63 m. ago 2025 Biggest Winners: 40 Stocks Deliver Over 100% Returns To Investors

No fewer than 40 listed stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have made investors over 100 per cent richer in 2025. The outperforming stocks, tracked across key sectors, have far surpassed the market’s benchmark index, which rose 48.12 per cent as at December 22, 2025. Reviewing stocks’ performance as of December 22, 2025, showed […]

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2 h. ago What’s The Big Deal About The Akwa Ibom Airport Being Designated “International”

On Wednesday December 18, 2025, during an interactive session with journalists at the quarterly meeting of the Akwa Ibom Council of Elders in Uyo, a former governor of the state and the one regarded as the father of modern Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, called for the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul […]

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5 h. ago Senator Natasha Hails Ezekwesili’s Global Recognition For Transparency Leadership

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has congratulated renowned public policy reformer and former World Bank Vice President, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, on her receipt of the prestigious International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement). Dr Ezekwesili was honoured on December 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, where she emerged as a joint recipient of the global award presented […]

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5 h. ago Pastor Okafor Addresses Congragation Amid Relationship Scandal With Doris Ogala

The founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, has broken the silence over the ongoing controversy involving him and Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, following days of intense public debate. Ogala was arrested at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after she accused the cleric of failing to fulfil an alleged promise of […]

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6 h. ago Lagos to name, shame hotels, vendors who cancel bookings for higher bids

Lagos State warns hotels against cancelling confirmed bookings for higher bids during Detty December. Learn how authorities are protecting consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-name-shame-hotels-vendors-who-cancel-bookings-for-higher-bids/

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6 h. ago Federal Government Approves Mandatory Drug Tests For Public Service Job Applicants

The Federal Government has approved the introduction of compulsory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective entrants into the Nigerian Public Service. The directive was contained in a service-wide circular issued on Monday, December 22, 2025, by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The move, according to the government, was […]

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10 h. ago Actress Ini Edo Apologises To CAN Over Controversial Movie Title

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has tendered an apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following public backlash over the title of her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’. The apology came during an emotional Instagram Live session, where the actress addressed concerns raised by CAN and members of the Christian community, who […]

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12 h. ago FG declares Dec 25, 26, 2025 and Jan 1, 2026 public holidays for Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, read more FG declares Dec 25, 26, 2025 and Jan 1, 2026 public holidays for Christmas, New Year

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13 h. ago Nigeria retains 38th spot in latest FIFA Men’s World ranking

Nigeria retains its 38th global and 5th African position in the December 2025 FIFA Men’s World Ranking, holding steady with 1,502 points. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-nigeria-retains-38th-spot-in-latest-fifa-mens-world-ranking/

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13 h. ago JUST IN: Nigeria retains 38th spot in latest FIFA Men’s World ranking

Nigeria holds steady at 38th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking for December 2025. See where the Super Eagles rank among other African nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-nigeria-retains-38th-spot-in-latest-fifa-mens-world-ranking/

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19 h. ago Experts Recommend Plateau Council’s Model Against Maternal Mortality

Health experts have described a community-based maternal health intervention in Mangu local government area of Plateau State as a viable blueprint for reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Nigeria accounts for nearly 20 per cent of global maternal deaths, with national estimates placing the maternal mortality ratio at over 500 deaths per 100,000 live births, […]

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21 h. ago Trump’s new travel policy scatters home coming plans for many

For Nigerians abroad, the festive season affectionately known as “Detty December”, is typically a period of vibrant homecoming, high-octane concerts, read more Trump’s new travel policy scatters home coming plans for many

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32 h. ago Fares rise, gridlock take over roads as Detty December crowds choke Lagos

Spokesperson of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, insisted that the agency is working around the clock to control the situation...

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33 h. ago Tinubu Congratulates DSS DG Ajayi On IPI Press Freedom Award

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), on his recognition as a champion of press freedom by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI). Mr Ajayi was honoured with a commendation award at the Annual Conference of the respected journalism organisation on December […]

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37 h. ago IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December

Earlier in the night, surprise performances came from Afrobeats stars including Victony, Blaqbonez, Shoday, Lojay, Qing Madi, T Dollar and Ayo Maff. The post IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago NDLEA arrests 150 persons, intercepts over 1,400kg of narcotics in Adamawa

In a bid to checkmate distribution, trafficking and drug abuse of illicit substances in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced unprecedented operational successes on December 20, 2025...

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43 h. ago Quest For 4th Title: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Morocco

As the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, 21 December in Morocco, the Super Eagles of Nigeria land in North Africa not merely as participants, but as a squad on a mission of national redemption. Their quest is singular and historic: to finally capture that elusive fourth star and […]

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46 h. ago Secure Foreign Card Transactions Nationwide, CBN Mandates Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed deposit money banks and non-bank acquirers to introduce multi-factor authentication for foreign-issued card transactions that exceed $200 daily. The directive was contained in a circular dated December 18 and signed by Rita Sike, director of the financial policy and regulation department. The apex bank also extended the […]

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49 h. ago The BAO effect: Celebrating Oyebanji, the change agent at 58

CHRISTMAS indeed came early for the people of Ekiti State this year. For them the celebration begun on December 10th when the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti commenced commercial flight operations signaling a new phase of development under the leadership of Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as Governor of the State. On that day, Ekiti […]

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49 h. ago FCMB Pensions targets informal workers as assets exceed N1tn

FCMB Pensions, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has set its sights on informal sector workers as it pushes to expand its asset base beyond N1tn, targeting N1.2tn in assets under management by the end of December 2025. The Managing Director of FCMB Pensions, Christopher Bajowa, disclosed this on the sidelines of the firm’s 20th Read More: https://punchng.com/fcmb-pensions-targets-informal-workers-as-assets-exceed-n1tn/

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