4 h. ago Kogi begins rehabilitation, upgrade of nine livestock markets

The Kogi State L-PRES project has commenced the rehabilitation and upgrade of nine livestock markets to boost the state’s livestock sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-begins-rehabilitation-upgrade-of-nine-livestock-markets/

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5 h. ago Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

The Kwara State Government has partnered with the Global Fund, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to revitalise five read more Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

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6 h. ago Palm Oil: A Lucrative Agribusiness Opportunity In Challenging Times

Investment in palm oil is becoming increasingly inevitable amid prevailing economic challenges, as the product remains a daily household necessity across the country. The increasing number of hotels, eateries, and other hospitality businesses expanding across cities and rural communities has further heightened demand for palm oil. Beyond household consumption, palm oil investment offers a viable […]

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9 h. ago Katsina’s Effective Grassroots Tool For Curbing Insecurity And Alleviating Poverty

In November of 2024, the Katsina state government launched the CDP, community development programme; an initiative designed to empower the grassroots by collaboration and partnership with community leaders, stakeholders, traditional rulers, and indigenes of these communities. To drive the CDP, 361 community development centres were launched across the state, with 1 centre in each ward […]

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9 h. ago Transmission Company, Partners Educate Abia, Imo, Anambra Communities On Line Upgrades

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have carried out a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line line. The sensitisation exercise, which took place from January 6 […]

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10 h. ago Olu of Warri calls for infrastructure development in Delta communities

The Olu of Warri tours oil communities, decrying years of neglect and urging for significant infrastructure development to improve lives of Itsekiri people Read More: https://punchng.com/olu-of-warri-calls-for-infrastructure-development-in-delta-communities/

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12 h. ago Kebbi Varsity Confers Doctorate Degrees On Gov Idris, Sultan, Ooni Of Ife, Others

The Abdullahi Fodio University Aleiro (AFUSTA), Kebbi State, has awarded honorary doctorate degrees on Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, His Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Imo State governor and chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma and governors of Sokoto, Zamfara and […]

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24 h. ago ‘Enough Is Enough’, Olu Of Warri Blows Hot Over Neglect Of Domain By Oil Firms

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, on Saturday, has berated what he described as the decades of neglect and injustice suffered by Itsekiri oil producing communities and other parts of the Niger Delta region. He declared that “enough is enough”, adding that the palace would no longer sit and watch as poverty, environmental degradation […]

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27 h. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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29 h. ago Anambra CP decorates newly promoted officers, urges greater discipline, service

Anambra’s Commissioner of Police decorates nine newly promoted officers, urging them to embrace greater discipline, service, and responsive policing. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-decorates-newly-promoted-officers-urges-greater-discipline-service/

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31 h. ago Kano announces census of tertiary schools for better policy planning

Kano State will conduct a comprehensive tertiary census from Jan 14-23, 2026, to gather data for effective planning and improved educational outcomes. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-announces-census-of-tertiary-schools-for-better-policy-planning/

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34 h. ago Intl Theatre Photography Contest Spotlights Children & Young Adult Theatre @ 9th Edition

The Theatre Exposed’s International Theatre Photography Contest is creating a wider visibility for children and young adult theatre performances this year. The decision comes after nine years of receiving an insufficient number of photography submissions in the Children and Young Adult theatre practice. Hence, the collaboration with its longtime partner ASSITEJ, an international association that […]

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44 h. ago Niger Offers Land As Federal Gov’t Unveils Integrated Farm, Housing Communities

The Niger State Government has offered about 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the implementation of an integrated Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project aimed at boosting food security, creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth. The commitment was announced by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago at the signing of a Memorandum of […]

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44 h. ago Ugochinyere Hails Trump’s Action In Venezuela, Urges Arrest Of Imo ‘Election Riggers’

The member representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has declared support for United States President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, urging similar action against those allegedly plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through election manipulation in Imo State. Ugochinyere made […]

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45 h. ago Old students laud Makinde’s school concession policy, present SUV to principal

Government College Ibadan’s old boys laud Governor Makinde’s school concession policy, gifting an SUV to the new principal to improve educational standards Read More: https://punchng.com/old-students-laud-makindes-school-concession-policy-present-suv-to-principal/

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46 h. ago “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. In a statement, yesterday, Obi said about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are now living in poverty, describing […] The post “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines, Nucore Technologies partner to advance digital transformation

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specializes in providing software read more Ethiopian Airlines, Nucore Technologies partner to advance digital transformation

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47 h. ago Abia NUT suspends planned strike after meeting with officials

The Abia State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) suspends its planned strike after reaching an agreement with government officials on welfare Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-nut-suspends-planned-strike-after-meeting-with-officials/

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47 h. ago NAHCO secures chain of contracts with global, local airline giants

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco Aviance), has announced the signing of a chain of contracts with major airlines for read more NAHCO secures chain of contracts with global, local airline giants

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48 h. ago FG moves to cut education costs, introduces reusable textbook policy

limits graduation ceremonies to primary 6, JSS3, SSS3 The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing read more FG moves to cut education costs, introduces reusable textbook policy

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