28 m. ago CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match officials have been selected, including 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 […]

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99 m. ago Nigeria losing $1.2bn yearly to medical tourism, WHO raises alarm

The World Health Organization (WHO), has raised the alarm that Nigeria loses about $1.2billion yearly from its economy to medical read more Nigeria losing $1.2bn yearly to medical tourism, WHO raises alarm

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4 h. ago Collective bargaining agreements have no binding force unless they form part of an empoyee’s contract of employment.

MR. CHARLES DAVIS v. WEST AFRICAN DRYDOCK LIMITED NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT (PORT HARCOURT DIVISION) (BASHIR, J) “Collective agreements, though relevant read more Collective bargaining agreements have no binding force unless they form part of an empoyee’s contract of employment.

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5 h. ago African women miners expand grassroots network across continent

Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) is expanding its grassroots presence through the establishment of national and community-based chapters across the read more African women miners expand grassroots network across continent

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6 h. ago Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression

Tribune Online Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to implement the April 9, 2025 judgment of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. This ruling declared certain aspects of Kano State’s blasphemy laws to be a violation of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the […] Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Burkina Faso, South Africa Win First Gold Medals At CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Burkina Faso made an impressive start by clinching the first gold medal in the U-18 women’s triple jump at the ongoing 3rd combined CAA African U18/U20 Championships taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Burkinabe athlete, Zango Salisa, achieved a jump of 12.79m to capture the gold, finishing ahead of Morocco’s Masat Kaota, who recorded […]

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7 h. ago Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit: A landmark event for African innovation

The inaugural Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit, Conference and Expo tagged Swish Fusion 25, with the theme: Africa; Big read more Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit: A landmark event for African innovation

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8 h. ago North Central Zonal Championship To Bridge Table Tennis Gap In Nigeria

President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, has announced that the inaugural North Central Zone U-17 Boys and Girls Table Tennis Championship, which commenced yesterday in Abuja, aims to close the competitive gap between northern and southern regions of Nigeria in the sport. Speaking at a media briefing heralding the championship, which […]

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8 h. ago Gombe State University Matriculates Over 200 Pioneer Students At Newly Established Dukku Campus

Gombe State University (GSU) has formally matriculated over 200 pioneer students into its newly established Faculty of Environmental Sciences, located at the Dukku campus. The new faculty comprises four academic departments: Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Technology. The ceremony marks a major milestone in the Gombe State Government’s commitment to expanding access to […]

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10 h. ago Recapitalisation: Sterling Bank Targets $400m Fresh Capital To Meet CBN Deadline

Ahead of the banking sector recapitalisation deadline of March 31, 2026, Sterling Financial Holdings Company has announced plans to raise $400 million in capital across multiple phases and instruments as part of its broader strategy to expand operations and meet new regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to Bloomberg, CEO […]

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10 h. ago AfDB, FG, Partners Unveil $263.8m Infrastructure Project To Develop Abia

The African Development Bank, (AfDB) in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, (IDF) Federal Government of Nigeria and the Abia State, has launched the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The project is a transformative $263.8 million initiative to modernise urban infrastructure, enhance mobility, and promote inclusive, climate-resilient development, according to a statement that was […]

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10 h. ago Raise Grid Electricity To 8500MW In 1 Year, Federal Gov’t Orders NISO

The federal government has given the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) the critical task of raising the national grid’s electricity capacity to 8,500 megawatts (MW) from the current over 5,500MW within the next 12 months. The director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, who gave this charge on Wednesday […]

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10 h. ago Dele Momodu resigns from PDP, cites hijack by antidemocratic forces

By John Ogunsemore   Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He has also officially decamped to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu communicated his resignation via a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State. A […] The post Dele Momodu resigns from PDP, cites hijack by antidemocratic forces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Landlord cries out over alleged attempt to hijack property in Abuja, accuses Police of complicity

By Phillip Nwosu A property owner, Mr. Abdulahi Abdurrahman Yahaya, has raised the alarm over what he describes as an orchestrated attempt by a tenant, in connivance with some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, to fraudulently take over his property located in Gwarinpa, Abuja. Yahaya, who is calling for urgent intervention by the Inspector […] The post Landlord cries out over alleged attempt to hijack property in Abuja, accuses Police of complicity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2

Tribune Online Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2 Nigerians have been tasked to contact their national negotiating ministers and ask them to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2. Anthony Akpan of Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE), said: “Due to INC-5.2 being a high-stakes meeting, many ministers will be attending. We need to make sure that the ministers are feeling […] Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2 Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau A special assessment team from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters under the leadership of Major General W. B. Idris has commended the troops of operation Fansan Yamma(OPFY) for their dedication and commitment in sustaining pressure against terrorists and criminal elements in Zamfara State  and some parts of Northwest and North Central region. […] The post Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago MRA calls on FG to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on blasphemy laws

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to implement and give full effect to the April 9, 2025 judgment of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared aspects of Kano State’s blasphemy laws a violation of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) […] The post MRA calls on FG to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on blasphemy laws appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Adamawa PDP Opens Sale Of Councillorship Forms For July 26 By

The PDP in Adamawa State has fixed councillorship forms at ₦250,000 for aspirants in the upcoming Hildi Ward by-election. According to the breakdown, aspirants are expected to pay ₦200,000 for the nomination form and ₦50,000 for the expression of interest form. In accordance with the PDP’s gender inclusivity policy, female aspirants will only be required […] The post Adamawa PDP Opens Sale Of Councillorship Forms For July 26 By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Senegal, Zimbabwe, eight other African countries with highest petrol prices in July 2025

Tribune Online Senegal, Zimbabwe, eight other African countries with highest petrol prices in July 2025 An increase in fuel prices often concerns consumers and governments across many African countries, as fuel... Senegal, Zimbabwe, eight other African countries with highest petrol prices in July 2025 Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Atiku’s defection, predictable act of desperation —Lagos APC

Tribune Online Atiku’s defection, predictable act of desperation —Lagos APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a predictable act of desperation and the final unraveling of a fragmented opposition. Atiku’s defection, predictable act of desperation —Lagos APC Tribune Online

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