1 hour ago German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz

Tribune Online German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz The conservative opposition led by Friedrich Merz emerged victorious in Germany’s 2025 election on Sunday, securing a lacklustre victory. Exit polls and partial vote counts indicated that Merz’s Union bloc secured approximately 28.5% of the votes, while the AfD gained around 20.5%, a significant increase from its 2021 performance. Scholz’s Social Democrats received just over […] German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Inflation fears, German election results drive Asian markets slip

Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street fuelled by disappointing economic data, but Frankfurt and the euro rose after conservatives won Germany’s closely watched election. After a healthy performance on Friday, Asian investors struggled to maintain momentum after big losses in New York, where the Nasdaq lost Read More

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2 h. ago Ademola Lookman shines with brace, man of the match in Atalanta’s 5

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman delivered a stellar performance and won the Man of the Match with a brace and an read more Ademola Lookman shines with brace, man of the match in Atalanta’s 5-0 win

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5 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 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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6 h. ago FG’s free trade zone taxes threatening $200bn investments –NACCIMA

•Says 600,000 jobs at risk By Chinelo Obogo The federal government’s move to impose taxes on Free Trade Zones (FTZs) has raised alarm among investors, with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) cautioning that the policy could trigger an exodus of $200 billion in foreign investments and jeopardise over […] The post FG’s free trade zone taxes threatening $200bn investments –NACCIMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The  Senate Committee on Capital Market has queried the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the allocation of expenditure profile in the 2025 budget, with N1, 464 billion earmarked for only electricity. It, however, applauded the revenue profile of the budget. On Thursday, February 13 passed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget […] The post Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Varsities should discontinue courses rendered useless by AI – UNILAG don

A Professor of Labour Economics at the University of Lagos, Olukemi Lawanson, has called on the National Universities Commission to revamp the nation’s higher education curriculum to align with modern labour market demands. Delivering the University of Lagos inaugural lecture titled ‘To Everything There Is a Season The Perspectives of a Labour Economist’ at the Read More

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10 h. ago Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos

By Moses Akaigwe   Corporate sponsorship of football and sports generally reached a milestone recently in Lagos when Carloha Nigeria, the company behind the soaring profile of the Chery auto brand in Nigeria, signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).     As the official franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles […] The post Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kia to present Global EV leadership strategy, key models at EV Day

By Moses Akaigwe     Kia Corporation’s 2025 Kia EV Day will take place later this month at Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain. The event follows the first Kia EV Day in Korea in 2023 and will showcase the brand’s latest electric models, concepts, and technologies to advance Kia’s global EV leadership in sustainable mobility. […] The post Kia to present Global EV leadership strategy, key models at EV Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago German scholar advocates revival of Nigeria’s museums, monuments to generate foreign earnings

Richard Kuba, a German scholar and a professor of Archeology and Anthropology, has called on the federal government to revive read more German scholar advocates revival of Nigeria’s museums, monuments to generate foreign earnings

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21 h. ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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26 h. ago NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials’ Shops In Onitsha Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of prohibited and counterfeit drugs hidden inside plumbing materials’ shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State. The discovery comes amid an ongoing crackdown on the market, which was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies over […]

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27 h. ago Calabar South Chairman set to empower constituents with social amenities

The Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Patrick Archibong recently promised Ward 10 citizens/residents a market read more Calabar South Chairman set to empower constituents with social amenities

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37 h. ago Soludo promises collaboration with NAFDAC to tackle fake drugs

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

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38 h. ago Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction

Ciana Chapman, wife of popular skit maker Sabinus, has received congratulatory messages after earning a master’s degree in International Business. On Saturday, Ciana shared her experiences on Instagram, highlighting the struggles she faced during her academic journey and describing it as tough. Ciana appreciated her close associates for their constant support and shared her excitement […] The post Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent February 28 – NASRDA

The National Space Research and Development Agency has said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Dr Felix Ale, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 A.M. Read More

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43 h. ago EPL: Man United fight back to secure dramatic draw at Everton

Manchester United on Saturday staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 dramatic draw at Everton after they looked set to plunge deeper into crisis at Goodison Park. Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes – formerly of United – looked set to continue as they exerted total domination in the first 45 minutes Read More

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44 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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48 h. ago D’Tigers Defeat Libya To Keep Afrobasket Qualification Hopes Alive

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, reignited their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualification hopes with a 75-70 victory over hosts Libya in their opening game of the second qualifying window at the Grand Hall in Tripoli. The team responded with a resilient performance, overcoming a halftime deficit to secure a much-needed win. The game started as […] The post D’Tigers Defeat Libya To Keep Afrobasket Qualification Hopes Alive appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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