2 h. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List]

Nigeria has ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States (U.S) between 2020 and 2025, according to data from The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the U.S. during this period, with many facing deportation […] The post Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List] appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Flying Eagles Aim For Victory Against Junior Carthage Eagles In U20 AFCON Opener

Today marks the beginning of Nigeria’s quest for an unprecedented eighth Africa U20 title, as the Flying Eagles take on the Junior Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the opening match of Group B at the 30 June Stadium. Historically, the Flying Eagles have had the upper hand against their North African rivals. In a memorable […]

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6 h. ago Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

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6 h. ago We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders, has disclosed that 300,000 malnourished children have been treated in the seven states of Northern Nigeria within a year. Huggins Madondo, Project Coordinator,Kebbi State stated this while briefing newsmen on the success story of the International Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) […] The post We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth

Global broker JustMarkets announces the official launch of its updated Introducing Broker (IB) program, which is designed to provide partners read more JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth

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7 h. ago 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

Forthcoming tax reforms in Africa’s top oil producer could exclude as much as a third of the country’s working population read more 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

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8 h. ago Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help read more Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

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9 h. ago Lafarge Africa Shareholders Approve N19.33bn Final Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc have approved N19.33 billion final dividend, representing N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 They gave their approval at the Company 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In the 2024 financial result, Lafarge Africa announced a remarkable revenue of N696.76 billion for the 2024 financial […]

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9 h. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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9 h. ago Investors Advocate Increased Capital In Critical Sectors To Drive Economic Growth

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has emphasised the need for increased capital deployment in essential sectors to stimulate economic growth and development. This call was made during the ongoing 21st Annual Africa Venture Capital Association Conference in Lagos, themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” which runs from April 28 to May 2, 2025. […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria Unveils Certification Scheme To Boost Environmental Standards

The federal government has launched the Environmental Standards Certification Scheme — a first-of-its-kind initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa to professionalise environmental management and enhance institutional capacity. The aim is to strengthen environmental governance and elevate Nigeria’s global standing in sustainable development. At the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, described the launch as […]

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20 h. ago All Encumbrances To Investment Being Eliminated, VP Shettima Tells EU Delegation

The Nigerian government has reiterated its deep commitment to strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first West Africa office in Lagos. Nigeria officially became the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025, following the bank’s limited and incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa […]

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22 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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22 h. ago U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles begin quest for 8th title against Tunisia

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their campaign for an eighth U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Thursday read more U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles begin quest for 8th title against Tunisia

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24 h. ago Truck Crushes 2 Police Officers To Death At UNIBEN Gate In Edo

Two police officers have died on the spot after being crushed by a moving truck at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) main gate in Benin City, Edo State. Videos making the rounds on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday have suggested that the officers were operating at the busy Ugbowo campus gate when […]

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24 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

AG Mortgage Bank is not just envisioning the future of African housing; they are seizing it. With an audacious goal read more AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

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25 h. ago Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts

Tensions have reportedly risen among the children of legendary juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as they express concerns over his health and whereabouts. Damilola Esther, a daughter of the singer and guitarist, went on social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of allegedly holding their father against his will and […] The post Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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