The CBN has issued final operating licences to 82 licensed BDCs to sanitize the FX market. The public is warned against unlicensed operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-approves-82-licensed-bdcs-warns-against-illegal-operators/

Nigerian lawmakers are pushing to improve child vaccination in Nigeria, tackling the ‘zero-dose’ crisis and high infant mortality through better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-children-still-unvaccinated-reps-committee-chair-laments/

President Tinubu welcomes the release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger State and orders security agencies to secure the freedom of the remaining hostages. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-welcomes-release-of-100-niger-pupils-orders-rescue-of-others/

The Nigerian Bar Association in Osun State urges Governor Adeleke to resolve the ongoing JUSUN court strike within seven days to avoid a state of emergency Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-tells-adeleke-to-end-court-strike-in-seven-days/

A 17-year-old lost his hand in a Germany firework accident, sparking renewed calls for a nationwide ban on private pyrotechnics for New Year’s. Read More: https://punchng.com/teenager-loses-hand-in-germany-firework-accident/

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Kogi Central residents to demand full transparency on LG funds meant for grassroots development and citizen welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/track-lg-funds-demand-transparency-natasha-urges-kogi-central-residents/

Nigeria’s Federal Government launches a national policy to combat drug abuse in schools, focusing on prevention, teacher training, and student support. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-national-policy-on-drug-abuse-in-schools/

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month. The post Tinubu rejoices with Gov Bago over release of 100 kidnapped Niger students appeared first on Vanguard News.

An ambulance driver in Lagos was arrested for driving against traffic, causing a collision that severely injured a motorcyclist on Ikorodu Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-arrests-ambulance-driver-for-driving-against-traffic-injuring-motorcyclist/

Yusuf Dantalle has been re-elected as the national IPAC chairman, defeating Kenneth Udeze. He vows to unite parties and strengthen democracy ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/dantalle-re-elected-ipac-chairman-urges-unity-ahead-of-2027-polls/

Brain and mental health awareness is not simply a health issue, but it is a matter of dignity and human rights. Every older adult deserves care, understanding, and support. By breaking the silence around brain health problems like dementia, educating ourselves and others, and advocating for stronger services, we can build societies that values compassion […] The post Breaking the myths: Brain health and aging, By Margaret Uddin Ojeahere appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Adeola Badru   The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that serving as a monarch is considerably more challenging than governing a state. Oba Ladoja made the remark on Monday while receiving the Oniru of Iruland, Lagos State, Oba Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. The Olubadan, a former […] The post Ladoja: Monarchs face greater challenges than govs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ogun retirees protest the state’s contributory pension scheme, citing 18 years of unremitted deductions and calling for its immediate suspension. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-retirees-protest-urge-govt-to-suspend-contributory-pension-scheme/

Nigeria’s House of Reps probes regulators over non-compliance with PIA decommissioning rules, citing a $20bn liability and environmental risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-raise-the-alarm-over-breach-of-pia-decommissioning-rules/

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Federal Government says the 2026 budget will focus on ward-based development, infrastructure, security and stronger domestic production as Nigeria adjusts to declining global aid. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, at a stakeholders’ engagement with the Nigeria International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Forum, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku [...]

The police said the suspect confessed that he invited his friend, who was also arrested, and one other suspect at large over to the house where they carried out the dastardly act together. The post Police arrest prime suspect in retired judge’s murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Appoints 24-member Osun governorship appeal panel By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Statutory organs and key leadership blocs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) led by Barr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, signaling a swift consolidation effort as the party moves to steady itself after […] The post PDP: Turaki’s NWC gains momentum as power brokers storm Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday met with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a closed-door session at the State House, Abuja. The post Tinubu, six APC governors hold closed-door meeting at Aso Villa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigerian creators swept the 2025 TikTok Awards Africa, celebrating the continent’s top talent. See the full list of winners and runners-up from the event. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-dominates-2025-tiktok-awards-sub-saharan-africa/

Discover OOU cut off mark for all undergraduate courses. The article also lists postgraduate courses Olabisi Onabanjo University offers and where to apply.

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the nationwide implementation of a new drug and substance abuse policy specifically targeted at secondary schools. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday during the unveiling The post Nigeria to implement drug abuse policy in secondary schools – Minister appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commended Nigeria’s swift intervention in Benin Republic coup attempt, calling for equally decisive moves against  insurgency, banditry and widespread insecurity across the country. In a statement on Monday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said that swift foreign action contrasts sharply with the responses […] The post ADC hails FG’s intervention in Benin attempted coup appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian lady who attended The Experience shared what she experienced at the venue. She vowed not to attend next year’s edition because of what she saw.

Afrobeats producer Mykah, born Aramide Babalola, has joined the league of progressive African musicians by leveraging modern artificial-intelligence technology in creating what could possibly redefine the future of Afrobeats itself. Produced fully by himself with vocals generated with the AI The post Nigerian producer, Mykah, creates AI afrobeats album, The Experimentalist appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

According to Wike, well-equipped court facilities, chambers, and support infrastructure ensure that judicial work is conducted in a safe environment. The post Wike pledges more houses for FCT judges appeared first on Vanguard News.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the same might the Nigerian Armed Forces displayed against those behind the failed attempted coup in Benin Republic to crush terrorists operating in Nigeria. Adeyanju said the intervention of the Nigerian Armed Forces should be a clear signal to those undermining democracy within the […] Deploy Benin coup response against terrorists at home – Adeyanju urges Tinubu

The attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin has sent shockwaves far beyond the borders of the small West African State. For Nigeria, Benin is more than just a neighbouring country; it is a country whose economy is fused The post Benin’s failed coup as a stress test for democratic resilience in West Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Until her appointment, Eno Ikoedem, an assistant superintendent of police, served as deputy police public relations officer to two spokespersons. The post Edo has new police spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired Winston Chitando from his position as Minister of Mines and Mining Development and replaced him with his deputy, Polite Kambamura. The post Factional battles heat up as Mnangagwa fires Mines Minister Winston Chitando appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The Bayelsa State government has imposed a total ban on unauthorized and illegal mining activities across the state, warning community leaders against signing memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with illegal miners, and declaring any existing agreements null and void. The post Bayelsa bans illegal mining, declares community agreements with miners null appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States (US) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government will win the fight against insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria. A member of the US Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, gave this optimism on Monday through a post he shared The post US optimistic Nigeria will end insecurity, terrorism appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of the 13th-month salary for state workers, continuing a practice he started in 2019. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-approves-13th-month-salary-for-workers/

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has called for thorough accountability from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, over the Athletics Integrity Unit's ( AIU ) age discrepancy concerns of some Nigeria young athletes. The post NSC demands thorough accountability from AFN over AIU age discrepancy query appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US Embassy in Cotonou lifts its shelter-in-place advisory after a failed coup in Benin, confirming a return to calm but urging continued caution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-lifts-advisory-after-failed-coup-in-benin/

Section 57 of the NTA, which domesticates the OECD/G20 agreement, is a defensive measure to protect Nigeria’s sovereign tax base, not an attack on capital. If Nigeria continues to offer effective tax rates below 15% to multinationals, their home countries (e.g., the UK, France, Germany, or South Africa) will collect the difference as a Top-Up Tax. By collecting this tax domestically, Nigeria retains revenue that would otherwise be ceded to foreign treasuries without increasing the global tax burden on the investor.

Estimated salaries of Nigerian ambassadors were revealed after Tinubu’s appointments, showing modest pay but high allowances for overseas postings.