76 m. ago We’ve capacity to meet local PMS consumption, Dangote insists

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has restated his stance that his refinery has capacity to

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2 h. ago Fuel Queues Are Gone Forever, Dangote Assures After Meeting Tinubu

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria has finally overcome decades-long fuel scarcity, insisting that the era of nationwide queues “is history” as the Dangote Refinery can now fully supply the country’s petrol needs. He spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]

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2 h. ago YPP hails Tinubu over Gen Musa’s appointment as Defence Minister

A communique signed by YPP's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, at the end of its 24th Extraordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was held on Thursday at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, charged the President to exercise his power and sack all non-performing heads of security agencies whose performance has fallen short of expectations.

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7 h. ago Two conciliation meetings, no progress: Inside JOHESU’s standoff with FG

Nigeria’s public health system has entered one of its most crippling moments in recent years as the Joint Health Sector read more Two conciliation meetings, no progress: Inside JOHESU’s standoff with FG

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14 h. ago Inuwa Yahaya, Gates Foundation Partner To Strengthen Polio Immunisation

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya met with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday to deepen collaboration on improving polio immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach and security-challenged communities across Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed in a press statement issued yesterday by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe. The meeting, held […]

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17 h. ago Nasarawa health workers, NGOs raise adolescent sexual health concerns

Health workers and NGOs in Nasarawa address adolescent sexual health challenges, presenting scorecards to track progress and highlight service access gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-workers-ngos-raise-adolescent-sexual-health-concerns/

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20 h. ago Senate commends CBN’s economic progress, urges continued stability

The CBN reports significant progress in Nigeria’s economy, citing lower inflation, stable FX rates, and GDP growth, earning praise from the Senate. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-commends-cbns-economic-progress-urges-continued-stability/

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23 h. ago 2027: Kwara North guber aspirants meet to decide on sole candidacy

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the five governorship aspirants from the Kwara North senatorial district of Kwara state on Thursday met in

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25 h. ago Obi Speaks On ADC Coalition, Says Zoning Of Offices Issue Stalling Progress

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that ongoing efforts to form a broad coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections were being slowed down by unresolved questions around zoning and the rotation of key political offices. Obi spoke on Wednesday during […]

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25 h. ago KEDA disburses N6bn as grants, soft loans to micro, small, medium enterprises in Kogi

"You can walk into Okene, Kabba, Ankpa and other communities today and meet these beneficiaries. Fitch Ratings rewarded our credit

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27 h. ago The proceeds of the Rights Issue would support our growth – Okpala

Nonso Okpala, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, VFD Group Plc is quite impressed with the progress of the company’s ongoing read more The proceeds of the Rights Issue would support our growth – Okpala

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28 h. ago NAAPE’s New Leaders Pledge Protection For Aviation Professionals

The new leadership of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has pledged partnership and the protection of aviation professionals. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja, NAAPE president, Captain Bunmi Gindeh, said the association has set the stage for a period of strategic, forward-looking leadership dedicated […]

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34 h. ago Otti’s meeting with Tinubu about Kanu, not defection — Gov’s aide

An aide to Abia Governor Alex Otti clarifies that his meeting with President Tinubu was focused on securing Nnamdi Kanu’s release, not APC defection rumors Read More: https://punchng.com/ottis-meeting-with-tinubu-about-kanu-not-defection-govs-aide/

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35 h. ago Senate summons finance, education, defence ministers over $30m failed safe school initiative

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, over the failure of the Safe School Initiative (SSI) to meet the objective of keeping the schools safe in spite of government investing over $30 million in it. Also summoned were the Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa; […]

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37 h. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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45 h. ago FG approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural connectivity, security

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers to underserved communities across Nigeria, a move it says will boost national security and close the rural connectivity gap. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-4000-telecom-towers-to-boost-rural-connectivity-security/

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50 h. ago Tinubu Swears In New 5 Permanent Secretaries, NPC Chairman, Others

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the FEC meeting, which the President presided over. In the first batch, the President administered the […]

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51 h. ago NEC Endorses Royalty Deductions To Pay ₦185bn Debt Owed Gas Producers

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the settlement of ₦185 billion outstanding obligations owed to gas producers, adopting a royalty-deduction arrangement to clear the long-standing debts and boost domestic gas supply. At its 154th meeting held virtually on Wednesday and chaired by vice president, Kashim Shettima, NEC received a […]

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51 h. ago NEC Approves ₦100bn For Renovation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions

President Tinubu had at the 152nd meeting of NEC in October, proposed the overhaul and revamp of training institutions for security agencies nationwide. The post NEC Approves ₦100bn For Renovation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions appeared first on Channels Television.

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52 h. ago Tinubu swears in NPC chair, perm secs, presides over FEC meeting

President Bola Tinubu presides over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting after swearing in the new NPC Chairman and five permanent secretaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-swears-in-npc-chair-perm-secs-presides-over-fec-meeting/

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