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No Christian or Muslim genocide in Nigeria, Tinubu insists

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President Bola Tinubu has insisted that there is neither a Christian nor a Muslim genocide in Nigeria, while maintaining that

CBN directs PoS providers to link NIBSS, UPSL in 30 days

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all acquirers, processors, payment terminal service aggregators and providers to establish dual

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200 regional troops deployed to Benin after failed coup

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About 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, remain deployed in Benin Republic following Sunday’s failed coup

US Congressman set to brief Trump on alleged genocide in Nigeria

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A United States congressional delegation led by Riley Moore, Congressman, has concluded fact-finding mission to Nigeria amid escalating allegations of

Tinubu’s health policies tackling brain drain, advancing medical industrialisation — Minister

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Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, says the deliberate health sector reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are

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Yobe emerges national champion in 2025 PHC challenge, wins $1.2m prize

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In recognition of its outstanding leadership and performance in primary healthcare delivery across the country, the Yobe State government has

Mining cadastre goes live on 1gov as sector revenues hit N30.2bn in 2025

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The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has gone live on the Federal Government’s 1Gov application, deepening digital governance in the

Kano govt outlaws establishment of independent Hisbah

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The Kano State Government has formally banned the formation and operation of a group identified as “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi”, declaring

Friday, Dec 12

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62 percent of int’l companies are actively hiring young Africans- Jobberman

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…Up to 80 percent of work in Nigeria is precarious, lacking dignity, stability, or full utilisation of skills …Although AI

Jobberman Remote Work Fest: What global employers want from African talent

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At the Jobberman Lagos Remote Work Fest 2025, experts insisted that African professionals must present themselves not merely as job

Entrepreneurship without capital: Silent crisis behind 50% female informal workforce

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Women in Nigeria’s informal workforce are facing a funding gap, with the majority still grappling with access to finance across

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Explosion hits Nigeria’s key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline, NNPC says

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Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC Ltd said an explosion at its key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline on December 10 disrupted operations

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FG mandates TIN for all taxable bank account holders from January 2026

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The Federal Government has established a definitive timeline for stricter tax compliance, mandating that banks require a Tax Identification Number

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Adamawa Govt approves N583.3bn budget for 2026, clears major infrastructure projects

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The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N583,331,380,496 for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged “Budget of

Gov Bala mourns former Chairman Correspondent’s Chapel, Iliya Habila

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Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has mourned the death of the former chairman of the correspondents’ chapel under

We’re ready, prepared, capable of partnering with government for development – Nicholas

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Nicholas Oshojah Afeso, Executive Director of the Leadtots Development Initiative, has stated that Bauchi State youths are ever ready, well-prepared,

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Armed robbers shoot victim, cart away millions in Kwara

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There was pandemonium in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday when a four-man armed robbery gang shot their way

Bayelsa mourns sudden passing of Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

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The Bayelsa State Government has announced with “deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, Senator

Immigration warns of temporary disruptions as passport platform undergoes maintenance

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has alerted passport applicants and the general public to expect temporary disruptions on its Passport

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NiMet, Yobe govt finalise weather certification for Damaturu airport flights

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Yobe State Government have concluded key weather certification processes required for the commencement

Fintiri condoles Bayelsa government over death of Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo

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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State,

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Plateau govt condoles with families as accident claims eight UniJos students

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The Plateau State Government said it received with deep shock and profound sadness the unfortunate news of the tragic accident

Social Listening 12 December 2025

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1. Ambassadorial Screening Advances Rapidly Despite Viral Criticism Despite significant public criticism, President Bola Tinubu’s list of 65 ambassadorial nominees

FIRS-DGFIP MOU won’t compromise Nigeria Tax data sovereignty – FIRS

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed with France’s Direction Générale

Here’s why Nigeria’s new tax regime should interest investors, households

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When Nigeria’s new tax regime becomes effective from January 2026, there are truly some interesting incentives (though less talked about)

UK, Nigeria commit $75m to infrastructure development

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The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their partnership on infrastructure development with a fresh $75 million commitment aimed at

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EFCC warns OPay on mandatory regulatory compliance

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged OPay to prioritise strict compliance with Nigeria’s financial regulations as a

NRS and JRB replace FIRS and JTB in shift toward modern revenue management

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The country’s most recognisable tax institutions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Joint Tax Board (JTB), are being

Jenniez School commits to raising next generation of African interior designers

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Jenniez School of African Interior Designers (JSAID), first accredited interior design institution, has committed to raising and nurturing Africa’s next

Supreme Court nullifies Tinubu’s pardon, upholds Maryam Sanda’s death sentence

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The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to Maryam Sanda and upheld the