43 m. ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others

• We dispersed miscreants not protesters  –  Police       From Christopher Oji, Oluseye Ojo, Molly Kilete, Abuja, Tony John, Port Harcourt and Lukman Olabiyi Protesters on  the platform of ‘Take It Back Movement’ and other civil society organisations made good their threat yesterday as they stormed some major cities, including the nation’s capital, […] The post Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others 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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7 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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9 h. ago Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

A six-member squad representing Team Nigeria has departed for the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, read more Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

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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 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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13 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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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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17 h. ago Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers

Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government. The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more unrest and destabilise the nation’s economy. Speaking in a statement on Sunday, the group’s President, Isah […] The post Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Tinubu Positioning Nigeria Into A Vibrant, Prosperous Nation – Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold vision and pragmatic leadership will transform Nigeria into a better and more vibrant country in no distant future. He says the projection is premised on the Renewed Hope administration’s robust investments in healthcare, education, and other critical economic sectors. According to his […]

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25 h. ago Brou leads Team Nigeria to World Junior Fencing Championships

Nigeria’s highest-ranked fencer and World Tournoi Satellite Cup silver medallist, Inkosi Brou, will lead Nigeria’s six-man squad to the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships which holds from Monday (today) till Tuesday April 15, in Wuxi, China, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The squad comprises four boys and two girls including three Idongesit siblings (Mahathir, Read More

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25 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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30 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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31 h. ago FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbers terrorising the nation’s capital. SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that the arrest came in response to a distress call on March 27 about an “ongoing robbery” at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II. She stated that […] The post FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Itsekiri group rejects INEC’s ward delineation, threatens legal action

The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members Read More

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