56 m. ago Reclaiming Africa’s Medical Tourism Legacy: A New Era Of Healthcare Excellence

Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Every year, countless Nigerians and other African elite travel to Europe, India and Saudi […]

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99 m. ago Nigeria’s Heirs aims to double oil output, targets Africa growth

Nigerian oil producer Heirs Energies plans to double output by 2030 and is looking to expand across Africa, Chief Executive read more Nigeria’s Heirs aims to double oil output, targets Africa growth

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1 hour ago Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Crush Defending Champions Tunisia 87–66 In Group B Clash

Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a resounding victory over defending champions Tunisia, in their second Group B clash at the FIBA AfroBasket 2025. The Nigerians dominated the match, winning 87-66 and maintaining their strong campaign in the tournament. The game began with Nigeria taking an early lead, 29-16, in the first quarter. Despite Tunisia’s efforts to close […]

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2 h. ago LeapSchool Develops Nigerian Youth Capacity For Future Of Work

Over 1,000 secondary and tertiary education students are currently receiving technological training from LeapSchool to equip them with the modern skills to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. LeapSchool, a subsidiary of CareerLeap Africa, is providing bold, future-focused solution — equipping Nigerian youth with world-class tech and business skills that open doors to job opportunities, […]

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2 h. ago Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

Lagos, Nigeria – 11th August 2025 – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded leading financial services company, Zedvance read more Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

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3 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

4 h. ago UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors

Charles met some of the veterans at the Arboretum before joining them and their families at a reception hosted by the Royal British Legion armed forces charity. The post UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido

Nigerian singer Fido has accused his former record label, Inner Circle Entertainment, of keeping 95 percent of the advance payment for his hit track Awolowo. During a recent radio interview, the singer stated that he was paid roughly N1.5 million from a $20,000 advance, accusing the label of taking the rest. The ‘Joy is Coming’ […] The post Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

8 h. ago Women entrepreneurs target bigger slice of AfCFTA trade at Lagos workshop

A growing number of African women entrepreneurs are positioning to tap the $3.4 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) read more Women entrepreneurs target bigger slice of AfCFTA trade at Lagos workshop

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9 h. ago Unlocking Africa’s supply chain power: How Nigeria can lead the next continental logistics revolution

Africa’s economy no longer lives in the future tense. With AfCFTA connecting a 1.3-billion-person market, the question before us is read more Unlocking Africa’s supply chain power: How Nigeria can lead the next continental logistics revolution

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10 h. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator read more African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

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11 h. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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11 h. ago Ranking Africa’s top 10 most expensive football transfers of all time

Africa has consistently produced some of the world’s most gifted footballers, and several have commanded staggering transfer fees on the read more Ranking Africa’s top 10 most expensive football transfers of all time

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11 h. ago EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. On Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the 23 individuals scheduled for arraignment are among 93 people apprehended on Sunday at a hotel located within the Olusegun […] The post EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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13 h. ago EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, arrested during a sting operation near read more EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

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15 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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15 h. ago 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos

…As ADC tests strength in tomorrow’s by-elections across 14 states From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja The crowd was not as intimidating as the usual Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s Lagos crowd. It was an indication that Aregbesola is now more of a political isolate in Lagos, a place where he once wielded tremendous influence. Yet, his message at […] The post 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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