69 m. ago Abducted Edo Minor Seminarians Beg For Freedom In Viral Video

Seminarians abducted at the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode in Etsako East local government area of Edo State have appealed to their parents and well-wishers to help to secure their release. Gunmen attacked the school on July 10th, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) attached […]

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2 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

4 h. ago Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

Nigeria’s equities market recorded a decline by 0.34 percent on Thursday as investors sold stocks like Wema Bank, UPDC, C&I read more Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

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7 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift

Tribune Online Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Bitcoin hit a fresh record high during early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing above $124,000 on the back of Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA

Nigeria’s fuel consumption recorded a sharp decline in June, with total evacuation dropping to 1.44 billion litres, an 18.54 per cent fall compared to the previous month, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement on Wednesday, George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, said the daily average fuel […] The post Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election. Bwala, who appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, stated that Obi […] The post Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Amnesty Int’l Indicts Police, Military, Ebube Agu Over South

According to the report, over 1,844 people were killed by both state and non-state actors between January 2021 and June 2023 alone The post Amnesty Int’l Indicts Police, Military, Ebube Agu Over South-East Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship

By Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently slash the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at Nigeria’s ports, describing the levy as an unbearable strain on businesses and consumers amid worsening economic conditions. In a letter dated August 11 and signed […] The post APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Transport

16 h. ago Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Tribune Online Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa STAKEHOLDERS said there is a silent epidemic of antimicrobial resistance and urged immediate, coordinated action to prevent a major public health disaster. They said the growing global concern of antimicrobial resistance contributes to about 24 deaths per 1,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa, and the situation is being made worse in the continent by how easily […] Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Concerned about the plans to construct the Marina to Lekki railway line and its effects on people whose properties will be demolished to pave right-of-way, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Elegusi has enjoined Lagos state government to ensure adequate compensation is paid to them. The project referred to as “Green Line” is a  68-kilometer […] The post Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria

Tribune Online US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria “The Government of Nigeria has requested to buy one thousand two (1,002) MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs; one thousand two (1,002) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12; five hundred fifteen (515) MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58; one thousand five hundred seventeen (1,517) MAU-169... US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria Tribune Online

Events

33 h. ago BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance

Tribune Online BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate, Joanna, has declined a romantic proposal from fellow housemate Victory, insisting she wants to maintain her independence in the house. BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Inflation to fall to 21.79% in July, naira to remain stable – Rewane

Nigeria’s inflation is projected to further drop to 21.79 percent in July as prices continue to moderate in Africa’s most read more Inflation to fall to 21.79% in July, naira to remain stable – Rewane

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34 h. ago APC Appoints Abdulrahman Haske Youth Advisory Committee Chair

All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as the chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the August 16, 2025, Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election. According to the party, the appointment, signed by the APC’s national vice chairman, North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, underscores the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership. […]

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35 h. ago FG, Institute Plan Methane Mitigation In Nigeria’s Gas Sector

The federal government is collaborating with an Africa/Europe-based Africa Policy Research Institute (AFRI) to advance methane mitigation and reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal who stated this yesterday in Abuja at a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders. He said in regards to reducing the impact […]

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36 h. ago Analysts See Inflation Easing To 21.34% As Harvest Season Begins

Ahead of the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday, analysts at Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) have projected a further tapering in July inflation figures, a development they attributed to the commencement of the harvest season. According to the analysts, inflation, which measures the rate at […]

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36 h. ago New national industrial policy not to criminalise strikes – FG

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) does not criminalise workers’ embarking on strikes read more New national industrial policy not to criminalise strikes – FG

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37 h. ago CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion, Price Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion, stimulating productivity, and delivering on its core monetary and price stability mandate. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Lagos, themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”, the Bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. […]

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