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NCDMB, NLNG commits US$9m to endowment of professorial research chairs in Six Nigerian universities
Under the Nigerian Content Research and Development (NC-R&D) Professorial Chair Endowment Programme, each university is to receive US$1.5 million to establish a specialised professorial chair focused on agreed industry research priorities. The post NCDMB, NLNG commits US$9m to en...
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Stanbic IBTC unveils platform for direct naira-yuan payments
Stanbic IBTC Bank has launched a platform for Nigerian businesses to make direct naira-yuan payments, aiming to reduce transaction costs and delays in trad Read More: https://punchng.com/stanbic-ibtc-unveils-platform-for-direct-naira-yuan-payments/...
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Climate plans: CAPPA warns against fossil fuel expansion, corporate capture
… Says Nigeria’s 2060 net-zero ambition contradicts 3m barrels-per-day oil target … Demands phase-down of fossil fuels, grants, protection of community land rights By Chioma Obinna Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Tuesday warned that African gov...
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BII backs Okra with $7m to accelerate clean energy
British International Investment has announced a $7m debt facility to Okra Solar to accelerate access to reliable and clean electricity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/bii-backs-okra-with-7m-to-accelerate-clean-energy/...
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Nigerian artist Ogunyakin elected African handicrafts body president
Nigerian artist Opeoluwa Ogunyakin has been elected President-General of the Organisation for the Development of African Handicrafts (ODEVAA) for a five-ye Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-artist-ogunyakin-elected-african-handicrafts-body-president/...
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UK councillor convicted over call to ‘melt’ Nigerians
A UK court has convicted Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins over a Facebook post where he suggested Nigerians should be “melted down” to fill potholes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-councillor-convicted-over-call-to-melt-nigerians/...
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Engineers seek clinical engineering directorate in Nigeria’s healthcare system
An engineer, Dr. Onyema Edward, has called for a Clinical Engineering Directorate in Nigeria’s healthcare system to improve patient safety and reduce medic Read More: https://punchng.com/engineers-seek-clinical-engineering-directorate-in-nigerias-healthcare-system/...
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Manhunt begins as two inmates escape Kogi prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sun Read More: https://punchng.com/manhunt-begins-as-two-inmates-escape-kogi-prison/...
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Five injured in BRT, mini-bus collision in Lagos
Five people have been injured in a head-on collision between a mini BRT bus and a commercial minibus along the Asolo BRT corridor in Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-injured-in-brt-mini-bus-collision-in-lagos/...
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Sanwo-Olu replaces LAWMA chief amid Lagos waste crisis
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has replaced LAWMA MD, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, with Olajuwon Akinyemi amid a worsening waste management crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-replaces-lawma-chief-amid-lagos-waste-crisis/...
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Adebutu’s exclusion: Where does Ogun PDP go from here?
The Ogun PDP is seeking legal intervention over INEC’s omission of its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, from the 2027 candidates’ list. Read More: https://punchng.com/adebutus-exclusion-where-does-ogun-pdp-go-from-here/...
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Gbenga Omotoso: A purposeful life at 65
Journalist Steve Omolale pays tribute to Lagos Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso at 65, celebrating his purposeful life, consistency, and generosity. Read More: https://punchng.com/gbenga-omotoso-a-purposeful-life-at-65/...