80 m. 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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1 hour ago AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

Ikrima Mohammed, Acting National President of the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has provided clarification regarding read more AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

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1 hour ago Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN

Tribune Online Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Rev. Yakubu Pam, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the country but... Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike

Tribune Online Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike The ongoing industrial face-off between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a dramatic turn on Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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2 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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2 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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2 h. ago NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Police Force made 1,950 arrests and rescued 141 victims in read more NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

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2 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Black Market Surfaces In Delta As IPMAN, NUPENG Begin Strike

Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commenced an indefinite strike in Delta State. The strike has led to fuel scarcity, especially Asaba and its environs, as IPMAN and NUPENG announced indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. Our Correspondent […]

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3 h. ago NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states

Tribune Online NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states Brantwo reiterated WHO's commitment to supporting Nigeria in achieving its maternal and newborn health goals... NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production

Nigeria’s 2025 budget depends on an expected crude oil price of $75 per barrel, with production set at 2.06 million barrels per day. The post Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago ADC leads opposition coalition in Ebonyi, vows to end APC’s dominance in 2027

A fresh political realignment is taking shape in Ebonyi State as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday emerged as read more ADC leads opposition coalition in Ebonyi, vows to end APC’s dominance in 2027

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4 h. ago Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Security agencies have been urged to arrest and prosecute activist Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal and a liar”. The call was made yesterday by the General Secretary of the Leadership Centre for Civil and Post-Trauma Rehabilitation, Agbi Manzo Abubakar, who said Sowore should face consequences for […] The post Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Biotechnology key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth potential — NBRDA DG

Tribune Online Biotechnology key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth potential — NBRDA DG The DG reiterated that biotechnology is not just a tool for national development but also a legacy that must be.... Biotechnology key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth potential — NBRDA DG Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Group Exposes ‘₦5bn Smear Campaign’ Against Tinubu, EFCC Boss

A group, under the aegis of the National Interest Coalition (NICO, has raised the alarm over what it described as a grand conspiracy by some embattled top government office holders to derail President Bola Tinubu’s anti-corruption fight and destabilise the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group alleged that the plot, […]

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5 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna

Bandits launched fresh attacks in Zamfara and Kaduna States on Sunday morning, abducting worshippers and leaving several others dead and injured. The assault in Zamfara reportedly occurred in Dansadau town during the early morning Subhi prayer, where gunmen stormed the mosque and kidnapped a number of worshippers. Security analyst, Bakatsine, disclosed the incident in a […] The post Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Zoho sees 75% customer surge in Nigeria on rising demand for AI, privacy tools

A new study revealed that Zoho, a global technology company, has recorded 75 percent customer growth in Nigeria in 2024, read more Zoho sees 75% customer surge in Nigeria on rising demand for AI, privacy tools

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6 h. ago Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as read more Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

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