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AI needs behavioural insight to drive inclusive growth — Abodunrin
AI adoption in Africa risks widening inequality without behavioural insight. Learn why aligning AI policy with human behaviour is vital for inclusive growt Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-needs-behavioural-insight-to-drive-inclusive-growth-abodunrin/
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Nigeria’s data-protection ecosystem tops N16.2bn
Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem is now valued at over N16.2bn, fueled by strong enforcement and compliance under the new Data Protection Act of 2023. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-data-protection-ecosystem-tops-n16-2bn/
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UAE targets Nigeria for multi-billion-dollar investments
The UAE targets Nigeria for multi-billion-dollar investments, seeing huge potential in Africa’s largest economy. Learn about the key sectors and partnershi Read More: https://punchng.com/uae-targets-nigeria-for-multi-billion-dollar-investments/
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New Horizons adds Mandarin to ICT curriculum
New Horizons Nigeria now offers a Mandarin ICT curriculum to equip students with language skills for the global tech market. Scholarships are available. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-horizons-adds-mandarin-to-ict-curriculum/
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XchangeBox leverages tech to unlock credit for farmers
XchangeBox offers trade-based financing to unlock credit for farmers in Nigeria, using supply-chain data to provide loans without traditional collateral. Read More: https://punchng.com/xchangebox-leverages-tech-to-unlock-credit-for-farmers/
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Expert flags cyber risks for Nigerian fintechs
Discover the top 5 Nigerian fintech cyber risks for 2026, including AI deepfakes, API contagion, and ransomware, as flagged by a leading security expert. Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-flags-cyber-risks-for-nigerian-fintechs/
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Moniepoint Records N412trn In Transactions As Modify Hits N25trn In 2025
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB) processed N412 trillion in transaction value across more than 14 billion transactions in 2025, according to its newly released 2025 Year in Review report. The performance…
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Sterling Bank Backs Health, Tourism, Creative Enterprise At ISIMI Lagos Experience
Sterling Bank Ltd has furthered its commitment to health, wellbeing, and sustainable economic development through its participation in ‘The Art of Wellbeing’ experience, held recently at ISIMI Lagos. The curated…
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NCAA’s Special Needs Booking Mandate: A Turning Point For Inclusive Air Travel In Nigeria
When the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently reiterated its directive mandating domestic airlines to integrate a Special Needs Assistance option into all ticket reservation platforms, it was more than…
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Crisis Brews In Tinubu Support Organisation, As 6,320 Groups Allege Exclusion
Mohammed Abubakar Crisis is brewing in the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO) as its National directorate of Concern TSO Pressure Groups, accused the Director-General, Aminu Suleiman of operating a “one-man show,”…
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Idris Sponsors 35 Poor Children To Study In Ethiopia
Haruna Usman The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing equal educational opportunities to children from poor and less-privileged backgrounds, stressing that no child…
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FG Targets Gas-Led Economy, Pushes Strict Local Content Goals
ABUJA – The Federal Government on Monday set an ambitious tone for deeper industrial­isation and economic transformation as the 9th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES 2026) opened in Abuja, with…
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ACPN Urges FG to Provide Free Antivenom, Push Local Production as Snakebites Claim 2,000 Lives Yearly
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide free antivenom drugs and prioritise local manufacturing to halt the estimated 2,000 preventable…
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Delta Deepens Widebody Commitment With Order For 31 Airbus A330neo, A350 Aircraf
Airbus has confirmed that Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest-generation widebody aircraft, comprising 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s, further strengthening one of the longest-standing partnerships…
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Why Fire Victims Are Left Stranded Despite New Law
LAGOS – Despite statutory provisions mandating insurance coverage for public buildings in Nigeria, victims of fire disasters across the country continue to suffer severe loss­es as weak enforcement undermines the…
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EFCC Arraigns Uyo Man For Allegedly Defrauding Americans Of $525,276
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Office, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Justice Maureen Adaobi of the Federal High Court in Uyo…
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How judges can avoid delays, by CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges to master case management techniques as a way of speeding up the administration of justice. She said prompt The post How judges can avoid delays, by CJN appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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‘Why Supreme Court nullified N1.4b award against Mobil’
The Supreme Court nullified a N1.4 billion compensation suit filed against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over the alleged acquisition of community land in Akwa Ibom State for lack of jurisdiction. The post ‘Why Supreme Court nullified N1.4b award against Mobil’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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CDHR seeks review Cybercrimes Act, warns of threat to free speech
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review Nigeria’s cybercrimes law. It warned that key provisions of the legislation undermine The post CDHR seeks review Cybercrimes Act, warns of threat to free speech appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Protests: Falana visits injured victims of alleged police attack
Activist-lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), yesterday condemned the use of teargas by the police on protesters during last week’s demonstration against alleged illegal demolitions and forced evictions in the Makoko waterfront The post Protests: Falana visits injured victims of alleged police attack appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lagos sensitises residents on traffic, environmental laws
Lagos State Government, through the Special Offences (Mobile) Court, has  conducted a public sensitization programme across the state. The event which held on Friday at the Lagos Safety Arena and The post Lagos sensitises residents on traffic, environmental laws appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police arraign developer over alleged N1.33b fraud
The police have arraigned a real estate developer, Adeyinka Lawal, at the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N1.33 billion fraud. The Force Criminal Investigation Department (Force CID), The post Police arraign developer over alleged N1.33b fraud appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Activist seeks Electoral Act amendment before primaries
An activist and advocate, Princess Abiodun Islamiyat Oyefusi, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill before the commencement of party primaries. She made The post Activist seeks Electoral Act amendment before primaries appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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DSVA partners monarchs to boost anti-SGBV fight
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has intensified its campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) with engagement visits to selected paramount traditional rulers in the Epe The post DSVA partners monarchs to boost anti-SGBV fight appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Shell’s bold moves
One inevitable takeaway from the visit by Shell Plc’s team to President Bola Tinubu last Thursday is the acknowledgment of how much the climate for investment has changed for the The post Shell’s bold moves appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Industry-ready graduates
“We have adopted a policy that ensures our polytechnic graduates are industry-ready, innovative problem-solvers capable of driving national development,” Minister of Education Dr Maruf Alausa stated at a retreat for The post Industry-ready graduates appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ifunanya’s unfortunate death from snake bite
Sir: The death of Ifunanya Nwangene, a 25-year-old Abuja-based classical, jazz, RnB, and soul singer popularly known by her stage name, Nanyah, is not only unfortunate but deeply sad and The post Ifunanya’s unfortunate death from snake bite appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Language as an instrument for cultural preservation
Sir: Language is one’s identity. Language is one of the most important tools for keeping a person’s culture alive. It is through language that people express their beliefs, traditions, values The post Language as an instrument for cultural preservation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ACPN Demands Free Antivenom Drugs For Nigerians, Advocates Local Manufacturing To End 2,000 Yearly Deaths
KAZEEM AWOJOODU The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to provide free antivenom drugs and prioritize local manufacturing to end the 2,000 preventable…
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Security issues in Okunland: Memo to two lawmakers
Sir: I am Ambassador Jaiyeola Joseph Lewu from Kabba town in Okunland of Kogi State, a retired career ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and a senior colleague of The post Security issues in Okunland: Memo to two lawmakers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Sim the Tragic
Some historical monikers are sane.  Others, by contemporary temper, absolutely insane. Alexander the Great (256-323 BC), formally Alexander III, King of Macedonia, was not only the greatest warrior-king in Greek The post Sim the Tragic appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Supporting Nigeria’s future nation builders
With one of the world’s youngest populations, Nigeria faces both a profound challenge and an extraordinary opportunity. Over 60% of Nigerians are under 30 and, with recent estimates suggesting that The post Supporting Nigeria’s future nation builders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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IPOB: Not again
A rump of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened to resume the enforcement of the Monday sit-at-home which was started over four years ago as a way The post IPOB: Not again appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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There is a governor in Lagos
There has been one man, one governor in Lagos State, who has done greater things with immeasurable boldness, despite his simple nature and calm demeanour. That man is Babajide Sanwo-Olu, The post There is a governor in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ondo at 50: River Basin chief lauds Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to state
Managing Director of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Femi Adekanmbi, has lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his leadership as Ondo State marks its 50th anniversary. In a statement to mark The post Ondo at 50: River Basin chief lauds Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to state appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Engineers seek climate-resilient infrastructure, reforms to protect city
Environmental engineers and sanitation experts have called for investment in climate-resilient, technology-driven infrastructure and comprehensive sanitation reforms to safeguard Lagos against flooding, pollution and impacts of climate change. They spoke The post Engineers seek climate-resilient infrastructure, reforms to protect city appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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