72 m. 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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92 m. ago Sahel nations threaten to shoot down Nigerian, other aircraft violating airspace

AES said it “firmly condemns this violation of its airspace and of the sovereignty of its member states...

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1 hour 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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2 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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2 h. ago Ikeja GRA has lost its serenity all because of money —Amayaevbo

Immediate past President, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, spoke with DAYO AYEYEMI about the serenity and beauty of old Ikeja Government Reservation Area (GRA) and others, and how the quest for money and increased population have led to the bastardisation of these exclusive neighbourhoods. He lauded the private partnership model adopted by the […]

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2 h. ago FG orders MDAs to roll over 70% of 2025 capital budget into 2026

The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments and agencies to carry over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital allocations read more FG orders MDAs to roll over 70% of 2025 capital budget into 2026

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2 h. ago CMC: SEC unveils broad market reforms, targets T+1 settlement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening market efficiency, deepening investor confidence, and accelerating the digital transformation of Nigeria’s capital market. SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, unveiled the initiatives during the second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting for 2025, where he also confirmed Nigeria’s move toward a T+1, and […]

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3 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military flight after alleged airspace violation

The Government of Burkina Faso says a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land read more Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military flight after alleged airspace violation

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3 h. ago $2.4bn Eurobond, Oil receipts, remittances drive Nigeria’s $7.5bn reserves surge —Research

•Other African markets record improvements Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a strong recovery, recording a cumulative accretion of US$7.5 billion between June and November 2025, according to new research findings. Meanwhile, as of December 4, 2025, Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level in almost seven years, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Central […]

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3 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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3 h. ago 2027: No deal with APC, Tinubu —Ahmed, NNPP national chairman

The national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Ajuji Ahmed, in this interview by TAOFEEK LAWAL spoke about the preparations of his party going into the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern on the security challenges confronting the country, offering panacea to mitigate the menace. Excerpts: Much has not been heard about […]

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3 h. ago The human capital deficit: Confronting the real threat to Nigeria’s growth trajectory

Nigeria’s basic education system is straining under pressures that threaten to compromise the country’s demographic promise. The numbers are unflinching: read more The human capital deficit: Confronting the real threat to Nigeria’s growth trajectory

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s Productivity Crisis: Why Hustle Can’t Build a Nation

Nigeria is a country of constant activity, but its economy appears sluggish, remaining outside the top fifty globally. The country read more Nigeria’s Productivity Crisis: Why Hustle Can’t Build a Nation

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4 h. ago Protecting women and educating girls accelerates peace in Nigeria’s crises

Gender-based violence does not happen in isolation. It grows in places where systems are weak, where services are broken, and read more Protecting women and educating girls accelerates peace in Nigeria’s crises

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4 h. ago How Agritech is rewriting rural economy, empowering millions in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is widely recognised as a sleeping giant with the potential to create millions of jobs, lift entire rural communities out of poverty, and significantly boost national economic growth. In this interview, CHRISTIAN APPOLOS speaks with Brand Consultant at CoFarmers, Ogunleye Adeoye Johnson, who explains how agritech is becoming a powerful engine for […]

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5 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft, gives reason

The Government of Burkina Faso has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land on Monday after

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5 h. ago Johnvents Group marks global expansion as Ondo government reaffirms support

An indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group, Johnvents Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity and building industries that contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation and Africa’s global competitiveness. The Group Executive Director, Tarun Chawla, disclosed this while hosting industry leaders, government officials and stakeholders at its 2025 End-of-Year Celebration, held at […]

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5 h. ago NRC Boss Commends Nigerian Engineers, Strengthens Collaboration with NSE

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has described Nigerian engineers as some of the finest technical professionals globally. Opeifa stated this while receiving the president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Aina Margaret Oguntala, during an official visit to the NRC headquarters in Lagos. While applauding Nigerian […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s Jimoh leads continental scrabble charge in Monrovia

Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh dominates Scrabblemania 3.0 in Monrovia, highlighting the growth of African Scrabble ahead of the 2026 championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-jimoh-leads-continental-scrabble-charge-in-monrovia/

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6 h. ago FG pledges social protection for 60m Nigerians in informal sector

The Federal Government has said it is taking concrete steps to provide social protections to over 60 million Nigerians working in the informal sector. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Extending Social Protection Coverage to Informal Economy Workers. The dialogue was […]

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