1 hour ago Nigeria to save $400bn annually by abolishing war risk insurance – NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency says Nigeria paid over $1.5 billion in war risk insurance premiums to international insurers in the past three years. In a statement on Friday, NIMASA’s head of public relations, Osagie Edward, said the impact of WRI premiums on the economy is staggering. War risk insurance covers losses and Read More

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s resource control bill sparks debate on political stability, regional disparities

A bill that seeks to grant state governments control over their own oil and mineral resources has moved one step read more Nigeria’s resource control bill sparks debate on political stability, regional disparities

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4 h. ago “Na By Force?” – Mr Macaroni Slams Delta Nursing College For Threatening Student Over Viral Video Mocking First Lady

Comedian and activist Mr Macaroni has reacted to the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences’ decision to query and threaten disciplinary action against a student, Osato Edobor, over a viral video mocking First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The comedian took to his X platform on Friday to criticise the school’s move, questioning why a student should […] The post “Na By Force?” – Mr Macaroni Slams Delta Nursing College For Threatening Student Over Viral Video Mocking First Lady appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago House Of Reps Moves To Provide Legal Backing For Alvan Ikoku Federal Varsity Of Education

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward formalising the status of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo State, as a fully recognised federal institution. On Thursday, lawmakers passed through the second reading a bill seeking to provide statutory backing for the university’s establishment. The proposed legislation, jointly sponsored by Speaker of […]

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7 h. ago Bill For State Resources Control Passes 2nd Reading In House Of Reps

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to move Water for Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation, Power, and Other Uses to the Concurrent Legislative List. The development, if it sailed through, […]

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8 h. ago FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

The Nigerian, German government and the private sector have come together to strengthen the cold chain infrastructure in a move read more FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

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8 h. ago Experts call for increase in local sourcing, backward integration projects

Nigeria’s food supply chain is troubled by inefficiencies that experts say stifle productivity, increase post-harvest losses, and leave the country read more Experts call for increase in local sourcing, backward integration projects

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9 h. ago Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre

The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects for stealing sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Centre. In a statement released on Thursday, Borno police spokesperson Nahum Daso revealed that Kaka Mustapha, a security guard at the centre, conspired with two others, Ibrahim Mohammed and Bukar Mustapha, to commit the crime. […] The post Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

9 h. ago Ijaw Youths Condemn Rivers Administrator’s ‘Dictatorial’ Actions

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has strongly criticised the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, over his recent decision to suspend statutory commissions and boards in the state, calling for an immediate reversal of the move. In a statement yesterday, the IYC’s secretary-general, Maobuoye Nangi Obu, accused the administrator of undermining […]

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11 h. ago Seamfix Partners with ISSAN to Champion Identity Security at Cybersecurity Roundtable

Seamfix Limited, a leading provider of innovative identity management and cybersecurity solutions, proudly sponsored the ISSAN Cybersecurity Roundtable, held at read more Seamfix Partners with ISSAN to Champion Identity Security at Cybersecurity Roundtable

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11 h. ago 36 Lagos Teachers Get Computing Skills To Drive Digital Literacy

Kucheza Game-Based Computing Learning has trained 36 teachers from 24 schools in its bid to increase digital literacy and computing learning skills in Lagos and Nigeria at large. Speaking on the creative pedagogue for teachers in Lagos, Service Lead at Kucheza Gaming, Gbenga Folorunsho, said the move is to empower Lagos State teachers with game-based […]

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11 h. ago NASENI Restates Commitment To Empowering Local Industries For Global Competitiveness

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has restated commitment to driving innovation, empowering local industries, and positioning Nigeria’s manufacturing sector for global competitiveness. Speaking at the NASENI Focus Group meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, which aimed to boost local manufacturing and promote made-in-Nigeria products to advance local manufacturing and boost its […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria Seeks Global Unity To Tackle Urban Challenges Amid Shifting World Order

The Nigerian government has called for innovative solutions and strengthened international cooperation to address urgent urban development challenges during the opening session of the first session of the 2025 UN-Habitat executive board meeting in Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s minister of Housing and Urban Development and current chair of the UN-Habitat […]

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11 h. ago ‘Cartels Earning N300,000 From Trucks Before ETO Sabotaging e

The firm handling the Electronic Call-Up system for trucks at the Lagos Ports, Trucks Transit Parks (TTP), on Thursday, raised the alarm that some individuals who benefitted from the extortion before the introduction of the Electronic call-up system are sabotaging the system. Speaking when the newly elected executives of the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria […]

Transport

15 h. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPE), to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. The move according to the Senate, is to protect national security and economic sovereignty. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Importers pay $1.5bn war risk premium despite reduction in piracy

Despite the reduction in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, importers paid $1.5bn as war risk insurance premiums on Nigeria-bound cargoes in the last three years, The PUNCH reports. This came as operators, including shipowners and ship captains, rejected the WRI premium, stating that Nigeria is not a war-torn country to be paying such Read More

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18 h. ago Barcelona strengthen La Liga title bid with dominant win over Osasuna

Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their discontent at having to play their match on Thursday. The Catalans’ appeal against the rescheduling of this game was rejected but Hansi Flick’s side, unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, still made Read More

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19 h. ago Female Leaders, Entrepreneurs Converge, Chart Path To Africa’s Growth

Esteemed female leaders and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the globe will be converging in Lagos to chart way forward for Africa’s development at the Annual Global Female Leaders & Entrepreneurs’ Conference (FLECGLOBAL). Organized by Compass Global Business Service in commemoration of International Women’s Day, the conference will be exploring strategies for innovation, resilience, and […]

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22 h. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   In a bid to protect national security and economic sovereignty, the Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities and Exchange Commission to […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

22 h. ago ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria

…Calls for urgent action   By Chinenye Anuforo       Folake Owodunni, CEO of ERA, opened the summit, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the necessity for innovative solutions. Key dignitaries, including Dr. Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of the Nigerians […] The post ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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