9 million litres per day

NIGERIA’S petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s latest Fact Sheet has shown. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the figure reflects a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns. The latest report by the NMDPRA noted that the November figure […]

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18 h. ago Firm, Joint Venture Target 10m Mosquito Nets Production Annually

Vestergaard Sàrl and Harvestfield Industries Limited have formed a joint venture, SNG Health to produce 10 million mosquito net annually to boost malaria prevention in the country. SNG Health will manufacture PermaNet® Dual, Vestergaard’s latest, dual active-ingredient pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr net designed to combat insecticide resistance. Production at the facility is scheduled to begin in April 2026, […]

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20 h. ago Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

The judiciary in Nigeria is no longer the hope of the everyday person Efficient contract enforcement is critical to the read more Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

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21 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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24 h. ago When passion meets purpose: Young medics ignite health revolution in remote communities

WORLD Diabetes Day has come and gone, but residents of Bolorunduro, Owena and surrounding villages and settlements in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State are still basking in the euphoria of free medical treatment they received from a non-governmental organization, Medical Aid and Advocacy for the Vulnerable Foundation (MAAVF). Medical Aid and […]

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25 h. ago No Nigerian firm can handle deep offshore drilling – Minister

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister states no local firms have deep offshore drilling capacity, citing high costs and the need to avoid middlemen to stay competit Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nigerian-firm-can-handle-deep-offshore-drilling-minister/

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27 h. ago Police, Air Force QRF pledge stronger security collaboration in Niger

He described the Police chief as a lawyer par excellence, an anti-fraud specialist and a seasoned police officer...

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28 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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30 h. ago Stella Oduah arraigned in Abuja over alleged N2.4bn aviation fraud, granted bail on self

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former aviation minister Stella Oduah before an Abuja high court on read more Stella Oduah arraigned in Abuja over alleged N2.4bn aviation fraud, granted bail on self-recognition

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34 h. ago Ningi protests withdrawal of his police orderly during plenary

Senator Abdul Ningi protests the police orderly withdrawal, calling it selective enforcement and demanding fair application of the new security directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/ningi-protests-withdrawal-of-his-police-orderly-during-plenary/

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34 h. ago Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

lawmakers demand exemption, reject being made scapegoats Implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police orderlies from read more Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

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35 h. ago Firm faults Northern govs’ proposed suspension of mining activities

The Managing Director of the firm, Engineer Tim Eldon, stated in an interview that implementing the proposal based on the available indices on the ground would be counterproductive and promote terrorism.

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