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Telecom Consumers Lose N12.5bn To AI-Driven Scams — PWC Report
The latest industry data by PWC has revealed that a staggering N12.5 billion was siphoned from Nigerian telecom consumers over the past years (2019-2023), through escalating digital fraud schemes. This…
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‘5G Users In Africa To Reach 382 Million By 2030 Up From 54 Million’
LAGOS – About 382 million (21%) African telecom subscribers are projected to be connected to the 5G (fifth-generation) network by 2030, from approximately 12% in 2025. This is according to…
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Kano gov sacks investment commissioner
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Sagagi, as part of ongoing government restructuring Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-sacks-investment-commissioner/
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NITDA Targets $13bn From Nigeria’s Creative Industry
LAGOS – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is targeting over $13 billion from Nigeria’s creative industry by boosting digital skills, infrastructure, and regulation to drive economic diversification. Speaking…
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Time To Reform Basic Education In Nigeria
Watching Nigeria’s basic educational system from afar, I write with deep concern about the troubling transformation of our primary and secondary schools from centers of learning into venues for extravagant…
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WTO Mulls Future Of Global Trade Under Cloud Of Mideast War
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called for the Yaounde meeting on Wednesday to "launch the next chapter of the multilateral trading system". The post WTO Mulls Future Of Global Trade Under Cloud Of Mideast War appeared first on Channels Television.
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When Do We Fund The Positive Peace?
There is a certain ritual that has become almost ceremonial in Nigeria’s annual budget season. A president walks into a joint session of the National Assembly, presents a fiscal plan…
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A’Ibom CJ frees 63 more inmates
Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Ekaete Obot frees 63 inmates from the overcrowded Uyo Custodial Centre, bringing the total number released this year to 100. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-cj-frees-63-more-inmates/
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G7 Meets In France To Narrow Transatlantic Iran Split
While all G7 nations are close US allies, none have unambiguously offered support for the assault on Iran, angering Trump. The post G7 Meets In France To Narrow Transatlantic Iran Split appeared first on Channels Television.
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Reflections On Lust For Power (2)
“We assembled there, having nominated Zanna Dipcharima as our acting Prime Minister in the absence of the Prime Minister, whose whereabouts we didn’t know. We approached the Acting President, Nwafor…
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Five players to watch in Nigeria’s friendlies vs Iran, Jordan
For a team caught between disappointment and transition, this isn’t just another friendly tournament. It’s an audition. A proving ground. And perhaps, the first step toward a new identity under the current technical crew The post Five players to watch in Nigeria’s friendlies vs Iran, Jordan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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273 Million children now out of school globally, UNESCO warns
UNESCO, in the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), stated that the number of out of school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year...
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New N100m loan scheme targets Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs
A new N100m loan facility is launched to support Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs, targeting women in the informal sector with low-interest, flexible loans. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-n100m-loan-scheme-targets-nigerian-micro-entrepreneurs/
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Actor Kunle Remi Speaks On Nigeria’s Economic Hardship
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced his frustration over the country’s worsening economic situation, urging Nigerians to stop avoiding conversations around governance and national issues. In a video shared on Instagram, the actor decried the rising cost of petrol and ongoing electricity challenges, describing the situation as overwhelming for many citizens trying to survive daily. [...]
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CBN reaffirms oversight, assures stability of Union Bank after court ruling
“As the apex regulatory authority, the CBN remains committed to acting in accordance with its mandate and established legal processes,” the statement read. The post CBN reaffirms oversight, assures stability of Union Bank after court ruling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Nigeria can overcome security crisis – NCCC
The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps suggests spiritual intervention alongside military action to tackle the nation’s ongoing security crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigeria-can-overcome-security-crisis-nccc/
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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 11 Months Low Despite Reforms
…Raises Fresh Concern Over 2026 Budget Expectations  LAGOS – Nigeria’s crude oil production suffered a sharp setback in February, underscoring the fragility of the country’s upstream sector despite ongoing reform…
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Abuja Repositions As Creative, Luxury Tourism Hub After Festival Revival
ABUJA – Abuja is reinforcing its position as a rising destination for culture-driven tourism and high-end hospitality, following the successful return of the Abuja Alternate Festival (AAF) 2026 and a major international…
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Oil Edges Up, Equities Mixed Amid Mixed Messages On ‘Talks’
Markets have been buoyed since late Monday after US President Donald Trump backed down on a threat to destroy the Islamic Republic's energy infrastructure and said the two sides were in peace talks. The post Oil Edges Up, Equities Mixed Amid Mixed Messages On ‘Talks’ appeared first on Channels Television.
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Kunle Remi laments fuel price hike
Remi also questioned why the current global oil market fluctuations is affecting Nigeria, stressing that the country is an oil-producing nation...
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Nkechi Blessing Calls For Accountability From Actors On Film Promotion
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has publicly criticized some actors in the industry for allegedly collecting huge fees to feature in films but refusing to promote the projects afterward. Taking to Instagram, the outspoken actress expressed frustration over what she described as unprofessional behaviour, warning that she would not tolerate such conduct in her own [...]
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Kano gov directs appointees seeking elective offices to resign
Kano State Governor directs all political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 general election to resign, ensuring compliance with the Electoral Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-directs-appointees-seeking-elective-offices-to-resign/
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NUPRC signs agreement to boost offshore exploration
The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja and will run for three years The post NUPRC signs agreement to boost offshore exploration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Beyond The Red Carpet: The UK State Visit Is An Investment In Nigeria’s Future
  As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at 10 Downing Street to discuss the future of our two countries, I felt a quiet but unmistakable…
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Abuja Continental Hotel Wins Global Luxury Award, Strengthens Capital’s Hospitality Appeal
  ABUJA  – Abuja’s upscale hospitality market has received a significant boost as Abuja Continental Hotel clinched top honours at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2026, emerging as Best Luxury Hotel &…
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Soldiers intercept terrorists’ logistics
Nigerian Army troops have arrested 18 individuals for supplying terrorists’ logistics to Boko Haram, exposing civilian networks supporting insurgency. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-intercept-terrorists-logistics/
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NERC Approves Adegbenro Acting CEO Of Eko DisCo, Calls For Increase In Consumer Education Reporting
ABUJA  – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the appointment of Ms. Sherifat Adegbenro as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP), in a move…
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Poor NBET Capitalisation, Weak Grid Automation Undermining Nigeria’s Electricity Market — Analyst
ABUJA  – The President, Nigeria Electricity Consumer Protection Network, Kunle Olubiyo, has identified deep-rooted structural and technical deficiencies as the primary drivers of Nigeria’s persistent electricity market instability, pointing to poor…
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Turaki, Wike Camps Begin High-Stakes Reconciliation Moves
ABUJA – Factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki and Nyesom Wike have reportedly begun serious moves to resolve lingering internal disputes, signaling a potential turning…
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Why Nigeria Keeps Lights On In Togo While Struggling At Home
ABUJA  – Nigeria’s fragile electricity sector is once again under scrutiny—not for what it lacks, but for what it continues to give away.  At a time when millions of Nigerians endure…
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US Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable In Social Media Addiction Trial
Nine of the 12 jurors further found that both companies had acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, a finding that set the stage for the separate punitive damages. The post US Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable In Social Media Addiction Trial appeared first on Channels Television.
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Anambra apprentice, accomplice arraigned for killing employer with pestle
An Anambra apprentice and an accomplice have been arraigned for the alleged murder of his employer with a pestle and the theft of over N8 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-apprentice-accomplice-arraigned-for-killing-employer-with-pestle/
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Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (26/03/26)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 11 Months Low Despite…
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DIPA Partners ‘This Is Jacob’ To Impact 287 Women In Lagos Outreach
In a powerful demonstration of faith in action, Deborah’s Impact Projects Africa (DIPA), under the People of Influence Network, has successfully carried out the March edition of its Joseph’s Project…
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Tanker driver flees after crash kills dispatch rider in Lagos
A fatal tanker crash on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in Lagos has resulted in the death of a dispatch rider. The driver of the tanker fled the scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/tanker-driver-flees-after-crash-kills-dispatch-rider-in-lagos/
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Atiku’s Criticism Of OPL 245 Deal Unpatriotic, Self-Serving — Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has faulted the claim by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the disputes associated with the…
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