56 m. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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56 m. ago IPI blacklists Bago, Eno, Egbetokun over press freedom violations

IPI Nigeria names Governors Bago, Eno, and IGP Egbetokun in its ‘Book of Infamy’ for significant press freedom violations and media repression. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipi-blacklists-bago-eno-egbetokun-over-press-freedom-violations/

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56 m. ago Arrest killers of five policemen in Bauchi community, Reps charge FG

Nigeria’s House of Reps urges the FG to arrest those behind the Bauchi police attack that killed five officers and to provide support for their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/arrest-killers-of-five-policemen-in-bauchi-community-reps-charge-fg/

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68 m. ago Nigeria’s Cyberpedia Internet Governance Listed Amongst Official Organisational Members Of The Internet Society (ISOC)

Cyberpedia Internet Governance, Africa’s preeminent Artificial Intelligence, Data & Cybersecurity Corporation and the continent’s largest AI-powered real-time due diligence data search engine application, has been officially listed as an organizational member of the Internet Society (ISOC) – placing it alongside global technology leaders such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Cisco, Cloudflare, Mozilla, Amazon, Comcast, Verisign, and […]

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83 m. ago Fake News, Malicious Propaganda Affect Troops’ Morale, Undermine National Security — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned that misinformation, fake news, and malicious propaganda can affect troops’ morale, undermine operational successes, and erode public trust. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also described the media as a powerful instrument for shaping public perception, influencing attitudes and fostering national unity. The Army Chief, who was represented by […]

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89 m. ago Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against making further public statements considered detrimental to national peace and security on social media. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar cautioned that the court would not hesitate to revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeated such actions. The […]

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1 hour ago New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Organised Labour have rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust read more New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

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1 hour ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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2 h. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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2 h. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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2 h. ago NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has trained 3,600 teachers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory read more NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

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2 h. ago 700,000 electricity meters available for distribution, says NERC

NERC confirms up to 700,000 electricity meters are available for distribution in Nigeria and urges DisCos to speed up the rollout to customers. Read More: https://punchng.com/700000-electricity-meters-available-for-distribution-says-nerc/

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3 h. ago US Embassy launches ‘made in America, loved in Nigeria’ social media skit contest

According to the Mission, the initiative reflects its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s rapidly growing creative sector and

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3 h. ago Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

TTemu, the global e-commerce fast mover, has formally partnered with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman to drive same-day and last-mile deliveries read more Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

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4 h. ago US lawmakers to meet Tuesday over ‘escalating violence’ in Nigeria

US lawmakers will on Tuesday hold a joint congressional briefing to examine what they describe as escalating violence and

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4 h. ago Building Collapse: Authority Makes Testing Of Building Materials Mandatory

The Umuahia Capital Development Authority has made laboratory testing of building materials before use mandatory as part of measures to prevent building collapses in the Abia State capital. General manager of the authority, Kingsley Agomo stated this when new leaders of the Correspondents Chapel, of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists visited him […]

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5 h. ago ‘Nigeria among 145 countries that have paid UN 2025 dues in full’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that, with less than five weeks remaining in the year, only 145 of the UN’s 193 Member States, including Nigeria, have paid their 2025 dues in full.

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5 h. ago Transmission Company Highlights Milestones In Digital Transformation

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it recorded significant progress under the leadership of its managing director and CEO, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz. The company, he said, has accelerated project delivery, strengthened the national electricity grid, and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation program, ensuring more efficient transmission of bulk power across the country. […]

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5 h. ago Presco Attracts $100m Foreign Direct Investment To Drive Expansion

Presco Plc has received $100 million Foreign Direct Investment from Belgian agro-industrial leader SIAT NV to drive expansion in its operation in Edo State. This investment marks the crucial first tranche of an ambitious $1 billion FDI commitment designed to accelerate agro-industrial development across Nigeria over the next decade. The $100 million fund will be […]

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5 h. ago World AIDS Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To End HIV By 2030

As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the World AIDS Day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitment, increased domestic financing, and collaboration to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The First Lady stated this on Monday at the World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration, with the theme: […]

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