9 h. ago AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities

Byline: Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has cautioned African nations against imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US trade policies, warning that such measures could devastate their economies. Speaking at a convocation lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, themed “Advancing […] The post AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Withdraw bill to regulate bloggers, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to reverse what it terms as “repressive bill” to regulate the activities of bloggers in Nigeria. In a letter dated April 12 2025, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation asked the legislative body to withdraw the bill Read More

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42 h. ago North Lacking CNG Conversion, Filling Centres – Arewa Youths

Arewa Youth Circle has petitioned the federal government, expressing deep concern over what it described as the “colossal relegation” of Northern Nigeria in the rollout and implementation of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative. In the petition signed by its coordinator, Hassan Bilyamin Jambil, the group accused the chairman of the Presidential CNG Committee, […]

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54 h. ago “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF

Arewa Consultative Forum has berated Nigeria politicians that are paying more attention to early campaigns for 2027 general elections than crisis facing the Nation. The group urged them to divert their energies on pressing issues, such as insecurity, hardship, economic challenge facing the country. Speaking at its National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, […] The post “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Deliver On Key Gas Initiatives For National Economic Growth, Ekpo Urges NNPC

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has charged the new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to prioritize the completion of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) and Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) projects and other critical National Gas Projects. Ekpo made this call during a courtesy visit by NNPC Ltd.’s new leadership, led by […]

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67 h. ago Governors sign MoU with China to boost energy security, efficiency at subnational levels

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to enhance state-level energy planning, Nigerian governors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s Energy China. The agreement aims to strengthen sub-national energy governance, fostering energy security, efficiency, and economic development across states. Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, who chairs the Northern Governors’ Forum, stressed […] The post Governors sign MoU with China to boost energy security, efficiency at subnational levels appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NANTA seeks FG probe of 5 travel agencies over ticketing fraud

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has formally petitioned the federal government to investigate five travel agencies allegedly involved in cross-border trading of airline tickets. The issue raises concerns over potential breaches of industry regulations and national economic interests. Speaking at NANTA’s 49th Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, the National President, […] The post NANTA seeks FG probe of 5 travel agencies over ticketing fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to end his frequent foreign trips, advising the president to tackle local issues driving investors away from Nigeria’s struggling economy. CUPP’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, shared this in a statement to the media in Abuja. The group said Tinubu’s […] The post Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Economic saboteurs caused Edo CNG explosion, arrests made – PCNGi

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders. The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Read More

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6 d. ago Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers

Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government. The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more unrest and destabilise the nation’s economy. Speaking in a statement on Sunday, the group’s President, Isah […] The post Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ekpo performs Ibesikpo CNG Plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, at the weekend, performed the groundbreaking for Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, Nigeria is poised to leverage its vast natural gas reserves to drive a just and equitable […] The post Ekpo performs Ibesikpo CNG Plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Business Leaders, Policymakers To Promote National Economic Growth

Business and thought leaders, policymakers, business executives, industry stakeholders and traditional rulers, are gathering  in Kano to engage in critical discussions on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. The programme titled: ‘For The Love of The Country’ Conference set to take place on May 29, 2025, in Kano, has the theme: ‘Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: […]

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7 d. ago Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, at the  official inauguration of phase 1 Kugbo International Market constructed by the Abuja Investment Company Limited, (AICL), has said that the market is poised to enhance local and national economies by fostering trade and commerce.  She emphasised that the market […] The post Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Enugu farm estates: A blueprint for agricultural transformation

For centuries, agriculture has been the silent engine of economic growth, sustaining civilisations and shaping the prosperity of nations. Today, read more Enugu farm estates: A blueprint for agricultural transformation

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1 week ago Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

SMEs the acronym that speaks volumes in our present-day economy! In Nigeria, SMEs contribute 48 percent of national GDP, account read more Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

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1 week ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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1 week ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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