96 m. ago PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens

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2 h. ago PZ retains African operations, buoyed by Nigeria’s prospects

After a strategic review, PZ Cussons is retaining its Africa business. The decision is driven by Nigeria’s economic recovery and long-term population growt Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-retains-african-operations-buoyed-by-nigerias-prospects/

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4 h. ago ITB Berlin convention 2026: Leading global tourism into balance

The ITB Berlin Convention 2026 is set to take place from March 3-5, 2026, with a focus on shaping the future of global tourism.

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4 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Runsewe highlights areas to reposition Nigeria as global tourism force

•Musawa lauds his contribution IN its tourism innovative and practical-driven remarks at the 2025 Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja, former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe private and public stakeholders spellbound when he mounted the podium Organised by the Federation of Tourism […]

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4 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths

The Rise of Nigeria’s Gig Economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market dynamics with the rise of the gig economy. As traditional job markets become increasingly saturated and competitive, many young Nigerians are turning to gig work as a viable alternative to traditional employment. This shift has been […] The post Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Osun guber: INEC ends first phase of CVR with 209,110 registrations

"This display period serves as an important opportunity for claims and objections, allowing registered voters...

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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9 h. ago Fawehinmi pledges to reposition UniAbuja, assumes duty as substantive VC

Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi on Thursday formally assumed duty as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja with a pledge to reposition the University to...

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12 h. ago PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has said it is reversing its earlier plans to exit the African market, citing improved read more PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

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13 h. ago PZ Cussons suspends plans to sell African subsidiaries on improved Nigerian economic trends

PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons suspends plans to sell African subsidiaries on improved Nigerian economic trends

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15 h. ago ADC unveils Delta committee, vows to unseat Tinubu, Oborevwori

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) inaugurates its Delta committee, vowing to unseat President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-unveils-delta-committee-vows-to-unseat-tinubu-oborevwori/

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21 h. ago ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will abolish air ticket taxes across all airports in the read more ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

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21 h. ago HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

HelloPumpkins, a non-governmental organisation focused on expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education, has received a read more HelloPumpkins gets N2m Global Changemakers grant to scale STEAM learning

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24 h. ago Tinubu presents Dantsoho with award in maritime infrastructure modernization

THE Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has been decorated with the Award of “Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernisation & Global Competitiveness” at the flagship Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NAEPS Award, which is a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office […]

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25 h. ago $1.9 billion in new commitments toward polio eradication announced

THE Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, countries, philanthropic foundations, and development partners has announced US$1.9 billion, including approximately US$1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 million. This funding to strengthen global health systems, expand immunisation, and accelerate progress […]

Science

27 h. ago UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty

By: Martin Metieh The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in additional global GDP, avoid millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. The Global Environment […]

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28 h. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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28 h. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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29 h. ago ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a policy that will eliminate air transport taxes and slash read more ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

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30 h. ago Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

Yolat Inc. has quietly become one of the few African founded fintechs to secure approvals on both sides of the Atlantic.  read more Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

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