14 m. ago FG probes report of military aircraft grounded in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is investigating why its C-130 military aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after allegedly violating the nation’s airspace Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-probes-report-of-military-aircraft-grounded-in-burkina-faso/

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14 m. ago Military action in Benin Republic shows Tinubu’s commitment to democracy – Onanuga

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga explains how Nigeria’s military action in Benin and student rescues highlight President Tinubu’s democracy commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-action-in-benin-republic-showe-tinubus-commitment-to-democracy-onanuga/

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45 m. ago Cadbury’s export cocoa sales slump more than 50% in 9 months

Cadbury Nigeria Plc’s cocoa export revenue fell by more than half between January to September this year, underscoring the pressure read more Cadbury’s export cocoa sales slump more than 50% in 9 months

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1 hour ago From Babcock to Boardrooms: How One Nigerian CEO Is Making AI Actually Work

Explore a candid take on AI in Nigeria from a CEO who replaced a 100-person hiring plan with an AI system, saving millions and scaling knowledge. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-babcock-to-boardrooms-how-one-nigerian-ceo-is-making-ai-actually-work/

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2 h. ago Cross River gov’s aide, LG chairmen trade blame over revenue, others

The Senior Special Assistant on Media Research to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Phylo Odu, has accused local government chairmen of lacking transparency in revenue management, allegedly undermining Otu’s administration despite enjoying unprecedented support and autonomy. In a statement on Monday in Calabar, the state capital, Odu lamented that the chairmen have become Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-govs-aide-lg-chairmen-trade-blame-over-revenue-others/

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2 h. ago New voter registration hits 2.68m nationwide as Osun maintains lead

The Independent National Electoral Commission released its latest report on Monday, indicating a nationwide total of 2,685,725 newly registered voters through online and physical Continuous Voter Registration. According to the update posted on the X handle of the commission, 1,576,137 applicants completed the online pre-registration, while another 1,109,588 finalised their in-person registration. The latest figures Read More: https://punchng.com/new-voter-registration-hits-2-68m-nationwide-as-osun-maintains-lead/

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2 h. ago Sahel military juntas silent over fate of 11 Nigerian personnel in grounded aircraft

The military juntas, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic, in a joint statement, accused Nigeria of violating its confederal airspace after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on Monday.

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3 h. ago Court bars AMCON appointed lawyer from representing GHL over disobedience of court order

JUSTICE Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday stopped a senior lawyer, Oluseye Opasanya, from appearing as counsel for General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) in a Suit between the oil firm and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and three others. Justice Lewis-Allagoa held that Opasanya’s purported appointment by AMCON-appointed receiver/manager, Seyi […]

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3 h. ago SSANU rejects FG’s PPP plan, warns against job losses in universities

The union said the PPP proposal was a familiar path that had repeatedly resulted in job losses...

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3 h. ago US legislator Moore says security talks with Nigeria ‘productive’

A visiting United States legislator, Rep. Riley Moore, has hailed his recent engagement with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, describing the talks as “productive and positive”. He also praised the Federal Government for the rescue of abducted Catholic schoolchildren, an outcome he said demonstrated Nigeria’s strengthened response to insecurity. In a statement posted on […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria centralises revenue flows in boldest overhaul since TSA

The federal government has launched its most ambitious public finance reform in more than a decade, unveiling a unified revenue read more Nigeria centralises revenue flows in boldest overhaul since TSA

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7 h. ago Decent Work Agenda: FG, ILO push for more, accurate labour reporting

The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have said accurate, responsible and evidence-based reporting has become crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s labour market governance. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known at 2 2-day workshop, convened by the ILO in collaboration with government and social partners for journalists, editors and […]

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8 h. ago NEPWHAN urges improved security for members in rural communities

The Nasarawa State chapter of Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria has called on the governments at all levels to work towards ensuring that rural communities are adequately protected in order to enable its members and the entire residents benefit from the organisation’s healthcare support in the state. Arewa PUNCH reports Read More: https://punchng.com/nepwhan-urges-improved-security-for-members-in-rural-communities/

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9 h. ago Hackers switch tactics as manufacturers tighten defences — Sophos

A Sophos report reveals hackers now favor data theft over encryption in manufacturing ransomware attacks. Learn why this shift in tactics is happening. Read More: https://punchng.com/hackers-switch-tactics-as-manufacturers-tighten-defences-sophos/

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9 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was grounded in Burkina Faso after reportedly violating its airspace, prompting a sharp condemnation. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-burkina-faso-grounds-nigerian-military-aircraft-over-airspace-violation/

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9 h. ago Reps order NNPC Ltd appearance over irregular payments probe

Nigeria’s House of Reps committee summons NNPC Ltd to answer audit queries regarding irregular payments and failure to honor previous invitations. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-order-nnpc-ltd-appearance-over-irregular-payments-probe/

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9 h. ago Oyo govt pledges support as OCHS Ibadan 89 set moves to develop alma mater

The 1989 set of Oke-Bola Comprehensive High School, Ibadan, Old Students Association, has begun move to upgrade its alma mater with the renovation of classrooms, staff office, students’ and staff toilets and provision of water source and tank. Speaking during the inauguration of the projects and reunion of the old students held on the school […]

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12 h. ago 2025 Hajj: CSO demands refund of excess fare to Nigerian pilgrims

It is estimated that ₦437,000 is due to about 44,000 pilgrims who paid in full before the February 10 deadline...

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13 h. ago Nigerian govt must set priorities for effective budget implementation – NESG

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stressed the need for the Nigerian government read more Nigerian govt must set priorities for effective budget implementation – NESG

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14 h. ago Power probe: Reps quiz NERC over 109 moribund licenses issued to boost supply

He described estimated billing as one of the "most notorious features" of the power supply subsector and “criminal” in nature.

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