Nigeria’s Fish Production Gap Hits 2.2m Tonnes – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said Nigeria faces an annual fish production deficit of 2.2 million metric tonnes, urging investors and financial institutions to tap into the country’s catfish industry to bridge the gap. Oyetola said Nigeria’s annual fish requirement stood at approximately 3.6Continue Reading
Ekiti Landowners Demand Negotiation, Fair Compensation For Ring Road Expansion
Residents of Ekiti State have called on the state government to ensure proper consultation, negotiation and payment of adequate compensation to landowners before acquiring their properties for developmental projects. They said reaching concrete agreements with affected families and communities was necessary to prevent disputes and ensure peaceful land acquisition, particularlyContinue Reading
Ebola: Swiss woman evacuated from Nigeria recovers, discharged
A Swiss woman who tested positive for the Ebola virus in Nigeria has recovered and been discharged from a hospital in Geneva after being evacuated for trea Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-swiss-woman-evacuated-from-nigeria-recovers-discharged/Continue Reading
Ekiti community urges Oyebanji to reconstruct dilapidated road
An Ekiti community has appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to reconstruct the dilapidated Are-Iworoko-Afao-Igbemo Road to boost economic activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-community-urges-oyebanji-to-reconstruct-dilapidated-road/Continue Reading
PANS UNN Denies 7 Pharmacy Students Died In Lodge Party Incident
The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Chapter, has dismissed reports claiming that seven pharmacy students died in a party incident at End in Praise Lodge, Hilltop. The association said there was no confirmed information indicating that any pharmacy student was among those who lostContinue Reading
AS Roma Target Ademola Lookman For January Transfer Window
AS Roma are reportedly preparing a January transfer window move for Atlético Madrid forward Ademola Lookman, as the Nigerian international’s future in the Spanish capital becomes increasingly uncertain. According to Italian outlet Repubblica, the Giallorossi have identified the 29-year-old as a primary target to bolster their attacking options for theContinue Reading
World Bank urges states to sustain immunisation, malaria gains
The World Bank has urged Nigerian state governments to sustain gains recorded in child survival, malaria prevention, and immunisation under the IMPACT proj Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-urges-states-to-sustain-immunisation-malaria-gains/Continue Reading
2027: Wike-led PDP, NRM seek more political roles for women
The Wike-led PDP faction and the National Rescue Movement have called for increased participation of women in politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-wike-led-pdp-nrm-seek-more-political-roles-for-women/Continue Reading
Lagos introduces fostering services, plans digital child adoption system
The Lagos State Government has introduced fostering services to provide vulnerable children with safe family environments and plans to automate its adoptio Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-introduces-fostering-services-plans-digital-child-adoption-system/Continue Reading
Binance: How to avoid the next crypto heist
Following a $6.3bn Binance heist, learn how to avoid the next crypto heist by choosing platforms regulated by Nigeria’s SEC and keeping savings offline. Read More: https://punchng.com/binance-how-to-avoid-the-next-crypto-heist/Continue Reading