2 h. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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3 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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3 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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4 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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4 h. ago Key Factors in Using Supply Demand Zones for More Accurate Forex Decisions

In Nigeria, many aspiring investors often wonder what forex trading is as they explore diverse opportunities to grow their wealth. In simple terms, the foreign exchange market involves buying and selling currency pairs with the hope of making a profit from changes in currency prices. As global economic trends continue to shift, more Nigerians are Read More

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5 h. ago Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources

Tribune Online Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources A pending case in the Appeal Court over the national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may have accounted for the seeming lack of commitment of the promoters of the Coalition of Political leaders to using the party as an alternative platform. At least, two tendencies are said to be at a daggers drawn […] Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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5 h. ago Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep

Tribune Online Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep THE chairman of the Plateau State of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Elders Forum, Ambassador Danladi Wuyep, has said the Middle Belt is not part of the ongoing coalition against President Bola Tinubu seeking a second term in office in 2027. Wuyep, who said the Muslim-Muslim ticket had backfired on the North, averred that the […] Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo

By Seyi Babalola Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has declared his willingness to step down his presidential aspiration in the 2027 elections in order for a better person to emerge as the party’s flag bearer. Adebayo made this statement on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources […] The post 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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9 h. ago 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed willingness to step down his 2027 ambition for any candidate who is ready to fix Nigeria’s problems. Adebayo emphasized that he will give up his ambition in the next election if SDP provide a better person who can lead the party and Nigeria […] The post 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure

Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has stated that the party will use the upcoming Anambra governorship election in November as a test for its anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Awka on Sunday during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI), Abure emphasised that the […] The post Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu to Wike: You must deliver FCT infrastructure gains for APC’s 2027 success or else

• As Minister accepts challenge to work for renewed hope agenda   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Abuja       “I said, ‘I know where you are coming from, your own party or my party. If this thing goes too much in your own favour, you will lose your job.’ Then he said, ‘Okay, we settle […] The post Tinubu to Wike: You must deliver FCT infrastructure gains for APC’s 2027 success or else appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago LP using Anambra governorship poll to test popularity – Abure

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has announced that the party will use the November governorship election in Anambra State to test the party’s level of preparedness and popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure stated this in Awka, Anambra State capital, on Saturday at a forum organised by an organ Read More

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20 h. ago APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment

From Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to prevail on the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) to suspend a planned tariff adjustment. In a statement issued yesterday by the President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, he said: “We hereby […] The post APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Peter Obi tours Onitsha fire sites, urges support for traders

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has paid a sympathy visit to two major fire disaster sites in Onitsha—the burnt electronics market at Iweka Road and the destroyed warehouse at Ifejirika Street, within the Main Market. Describing the experience as heartbreaking, Mr Obi lamented the magnitude of loss suffered by […] The post Peter Obi tours Onitsha fire sites, urges support for traders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Boost for creative industry as Funke Akindele empowers aspiring women creatives

Determined to provide a platform to support the growth of aspiring women in the creative industry, Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress read more Boost for creative industry as Funke Akindele empowers aspiring women creatives

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26 h. ago Peter Obi visits Onitsha market fire sites, seeks support for victims

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the scenes of two devastating fire incidents at the Electronics Market Plaza on Iweka Road and a warehouse at Ifejirika Street, Main Market, Onitsha, Anambra State. The warehouse fire, which started around 5:45 am on Friday, raged for hours before being contained by the Anambra Read More

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