98 m. ago Gas Pipeline Vandalised, Lands Nigerians In Nationwide Blackout

Electricity generation on the national grid dropped on Tuesday following gas supply constraints caused by a reported vandalism incident within the upstream gas pipeline network, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has said. NISO disclosed that the incident disrupted gas supply to several gas-fired power plants, leading to a sharp decline in available generation capacity on […] The post Gas Pipeline Vandalised, Lands Nigerians In Nationwide Blackout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NISO says power generation drop, blames gas supply constraint

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a drop in electricity generation on the national grid due to gas supply constraints resulting from a reported incident of gas pipeline vandalism within the upstream gas supply network.

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2 h. ago Police arrest drug dealer, recover five bags of cannabis in Kano

Kano State Police arrested a notorious drug dealer, recovering five bags and 297 parcels of suspected cannabis in an ongoing crackdown on trafficking. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-drug-dealer-recover-five-bags-of-cannabis-in-kano/

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3 h. ago Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s House of Reps to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-detention-of-nigerian-military-aircraft-personnel-in-burkina-faso/

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5 h. ago Deola Art Alade Convenes Nigeria’s Most Influential Women At ‘Women Driving Culture’ Luncheon

Co-founder of Livespot360 and serial entrepreneur redefining the African creative and entertainment landscape, Deola Art Alade, hosted the ‘Women Driving Culture’ Luncheon, an intimate gathering that brought together some of Nigeria’s most influential women shaping the country’s cultural, creative, and consumer economy. Held at Mr Panther, Victoria Island, the luncheon was designed as a strategic […]

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9 h. ago 100 women entrepreneurs trained in Kano on creative business scheme  

Against the backdrop of persistent economic and social challenges confronting women in Northern Nigeria, a one-day Women Entrepreneurship Boot Camp read more 100 women entrepreneurs trained in Kano on creative business scheme  

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9 h. ago FG begins N47bn Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road, sewage project in Kano

The Federal Government has commenced construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in the Kano metropolis, a read more FG begins N47bn Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road, sewage project in Kano

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10 h. ago FG targets commercial farming, agribusiness as ministry unveils business

The Federal Government has intensified its push to reposition agriculture as a major driver of economic growth, job creation and private investment, with new policy focus on mechanisation, value-chain development, agribusiness financing and market expansion.

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11 h. ago Reports Of Akpabio’s Collapse, Hospitalisation In London Fake — Aide

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that he collapsed and was flown to London for medical treatment. The rumour, which circulated on Monday via some online news platforms (not LEADERSHIP), suggested that Senator Akpabio was airlifted on a private jet to a London hospital after he reportedly collapsed. Reacting to the report, Kenny […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria Prize For Science Seeks Breakthrough Research, Innovations For Measurable Impact

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s science and innovation ecosystem have called for problem-solving research and innovation, highlighting the country’s urgent need for scientific breakthroughs to address national development challenges. Speaking during the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science (NPS) Roadshow, organised by NPS in partnership with Ventures Park, in Abuja, chairman of the Advisory Board for Science, Professor […]

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16 h. ago PTAD office protest: FEPPPAN condemns exposure of frail pensioners

•Urges FG to act fast The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has condemned the recent exposure of vulnerable and elderly pensioners to “avoidable danger” during a recent protest at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) office in Lagos. In a statement jointly signed by its president-general, Elder Benjamin Maisaniari Amako, […]

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16 h. ago Joint Revenue Board declares war on illegal roadblocks, scraps road stickers nationwide

In a sweeping move that could finally end the era of harassment on Nigeria’s highways, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has declared an all-out war on illegal roadblocks and road stickers, calling on security agencies to immediately dismantle unauthorised checkpoints used to extort motorists and businesses. The JRB, at its 158th meeting held on December […]

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19 h. ago Kano summit decries censorship, harassment of content creators

The Freedom Vibes Summit in Kano addresses censorship and harassment, advocating for artistic freedom in Nigeria for performers and content creators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-summit-decries-censorship-harassment-of-content-creators/

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21 h. ago Set up arbitration efforts on land disputes, Ekiti monarchs urged

Ekiti State government has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to intensify their arbitration efforts on the lingering intra and inter town land disputes in their domains. The state deputy governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, spoke in Ado-Ekiti, while mediating in a land dispute between Iye and Ikun-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje/Moba local government areas, respectively. […]

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23 h. ago Ranching the future: Inside Nigeria’s gradual transition away from open grazing

For decades, one of Nigeria’s most persistent security and economic challenges has been the violent clashes between farmers and pastoralists across rural communities. The crisis, rooted in competition for land, water, and dwindling natural resources, has claimed thousands of lives, displaced entire villages, destroyed livelihoods, and threatened national cohesion. As climate change shrinks available grazing […]

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25 h. ago MTEF: Natasha queries FG’s plan to ‘mop up funds’ for private sector

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan questions the FG’s MTEF private sector funding plan, demanding clarity on the source and access to the proposed funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtef-natasha-queries-fgs-plan-to-mop-up-funds-for-private-sector/

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25 h. ago Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to strengthen security read more Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces

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26 h. ago Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing

Normalcy has been restored in Maraba Quarters, Kano, following a tragic incident at the Yusuf Garko Mosque that left two read more Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing

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30 h. ago Land grabbers: Kwara gov directs immediate fencing of Kwara Poly

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has directed the immediate fencing of the State Polytechnic to check and ward off the incessant activities of land encroachers...

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34 h. ago Exam malpractice: Nigeria bans admission, transfer into public, private SS3

In a move to curb examination malpractice, the Nigerian government has announced a nationwide ban on admission and transfer into read more Exam malpractice: Nigeria bans admission, transfer into public, private SS3

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