5 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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6 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

6 h. ago “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has shut down rumours that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The rumour started after the PRP Publicity Secretary in Bauchi claimed the governor was secretly trying to join their party to escape the crisis in the PDP. But in […] The post “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Over 34 dead as Myanmar military launches air strike on hospital

Myanmar's military, on Wednesday night, struck a hospital in Mrauk-U town, Rakhine State, killing at least 34 people and

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11 h. ago Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes

The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight fares. However, the lawmakers rejected proposals to subsidize airline tickets. The post Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’

Oyo State Government has assured residents of security of lives and property in every part of the State, saying it read more ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’

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12 h. ago 7 safe coping techniques for people who experience sleep paralysis 

Sleep paralysis can be frightening, especially when it happens repeatedly. Even though the episode only lasts a few seconds or minutes, the fear of waking up unable to move can affect how you sleep and how you feel during the day.

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17 h. ago Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

At least 22 people were killed and 16 others injured overnight when two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, one of read more Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

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18 h. ago Protecting human rights, key to building progressive society – Soludo’s wife

Soludo added that peaceful coexistence depends largely on how people treat one another.

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19 h. ago Olubadan orders Ibadan royal fathers to address kidnapping, land grabbing 

The monarch noted that criminals like kidnappers and land grabbers often have insiders helping them, implying that some locals are involved in these crimes.

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

…100 MW AI data centre to cost $1.1bn-Findings Over 300 Nigerian AI startups are training large language models and running read more Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

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25 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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27 h. ago Police arrest 15 suspects posing as commercial motorcyclists in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of 15 suspected criminals who allegedly disguised themselves as commercial motorcyclists read more Police arrest 15 suspects posing as commercial motorcyclists in Plateau

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28 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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29 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in officer, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in office, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago APC has set record of not implementing 2025 budget by December — PDP

Members of the Dr Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for “making history” as the first administration not to...

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33 h. ago ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, adopted a landmark measure to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges […] The post ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

37 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke Cleared As Accord Party’s Sole Governorship Candidate

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been cleared as the sole governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the party’s primary ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the State. Adeleke, who joined the party on Tuesday evening after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over internal crises, received clearance from the party’s […]

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38 h. ago Hungarian teacher charged over organising school pride event

Hungarian rights campaigner and teacher, Géza Buzás-Hábel is under investigation and may face criminal charges after he organised

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