70 m. 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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20 h. 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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3 d. ago Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a document circulating on social media alleging that police officers attached to several read more Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

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3 d. ago Police Disown Viral Memo On Withdrawal Of Escorts From CJN, Wike, Aisha Buhari, Others

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disowned a viral document circulating on social media claiming the immediate withdrawal of police escorts attached to certain Very Important Persons (VIPs), describing it as fake and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force said the document, […]

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4 d. ago Sunbeth Global Empowers Rural Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture

Sunbeth Global Concepts, has published its 2023/2024 Impact Report, detailing the company’s social and environmental contributions across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and the ways its programmes are strengthening rural livelihoods and local markets. The report highlighted Sunbeth’s role in sustaining local production and its investments in farm productivity and community services. The company currently originates […]

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4 d. ago Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco

Ethnocentrique Limited, one of Africa’s rising forces in social impact and enterprise development, has strengthened its footprint across Nigeria with read more Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System

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1 week ago Obasanjo urges ethics, social responsibility in nation‑building

Former President Obasanjo urges strong nation-building ethics and social responsibility as pillars for Nigeria’s development at a youth leadership event. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-urges-ethics-social-responsibility-in-nation%e2%80%91building/

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1 week ago Labelling Insecurity In Nigeria As Christian Persecution Oversimplifies Situation — CSIS Africa Director 

Oge Onubogu told the committee that insecurity in Nigeria stems from layered governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions rather than a single religious narrative. The post Labelling Insecurity In Nigeria As Christian Persecution Oversimplifies Situation — CSIS Africa Director  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago ‘Engage Faith Communities,’ CSIS Director Lists Ways To Resolve Nigeria’s Insecurity

Oge Onubogu told the committee that insecurity in Nigeria stems from layered governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions rather than a single religious narrative. The post ‘Engage Faith Communities,’ CSIS Director Lists Ways To Resolve Nigeria’s Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies From VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof After Cabin Brawl

United Nigeria Airlines has accepted public apologies from social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, following a brawl aboard one of its flights on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the incident occurred during boarding at Asaba International Airport and has sparked nationwide discussions on passenger conduct […]

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1 week ago Trust Fund Disburses Over N75m To Compensation Scheme Beneficiaries

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) stated that it has released over N75 million in compensation to three beneficiaries in Port Harcourt under its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The managing director, Oluwaseun Faleye, made the presentations during a visit to Rivers State, according to a statement issued by Alexander Mede, the head of corporate […]

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1 week ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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1 week ago We’re not involved in physical confrontation at the PDP national secretariat — Police

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has clarified social media reports on

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2 w. ago Employee Compensation Scheme: NSITF empowers 19 injured workers

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has empowered 19 injured workers with vocational training and startup tools under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate workers who suffer workplace injuries or disabilities.   The beneficiaries were supported at an event held Monday at the Fund’s mainland office in Lagos. […]

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2 w. ago NCAA To Sanction VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof For Fighting Inside Aircraft

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, will face sanctions following a physical altercation aboard an Asaba-Lagos flight of United Nigeria Airlines on Monday. In a post shared on X, the Director of Public Affairs […]

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2 w. ago We Deboarded Feuding VDM, Mr Jollof After Going Physical During Boarding — Airline

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that it deboarded social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, following a fight during boarding of their flight at Asaba International Airport on Monday, November 17, 2025. The airline, in an official statement signed by its Public […]

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2 w. ago When two authorities squabble: Breaking down the legality of the Wike–Yerima clash

The incident On Monday, a video went viral on social media platforms in Nigeria. The video showed Nyesom Wike, Minister read more When two authorities squabble: Breaking down the legality of the Wike–Yerima clash

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2 w. ago Only 44% Of Social Benefits Reach Poor Nigerians — World Bank

Despite billions of naira spent yearly to cushion hardship, a new World Bank report has revealed that only 44 per cent of total benefits from Nigeria’s social safety-net programmes actually reached the poor. In its latest report titled: “The State of Social Safety Nets in Nigeria” as obtained on Tuesday, the Bank said most of […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Social Protection Budget Allocation Has No Impact On Poverty — W’Bank

The country spends barely 0.14 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product on social protection, far below the global average of 1.5 per cent and the Sub-Saharan African average of 1.1 per cent. The post Nigeria’s Social Protection Budget Allocation Has No Impact On Poverty — W’Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s impact investing leaders rewarded for turning capital into social change

Nigeria’s growing community of purpose-driven businesses and investors took centre stage on Wednesday night as the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) read more Nigeria’s impact investing leaders rewarded for turning capital into social change

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