28 m. ago Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

There was a time when Ankara was simply Ankara—bold, vibrant, and deeply rooted in West African culture, but confined to read more Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

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2 h. ago Portable, Speed Darlington Set For Celebrity Boxing Match In Lagos

Nigerian singer Portable and colleague Speed Darlington are set to face off in a celebrity boxing match on April 18 in Lagos. The match is set to take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island. The conflict between the two singers began when Darlington extended an invitation to Portable to perform at his […] The post Portable, Speed Darlington Set For Celebrity Boxing Match In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Pan Nigerian Oil and Gas Stakeholders on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a significant step toward reforming the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by reconstituting its board and appointing new leadership.   In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Engr. Raphael Ajuri, speaking […] The post Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition

Tribune Online Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition THE global shift toward legalizing and regulating cannabis for medicinal and industrial use has been transformative. Countries worldwide are recognizing the economic, medical, and industrial potential of cannabis, leading to groundbreaking reforms. However, while African nations like South Africa and Lesothoreap the benefits of progressive cannabis policies, Nigeria remains shackled by prohibitive laws that stifle […] Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Obasanjo’s Firm To Invest $700m In Cameroon To Boost Bilateral Trade

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is set to inject $700 million, about (N1.75 trillion) to expand his business footprint in Cameroon with a major investment in the Kribi deep-sea port. Obasanjo’s company Agro-Allied Business Ltd (OABL) is expected to launch operations this April into strategic sectors, including agriculture, maritime logistics, hospitality and energy in the country. […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and Read More

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13 h. ago Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents  of Asa community in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, yesterday took to the streets to protest the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. From the videos trending on social media, the protesters blocked major roads in Otukpo town, causing […] The post Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com The global surge in AI-driven data traffic is compelling telecommunications operators worldwide to prioritise edge computing and Nigeria is no exception. A new GSMA Intelligence report, “Distributed inference: AI adds a new dimension at the edge,” underscored the urgency of this shift, particularly for emerging markets like Nigeria. While the potential […] The post Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Rivers pastor arrested for alleged homosexuality, charged to court

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastor’s troubles began when a male acquaintance, whom he Read More

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21 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers

A long container truck carrying 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products concealed in an integrated storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been seized by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. In a post on X on Monday, the NSCDC stated that its Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad conducted the operation as part […] The post NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a long container truck loaded with approximately 70,000 litres of read more NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

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32 h. ago US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong top cop, justice secretary

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s police chief, justice secretary and other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub. The sanctions on Police Commissioner Raymond Siu Chak-yee and the others will block any interests they hold in the United States and generally criminalize financial transactions Read More

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33 h. ago Nigeria’s exceptionalism series: Sidi’s Dilemma (2): Learning from China’s growth infrastructures

In Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, Sidi’s choice between Lakunle’s hollow modernity and Baroka’s cunning traditionalism mirrors Nigeria’s read more Nigeria’s exceptionalism series: Sidi’s Dilemma (2): Learning from China’s growth infrastructures

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38 h. ago EPL: Bruno Fernandes not for sale, Man Utd dismiss £90m Madrid links

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is “not going anywhere” despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid. The 30-year-old Portuguese star, who has scored 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has a contract at Old Trafford until 2027. Read More

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39 h. ago China blocks $23 billion sale of Panama Canal, other ports worldwide to BlackRock

Chinese antitrust regulators are investigating a US consortium’s deal for two ports in the Panama Canal zone, reportedly delaying the read more China blocks $23 billion sale of Panama Canal, other ports worldwide to BlackRock-owned group

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40 h. ago Application for National Poverty Eradication Programme NAPEP Recruitment 2025

We wish to inform the general public that the NAPEP recruitment portal 2025 is currently open for registration. The National Poverty Eradication Programme invites interested and qualified persons who are looking to land their entry role in the corporate world to submit an application. Applications for the National Poverty Eradication Programme NAPEP is ongoing. We Read More

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43 h. ago “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West has called on his colleagues to take inspiration from Nigerian Afrobeats artists, Jewish investors, and tech experts from China and India. The rapper made this known in a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, shared on X Monday. West argued that many American rappers fail to grasp the legal and business side […] The post “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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