43 m. ago Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Thursday launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Aliko Dangote said the distribution of one million bags of […] The post Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Dangote foundation unveils N16bn food aid for 1 million Nigerians

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has unveiled the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued N16bn to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, he said the annual initiative, which embodies Read More

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3 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. This development was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, on Thursday. “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. This completes […] The post President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade to international status

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the Read More

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5 h. ago Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at restricting the use of foreign vessels on the Nigeria’s coastal read more Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

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5 h. ago Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport

From Steve Agbota, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 […] The post Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago A’Ibom CP orders probe as police intercept Mercedes Benz with arms

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Azare, has ordered an investigation into a Mercedes Benz C300 model intercepted by the operatives of the Command during a stop-and-search operation in the Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John Read More

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21 h. ago Kano Sharia court remands man for stabbing neighbour over electricity bill

A Sharia Court in Kano State on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 29-year-old man, Abduljabar Nura, in a correctional facility for allegedly stabbing his neighbour during a dispute over an electricity bill. The defendant, who resides in the Fagge Quarters, was charged with causing grievous hurt. “When the charge was read in court, he Read More

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22 h. ago UK tightens visa rules for care workers, skilled workers and students

The UK Government has announced new visa rules affecting foreign workers and students. Starting April 9, employers looking to hire read more UK tightens visa rules for care workers, skilled workers and students

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23 h. ago N’Assembly removes 3% seaport, airport revenue clauses from S’West devt bill

The House of Representatives on Wednesday deleted four primary clauses in the South West Development Commission Establishment Act. The report on the Senate bill which was gazetted for the third reading during Wednesday’s plenary which was subsequently passed. The bill seeks to “Establish the South West Development Commission charged with the responsibility, among other things, Read More

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24 h. ago Ekiti: Senate leader trains 1,900 constituents in vocational skills

Tribune Online Ekiti: Senate leader trains 1,900 constituents in vocational skills The Senator said this in Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday, at the closing session of a three-day vocational and entrepreneurial programme, organised for the youth and women in Ekiti Central Senatorial District. Ekiti: Senate leader trains 1,900 constituents in vocational skills Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Naira fall continues as market records highest rate of N1,550

The naira continued its free fall on Wednesday, after some months of stability as the foreign exchange (FX) market recorded read more Naira fall continues as market records highest rate of N1,550

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27 h. ago Ongoing oil sector reforms attracted $17bn investment in 2024 – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that reforms in the oil and gas sector, driven by the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and Executive Orders issued by President Bola Tinubu, attracted about $17bn in foreign investment in 2024. The Executive Vice President of Upstream, Udy Ntia, disclosed this during an investor Read More

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30 h. ago Barau lauds Tinubu for renaming Kano federal varsity after Maitama Sule

Tribune Online Barau lauds Tinubu for renaming Kano federal varsity after Maitama Sule The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for renaming the Federal University of Education, Kano, after the late Danmasanin Kano, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Sule. Barau lauds Tinubu for renaming Kano federal varsity after Maitama Sule Tribune Online

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32 h. ago ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims

Tribune Online ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims According to him, the election that enthroned Mohammed took place at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, following the expiration of the tenure of the previous Central Working Committee (CWC) members on 29 July 2024. ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Firms partner to rollout mobile services to the Nigerian market

To deliver 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity to its Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) customers, Systegra Technologies Limited, a subsidiary read more Firms partner to rollout mobile services to the Nigerian market

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36 h. ago Kano enacts bill establishing Infrastructure management agency

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Infrastructure Management Agency Bill 2025. This was sequel to read more Kano enacts bill establishing Infrastructure management agency

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36 h. ago Kano Assembly Passes Bills To Create Deputy MD Office For 5 Agencies

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed five amended bills to create the office of a deputy managing director for some agencies in the state. The bills are the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (amendment) Bill 2025, the Kano State Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency(amendment) Bill 2025, the Kano State Broadcasting […]

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36 h. ago Halt ATM Charges Hike, Stoppage Of Free Interbank Withdrawals, Reps Tell CBN

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the increase of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent national importance moved by the member […]

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40 h. ago Kwankwaso Only Credible Opposition Candidate For 2027 – Shittu

A former national chairman of the defunct Alliance National Party (ANP), Asiwaju Moshood Shittu, has called on opposition parties planning a merger ahead of the 2027 presidential election to rally behind former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as their sole candidate. Speaking at a press conference, Shittu, who also served as the director-general (North) […]

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