1 hour ago Pinnah Foods partners with The Destiny Trust to support vulnerable children in Nigeria

For many vulnerable children in Nigeria, the challenges go beyond hunger. They struggle with survival, education, and the hope of read more Pinnah Foods partners with The Destiny Trust to support vulnerable children in Nigeria

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2 h. ago Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister

Tribune Online Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister The Federal Government has faced challenges in fully controlling gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. […] Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, has insisted that he will not be intimidated over the ongoing political crisis facing the state. The Governor, while speaking on Monday at the commissioning of reconstructed Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters, noted that no force will make him leave office. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Fubara’s statement is coming, […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NNPC Reduces Petrol Price From N920 To N860 Per Litre – IPMAN

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, to N860 per litre. The new NNPCL price, which takes effect on Monday, marks a significant drop from the previous average of N920 per litre. Recall that last week, Dangote Petroleum Refinery also reduced the ex-depot price […] The post NNPC Reduces Petrol Price From N920 To N860 Per Litre – IPMAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities across Nigeria. In a statement on X by Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed that the former governor of Lagos State, granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, in Abuja. The post […] The post President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), over its criticism of the decision by four Northern states Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi to extend school closures during Ramadan. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its boundaries and displaying double standards regarding Muslim practices. CAN […] The post MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign music executive Jude Okoye on Tuesday before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He is accused of fraud and money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square […] The post EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu for launching the Irrigate Nigeria Project, saying it is a testimony of his leadership ingenuity and innovative spirit to remove millions of citizens out of hunger. Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during […] The post FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo wins ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ for 2024

By Chinelo Obogo In a grand ceremony held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Lagos, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, the Group Managing Director of Nedcomoaks, was honored with ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for 2024. The event, which brought together top executives from the corporate world, oil and gas industry, banking sector, and prominent […] The post Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo wins ‘The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year’ for 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago APC alerts security over PDP’s planned protest at Edo tribunal

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned security agencies, including the Nigeria Army, over plans by some elements of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stage a protest on Tuesday in Abuja, allegedly to influence proceedings at the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in […] The post APC alerts security over PDP’s planned protest at Edo tribunal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New Read More

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3 h. ago Ogun cashew merchants urge Tinubu, Abiodun to end checkpoints extortion

Cashew merchants and exporters in Ogun State have called on President Bola Tinubu, the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, and security agencies to intervene in the alleged daily extortion they suffer from security operatives while transporting cashews from farms to warehouses. The merchants, under the aegis of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Read More

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3 h. ago CAN exhibiting double standards over Ramadan school closures — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has issued a rebuttal to the Christian Association of Nigeria’s condemnation of the decision by four Northern states—Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi—to extend school closures for the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its bounds and exhibiting double standards in matters concerning the Muslim community. Read More

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3 h. ago ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration

The First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the West African region. Senator Barau described President Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […] The post ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigerians cannot endure additional day after May 2027, says new political party

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A political group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has expressed its intention to transform into a full fledged political party in Nigeria. National President of the team, Modibbo Farakwai, who spoke at the public presentation of the party at the Sani Abacha Stadium, said the proposed party would usher in good governance […] The post Nigerians cannot endure additional day after May 2027, says new political party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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4 h. ago UK, Nigeria strengthen trade relations to boost economic growth

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing trade relations and driving economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy under the Standards Partnership Programme– Phase II. This was issued in a statement from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Monday. Launched in June 2024, the SPP – Read More

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4 h. ago Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

Nigeria has set its sights on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as leverage to expand its insurance industry read more Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

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4 h. ago Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months

Tribune Online Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Monday announced the seizure of 273,670 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth N274 million in the last three months. Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticized the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus A. […] Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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