1 hour ago Terrorists emboldened, plotting expansion into Benin Republic, others – Counter

The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka has raised concerns over the growing confidence of terrorist groups, stating that their recent successes have emboldened them to expand their operations into coastal West African countries, including the Benin Republic. Laka made this known in Abuja, on Wednesday, during the Regional Seminar on Read More

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2 h. ago Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

Uche Uwaleke, Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market, has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take a bold read more Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

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3 h. ago NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) read more NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

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3 h. ago FIRSTHOLDCO: REINFORCING ESG, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AS IT REBRANDS

By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to the US Bureau of Statistics), any business that has crossed 15 years should be sharing insights on survival […] The post FIRSTHOLDCO: REINFORCING ESG, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AS IT REBRANDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

…Unveils environmental health policies President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, called for strong public and private sector collaboration to enhance policies read more Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

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3 h. ago Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi

Delta State Police Command has commenced actions aimed at tackling high-level insecurity in the Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi-Uku Community

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4 h. ago French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card

Tribune Online French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Jean-David Estele’s car was broken into in Toulouse on February 3, and his credit card was used to buy several items at a bar the same day, including a lottery ticket worth €500,000 ($525,000) French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Tribune Online

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4 h. ago World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

The federal government is set to secure $2.2 billion in new loans from the World Bank in 2025, spread across six key projects. read more World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

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4 h. ago NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged insurance companies to simplify their claims process, as a critical step towards rebuilding read more NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

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4 h. ago ‘I Have Been Broken, But I’m Not Destroyed’, Naira Marley Speaks On Mohbad’s Death

Following the controversy surrounding the tragic passing of Nigerian singer, IleriOluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, his former promoter and boss Naira Marley has broken his silence, addressing the accusations against him and personal turmoil he had faced since his former signee’s death. LEADERSHIP reports that the owner of the Malian Music record label and two other […]

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5 h. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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6 h. ago Tax reforms bills will legislate Customs out of existence, says CG

Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service have raised concerns that the proposed Tax reform bills are in read more Tax reforms bills will legislate Customs out of existence, says CG

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6 h. ago Africa vaccine manufacturers to get WHO approval for eight vaccines from 2025 — Africa CDC

Africa’s push for vaccine self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, with three manufacturers on track to secure World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification read more Africa vaccine manufacturers to get WHO approval for eight vaccines from 2025 — Africa CDC

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6 h. ago FMBN reports ₦11.5bn surplus in 2024, targets recapitalisation, loan recovery

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has posted an operational surplus of ₦11.5 billion for the 2024 financial year—the read more FMBN reports ₦11.5bn surplus in 2024, targets recapitalisation, loan recovery

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6 h. ago Two officers killed as police thwart kidnap attempt in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Little Rayfield Road in Jos, the Plateau read more Two officers killed as police thwart kidnap attempt in Plateau

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6 h. ago Zulum cuts palliative distribution by 90% to victims of insurgency

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has announced a 90% cut in the distribution of palliatives which were previously been read more Zulum cuts palliative distribution by 90% to victims of insurgency

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6 h. ago FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies

Tribune Online FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies He said the FCCPC is "empowered by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 to promote fair business practices and safeguard consumer interests. FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Starmer announces hike in UK defense spending, aid budget cuts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will increase its annual defense spending to 2.5 percent of read more Starmer announces hike in UK defense spending, aid budget cuts

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8 h. ago Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of former Wikki Tourists forward Abubakar Lawal who died read more Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

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