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1. “Your cash is ready, come for your money” – Ato Forson announces early redemption of GH¢29bn DDEP bonds Multimedia Group · 12 Nov 2026

   Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the early redemption of GH¢29 billion in Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bonds due in February 2027, assuring bondholders that their money is ready for collection. According to him, the redemption takes effect on Thursday, November 12…

2. Government allocates GH¢3.5bn to Youth Ministry, GH¢2bn earmarked for jobs and skills Multimedia Group · 12 Nov 2026

   The government has allocated GH¢3.5 billion to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in the 2027 Budget to support young people’s participation in the economy, with a significant portion earmarked for employment and skills development programmes. The allocation is expected to fund…

3. 'Even a snail would agree': Greta Thunberg criticises Australia's action on climate SBS · 12 Nov 2026

   The 23-year-old was asked about Australia's slow record on climate action.

4. 2027: INEC fixes November 28 for mock accreditation, voting Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   INEC has fixed November 28, 2026, for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise to test its upgraded BVAS and e-transmission systems for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-fixes-november-28-for-mock-accreditation-voting/

5. Reps threaten action as ministers shun research fund hearing Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The House of Reps has threatened to report ministers who shunned a public hearing on a bill to establish a National Research and Innovation Development Fun Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-action-as-ministers-shun-research-fund-hearing/

6. So This Happened (EP 442): Seyi Tinubu gives woman cash after declaring support for his father Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has sparked reactions after a video showed him giving cash to a woman in Kebbi who declared support for his fath Read More: https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-442-seyi-tinubu-gives-woman-cash-after-declaring-support-for-his-father/

7. Husband, family demand justice over woman’s death in Lagos church Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The family of a woman who died during a church service in Lagos is demanding justice, questioning why she was taken to a mortuary instead of a hospital. Read More: https://punchng.com/husband-family-demand-justice-over-womans-death-in-lagos-church/

8. Nigeria-China trade rises 35% to $17.4bn in six months Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Trade between Nigeria and China rose by 35% to $17.4bn in the first half of 2026, with Nigeria’s exports to the Asian country increasing by 81% to $2.25bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-china-trade-rises-35-to-17-4bn-in-six-months/

9. Mercedes to halt German investments, considers plant closures Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Mercedes-Benz announced it will halt all investment in its German sites and is considering plant closures amid high costs and competition from China. Read More: https://punchng.com/mercedes-to-halt-german-investments-considers-plant-closures/

10. Gov’t to remove funding cap, free up GH¢1bn for youth employment programmes – Ato Forson Multimedia Group · 12 Nov 2026

    The government plans to free up an additional GH¢1 billion for youth employment and apprenticeship programmes by removing the cap on funding allocated to youth employment programmes. The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the measure during the presentation of the 2027 Budget in…