73 m. ago FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government will flag off the construction of South East and South-South segments of coastal highway next week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this yesterday. He noted that the President Bola Tinubu administration was determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. Umahi said the coastal highway project […] The post FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mulls 2025 Budget Review To Cushion Effect Of US Tariff Hike

The Nigerian government has said that it was considering an adjustment to its N54.99trn 2025 national budget as part of measures to respond to potential shocks of the United States’ global trade tariff hike. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the hint on Monday at a Corporate Governance Forum […]

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7 h. ago Trump tariffs: Trade among yourselves, Ecobank advises Nigeria, others

Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells  Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Read More

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8 h. ago Nigeria, Sweden Pledge Stronger Ties As VP Shettima Hosts Crown Princess Victoria

Nigeria and Sweden, on Monday in Abuja, declared their firm resolve to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman Read More

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12 h. ago Chapel Hill, Cardinalstone, APT Securities, seven others trade N1.47trn stocks in Q1

In the first-quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025, Chapel Hill Denham Securities Limited, Cardinalstone Securities Limited, APT Securities and read more Chapel Hill, Cardinalstone, APT Securities, seven others trade N1.47trn stocks in Q1

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12 h. ago Nigeria Expresses Interest In Bidding For 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. The announcement followed the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) confirmation that they have successfully met the March 28 deadline for submission of interest. The spokesperson for the NOC, Tony Nezianya, in a statement released on […]

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12 h. ago China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has called for trade cooperation among nations, read more China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

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14 h. ago Kaduna rep secures N1bn for theatre classroom, hostel rehabilitation

The lawmaker representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon. Dan Amos, says he has secured N1 billion in the 2025 national budget for the construction of a theatre classroom and the rehabilitation of hostels at the Kaduna State College of Nursing, Kafanchan. Amos, who chairs the House Committee on House Services, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking Read More

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14 h. ago New Chinese rail service to ease port congestion, cut logistics costs for international traders

Chinese construction giant China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has launched its self-operated rail freight service connecting Lagos to Ibadan. read more New Chinese rail service to ease port congestion, cut logistics costs for international traders

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14 h. ago Canada Sets 2025 Certification Rules For Foreign Educated Teachers

Internationally educated teachers wishing to work in Canada must fulfil certification requirements set by each province or territory in 2025. The Canadian government in 2025 has added teaching-related occupations to the category-based draws in Express Entry, including roles for secondary school teachers, early childhood educators, and teacher assistants. According to CIC News, teaching in Canada […]

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14 h. ago Blakskill, Sightsavers connects job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities

Blakskill Limited has stepped up its commitment to supporting people living with disabilities by partnering with Sightsavers to host the read more Blakskill, Sightsavers connects job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities

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17 h. ago The implications of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for Nigeria and Africa

A new trade shockwave When Donald Trump announced his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that levy higher duties read more The implications of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for Nigeria and Africa

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20 h. ago Canada to host info session, job fair for newcomers in trades and construction

The Centre for Newcomers, Canada, in collaboration with the Trade Pathways Forum under the Alberta Construction Association, is set to read more Canada to host info session, job fair for newcomers in trades and construction

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20 h. ago Hadiza Malumfashi, 21, Named Host Of Political Advantage Platform

The Political Advantage Platform (PAP), one of Nigeria’s leading online political shows, has named 21-year-old Hadiza Malumfashi as its new host, signaling a bold shift toward youth inclusion in national conversations. Hadiza, a third-year law student at the American University of Nigeria, is widely recognised for her bold views on governance, justice, and youth participation. […]

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21 h. ago We want to use our youth tracing programme to create job creators in the agricultural sector – Leventis Foundation

For over three decades, the Leventis Foundation has been at the forefront of providing training in agricultural development, empowering thousands read more We want to use our youth tracing programme to create job creators in the agricultural sector – Leventis Foundation

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26 h. ago US tariffs may spur local production, AfCFTA push – Analysts

Market watchers have said that the Federal Government may need to drive the pace of local production and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement following the imposition of a 14 per cent tariff on exports from Nigeria to the United States of America. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the tariff as Read More

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27 h. ago Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

Amid escalating trade wars that threaten France’s historic cognac industry, fifth-generation producer Christophe Fillioux is forging new paths for his read more Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

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31 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States. LEADERSHIP recalls that the President Donald Trump imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus. However, a statement signed and released on Sunday by the Minister of Industry, […]

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31 h. ago Africa should present united front against US tariffs – GTIFiC Urges

The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has called on African nations to respond collectively to the sweeping reciprocal read more Africa should present united front against US tariffs – GTIFiC Urges

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