2 h. ago Permanent Secretary seeks increased funding, strategic partnerships to strengthen NYSC

Dr. Keshinro made the call during separate familiarization visits to the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, and the Director-General of CLTC, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, at their respective headquarters.

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2 h. ago Court upholds Ngige’s bail, but he must find serving director, FCT landowner as surety

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday ordered Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour read more Court upholds Ngige’s bail, but he must find serving director, FCT landowner as surety

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3 h. ago U.S travel ban will not affect permanent residents, green card holders – Immigration expert

Andrew Thomas, a Massachusets-based immigration attorney has clarified that Nigerians who are permanent residents of the United States (US) and read more U.S travel ban will not affect permanent residents, green card holders – Immigration expert

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4 h. ago FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of students and the continuity of education nationwide following the reopening of all 47 Unity Colleges earlier this month. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the […] The post FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Court remands FCTA director over alleged forgery of land titles

The ICPC told the court that the case stemmed from intelligence reports and a petition by members...

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7 h. ago NEMA activates Benin operations office after tanker fire in Edo

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has approved the activation of the NEMA Benin Operations Office to promptly coordinate response efforts following a tanker fire incident along the Auchi–Jattu Road in Auchi, Edo State.

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7 h. ago Kwara Assembly Suspends Lawmaker For Contempt, Breach Of Privilege

He has been ordered to write a formal apology to the House within the suspension period. The post Kwara Assembly Suspends Lawmaker For Contempt, Breach Of Privilege appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago UPDATED: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

FCT High Court upholds Chris Ngige’s EFCC bail but imposes new conditions, including a top civil servant surety, pending his N2.2bn contract fraud trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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14 h. ago National Youth Service Corps Standardises Entrepreneurial Training

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is overhauling its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training for Corps Members through standardisation of the curriculum for deeper impact. The Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in his address at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit held in Abuja. The summit […]

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14 h. ago Small, Medium Enterprises Agency Targets Microfinance Bank Launch, Cheaper Funding

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has disclosed plans to establish a dedicated Microfinance Bank in 2026 as part of a broader strategy to expand access to affordable finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The SMEDAN director-general, Charles Odii, disclosed this during a media briefing in […]

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15 h. ago WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch

The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC read more WEF Empowers 120 Women with Grants, Equipment at Lagos Launch

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18 h. ago Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences

Nigeria’s Federal Government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously read more Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences

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21 h. ago Fidson commences rights issue for N21bn to fortify market dominance

Fidson Healthcare Plc, Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has initiated the formal launch of its rights issue upon receipt of the final regulatory approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). In a statement from Temitope Akindele, Corporate Services Manager at Fidson Healthcare Plc, the company stated that this is […]

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24 h. ago FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

The Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, read more FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

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25 h. ago Senate complies as Tinubu seeks review of 2024 budget to N43.5trn

Bamidele argued that the bill sought “to repeal and re-enact the existing Appropriation framework in order to bring an end

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26 h. ago Senate committee invites Edun, Bagudu, consider ₦43.56tn budget review

The Nigerian Senate advances a bill for a Nigeria budget review, amending the 2025 expenditure to ₦43.56tn and summoning key finance ministers for clarific Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-committee-invites-edun-bagudu-consider-%e2%82%a643-56tn-budget-review/

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26 h. ago Reps to review Nigeria’s treaties, MoUs over sovereignty, debt risks

Nigeria’s House of Representatives will review all international treaties and agreements due to concerns over sovereignty, debt exposure, and weak oversigh Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-to-review-nigerias-treaties-mous-over-sovereignty-debt-risks/

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27 h. ago CAN condemns ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, calls for review, apology

The association said creativity should foster understanding and unity rather than provoke or offend deeply held religious beliefs....

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28 h. ago Delta govt approves N42bn for roads, erosion control, energy projects

“The Council also approved the upward review of the Ute-Ogbeje to Otolokpo road, and approved the construction of the Etua-Etiti

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40 h. ago PETROAN condemns announcement of petroleum prices by individual, corporate body

•Urges President Tinubu to intervene in downstream cold war THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has strongly condemned the announcement or pronouncement of petroleum product prices by any individual, corporate body. This practice, PETROAN said, was contrary to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which clearly directs that […]

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