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Curbing Excessive Spending, Vote Buying By Politicians As 2027

11.04.2026
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, concerns over the rising cost of politics have resurfaced, with analysts warning that excessive campaign spending by politicians poses a serious threat to democrat- ic integrity, inclusiveness, and good governance. Over the years, electioneering in Nigeria has become an increasingly expensive venture, dominated by deep-pocketed aspirants and...
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Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu Before He Becomes An Emperor

11.04.2026
A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives and currently the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, in this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, talked about his impression of the country as well as the seeming drift of the country towards a one-party state. Excerpts: …says this govt can’t be changed...
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Nomba Loan Partnership Achieves Low Default Rate

11.04.2026
Nomba, a Nigerian fintech platform, and Globus Bank said their on-platform credit partnership has deployed N21.3bn across businesses in Nigeria’s most commercially active sectors, achieving a non-performing loan ratio of less than one per cent. The portfolio covers wholesale and retail (39 per cent), professional services (28 per cent), food and hospitality (11 per cent),...
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NNPC Pushes AI Adoption to Cut Oil Production Costs

11.04.2026
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said recent reforms in the oil and gas sector have unlocked over $24bn in fresh investments, with an additional $10bn currently in the pipeline, as the country intensifies efforts to achieve its three million barrels per day production target. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo...
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FG Adds N487bn Rail & Highway Projects to 2026 Budget

11.04.2026
The Federal Government has quietly inserted fresh infrastructure projects worth about N487.56bn into the reviewed 2026 budget, signalling an aggressive push to expand rail and transport networks beyond earlier projections. Findings by The PUNCH on Thursday showed that the nine projects, largely centred on light rail systems and transport corridors, were not captured in the...
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Nigeria Real Estate & Construction Growth Hits N58.16tn

11.04.2026
Despite posting strong turnover in 2025, the real estate and construction sectors have seen limited growth. However, stakeholders remain optimistic, citing rising infrastructure needs, urban expansion, and steady private sector investment as key drivers of future expansion, writes ARINZE NWAFOR Nigeria’s construction and real estate sectors recorded strong nominal growth in 2025, hitting N19.36tn and...
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FG Moves to Resolve Gas Shortages Causing Blackouts

11.04.2026
Following the nationwide blackouts occasioned by gas constraints to power plants, the Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee. A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the spokesperson of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this was part of efforts to address persistent gas supply challenges undermining electricity generation across the country. Speaking...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

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The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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