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Ward congress: APC consolidates, Fintiri defection sparks postponement in Adamawa
Learn about the APC ward congress held nationwide. While most states saw peaceful consensus, the exercise in Adamawa was postponed for Gov. Fintiri. Read More: https://punchng.com/ward-congress-apc-consolidates-fintiri-defection-sparks-postponement-in-adamawa/
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OGIRS trains tax officials
Ogun State Internal Revenue Service trains its tax officials on new reforms to strengthen capacity and improve revenue administration across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogirs-trains-tax-officials/
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Sokoto rewards 259 Qur’an memorisers with motorcycles, N178m
Sokoto State Government rewards 259 graduates who memorised the Holy Qur’an with motorcycles and financial support totalling N178 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-rewards-259-quran-memorisers-with-motorcycles-n178m/
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AI will create jobs, not losses – NAAIP
Nigeria’s top AI experts say AI job creation will surpass losses. The NAAIP urges a shift from consuming foreign AI to producing local data and solutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-will-create-jobs-not-losses-naaip/
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AIICO takes Valentine’s Day celebrations to streets
AIICO Insurance Plc launched a Valentine’s Day street campaign to educate young Nigerians on the importance of insurance as a way to protect loved ones. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiico-takes-valentines-day-celebrations-to-streets/
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Sanwo-Olu hails Oniru Business Council
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu commends the Oniru Business Council as a model for how leadership can responsibly shape development and foster investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-hails-oniru-business-council/
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Three Crowns promotes family bonding at Ramadan
Discover how Three Crowns Milk fosters family bonding this Ramadan with its nourishment campaign, offering healthy meals and creating cherished moments. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-crowns-promotes-family-bonding-at-ramadan/
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Unexpected inflation drop fuels rate cut calls — FXTM
A surprise slowdown in Nigeria’s inflation has reinforced expectations for an interest rate cut by the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, say FXTM. Read More: https://punchng.com/unexpected-inflation-drop-fuels-rate-cut-calls-fxtm/
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Nigeria’s W’Bank IDA debt hits $18.7bn
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank’s IDA has surged by $1.9bn in one year to $18.7bn. Discover the impact on the nation’s external debt and fiscal stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-wbank-ida-debt-hits-18-7bn/
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‎Don Moen Celebrates Father As He Clocks 100 ‎
‎Indeed, it is impressive to age gracefully, and families desire for their loved ones to live long. ‎ ‎The father of Christian worship leader Don Moen turned 100 on February 17, and the musician was overjoyed to see him reach the century mark. ‎ ‎Posting on social media, the 75-year-old worship minister and music executive […]
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LG Nigeria Launches Search For Oldest Working TV, Rewards Loyalty With AI QNED Upgrade
LAGOS – LG Electronics has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating decades of customer loyalty and technological heritage by searching for the oldest still-functioning LG television…
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Unpaid electricity bills now N6tn – GenCos
Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) report unpaid electricity bills have surged to N6 trillion, warning of a liquidity crisis threatening supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/unpaid-electricity-bills-now-n6tn-gencos/
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Education best tool to tackle poverty – Osun APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Engr. Ayodele Asalu has disclosed that education is the best tool the government should deploy to tackle poverty among youths. The post Education best tool to tackle poverty – Osun APC Chieftain appeared first on Vanguard News.
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TCN Inspects 350MW Abuja IPP Targets December For Commissioning
Management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing construction at the Abuja Independent Power Plant (IPP) Project Phase One in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Wednesday. The visit, led by the TCN executive director of Transmission Service Provider (TSP), Dr Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, focused on assessing construction milestones, obtaining firsthand […]
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C’River communities protest neglected federal road, demand FG’s intervention
Communities in Cross River protest the deplorable state of the neglected federal Ikom-Obudu road, a death trap that has disrupted the economy for 40 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-communities-protest-neglected-federal-road-demand-fgs-intervention/
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Remittance of 1% Nigerian content levy still mandatory – NCDMB
The NCDMB confirms the 1% Nigerian Content Levy is mandatory for all upstream oil and gas contracts. Learn about compliance and getting your certificate. Read More: https://punchng.com/remittance-of-1-nigerian-content-levy-still-mandatory-ncdmb/
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NSPMC Workers’ Committee Defends Board on Staff, Tenure Issues
The Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), representing workers at the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), has defended recent Board decisions on staff tenures while dismissing an open letter to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor as “false, misleading, and entirely unfounded.” In a rejoinder signed by JCC president, Suleiman Abdullahi Zubairu and general […]
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BoI, MTN Foundation Unveil N1bn Fund For Women Entrepreneurs
LAGOS – Bank of Industry (BoI) and the MTN Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a N1bn Matching Fund to expand access to finance and capacity building…
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Police drag 2 to court over organising gay party
The police on Tuesday the 13 January 2026 dragged two men Toyosi Oladele and Victor Adeyinka before an Ikorodu Magistrates' court over their alleged organisation and participation in a gay party. The post Police drag 2 to court over organising gay party appeared first on Vanguard News.
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National Assembly Wants More Funding For FERMA
The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commended the agency for the promptness and improved quality of federal road maintenance across Nigeria. The lawmakers also assured FERMA of continued collaboration to “ensure improved funding” and enhanced performance in maintaining federal roads nationwide. The commendation came during the […]
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Wards Congress: Jigawa APC Executives Emerge By Consensus
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Congress was conducted peacefully across all 280 political wards in Jigawa State on Wednesday. The party ward executives emerged through consensus and affirmation. Speaking earlier, the state governor, His Excellency Malam Umar Namadi, promised to provide all necessary support to the National Organising Committee sent from APC national headquarters […]
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Adeleke awards 55.6km Osogbo/Iwo/Ibadan road to three firms for timely completion
… as residents commend Governor over first dual carriageway By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that it has split the 55.6km Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road to three different contractors with a view to ensuring its timely completion. This was disclosed by the Osun State Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, during […] The post Adeleke awards 55.6km Osogbo/Iwo/Ibadan road to three firms for timely completion appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Miley Cyrus To Revisit Hannah Montana In 20th-Anniversary Disney+ Special
American singer and actress Miley Cyrus is set to reflect on the cultural impact of her breakout Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, in a new 20th-anniversary special premiering on Disney+ on March 24. The sitcom, which aired from 2006 to 2011, followed Miley Stewart, a teenager living a double life as a pop star, and […]
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Zapata Is Painting The World’s Largest Mural, The Size of Nine Football Fields
Saudi Arabia has commissioned Spanish artist Domingo Zapata to paint the world’s largest mural, which will be about 540,000 square feet, the size of nine football fields. The mural, which Zapata said will be Saudi Arabia’s version of the Sistine Chapel, will feature hieroglyphic images chronicling the history of art and the Saudi Kingdom’s art […]
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Igbo Wikipedia Community To Mark The International Mother Tongue Day
For the first time, members of the Igbo Wikipedia Community will join the International Wiki Loves Mother Tongue to commemorate the 2026 International Mother Tongue Day. Marked every February 21, UNESCO International Mother Tongue Day aims to promote linguistic, cultural diversity, and multilingualism as a means of preserving cultural heritage, preventing language extinction, improving education, […]
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Labour Unions seek FG intervention in Osun LG fund impasse
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The organised labour movement in Osun State have called on the Federal Government to intervene decisively in the ongoing imbroglio over the release of local government fund in the State. The unions comprising of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC and Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, urged the President Bola […] The post Labour Unions seek FG intervention in Osun LG fund impasse appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: Kefas confident of delivering Taraba to Tinubu
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas expresses confidence in securing the state for President Tinubu in the 2027 elections, citing his grassroots support. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kefas-confident-of-delivering-taraba-to-tinubu/
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Niger Delta Games Draw Holds Thursday As States Arrive Benin
All athletes, officials and other functionaries of the 2nd Niger Delta Games are expected in Benin, Edo State on Thursday even as the organisers announced that the draws will hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Media Centre. Fred Edoreh, the Project Director said Thursday, February 19 is the official arrival date of state contingents and […]
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I didn’t collect money to defect to APC, says Taraba gov
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday, denied the allegation that governors, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, were induced monetarily to decamp their former party. The post I didn’t collect money to defect to APC, says Taraba gov appeared first on Vanguard News.
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United Nigeria Airlines addresses bird strike safety concerns
United Nigeria Airlines meets FAAN to address growing bird strike safety concerns, seeking collaborative solutions for operational and infrastructure chall Read More: https://punchng.com/united-nigeria-airlines-addresses-bird-strike-safety-concerns/
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Coalition demands release of 176 Kwara abducted victims
A coalition pressures Kwara authorities for the immediate release of 176 women and children, Kwara abducted victims, held captive for 15 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/coalition-demands-release-of-176-kwara-abducted-victims/
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Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs On Africa’s Growth
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty, while also decarbonising and building climate resilience. The CBN Governor made the remarks at the Egypt 30by30 Programme organised by the Central Bank of Egypt and the International Finance Corporation […]
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Judiciary criticism must be evidence-based to protect courts –CJN
Nigeria’s Chief Justice decries broad attacks on the judiciary, stating that judiciary criticism must be specific and evidence-based to protect the courts. Read More: https://punchng.com/judiciary-criticism-must-be-evidence-based-to-protect-courts-cjn/
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Oyebanji hails Tinubu’s Ekiti road projects, wins Afenifere endorsement
The Ekiti State chapter of Afenifere endorses Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election, praising his achievements and Tinubu’s road projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-hails-tinubus-ekiti-road-projects-wins-afenifere-endorsement/
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Diri lauds peaceful APC Ward Congresses in Bayelsa
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has praised the peaceful conduct and outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses held across the state. The post Diri lauds peaceful APC Ward Congresses in Bayelsa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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‘AI Won’t Kill Jobs But Will Reshape Them’
LAGOS – Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way people work, but it will not take away jobs completely. This is what Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South…
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