61 m. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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4 h. ago PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “dead and buried.” He alleged that the opposition party is now being controlled by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) operating from the Presidential Villa. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Monday, Melaye, a key member of […] The post PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3)

Tribune Online Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) It is clear from the above position of the Constitution that any State House of Assembly can be taken over by the National Assembly given the circumstances as prescribed in the Constitution, and in compliance with section 1 (2) thereof. This is as far as it goes. The Constitution nevertheless did not donate any power […] Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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14 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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16 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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18 h. ago EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu

Tribune Online EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu The acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Command, Aisha Abubakar, has commended Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) for the improved service quality in Enugu and its prompt response to fault clearance. Mainpower is the subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) responsible for electricity distribution within Enugu […] EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu Tribune Online

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19 h. ago World Bank Picks Gombe, 2 Others For Global Livestock Summit In France

The World Bank has named Gombe State as one of the only three States in Nigeria selected to participate in the World Livestock Summit, known as Sommet D’élevage in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The development recognised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s bold livestock transformation drive and the state’s exemplary performance in the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) […]

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22 h. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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23 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago 5% fuel surcharge: Myths, facts, and how it helps our transport infrastructure

It’s me again, here to clear the air. I am confident in this government and its vision, so I want read more 5% fuel surcharge: Myths, facts, and how it helps our transport infrastructure

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30 h. ago Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

Africa is on the cusp of becoming the world’s next growth engine. The World Bank projects that by 2075, one read more Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

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31 h. ago World Bank Cuts Vietnam’s Growth Forecast To 6.6% As Tariff Bites

The World Bank's new forecast is significantly lower than the government's official target of 8.3%-8.5% growth. The post World Bank Cuts Vietnam’s Growth Forecast To 6.6% As Tariff Bites appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 Dunks Off Sep 16

The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has been slightly adjusted as the organisers announce a new date for the finals, set to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Teams are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday, September 15, with matches being held […]

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33 h. ago Cardoso signals possible rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said there is room for interest rates to fall as inflation read more Cardoso signals possible rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

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34 h. ago 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes

By Seyi Babalola Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate, has made it clear that he will not align with President Bola Tinubu in his bid to become the state governor in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour stated on Sunday, when replying to questions in an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, he stated that […] The post 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago ADC Flays Attack On Party Members In Worship Centre, Asks Police To Act

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Saturday’s attack on its members during a gathering in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, where party leaders, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, were present to formally declare his membership of the opposition party. The party also charged the Police to rise above partisan interests and not allow itself to be turned […]

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35 h. ago Atiku decries Borno Boko Haram killing, says ‘we must rise to confront menace’

Tribune Online Atiku decries Borno Boko Haram killing, says ‘we must rise to confront menace’ •Obi calls for national security emergency FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, decried the weekend gruesome killing of scores of people by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. In a post on his X handle, Atiku expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives, including soldiers on the frontline. While calling for a collective […] Atiku decries Borno Boko Haram killing, says ‘we must rise to confront menace’ Tribune Online

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