3 d. ago Concerns As Court Orders Takeover Of Nestoil Over $1bn Bank Debt

A receiver-manager has moved to take over Nestoil, a major oil and gas services company, over an outstanding debt valued at approximately $1 billion. The development has raised widespread concerns across the energy sector and financial markets, given Nestoil’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s oil services industry. Oil and gas industry analysts have questioned the persistence […]

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3 d. ago Govt Mulls Minimum Capital Threshold For Power Distributors’ Licence Renewal

The federal government plans to impose a minimum capital requirement on electricity distribution companies (DisCos) as part of their licence renewal conditions, aiming to strengthen the utilities’ financial health and liquidity. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during the Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) 2025 in Lagos, on Tuesday. Speaking at the forum […]

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4 d. ago Expert Warns Of Safety Risks As Black Market Emerges In Jet Fuel Sector

The former managing director of Arik Air, Chris Ndulue, has raised concerns over what he described as the emergence of a black market within Nigeria’s aviation fuel supply chain. Speaking at a colloquium organised by CITA Energies Limited with the theme: “Aviation Fuel Business: The Scenario and the Metaphor”, he said the development is a […]

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6 d. ago Electoral Act reform: Can beneficiaries of vote fraud bring positive change?

Oshiomhole points fingers at fellow politicians Many Nigerians and civil society groups have raised concerns over the sincerity of ongoing read more Electoral Act reform: Can beneficiaries of vote fraud bring positive change?

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7 d. ago Zulum Decries Proliferation Of Drones In Terrorists’ Hands, Hails Intelligence Division

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has raised concerns over the proliferation of drones in the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists used in carrying out recent attacks. Our correspondent recalls that terrorists had on the Wednesday night launched coordinated assaults on troops’ positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, situated in Sector 1 (Borno State) […]

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1 week ago Nigerian Woman Faces Life Sentence For Leaving Daughter To Suffocate To Death In Texas

A 36-year-old Nigerian immigrant, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been charged with felony murder in Texas after allegedly leaving her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, to die from extreme heat inside a parked car while she was at work. According to court documents, the tragic incident occurred on July 1, 2025, when Akayinode drove to her job at the […]

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2 w. ago African Civil Society Organisations Kick Against Overregulation

As organised crime rates surge across Africa, civil society organisations (CSOs) on the continent have raised concerns over proposed regulatory measures targeting non-governmental organisations (NGOs). While acknowledging the need to address increasing criminal activities, CSOs warn that excessive regulation could undermine their work in advancing human rights, development, and transparency. The ongoing 2nd Africa Civil […]

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2 w. ago NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has addressed concerns raised by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu regarding the safety of pilots read more NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

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2 w. ago PDP chieftain raises concern over incessant defection of members

An elder statesman and one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo, Elder Wole Oyelese has raised concerns over

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2 w. ago The Changing Face Of Nigerian Football: From Local Leagues To Global Recognition

Football is more than a sport in Nigeria — it’s a national identity, a heartbeat that unites people from Lagos to Kano, from Port Harcourt to Kaduna. For decades, the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles has symbolized pride, resilience, and unity. Yet, beyond the cheers and the emotional highs, Nigerian football is […]

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2 w. ago IMF flags illicit flows as major threat to Nigeria’s revenue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised fresh concerns over illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Nigeria, warning that they are read more IMF flags illicit flows as major threat to Nigeria’s revenue

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2 w. ago Edo Assembly Service Commission Probes House Clerk Over Alleged Age Falsification

The Clerk of the Edo State House of Assembly, Audu Omogbai, has been accused of falsifying his age to remain in service. This was contained in a petition signed by some staff of the Assembly and addressed to Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission. In the petition, concerns were raised regarding the Clerk’s tenure […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian workforce faces defining moment as AI reshapes future of work

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a defining force in how businesses operate and how people work, yet anxiety is sparked read more Nigerian workforce faces defining moment as AI reshapes future of work

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2 w. ago Afrobeats No Longer Original, Song Theft Now Common – Mr Real

Nigerian singer Okafor Uchenna Victor, popularly known as Mr Real, has raised concerns about what he described as rampant intellectual property theft within the country’s music industry. The Legbegbe hitmaker claimed that Afrobeats as a genre currently lacks originality, alleging that many songs and creative ideas in the scene are copied or stolen. He noted […] The post Afrobeats No Longer Original, Song Theft Now Common – Mr Real appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 139 Million Nigerians Living In Poverty Despite Reforms — World Bank

The World Bank also raised concerns over the nation's food inflation rate, increased allocations from the Federation Account allocation committee. The post 139 Million Nigerians Living In Poverty Despite Reforms — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the failing health of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is facing trial in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, businessman and cleric from Cross River State, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of […] The post FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kanu’s continued detention posing grave risks to his life – Ohanaeze

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Igbo communities in Canada have raised the alarm over the health condition of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), warning that his his continued detention poses grave risks to his life. President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Canada, Chief Anicetus Nwizundu who stated this in a statement, urged the federal […] The post Kanu’s continued detention posing grave risks to his life – Ohanaeze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic

Tribune Online FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic She stated that the Ministry had made spirited effort to rescue the troubled Egbaji in line with the citizen diplomacy thrust of the Renewed Hope Agenda of FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ACPN raises alarm over fake drugs, declares October as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised fresh concerns over the growing circulation of substandard and counterfeit medicines in the country, warning that the menace poses grave risks to public health and safety. Speaking during a press conference at the association’s office in Lagos, the National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh […] The post ACPN raises alarm over fake drugs, declares October as Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi Calls For Action After Tinubu’s Minister Admits To Certificate Forgery

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns that the rise of certificate forgery in Nigeria risks making criminal behavior a norm. Mr Obi’s warning comes in the wake of reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet admitted he never obtained a university degree. Obi called for urgent and systematic measures, […] The post Peter Obi Calls For Action After Tinubu’s Minister Admits To Certificate Forgery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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