By Henry Umoru ABUJA- PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for the approval to establish the National Research and Development Fund. The letter by the President was read yesterday by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, upon the resumption of plenary following a ni...
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Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded N201.90 billion in billing losses in the second quarter of 2026 as their combined billing efficiency fell to 78.67%. The post DisCos lose N201.9 billion in Q2 2026 as billing efficiency falls to 78.67% appeared first ...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 24 percent decline in revenue. NNPCL spokesperson, Andy Odeh, disclosed the figures in the company’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements, on T...
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Civil society organisations, CSOs, in Niger State have urged political parties and their supporters to stop politicising the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The groups said the deaths should be treated ...
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The celebration took place as BSN Nigerian Action Learning MBA holders reach approximately 1,156. BSN Nigeria’s community now exceeds 2,343 members, reflecting its growing contribution to leadership and management development The post BSN Nigeria celebrates 82 transformational le...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to survivors and families of the 37 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the party’s ...
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The Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange (NICE) has opened applications for its Pipeline Clinics, a sector-focused programme aimed at helping Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, and position themselves for sustainable growth. The post NICE opens appl...
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for intensified and coordinated security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren abducted in different communities in Borno State, alongside other victims still in captivity. The...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a 33% increase in its profit after tax to N7.2tn for the 2025 financial year. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-profit-rises-33-to-n7-2tn-remits-n22-3tn-to-government/...
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Nigeria will clash with Madagascar on Tuesday evening in their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture. The encounter will come up at the Estadio 24 de Setembro. The game will kick off at the 15,000-capacity stadium at 4pm GMT. The two teams won their first m...
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The Nigerian Senate has urged governments to urgently address the impact of flooding and the rising cost of living on citizens, farmers, and families. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-demands-urgent-response-to-flooding-cost-of-living-crisis/...
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Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote says Africa will largely end fuel imports by 2030 as he prepares to launch a new $16bn refinery project in Kenya. Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-will-largely-end-fuel-imports-by-2030-dangote/...
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For Nigerians who travel frequently for tourism, business or family visits, securing a long-validity visa can reduce the need to submit a fresh application before every trip. Several countries offer visas that can remain valid for up to 10 years, although the duration granted dep...
