3 h. ago Otti approves Abia entertainment village to boost creative industry

Governor Alex Otti approves an Abia entertainment village in Aba to boost the creative economy, providing a new platform for arts, music, and culture. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-approves-abia-entertainment-village-to-boost-creative-industry/

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29 h. ago PHCs: Yobe tops national rankings, wins $1.2m as govs boost healthcare budgets

Yobe State wins $1.2M, topping national rankings in the Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge for its exceptional commitment to grassroots healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/phcs-yobe-tops-national-rankings-wins-1-2m-as-govs-boost-healthcare-budgets/

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42 h. ago FG eyes $2bn investments as 28 bidders clinch permits to flare sites

The federal government is setting the stage for a significant economic boost, anticipating an injection of $2 billion in investments read more FG eyes $2bn investments as 28 bidders clinch permits to flare sites

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3 d. ago Kano govt to recruit 4,000 new teachers to boost foundational learning

The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced plans to recruit an additional 4,000 teachers as part of efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy across public primary schools in the state.

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3 d. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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4 d. ago Kogi govt, ACTL sign MoU on cashew value chain to boost export

Kogi State Government has affirmed its commitment to boost production, trade, quality, and farmer income in

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4 d. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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4 d. ago Northern govs appoint Gomos as Secretariat DG to boost regional coordination

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has appointed former Plateau State Secretary to the State Government, Ezekiel Gomos, as Director-General of

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9 d. ago Gov Inuwa leads delegation to boost Polio immunisation across Northern Nigeria

Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Thursday met with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation led by

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9 d. ago Kebbi Government Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles To Boost Security On Sokoto

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has donated 10 brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicles to security forces to enhance security operations along the ongoing Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project route. The vehicles were formally presented to the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, during a brief ceremony at the Government House, […]

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1 week ago Ogun NANS urges Abiodun to upgrade tertiary institutions, boost funding

Ogun NANS calls on Governor Abiodun to upgrade infrastructure and boost funding for all state-owned Ogun tertiary institutions to improve education quality Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-nans-urges-abiodun-to-upgrade-tertiary-institutions-boost-funding/

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1 week ago FIFA Extends Deadline For Clubs To Release Players For AFCON

Star players like Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Achraf Hakimi will be able to represent their clubs for an additional week until 15 December before joining their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA announced yesterday. Top European clubs, including Salah’s Liverpool, Mbeumo’s Manchester United, and Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain, face the possibility of […]

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1 week ago Tinubu reinforces Kano security as gov plans drone deployment

President Tinubu deploys a special team to boost Kano security as Governor Yusuf plans to use drones to fight escalating banditry on the Katsina border. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reinforces-kano-security-as-gov-plans-drone-deployment/

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1 week ago Stakeholders urge govts to boost funding for GBV prevention, response

A new report by Invictus Africa reveals inadequate GBV funding in Nigeria is hindering prevention and response efforts. Stakeholders urge governments to ac Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-govts-to-boost-funding-for-gbv-prevention-response/

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2 w. ago Nasarawa Rice, “NASACCO GOLD” Will Boost Nigeria’s Food Security Drive – Gov. Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said “NASACCO GOLD”, the planned branded rice cultivated by the state government, would enhance the federal government’s food security drive. “NASACCO GOLD”, an initiative of the state government in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, is expected to hit the market nationwide at the end of […]

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2 w. ago DAME 2025: LEADERSHIP Shines In Best Newspaper Design, Commentary Categories

LEADERSHIP Newspaper has achieved another milestone in excellence, emerging as 1st runner-up in the Best Newspaper Design Category at the 34th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). At the 2025 edition of DAME, which took place in Lagos, LEADERSHIP emerged among the top three national dailies recognised for outstanding visual presentation and […]

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2 w. ago Cardoso: CBN unable to restart interventions as ₦4.69trn remains unpaid

says Nigeria’s FATF delisting major boost for investors, banks Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday said read more Cardoso: CBN unable to restart interventions as ₦4.69trn remains unpaid

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3 w. ago NYSC assures corps members of safety, seeks Kaduna govt’s support to boost camp operations

Efeke Dadaza, state coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kaduna, has assured members of the 2025 Batch read more NYSC assures corps members of safety, seeks Kaduna govt’s support to boost camp operations

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3 w. ago Gov Yusuf donates 10 vehicles, 50 motorcycles to boost JTF operations in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has strengthened security operations across the state with the donation of 10 vehicles and 50 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force (JTF)...

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3 w. ago Digital economy bill ready before end of 2025 — Ogun Senator

Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill is set for assent by 2025, aiming to boost jobs, curb corruption, and modernize governance by digitizing all agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/digital-economy-bill-ready-before-end-of-2025-ogun-senator/

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