58 m. ago Foundation Supports 200 Female Traders With N20m Grants In Abuja

The Frugal Empowerment Foundation has distributed N20 million in grants to 200 female petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Small Business Empowerment initiative. The grants, which are part of the foundation’s efforts to support vulnerable women in the country, also target 200 women in Lagos and 100 women in […]

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3 h. ago We’ll Partner With Government To Tackle Insecurity — Sarkin Fulanin Mubi

The Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, has confirmed Senator Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham as the new Sarkin Fulani of Mubi. His appointment has received the endorsement of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. At his inauguration in  Zone 7 Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, Kwacham […]

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5 h. ago Northern Governors Want ‘Mining Exploration’ Suspended, Back State Police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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5 h. ago CBN, BUA, First Bank named among Abuja’s top land defaulters

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has listed the Central Bank of Nigeria, BUA International Limited, First Bank of Nigeria and read more CBN, BUA, First Bank named among Abuja’s top land defaulters

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9 h. ago Insurgency: FG getting support from US, UK, France, says Ribadu

Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, confirms support from the US, UK, and France to tackle the Nigerian insurgency and rescue 265 abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-fg-getting-support-from-us-uk-france-says-ribadu/

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9 h. ago Public Safety: FRSC Orders Adequate Road Signs At Construction Sites

In a bid to ensure safety of road users, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered all construction companies operating on roads across the country to ensure adequate placement of road signs at all construction sites. The FRSC said that the directive issued by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mohamed Shehu, was to […]

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10 h. ago Reps call for forensic audit of NMDPRA over alleged misappropriation of fund

...concerns were raised after the Public Accounts Committee, in a letter dated July 21, 2025, requested the NMDPRA to submit relevant information on

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11 h. ago Shettima welcomes Indian firm’s offer to introduce smart class solutions for Nigerian schools

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the

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12 h. ago CBN, IBRD, 12 banks risk losing property titles as Wike orders enforcement

Twelve banks, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), may lose their property titles as the Federal Capital Territory Administration read more CBN, IBRD, 12 banks risk losing property titles as Wike orders enforcement

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13 h. ago Insurgency is ‘assault on humanity’, Zulum rejects religious framing of Boko Haram crisis

"Borno must reject all false narratives that try to create the impression of a religious conflict

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13 h. ago Despite Governor Adeleke’s Stance, PDP Fixes Osun Governorship Primary For December 2

The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its gubernatorial primary election in Osun State will be held on Monday, December 2, 2025, at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, the State capital. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The announcement was […]

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

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14 h. ago SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

The Nigerian capital market has long been recognised as the barometer of the nation’s economic health and a critical engine read more SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

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14 h. ago FG begins free liver, kidney tests for people living with HIV

Nigeria’s government now provides free annual liver and kidney function tests for people with HIV, expanding HIV care in Nigeria via health insurance. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-free-liver-kidney-tests-for-people-living-with-hiv/

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15 h. ago Workers storm National Assembly over new social security bill

The bill seeks to harmonise the existing Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act and the Employees’ Compensation Act

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16 h. ago Group Debunks Allegations Against NDPHC Boss, Defends Performance

The Accountability and Policy Monitoring Group has firmly rejected recent allegations of financial recklessness and inappropriate use of private jets levelled against the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Suurnen Rachel Akper, the organisation described the claims as entirely […]

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16 h. ago Developer calls for mortgage reforms, says high land costs undermine affordable housing

Topsy Essien, managing director, BigHomes, has called on the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to tackle read more Developer calls for mortgage reforms, says high land costs undermine affordable housing

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16 h. ago Alleged defamation: Court adjourns hearing Natasha Akpoti’s preliminary objection to Feb 2026

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Maitama, Abuja, today adjourned the hearing of the preliminary objection raised by the senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her trial for alleged defamation...

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16 h. ago I will not relieve Amotekun Commander of his post despite pressure — Aiyedatiwa

The governor made the declaration at the inaugural Annual General Meeting of the Amotekun Corps Cooperative and Thrift Society, held at the Corps Headquarters in Akure, Ondo state capital.

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