3 h. ago ATBU alumni oppose Reps’ move to reclassify institution as conventional varsity

ATBU’s alumni association opposes the reclassification of the institution, warning it could weaken its core STEM mandate and regional capacity. Read More: https://punchng.com/atbu-alumni-oppose-reps-move-to-reclassify-institution-as-conventional-varsity/

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA

The Agency expressed readiness to provide Nigeria access to select market intelligence products such as the Monthly Oil Market Report, host joint workshops on gas monetisation, etc. The post Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Local AI development will safeguard Africa’s data rights, experts

Experts have renewed calls for Nigeria to develop local Artificial Intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect African digital read more Local AI development will safeguard Africa’s data rights, experts

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9 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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9 h. ago Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

The Trump administration has escalated its rift with South Africa by announcing that the country will not be invited to read more Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

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15 h. ago Group protests as academy council opposes institution’s upgrade to varsity

Oron Youth Movement protests the governing council’s opposition to the Maritime Academy upgrade, refuting claims of insecurity and funding issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-as-academy-council-opposes-institutions-upgrade-to-varsity/

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17 h. ago Trump excludes South Africa from 2026 G20, cites human rights abuses

Donald Trump announces South Africa will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions over the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-excludes-south-africa-from-2026-g20-cites-human-rights-abuses/

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17 h. ago Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’

"South Africa has demonstrated to the World they are not a country worthy of Membership anywhere," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The post Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Niger Governor Bago Confirms Rescue Of 11 More Papiri Schoolchildren

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has disclosed that 11 additional students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwarra local government area of the State, have been rescued following last week’s attack on the school. Bago revealed this during an interview with BBC News Africa, where he said; “Yes. Because […]

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s gas resource pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit – IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reiterated that Nigeria’s gas resources remain pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit, where read more Nigeria’s gas resource pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit – IEA

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20 h. ago Federal Government Urged To Ban Importation Of Locally Produced Goods

The Federal Government has been urged to take decisive steps to protect local manufacturers by discouraging the importation of products already produced domestically. The appeal was made by Abass Fawaz, a director at Prestige Cosmetic Limited, during the Beauty West Africa Trade Exhibition at Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, which commenced on Tuesday. Fawaz […]

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21 h. ago Abia: Gov. Otti Unseals Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Office, Says Building Was Sealed For Owing Ground Rent Since 1982 – Gov Otti

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has explained that the sealing of the Renewed Hope Agenda office situated at Ojike Street Umuahia, is not politically motivated, contrary to misinterpretation by members of the opposition. According to the governor, the property was sealed by the state’s Harmonised Task Force as part of “a blanket enforcement of […] The post Abia: Gov. Otti Unseals Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Office, Says Building Was Sealed For Owing Ground Rent Since 1982 – Gov Otti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 2025 AFCON Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees (VARs) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two […]

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28 h. ago U.S. government commits $150m to Zipline to expand access to life

The U.S. Department of State is awarding $150 million in Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving artificial intelligence and robotics infrastructure across Africa. Under this pay-for-performance model, the first of its kind from the State Department – the funds will be released only when African governments sign […]

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31 h. ago ‘Africa doesn’t just need more doctors; it needs smarter systems’ – POWL

Samuel Tinno Paul, president of Whiten Lighten (POWL), is reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare through Whiten Lighten Tooth and Aesthetic Clinic (TAC), read more ‘Africa doesn’t just need more doctors; it needs smarter systems’ – POWL

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31 h. ago Mabe takes on Dangote Sugar leadership amid $700m expansion push

Thabo Mabe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer to lead the largest sugar refinery in Sub-Saharan Africa, read more Mabe takes on Dangote Sugar leadership amid $700m expansion push

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36 h. ago Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely pacts

Africa’s estimated $100 billion credit shortfall for small and medium enterprises is forcing banks, telecom operators, and fintech startups into read more Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely pacts

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45 h. ago Cameroon’s leadership remains elderly despite country’s overwhelmingly young population

Cameroon’s population is young, vibrant and active yet its leaders are some of the oldest in the world. With a read more Cameroon’s leadership remains elderly despite country’s overwhelmingly young population

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46 h. ago Africa’s Family Office movement advances as 7GI unveils governance model in Lagos

Africa’s first coordinated Family Office movement advanced in Lagos as the 7 Generations Institute continued its Pan-Africa Family Office Awareness read more Africa’s Family Office movement advances as 7GI unveils governance model in Lagos

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48 h. ago Tanzania cancels independence day events as tensions rise after disputed election

Tanzania has called off its independence day celebrations scheduled for December 9, redirecting the money to repair infrastructure damaged during read more Tanzania cancels independence day events as tensions rise after disputed election

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