7 h. ago CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of CSOs calls on the Nigerian government for urgent protection for IDPs following a persistent pattern of deadly attacks during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-demand-protection-for-idps/

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8 h. ago 2025 budget face competing demands with poor revenue performance – Tinubu

….pledges stronger discipline in budget execution President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the challenges in implementing the 2025 budget, highlighting the read more 2025 budget face competing demands with poor revenue performance – Tinubu

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11 h. ago CSOs to protest over cancelled Enugu Economic Survival Summit

The protest is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 26 February 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the National Judicial Council (NJC), located within the Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.

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11 h. ago Nigeria overtakes Kenya’s mobile money legacy as instant payments surge

Nigeria, long seen as a fast follower in Africa’s digital finance race, is rapidly redrawing the continent’s payment map as read more Nigeria overtakes Kenya’s mobile money legacy as instant payments surge

Economics

13 h. ago 2027: Kwara stakeholders oppose zoning, demand competent leadership

"Kwara is confronted today with realities that leave us with no room for emotional politics...

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13 h. ago Police arrest teenagers over fake kidnap, N1.7m extortion in Lagos

Lagos police arrest five teenagers for staging a fake kidnap to extort N1.7 million from a parent. The suspects created a viral video to coerce payment. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-teenagers-over-fake-kidnap-n1-7m-extortion-in-lagos/

Events

16 h. ago Nigeria’s 200trn cubic feet of gas can end darkness — Eyesan, new NUPRC boss

As Senate screens Farouk, Komolafe’s replacements PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s nominees to head the country’s petroleum regulatory agencies on Thursday promised major reforms to protect investments in the sector. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who was just appointed as the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and Saidu Muhammad, appointed chief executive of the Nigerian […]

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19 h. ago Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

The digitisation of government payments is increasingly recognised as a critical mechanism for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. The COVID-19 read more Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

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21 h. ago Debt servicing, wages gulp 105 percent of Nigeria’s revenue in seven months

Nigeria’s public finances came under intense strain in the first seven months of 2025 as the Federal Government spent more on debt servicing and salaries than it earned in total revenue, raising fresh concerns about fiscal sustainability and the crowding out of growth-enhancing investment.

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25 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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26 h. ago Delta community protests open grazing, threatens reprisal attack against killer herdsmen

A Delta community protests after suspected herdsmen brutally attacked a man over open grazing. Residents demand justice and threaten reprisal attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-community-protests-open-grazing-threatens-reprisal-attack-against-killer-herdsmen/

Events

28 h. ago Oyo college hails staff member appointed bursar of state poly

Oyo State College of Agriculture celebrates Mrs Bolatito Adejuwon on her appointment as the substantive Bursar of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-college-hails-staff-member-appointed-bursar-of-state-poly/

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31 h. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

The federal government is struggling to turn its ambitious budget plans into real infrastructure spending, recording a steep 73.7 percent read more Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

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32 h. ago Trump: 1.4 million US military personnel to get $1,776 warrior dividend each

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that 1.45 million U.S. military service members would receive one-time “warrior dividend” bonus payments of 1,776 dollars (S$2,295) before Christmas. 

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32 h. ago IPMAN Assures Nigerians Of Sufficient Fuel Supply For Festive Season

IPMAN called on NUPRC and NMDPRA to ensure the immediate payment of long-outstanding bridging claims owed to its members, which total over ₦190 billion. The post IPMAN Assures Nigerians Of Sufficient Fuel Supply For Festive Season appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

Global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 but is expected to decline by 2030 as renewables, nuclear power read more Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

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36 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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36 h. ago JUST IN: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

An Abuja High Court has upheld the administrative EFCC bail for former minister Chris Ngige, but now requires a senior civil servant as surety. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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38 h. ago Waltersmith restructures board with four senior appointments

Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited has appointed two experienced energy industry professionals to its Board, a move aimed at strengthening its read more Waltersmith restructures board with four senior appointments

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39 h. ago Kano gov vows to end delays in payment of public servants’ benefits

Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf pledges to end delays in paying public servants’ benefits, disbursing ₦8.26bn to former councillors to restore trust in government. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-vows-to-end-delays-in-payment-of-public-servants-benefits/

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