3 h. ago Purple Lekki issues statement, assures cooperation after tragic loss of Mr. Obinna Bokolo

In a heartbreaking development that has sent shockwaves through the Lagos community, a tragic accident on June 26, 2025, claimed read more Purple Lekki issues statement, assures cooperation after tragic loss of Mr. Obinna Bokolo

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3 h. ago Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

Four Nigerian insurance firms have a projected combined after-tax profit of N14.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking read more Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

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5 h. ago British International Investment Commits £1.09bn To African Firms

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed £1.09 billion to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency. The sum was nearly 40 per cent more than its 2023 total of £725 million, despite the difficult investment environment caused by macroeconomic […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal government of Nigeria, is said to be losing over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said, warning of the growing public health and economic toll of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by unhealthy diets. At […] The post Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

9 h. ago PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex

Tribune Online PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Dr Eddy Olafeso is the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on the current crisis within PDP, the coalition, defections, among other issues. THE crack and growing disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 portend danger for the party ahead of the  2027 election, […] PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Tribune Online

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9 h. ago WHO Urges Hike In Prices Of Sugary Drinks, Tobacco, Alcohol By 50%

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria and other member countries to implement a 50 per cent increase in the prices of sugary drinks, tobacco, and alcohol through taxation within the next decade, as part of a global strategy to curb rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation came under WHO’s newly launched “3 […]

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11 h. ago Oil theft: Ijaw group commends Tantita’s efforts, warns detractors

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A socio-cultural organisation, the Izon Heritage Cultural Centre (ICHC), has commended the exceptional work of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), under the leadership of Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), over its commitment and resolve in curbing oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. The Chairman of ICHC, Apostle Bodmas Prince […] The post Oil theft: Ijaw group commends Tantita’s efforts, warns detractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago President Tinubu’s gas administration politics: Visionary leadership or crass opportunism (Part 3)

It is commendable that President Tinubu, in his wisdom, unbundled the Petroleum Ministry and gave us Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the read more President Tinubu’s gas administration politics: Visionary leadership or crass opportunism (Part 3)

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13 h. ago AAU rebutts protest reports, highlights institutional reforms

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, yesterday, refuted recent online reports, which claimed that students of the institution protested over exam delays, unpaid salaries for lecturers and inaction by the university administration. Addressing members of the Correspondents Chapel in Benin City, the Principal Assistant Registrar/Head of Information & […] The post AAU rebutts protest reports, highlights institutional reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses

Tribune Online Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses TecPoint Global Solutions Ltd has announced its official partnership with Starlink as one of only two licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) selected to... Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses Tribune Online

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17 h. ago JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre

Tribune Online JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre This development comes just days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited slashed its pump price for PMS, reducing it from ₦945 to ₦910 per litre. JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre Tribune Online

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17 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

Nigeria’s crude oil production is set to receive a modest boost as indigenous oil firm Petralon Energy prepares to add read more Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

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20 h. ago Nigeria’s Dangote refinery expects to process 100% local crude by year end

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery in Lagos expects Africa’s biggest refinery to rely totally on Nigerian crude by the end of the read more Nigeria’s Dangote refinery expects to process 100% local crude by year end

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21 h. ago Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State have protested against hydrocarbon pollution which has affected over 1.5 million people in the state. Its monarch, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, at a press briefing on Monday, July 7, in Abuja, tasked the Federal Government and the international community to reject Shell’s […] The post Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

22 h. ago Ahmed Musa Denies Donating Cars To Kano Pillars Players, Officials

Ahmed Musa, the newly appointed general manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, has firmly denied allegations that he distributed cars to players and officials following his assumption of the role. The claims surfaced after a Facebook user, Thomas Jeremiah Gora, posted images of Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps purportedly given to all players and officials of […]

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23 h. ago Dangote Refinery eyes full transition to Nigerian crude by year

Dangote Industries Limited says its 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, the largest in Africa, will begin relying solely on Nigerian crude by read more Dangote Refinery eyes full transition to Nigerian crude by year-end

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26 h. ago Iyabo Ojo Says Painful Past Drove Her To Fight For Justice In Baba Ijesha Case

Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has opened up on why she firmly supported comedienne Princess during the rape case involving actor Baba Ijesha. Speaking during a recent episode of The Goldroom with Iyabo, shared on Instagram on Monday, the actress said her emotions ran high because she had personally endured similar experiences in the past, and […] The post Iyabo Ojo Says Painful Past Drove Her To Fight For Justice In Baba Ijesha Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Brother Demands Action As ‘One Chance’ Gang Kills Ghanaian Woman In Abuja

A brutal murder by a notorious gang of taxi robbers, popularly known as ‘One Chance,’ has claimed the life of a Ghanaian national, Freda Arming, a resident of Abuja. The victim’s brother, Arnold Arnong, took to Facebook to demand justice, exposing the horrifying details of her final hours. Arnold recounted that on July 1, 2025, […]

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29 h. ago BOI pushes healthcare reform to curb $11bn medical tourism loss, brain drain

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s healthcare system by supporting strategic projects that aim read more BOI pushes healthcare reform to curb $11bn medical tourism loss, brain drain

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