2 h. ago French surgeon faces trial for sexual assault of 300 patients

A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is already in jail after a court in 2020 found him guilty of abusing four children, including two of his nieces. In the latest trial, Read More

Science

4 h. ago Corporate Earnings, Dividends To Trigger Mixed Stock Market Performance

The stock market has been on the uptrend for the fifth consecutive week and this movement was driven by investors taking positions for portfolio rebalancing, prompted by pressured sell-offs across various counters and shaped by expectations and outcomes of the newly rebased CPI report and MPC decisions, where the policy committee unanimously decided to pause […]

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5 h. ago Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Singapore-listed Olam Group on Feb 24 said it will sell a 44.58 per cent stake in its agricultural products business read more Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Economics

5 h. ago Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan

Tribune Online Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan As Muslim faithfuls worldwide prepare for the holy month of Ramadan which begins in few days, the Consumer Goods index of the Nigerian Exchange maintained bullish performance last week with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising by 0.41 percent week-on-week (WoW) to close at 108,497.40 basis points. Across the sectoral front, market performance was […] Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI

Tribune Online Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, describing it as the beginning of a better deal for the business community, regarding credit cost. The Chamber, in a […] Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI Tribune Online

Economics

10 h. ago Babangida justifies $12.4bn Gulf oil windfall mismanagement despite Okigbo report

Former military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, says Nigeria failed to maximise its oil boom years due to what he described as a nationwide “profligacy” and “conspicuous consumption” that undermined the economy’s long-term development. He also justified the spending of the $12.4bn oil windfall by his government. “What I have done is not unusual in this Read More

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10 h. ago We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also said the refinery now produces enough fuel for local consumption and export. Dangote spoke during a tour of the $20bn Lekki-based facility with the Zambia Minister Read More

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21 h. ago FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights

Tribune Online FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights In bid to strengthen compliance as well as protect consumers’ rights, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) at the Weekend interfaced with the banking sector in Lagos. According to the FCCPC X handle, the engagement is part of its sector-by-sector Roundtable Compliance Engagements, which foster dialogue for a fairer financial landscape. “The key […] FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries

By Seyi Babalola Famous Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has spoken up about her family’s medical issues in 2024. Adesua made the discovery while thanking God in an Instagram post for her 2025 birthday. Reflecting on the hardships she conquered in 2024, the actress revealed that the previous year challenged her resilience, making her cherish the […] The post Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Badenoch slams UK PM for cutting defence funding amid global threats

The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, has condemned the British government’s decision to cancel the planned increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, calling it “indefensible” amid rising global threats. In a letter dated February 22, 2025, Badenoch accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to act decisively on Read More

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33 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

Science

49 h. ago Tourists, Business Travellers Ditch Traditional Hotels For Luxury Apartment

Business travellers in Lagos are shifting their accommodation preferences, increasingly choosing luxury apartment hotels over traditional hotels as they seek greater comfort, flexibility, and a more personalised stay. According to the MO report, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) recorded approximately 550,000 inbound passengers between November 19 and December 26 last year. This surge in business […]

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52 h. ago Home Energy Consumption, Driver Of Emissions –Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has said home energy consumption is the primary driver of home emissions and has increased steadily over recent years with the spread of energy-consuming devices and appliances. Disclosing this in the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper titled ‘Evolving home energy consumption: Intentions, actions and hurdles to greater home […]

Science

60 h. ago Nigeria, India lead as 50,000 students failed to register in Canadian schools — Report

A report released in January 2025 has revealed that nearly 50,000 international students failed to register at their designated schools after arriving in Canada in March and April of 2023. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada showed that these non-enrolled students accounted for 6.9 per cent of the 717,539 international students being monitored as Read More

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67 h. ago UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG

Tribune Online UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG The Federal Government has cautioned against the consumption of hides and skin, warning that it deprives the country of valuable jobs and economic benefits. Speaking at the ministerial briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Friday, Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, stated that hides and skin has an estimated market […] UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG Tribune Online

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69 h. ago How distributors drove Nigerian Breweries’ 2024 record revenue

A common maxim often used by economists is that production is not complete until goods reach the final consumer. In read more How distributors drove Nigerian Breweries’ 2024 record revenue

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2 d. ago Stop petrol imports, Dangote holds 500 millions litres stock, Refinery owners tell FG

Refinery owners in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to immediately halt the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), read more Stop petrol imports, Dangote holds 500 millions litres stock, Refinery owners tell FG

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3 d. ago Citing Inflation Moderation, Exchange Stability, CBN Holds Interest Rates At 27.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) took a twist in its year-long inflation chase yesterday by holding all the parameters constant around the 27.5 per cent Monetary Policy Rate, attributing the decision to a moderation in major economic variables, especially the rebased inflation figure. However, analysts say they expect that […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Over $150bn In Dead Capital From Land Reforms

The federal government is looking to unlock more than $150 billion in dead capital and expand its economy by at least 30 per cent through a National Land Registration and Titling Programme, an initiative which is in partnership with the World Bank. Speaking during the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 2025 sector retreat […]

Events

3 d. ago NEM Insurance Revenue Hits N108bn In 2024, Pays N23bn Claims

The revenue base of NEM Insurance Plc rose by over 100 per cent to N108 billion in 2024 as against N52.11 billion it posted in 2023 financial year end. Similarly, the company paid its policyholders, who suffered insured risks, N23 billion as claims to policyholders in 2024, rising by over N8 billion from N15.7 billion […]

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