2 h. ago Stakeholders advocate recycling hubs as plastic ban threatens manufacturing

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  Amid mounting efforts to combat plastic pollution, Nigeria’s proposed ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) has stirred concern among stakeholders, who point to inadequate infrastructure, economic strain and low […] The post Stakeholders advocate recycling hubs as plastic ban threatens manufacturing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Securities dealers say CBN suspension of banks’ dividend causing stock market volatility

The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has expressed concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) recent read more Securities dealers say CBN suspension of banks’ dividend causing stock market volatility

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47 h. ago Oliseh Criticises Trend Of Super Eagles Captains Sitting On Bench

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has voiced his concerns over a troubling trend in Nigeria’s football where captains of the national team frequently sitting on the bench during matches. In a candid discussion on Channel Sports, Oliseh labelled this phenomenon as “an anomaly,” asserting that a team’s captain should be on the pitch leading […]

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52 h. ago Oil Workers Flag Gaps In Tinubu’s Petroleum Incentives Executive Order

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised concerns over key aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s new Executive Order on Upstream Petroleum Sector Incentives. The oil workers warned that some order provisions could conflict with existing laws and potentially exacerbate systemic inefficiencies. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, PENGASSAN president, […]

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3 d. ago Davido Backs Out Of London Show Featuring 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Cites Production Concerns

Nigerian artist Davido has revealed he will not be headlining the upcoming concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where he was expected to share the stage with Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent. The concert is slated for July 3, but in a statement posted on Instagram on Saturday, the Unavailable crooner explained that […] The post Davido Backs Out Of London Show Featuring 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Cites Production Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago SunTrust Bank Refutes Custody Claims, Recommits To Uninterrupted Operations

SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has addressed the widespread reports concerning the legal proceedings involving its managing director and executive director, clarifying that both executives are not in custody and that the bank’s operations remain fully uninterrupted. The clarification comes in the wake of news reports detailing the arraignment of the executives by the Economic and […]

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6 d. ago Free Speech: US, UK, Canadian Envoys, Others Express Concerns Over Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act

Heads of Mission of five countries in Nigeria have expressed worries over the delay in amending the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015, stressing that the law in its current state can be misused to suppress free speech and violate the fundamental right of citizens and undermine the county’s democracy. In a joint statement to celebrate the […]

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7 d. ago June 12: Indiscipline Threatening Our Democracy – CSOs, Parties

As Nigeria marks 26 years of interrupted democracy, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties have said that indiscipline is a threat to the system. With the nation rolling out drums to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day, CSOs have expressed concerns over how the political class has managed Nigeria’s democratic experience since 1999. The administration […]

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7 d. ago 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report

•  Calls for urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. […] The post 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “They Wanted To Do Me Like They Did Mohbad” — Portable Raises Alarm Over Alleged Injection At Show

Nigerian singer Portable has raised concern after alleging he was injected during a performance, claiming the incident resulted in a broken leg. In a video that surfaced online on Tuesday, Portable recounted being invited to perform at Skyhome, where he met an unexpectedly large and energetic crowd. He shared that events took a sudden and […] The post “They Wanted To Do Me Like They Did Mohbad” — Portable Raises Alarm Over Alleged Injection At Show appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NDLEA Act amendment: Strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drugs

Tribune Online NDLEA Act amendment: Strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drugs AS a concerned Nigerian, I wish to commend the Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retired), for their firm stance on drug control in Nigeria. Their recent remarks at the Inter-Ministerial […] NDLEA Act amendment: Strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drugs Tribune Online

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9 d. ago “Most Nigerian Pastors Won’t Get Away With This Abroad” — Tacha Slams Pastor Adefarasin Over Viral Video

Renowned reality TV star Natasha Akide, known as Tacha and currently based in the United Kingdom, has raised concerns about the misconduct of some Christian leaders in Nigeria. She asserted that 90 per cent of Nigerian pastors wouldn’t be able to behave the way they do if they were operating outside the country. Tacha made […] The post “Most Nigerian Pastors Won’t Get Away With This Abroad” — Tacha Slams Pastor Adefarasin Over Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago BBNaija star Tacha expresses concern over unruly behaviour of Pastors

By Seyi Babalola UK-based Nigerian reality star, Natasha Akide, simply known as Tacha, has expressed her worry over certain Nigerian Christian priests’ disruptive attitude. She asserted that 90 percent of Nigerian pastors would not be able to get away with what they do outside of Nigeria. She said this in response to the drama between […] The post BBNaija star Tacha expresses concern over unruly behaviour of Pastors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NLC Raises Alarm Over Pension Transparency, Calls For Urgent Reforms

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has raised strong concerns over the federal government’s prolonged delay in reconstituting the board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), warning that the absence of a governing board undermines transparency and accountability in the management of workers’ retirement savings. Speaking to journalists at the Annual […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s fiscal math doesn’t add up as deficit numbers conflict 

Nigeria’s conflicting fiscal deficit figures for 2024 have raised fresh concerns about the government’s transparency, a situation that could potentially read more Nigeria’s fiscal math doesn’t add up as deficit numbers conflict 

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2 w. ago Survey: Economy is top concern as Nigerians speak on Tinubu’s reforms, 2027

As Nigeria approaches the mid-point of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in office, public interest in the country’s political read more Survey: Economy is top concern as Nigerians speak on Tinubu’s reforms, 2027

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2 w. ago €1m Grant: Experts Raise Concerns Over Misuse Of Foreign Aid

Security experts in Nigeria have expressed concern over the use of foreign aid and called for strict monitoring of the one million euros, approximately N1.8 billion, that France approved for Nigerian civil society organisations (CSOs). The French Embassy in Nigeria donated the money to 19 CSOs in Nigeria to drive grassroots development. They said the […]

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2 w. ago Over 16,000 doctors leaving Nigeria worrisome – Archbishop Kaigama

Tribune Online Over 16,000 doctors leaving Nigeria worrisome – Archbishop Kaigama The Bishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening brain drain, describing the exodus of over 16,000 doctors and thousands of other skilled professionals as a serious national crisis. Over 16,000 doctors leaving Nigeria worrisome – Archbishop Kaigama Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Concerns mount as killers invade bushes, forests across Nigeria

…Citizens urge govt to be decisive against criminals … Say FG must be sincere with purpose of forest guards On read more Concerns mount as killers invade bushes, forests across Nigeria

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