41 m. ago Stop Enriching Private DISCOs With Public Funds, Senate Tells Federal Gov’t

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to put an end to the use of public funds in supporting private electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), describing the current model as unjust and unsustainable. Raising the issue on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, […]

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45 m. ago Special Seats For Women Not Charity But Democratic Necessity, Says Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has declared that the push to allocate special legislative seats for women should not be seen as an act of charity but as a strategic step toward strengthening democracy and inclusive governance. Speaking on Wednesday through the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, at an […]

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60 m. ago EFCC Plans Cybercrime Academy To Rehabilitate Convicted Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy to rehabilitate convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills and supporting them with monthly stipends during their reintegration into society. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. According […]

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66 m. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory As Edo Gov

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State. The verdict put an end to months of legal contestation following the September 21, 2024 governorship poll held in the state. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court […]

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84 m. ago Again, South Korea’s Ousted President Yeol Detained Over Martial Law Declaration

South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained for a second time on Thursday as prosecutors intensified their investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law, plunging the country into political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was accused of attempting to subvert civilian rule by ordering armed troops to storm parliament on December 3, 2024, […]

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1 hour ago “I Told My Children To Arrest Me If I Join Politics At 75” – Pat Utomi

Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has called for a generational shift in Nigeria’s leadership structure, suggesting that those seeking to become president or vice president should ideally be in their sixties, while ministers should be in their forties and fifties. Utomi made the remark on Wednesday during an appearance on News Central Television while […] The post “I Told My Children To Arrest Me If I Join Politics At 75” – Pat Utomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago TETFund Threatens To Delist Institutions Over Misuse Of Funds

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has threatened to delist tertiary institutions which fail to properly utilise funds allocated to them for intervention projects. Its executive secretary. Sonny Echono, gave the warning in Abuja at a two-day strategic workshop for directors of physical planning, academic planning, and Information Communication Technology (ICT) drawn from schools benefitting from […]

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2 h. ago PAACA Commends MacArthur Foundation For Supporting Civic Awareness In Nigeria

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), a civil society organisation (CSO), has commended the MacArthur Foundation for its sustained support in deepening Nigeria’s electoral integrity and civic awareness. Ezenwa Nwagwu, executive director of PAACA, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the MacArthur Foundation country office to present the […]

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2 h. ago Telecom Firm Gets Global Certification, Strengthens Nigeria’s ICT Sector

In recognition of its lofty standards and excellent services, IT services provider, IMBIL Telecom Solutions Nigeria Ltd, has received the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). By the certification, IMBIL Telecom is now positioned to attract enterprise clients, public sector agencies, and international partners seeking secure and standards-compliant telecom solutions. The certification, […]

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2 h. ago Evaluating Regulation Compliance And Fees Among Top Nigerian Stockbrokers

Nigeria’s capital-market boom has pushed more retail traders to scrutinise how their brokers are regulated and what each trade costs. While local firms still dominate activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), global multi-asset brokers now court the same clients with dollar, euro and naira accounts plus direct market access to offshore equities and commodities. Understanding […]

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2 h. ago Amb Folashade’s FOF Charity Organisation Shines At Golden Stars Awards In Lagos

In a spectacular event held in Lagos in July 2025, the Golden Stars Award Organization bestowed the honour of ‘Charity Organisation of the Year’ on the FOF Charity Organisation. The ceremony, a glittering affair, was attended by a host of prominent figures, all gathered to celebrate outstanding contributions to society. Among those recognized was Amb. […]

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3 h. ago Alleged Defamation: NANS Condemns ‘Politicisation’ Of Suit, Absolves Speaker Abbas Of Involvement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a condemnation of what it described as the “politicisation” of a civil legal matter, distancing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, from ongoing controversies surrounding a recent wave of arrests linked to alleged defamation on social media. In a statement signed […]

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3 h. ago Presidential Aide Tackles Boss Mustapha Over ‘Tinubu Didn’t Make Buhari President’ Comment

Temitope Ajayi, media aide to President Bola Tinubu, has tackled the immediate-past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SSG), Boss Mustapha, over the latter’s revelation that Tinubu did not make Muhammadu Buhari president in 2015. Mustapha made the remark at a book launch in Abuja on Wednesday. The book was authored by one of […]

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3 h. ago Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery

Tribune Online Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery Ondo State Government and a multi-sectoral infrastructure development company, Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) have announced have announced the plan to construct and operate a 500,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery at the Sunshine Industrial Park in Ogboti, Eruuna and Sunshine Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. According […] Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 20 years of digital leadership: Layer3’s legacy and the road ahead

In 2005, few could have predicted that a small Nigerian technology company would evolve into one of Africa’s most trusted read more 20 years of digital leadership: Layer3’s legacy and the road ahead

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5 h. ago Dangote Expands Petrol Export Footprint To Namibia With 1.6m Barrels Facility

Dangote petroleum refinery is planning to construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa The move underscores the refinery’s ambition to dominate fuel supply in Africa and beyond, potentially reshaping energy trade flows in the region and boosting access to […]

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5 h. ago Expert Warns Of Growing Cyber Threats On SMEs Amid Lack Of Recovery Plans

A cybersecurity expert, Olatunde Olasehan, has lamented that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, due to absence of proper cyber incident response and recovery planning. Olasehan, in an interview with LEADERSHIP said in today’s digital landscape, it is no longer a matter of if businesses will be targeted by […]

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5 h. ago Keystone Bank Addresses Challenges Facing SMEs In Kaduna, Others

A nationwide SME Business Clinic, held in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025, has provided vital support to entrepreneurs in 10 major Nigerian cities throughout June. Themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” the initiative focused on equipping small and medium-sized enterprises with the skills and resources needed […]

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5 h. ago BAT Nigeria Demonstrates Resilience, Commits To Local Impact

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria has shown its ability to sustain growth and drive local impact despite economic challenges. The external affairs director, BAT West and Central Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, stated this at the 2025 BUSINESSDAY Manufacturing Conference themed, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Manufacturing Potential: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Amidst Economic Turbulence.” Erewa-Meggison offered insights into BAT’s […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s Household Debt Rises To $38.7bn In Q1, Highest In 20 Years

Household debt in Nigeria has risen to $38.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The latest figure is the highest level since 2005 when it was $4.6 billion. The figure however increased by 4.6 per cent compared to $37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Global Debt […]

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