62 m. ago Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window

Tribune Online Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window The Nigerian naira faced mixed fortunes on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, depreciating at the official market while remaining stable on the parallel window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the local currency closed at N1,552.53 per US dollar, down from Tuesday’s rate of N1,531.25/US$. However, at the parallel market, the naira held firm […] Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window Tribune Online

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72 m. ago Online dating scams: Nigerian firm fights back with AI and KYC verification innovation

Tribune Online Online dating scams: Nigerian firm fights back with AI and KYC verification innovation As online dating gains momentum in Nigeria, Tramatch International Limited has reaffirmed its dedication to user safety by implementing advanced Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and AI-driven fraud detection. These measures, according to its co-founder, Elijah Bassey, set Tramatch apart as a leading faith-based matchmaking platform committed to fostering serious, long-term relationships built on trust […] Online dating scams: Nigerian firm fights back with AI and KYC verification innovation Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Guinness World Record: Bash Ali Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As Alleged Corruption Stalls Historic Fight

In a heartfelt letter to President Bola Tinubu, renowned Nigerian boxer Bash Ali has expressed his frustration over alleged corruption within the government that has stalled what could be a historic Guinness World Record Boxing Championship fight in Nigeria. This event aims to be the first of its kind on African soil and promises significant […]

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2 h. ago MOWAA Signs MoU With NGA, CBAAC To Preserve & Advance Nigeria Art And African Heritage

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Nigeria’s National Gallery of Arts, and the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization in order to preserve Nigerian arts and Africa’s cultural heritage. The tripartite agreement is significant as it involves the agencies responsible for the collection and preservation […]

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3 h. ago Investments & Securities Act 2025 To Stimulate Economic Growth – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 is a game changer that has the strong potential for stimulating growth for the Nigerian capital market and the economy. The director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this during an interview in Abuja on some of the highlights of […]

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4 h. ago N121m loss: Secure Electronic mulls share reconstruction, recapitalisation

Secure Electronic Technology Plc has revealed plans to seek shareholders’ approval for a share reconstruction and recapitalisation amid a net loss after tax of N121.03m in 2024. This was disclosed in a notice of an extraordinary general meeting filed on the portal of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. SET Plc, formerly National Sports Lottery, Read More

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5 h. ago Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

Relief may be on the way for millions of Nigerians left frustrated by worsening network connectivity as telecom operators embark read more Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

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5 h. ago 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting

Tribune Online 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting THE Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has opened a bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with the service providers. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop […] 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting Tribune Online

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5 h. ago “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians

Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claim made by some Nigerians that it is taking side over the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission noted that it has been transparent over the exercise, contrary to claim saying that it has been partisan. Speaking during a show via Channels Television on Thursday, Chief […] The post “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder

The United States has called for transparency and swift justice in the murder of Catholic priest Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was tragically killed in Kaduna, Nigeria. The U.S. expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation and […] The post U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Terrorism: Nigeria cautions Niger against withdrawing from MNJTF

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has warned that the withdrawal of any member state from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region will have “substantial” implications for the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. This warning comes amid reports that Niger Republic had pulled out of the MNJTF after previously withdrawing from the Read More

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7 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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7 h. ago Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000

The sixth edition of Akinyemi Law Songwriting Competition has come to a close, with Egbaji Jeremiah Otokeh aka Boy Bajii emerging as the winner, carting home a cash prize of $4,000. While Isreal Uroko aka Ejiyk took the second place, winning $750 in the process, Samuel Ademuyiwa aka Sleemsam came third and smiled away with […] The post Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR

Tribune Online Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has congratulated the Chairman of the AMAC Press Corps, Comrade Wisdom Acka, on his induction into the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) family on Friday, 28th March 2025, at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. In a statement released on Thursday and signed […] Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty

Tribune Online Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty "My biggest fear is sitting at home doing nothing," she admits. A conversation she once had with a tricycle driver haunts her. "The man studied Accounting, but because of the bad economy Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty Tribune Online

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10 h. ago FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu

Tribune Online FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has promised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to providing accessible and affordable rural healthcare in the Niger Delta region and other parts of the country that have suffered neglect for years. Senator Tinubu, stated this during the launching of access to health insurance services for vulnerable people and commissioning […] FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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10 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG

Tribune Online Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that corps members who recently completed the national service would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Nafiu made this known during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on Thursday in […] Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NEXHUB Sets To Hold Export Conference, Harps On Youths Involvement

A leading export organisation in the Nigerian exporters hub, NEXHUB Limited, has concluded arrangements to organise an Export Conference for Nigerian Youths tagged NEX-GEN 2025. The two-day export conference which will begin on the April 25, 2025, will end the following day April 26, 2025. The Export Conference with the theme ‘Unlocking Export Potential’, will […]

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