87 m. ago Cleaner environment: Ogun adopts community service for waste offenders

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment.

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1 hour ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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3 h. ago EU fines Elon Musk’s X €120m for violating digital content rules

European Commission announced the fine, citing various violations by X, including misleading platform

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4 h. ago Fuel Queues Are Gone Forever, Dangote Assures After Meeting Tinubu

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria has finally overcome decades-long fuel scarcity, insisting that the era of nationwide queues “is history” as the Dangote Refinery can now fully supply the country’s petrol needs. He spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]

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5 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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6 h. ago PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

Trains Recovery Agents on recovering pension liabilities The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it has embarked on a new era read more PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

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8 h. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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10 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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13 h. ago UBA Partners Lions Group, Wakanow On Exclusive Offers For ‘Detty Side’ Campaign

United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced its partnership with the Lions Group, an entertainment and lifestyle company as well as Wakanow, to deliver exclusive benefits to customers and Nigerians as part of its ‘Welcome to the Detty Side’ festive campaign. According to the bank, the collaboration, which will offer premium entertainment experiences throughout the […]

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14 h. ago DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda, saying it has funded 260,000 read more DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

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15 h. ago Wema Bank To Empower Shoppers With 20% Cashback At Fashion Souk

Wema Bank has announced that it will be empowering shoppers at Fashion Souk 2025 with a 20% cashback offer on all purchases made using Wema or ALAT debit cards. The event, scheduled for December 6 and 7 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, will provide a vibrant marketplace for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands while […]

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17 h. ago MultiChoice, Don Julio announce partnership ahead 12th AMVCAs

MultiChoice, a Canal Plus company, in partnership with Diageo, is proud to announce Don Julio as the headline sponsor of the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). This partnership marks the beginning of a strategic upgrade of the continent’s most prestigious celebration of film and television excellence. The partnership between MultiChoice and Don Julio […]

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18 h. ago Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Bez Idakula, Seyi Olofinjana, others turn up for FaithStream announcement in London

The entertainment industry is buzzing following the exclusive London unveiling of FaithStream, the first international streaming platform out of Africa dedicated to faith-based content, which is set to launch globally in January 2026. The announcement event at Hilton London Paddington on Wednesday, November 26, drew an impressive lineup of Nigerian entertainment royalty, including music star […]

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20 h. ago Airtel Africa begins process to recruit new external auditor

Airtel Africa announces a formal tender process to select a new external auditor. Learn about the decision and timeline for the new appointment. Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-africa-begins-process-to-recruit-new-external-auditor/

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20 h. ago Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently announced his retirement from international football, has expressed confidence in the current Super read more Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

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22 h. ago US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

The United States has announced a $5 million donation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat acute malnutrition read more US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

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24 h. ago DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda with the revelation that it read more DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth-led MSMEs

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25 h. ago NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), backed by civil society groups, has announced intention to organise a nationwide protest over escalating read more NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

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26 h. ago Oba of Benin suspends funeral rites ahead of 2025 Igue Festival

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has announced the suspension of all funeral and burial activities throughout the 2025 Igue Festival period...

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