62 h. ago SnappyPay launches in Nigeria, seeks to reduce delays in everyday digital payments

SnappyPay launches in Nigeria to solve delays in digital payments. Enjoy fast, reliable transactions for airtime, data, electricity, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/snappypay-launches-in-nigeria-seeks-to-reduce-delays-in-everyday-digital-payments/

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Airline operators seek NASS intervention for tax reform implementation

The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, on Monday disclosed that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) are seeking an audience with the National Assembly (NASS) to explain the many negative effects the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will have on the aviation sector if implemented.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 

Namibia and The Gambia are pushing for deeper trade ties with Nigeria, urging expanded cooperation in tourism and agriculture to read more Namibia, Gambia seek deeper trade ties with Nigeria in tourism, agriculture 

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5 d. ago No Outsourcing Nigeria’s Security, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

  The Presidency has dismissed recent comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo suggesting that Nigeria should seek foreign governments to help stabilise its internal security, describing the position as “ignoble, misleading, and unbecoming of a former leader who failed to act when terrorism first took root.” In a strongly worded response issued on X […]

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5 d. ago Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System

Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for stronger evidence-based policymaking, innovative solutions and sustainable financing to reverse the country’s poor health indices. They made the call at the 2025 National Health Dialogue, themed: “Evidence, Innovation and Financing for a Healthier Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja […]

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6 d. ago At 65th Anniversary: Russia, Nigeria seek to lift trade volume beyond $1bn

Russia and Nigeria have renewed their resolve to expand economic ties and grow bilateral trade beyond the current level of read more At 65th Anniversary: Russia, Nigeria seek to lift trade volume beyond $1bn

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8 d. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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8 d. ago ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

Uto Ukpanah, President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria ICSAN led a delegation on a courtesy read more ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

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8 d. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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1 week ago ISN chairman seeks to drive investment in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship landscape

Hanson Johnson, the newly elected board chairman of the Innovation Support Network (ISN) hub, has committed to driving meaningful investment read more ISN chairman seeks to drive investment in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship landscape

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1 week ago Nigeria Needs Urgent Help To Tackle Insecurity — Methodist Archbishop Onuoha

The Archbishop, Special Duties, At-Large of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has raised the alarm over rising insecurity in the country, warning that Nigeria must seek urgent help before the situation deteriorates further. Onuoha spoke in Abuja on Sunday during a thanksgiving service for his investiture as Archbishop of Special […]

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1 week ago Gov Yusuf seeks stronger regulation of Nigeria’s media landscape

“These institutions are producing self-reliant professionals in journalism, film, digital media and information technology...

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2 w. ago Nigeria moves to close skills gap with maiden engineering olympiad

Nigeria is seeking to boost innovation with the launch of its maiden Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO), a nationwide competition designed read more Nigeria moves to close skills gap with maiden engineering olympiad

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2 w. ago APC plans appearance as US Congress debates ‘Christian genocide’ today

The APC USA chapter seeks to testify before the US Congress, offering data on Nigeria’s security landscape amid debates on religious persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-plans-appearance-as-us-congress-debates-christian-genocide-today/

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2 w. ago National Assembly To Transmit Police Pension Bill For Assent Next Week

Barring last-minute changes, the National Assembly is expected to transmit the bill seeking the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board and exemption of the force from the contributory pension scheme to President Bola Tinubu for assent next week. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Makki Yalleman, […]

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2 w. ago National Assembly To Transmit Police Pension Bill For Tinubu’s Assent Next Week

Barring last minute changes, the National Assembly would transmit the bill seeking establishment of Nigeria Police Force Pension Board and exemption of the force from contributory pension scheme to President Bola Tinubu for assent next week. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Yalleman, gave this indication while briefing journalists at […]

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2 w. ago Bauchi Women’s group seeks Collaboration with NSCDC on Gender Based Violence

The Bauchi State Women Empowerment Initiative, on Tuesday, seek collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on gender read more Bauchi Women’s group seeks Collaboration with NSCDC on Gender Based Violence

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2 w. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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