17 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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65 h. ago NALDA mega farm initiative to lift 100,000 people out of poverty

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says its on-going renewed hope mega farms estates in Kwara and Ekiti states will lift no fewer than 100,000 people out of poverty It said the project would also create 12,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, said this on […]

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6 d. ago 5.5 million jobs at risk over planned sachet alcohol ban, beverage manufacturers warn

A planned sachet alcohol ban in Nigeria could eliminate 5.5 million jobs and risk over N2 trillion in investments, warn beverage manufacturers. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/5-5-million-jobs-at-risk-over-planned-sachet-alcohol-ban-beverage-manufacturers-warn/

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7 d. ago Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

The organised labour has, again, raised concerns over the fresh push by the Nigerian Senate and the National Agency for read more Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

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7 d. ago FG targets 10,000 jobs as Hasetins begins $400m rare earth processing plant in Nasarawa

The Federal Government says it is targeting the creation of at least 10,000 direct and indirect jobs as Hasetins Commodities read more FG targets 10,000 jobs as Hasetins begins $400m rare earth processing plant in Nasarawa

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8 d. ago Ashimolowo Launches Largest Humanitarian Crusade In Rivers, Targets 70,000 Beneficiaries

With 70,000 people expected to benefit from free medical services and more than 500,000 food items set for distribution, Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW) is gearing up for what is being described as the largest humanitarian and evangelistic outreach ever held in Rivers State. The programme, founded by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, will also […]

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1 week ago UEFA Hit Marseille With Partial Stadium Closure Over Fan Trouble

UEFA fined Marseille 71,000 euros ($82,500) and ordered them to close a part of the south stand for the Champions League match against Newcastle on November 25. The post UEFA Hit Marseille With Partial Stadium Closure Over Fan Trouble appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Coleman’s Fibre Optic Factory To Generate N1trn In Export Revenue

The Coleman Technical Industries Limited’s (CTIL) fibre optic factory, located in Ogun State, aims to generate more than N1 trillion in export revenue, create over 20,000 direct jobs, and approximately 200,000 indirect jobs in the country. According to Coleman, its facility, backed by First City Monument Bank (FCMB), the Bank of Industry (BOI), and InfraCredit, […]

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2 w. ago CSO warns sachet alcohol ban could erase N1.9trn investments, 500,000 job, amid senate directive

Civil society group, Stand Up Nigeria, has warned that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s read more CSO warns sachet alcohol ban could erase N1.9trn investments, 500,000 job, amid senate directive

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2 w. ago Drug Control To Enforce Total Ban On Sachet, Mini–bottle Alcohol By December

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has restated its commitment to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml by December 2025. Director general of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, reaffirming […]

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2 w. ago NAFDAC to ban production, sale of alcohol in sachets, small bottles by December

“The proliferation of high-alcohol-content beverages in sachets and small containers has made such products easily accessible, affordable, and concealable, leading to..."

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2 w. ago GTBank raises dollar limit for Naira card to $6,000 on improved liquidity

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has increased the dollar spending limit on its Naira cards by 500 percent to $6,000 per read more GTBank raises dollar limit for Naira card to $6,000 on improved liquidity

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3 w. ago Enforce sachet alcohol ban from December, Senate orders NAFDAC

However, he expressed worry that some manufacturers are lobbying for another extension, warning that such moves undermine regulatory authority, threaten public health, and distort fair competition.

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3 w. ago With War Next Door, Poland Plans Training For 500,000 Volunteers To Reinforce Defence

Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the goal of the new training programme was to prepare the country and its citizens in case of further escalation. The post With War Next Door, Poland Plans Training For 500,000 Volunteers To Reinforce Defence appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Senate moves to halt further extension of sachet alcohol ban

The Senate has urged the Federal Government and regulatory agencies to stop any further extension of the deadline for phasing read more Senate moves to halt further extension of sachet alcohol ban

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3 w. ago Senate Orders NAFDAC To Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban From December 2025

The lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The post Senate Orders NAFDAC To Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban From December 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Backbone Says It Has Secured Funding For 500,000bpd Refinery In Ondo

Following the successful execution of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (BINL) and the Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), for the construction of a 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery and the development of a 1,471-hectare Sunshine Free Trade Zone in the Ilaje area of Ondo State in […]

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3 w. ago NUP commends Aiyedatiwa for prioritising Ondo pensioners’ welfare

“Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa lifted pensioners from the quagmire of receiving as low as N1,500 monthly to a minimum of N30,000...

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4 w. ago Africa to create single unified transport market, set to create 500,000 jobs

The Single African Air Transport Market is set to become a major engine for job creation, creating about 500,000 jobs... read more Africa to create single unified transport market, set to create 500,000 jobs

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