4 hours ago Decisive action needed against terrorism, CDS tells newly promoted officers

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged newly promoted Nigerian Navy and Army senior officers to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against terrorism and banditry. According to him, it is high time the military decisively tackled the scourge, which has plagued the country for the past 15 years. He Read More

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9 hours ago EPL: Arsenal winger Saka out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring injury – Arteta

By Seyi Babalola Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “a number of weeks” due to a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, according to manager Mikel Arteta on Monday. When asked at a press conference about the condition of the 23-year-old England international, Arteta responded: “It’s not looking promising. […] The post EPL: Arsenal winger Saka out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring injury – Arteta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 hours ago Empowering Digital Ownership: Holiverse’s Vision for Africa’s Blockchain Evolution

An article that showcases the transformative potential of blockchain technology in Africa has been published. This article investigates how Holiverse (an international blockchain-based DeFi venture led by Lado Okhotnikov} and other crypto companies are redefining the business landscape in the digital age, touching upon assets ranging from virtual collectibles to real estate.   Transforming Africa’s […]

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13 hours ago Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has expressed concern over the tragic loss of over 60 lives in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja during the recent palliative distribution stampedes. The association, in a statement on Monday by the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, said these needless deaths, a grim reflection of the […] The post Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 hours ago High interest rates: Lagos Free Zone, two others raise N110.93bn in Commercial Paper issuance

Tribune Online High interest rates: Lagos Free Zone, two others raise N110.93bn in Commercial Paper issuance AMID Nigeria’s high interest rate environment, three major companies—Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Dangote Cement Plc, and Lagos Free Zone Company—have collectively raised N110.93 billion through commercial paper (CP) issuances. These transactions highlight the companies’ innovative approaches to securing working capital and sustaining business operations despite economic challenges. Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) successfully raised N10.93 […] High interest rates: Lagos Free Zone, two others raise N110.93bn in Commercial Paper issuance Tribune Online

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19 hours ago Cut N9.4bn presidency budget for travels, meals, N344bn NASS budget, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to cut the proposed budget of N9.4bn on travels, refreshment/meals, and foodstuff/catering materials for the presidency, and the proposed N344.85bn for the lawmakers, and to use the savings to address the budget deficit.” […] The post Cut N9.4bn presidency budget for travels, meals, N344bn NASS budget, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 hours ago Infrastructural deficit hindering fight against greenhouse emission – Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector have said that infrastructural deficiencies are frustrating Africa’s efforts to ensure full compliance with the greenhouse emission initiative of the International Maritime Organisation. In a chat with The PUNCH, the Director-General of the African Centre for Supply Chain and President of the Association of Outsourcing Professionals, Dr Obiora Read More

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24 hours ago Group raises concern over indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan, environs

Tribune Online Group raises concern over indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan, environs A group, EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability (ENDVOCAS), has raised concerns over the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan, particularly the turning of the multi-billion-naira Ogunpa River into a refuse dump site. The group has, therefore, called for the swift intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde. In a petition titled “Urgent Need to Address Transformation […] Group raises concern over indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan, environs Tribune Online

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26 hours ago We’ll invest more in agriculture for food security, economic devt — Oyebanji 

Tribune Online We’ll invest more in agriculture for food security, economic devt — Oyebanji  Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in agriculture towards ensuring food security and economic development in the state. The governor said the widespread food shortage experienced across the country in the outgoing year will be tackled by his government starting from 2025 with investment support to farmers in the […] We’ll invest more in agriculture for food security, economic devt — Oyebanji  Tribune Online

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