7 m. ago Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Capital Market has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to address concerns over its proposed divestment of an 83.8% majority stake in the cement company. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has assured investors that the 16.19% shareholding held by the Nigerian public remains unaffected. The probe, initiated following […] The post Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 m. ago Senate Summons Lafarge Africa Over Planned Divestment Of 83.8% Shares

The Senate, through its Committee on Capital Market, on Wednesday summoned Lafarge Africa Plc over the planned divestment of the 83.8% majority shares it controls in the cement industry. This comes as the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) assured the Senate that the 16.19% shares held by Nigerian investors in Lafarge remain intact. Before issuing […]

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68 m. ago Senate summons Lafarge Africa over planned divestment of majority shares

As BPE assures Nigerians their 16.19% stake remains untouched The Senate has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to appear before its read more Senate summons Lafarge Africa over planned divestment of majority shares

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92 m. ago May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As Nigerian workers mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of demands to the federal government, expressing alarm over worsening economic conditions. NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking to reporters on April 30, outlined grievances ranging from harmful economic policies to rising […] The post May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has officially presented the approved license for the immediate takeoff of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. President Tinubu recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university, whose license had been pending for the past […] The post Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Shettima: Fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification will benefit Nigerians

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged that the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and energy sector overhaul, are challenging but essential for Nigeria’s progress. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a visit by a delegation from Berlin’s Hertie School of Governance, Shettima said, […] The post Shettima: Fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification will benefit Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to ignore clamour for an emergency rule in Zamfara State. Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), had called on President Tinubu to call for an emergency, as a result of insecurity. But NDM Convener, Ibrahim Sule Sarki, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As Nigeria workers celebrate the 2025 Workers Day the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration for the establishment of the Textile and Garment Development Board This was contained in a Statement signed by Peters Godonu and Ali Baba, President […] The post May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention

Some human rights lawyers, under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, stormed major streets of Abuja to protest against ‘Emergency Rule’ in Rivers State. The legal portioners were spotted on Wednesday, calling on the United States and international community to pressure President Bola Tinubu over his decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and […] The post Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one

Somalia has placed an entry ban on all Taiwanese passport holders, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which accused read more Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one-China policy

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5 h. ago Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

President Bola Tinubu has described Aliko Dangote’s appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, as “apt”, given his read more Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara States, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has pledged to connect Anambra State to the center if elected governor in the November 8 poll. Speaking in an interview at his Umueri country home, Chukwuma expressed admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, particularly those aimed at empowering […] The post Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his recent appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, describing the recognition as well-deserved and timely. The lab is a high-level advisory body focused on promoting private investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a […] The post Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Presidency To Sanction Tertiary Institutions Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, has initiated a crackdown measure on tertiary institutions reportedly implicated in fraudulent activities related to student loans. Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Student Engagement, Comr. Asefon Sunday Dayo, stated this in a press statement […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List]

Nigeria has ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States (U.S) between 2020 and 2025, according to data from The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the U.S. during this period, with many facing deportation […] The post Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List] appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria To Host King’s Baton Relay Ahead Of 2026 Glasgow Games

Nigeria is set to host the King’s Baton Relay between June 15 and June 18, 2025, an event organised under the auspices of Commonwealth Sport and the Commonwealth Games Nigeria. In a historic first, each of the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will receive a baton to customise and decorate, showcasing their unique cultural heritage. […]

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9 h. ago Flying Eagles Aim For Victory Against Junior Carthage Eagles In U20 AFCON Opener

Today marks the beginning of Nigeria’s quest for an unprecedented eighth Africa U20 title, as the Flying Eagles take on the Junior Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the opening match of Group B at the 30 June Stadium. Historically, the Flying Eagles have had the upper hand against their North African rivals. In a memorable […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu Hails Dangote’s Appointment To World Bank Investment Lab

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with promoting investment and job creation in emerging economies. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the appointment as apt, given Dangote’s rich private […]

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10 h. ago Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

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