22 m. ago Nigeria Bids To Host 2031 African Games After Commonwealth Suffers Setback

Following an unsuccessful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which were awarded to India, Nigeria has formally submitted its proposal to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games. This move signals the nation’s ambition to welcome Africa’s premier multi-sport event once again, nearly 25 years after successfully staging the […]

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26 m. ago Benin coup attempt: Why we called Nigeria for military help — Minister

The Republic of Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Bakari, has explained why his country reached out to Nigeria for military assistance during last Sunday’s coup attempt against President Patrice Talon.

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27 m. ago Customs, NDLEA Intercept Drugs Concealed In Imported Vehicles At Apapa Port

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 2,374 packages of Canadian Loud concealed inside imported vehicles at the Lagos Port. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, revealed that the illicit substance, hidden in 55 bags, […]

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1 hour ago PSC opens portal for recruitment of 50,000 police constables

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has opened the recruitment portal for the read more PSC opens portal for recruitment of 50,000 police constables

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1 hour ago Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds

Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down. The company allegedly disappeared with millions of naira belonging to investors, just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact […] The post Investors In Tears As Unregistered Amby Savings & Loan Vanishes With Depositors’ Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigerians must unite in fight against corruption — Al Habibiyah Chief Imam, Adeyemi

THE National Chief Imam and Executive Director of Al Habibiyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuad Adeyemi, has called for a collective fight against corruption in Nigeria, saying everybody has a role to play.

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s security successes depend on collective effort — Defence minister

THE Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security successes are the result of collective effort, stressing that no single service or individual can secure the nation alone.

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warned that the country’s internal security crisis cannot be resolved without confronting read more Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

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2 h. ago Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity

Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide effort to confront worsening insecurity, federal read more Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s wealth rooted in citizens’ creativity, not oil – Tinubu

President Tinubu states Nigeria’s wealth lies in its citizens’ creativity, highlighting the 3MTT program to build a skilled digital workforce for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-wealth-rooted-in-citizens-creativity-not-oil-tinubu/

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3 h. ago Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has named the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 28-player squad is a mixture of familiar stars and new names as the Eagles prepare for the competition starting on December 21. Several players included in the initial 54-player provisional squad were culled from the list. The biggest surprise in the […] The post Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria only invests 0.2 percent of GDP on research — Okebukola

FORMER Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has decried low funding in research and development in the nation’s universities.

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5 h. ago How Benin sought Nigeria’s military help to foil coup – Minister

Benin’s Foreign Minister explains how Nigeria and ECOWAS’s swift military intervention was crucial in foiling a coup attempt against President Patrice Talo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

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5 h. ago Bill to establish Armed Forces Medical College scales second reading

A bill to establish a dedicated Armed Forces Medical College in Nigeria passes its second reading. The institution aims to curb medical brain drain. Read More: https://punchng.com/bill-to-establish-armed-forces-medical-college-scales-second-reading/

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6 h. ago Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

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6 h. ago Bird strike grounds United Nigeria flights, passengers protest

A United Nigeria bird strike led to multiple flight cancellations and passenger protests in Abuja. Learn about the incident and the airline’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/bird-strike-grounds-united-nigeria-flights-passengers-protest/

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6 h. ago Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

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6 h. 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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6 h. ago Nigeria, World Bank To Restore Degraded Landscapes For Communities

The Agro-Cimatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscapes ACReSAL project has reiterated its commitment to restoring the landscapes of major water shades to ensuring improved and better communities. The ACReSAL national project coordinator Abdulhamid Umar stated this at the Hybrid Pre-mid term Review Mission of the the project held in Jos, Plateau State. The event reflects […]

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6 h. ago Ministry Marks 16 Days Of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Abuja and Lagos, to mark the end of its 2025 initiative and the “16 Days of Activism” campaign. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private […]

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