55 m. ago Unstable electricity hindering industrialisation in Nigeria – Dangote

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has hinged Nigeria’s industrialisation challenges on unstable electricity. Dangote said running a business abroad is 30 per cent cheaper than running the same business in Nigeria and other African countries due to stable electricity supply in developed countries. Africa’s richest man stated this recently while hosting Read More

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65 m. ago Industrial Court Declines Injunction On AG Process, Sets March 25 For Hearing

The Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has declined the interlocutory injunction brought before it to halt the process for the appointment of a new Accountant General of the Federation until the main case is determined. Justice Rekiya Haastrup of the Industrial Court, while declining the injunction, said many of the issues in the […]

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77 m. ago Tax Reform Bills: Sharia Council, FCT Imams, Kano Govt, Yadudu Reject VAT Rise, Others

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government, and former Presidential Adviser Professor Auwalu Yadudu have raised concern about the proposed law on inheritance, saying it will infringe on the religious rights of Christians and Muslims. The stakeholders disclosed this on Wednesday during their various presentations at the […]

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1 hour ago Meta plans 50,000 km undersea cable connecting Africa, others

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has announced plans to deploy a 50,000-kilometre undersea cable system spanning five continents to enhance global data transmission, including for artificial intelligence applications. The company said the cable would connect the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and other regions, aiming to strengthen international connectivity and support the growing demand for Read More

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1 hour ago N1bn fraud: Court orders lawyer to produce fleeing Chinese client

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a lawyer, Charles Adeyoriju, to produce his fleeing Chinese client, Mr Su Donghai, in court for his arraignment over an alleged N1bn fraud. The Chinese national is being charged alongside two Nigerians and two companies by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Read More

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1 hour ago Ekpeye ethnic nation rejects diversion of Ubeta gas project, demands local devt

The people of the Ekpeye ethnic nation in the Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas of Rivers State have declared their position on TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited’s proposed Ubeta Gas Project. Their position on the proposed project is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their deliberations on the way forward Read More

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1 hour ago Lawyers call for Babangida’s prosecution over June 12 poll annulment

The release of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, has sparked widespread controversy, with many Nigerians and human rights groups calling for his prosecution, writes Onozure Dania More than three decades after the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the wounds of that historic event remain fresh. The election, widely regarded Read More

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2 h. ago Rivers counsels varsity on robust PR to boost funding, global recognition

The Rivers State government has urged the management of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu–Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt to develop a robust public relations presence to attract external funding to the institution. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson made the call while presenting his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop Read More

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2 h. ago Stop frivolous petitions against MAN, host community urges A’Ibom groups

Maritime Academy of Nigeria’s host community, Akpakip Eyo Abasi group of villages of Oron, in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has urged certain individuals and groups sponsoring and financing frivolous petitions against the academy to desist forthwith. The community said such petitions can jeopardise the federal government’s efforts in developing the institution Read More

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3 h. ago Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement, stating that it has had a significant negative effect on ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The minister also appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price from N9,500 to N7,000, urging that such a decrease would facilitate the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

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5 h. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

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5 h. ago Organised foreign fraudsters establishing cells in Nigeria — Olukoyede

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised the alarm that organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities. He also said the criminals are recruiting young Nigerians into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. A statement released on Wednesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media Read More

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5 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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6 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities

Tribune Online NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, in Abuja on […] NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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