5 h. ago Agbakoba faults Natasha’s sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Popular legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has raised concerns over what he described as “significant inconsistencies” in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba made this known while speaking at a media briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday. Agbakoba, who is the Read More

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8 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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13 h. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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17 h. ago PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

…as Obi visits victims, donates borehole, cash gift Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have read more PDP govs condemn Plateau killings, raise alarm over worsening security

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18 h. ago Nigeria Air Traffic Engineers Can’t Achieve Excellence – President

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has raised the alarm that Air Traffic Engineers cannot deliver the level of excellence the aviation sector demands. The president of NAAE, Seizling Miri, who spoke at NAAE’s Lagos Branch AGM, lamented that many engineers were overstretched, saying cases of continuous shifts and repeat of duty rosters […]

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22 h. ago Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN

• UBA GMD lists hurdles to achieving $1trn economy From Uche Usim and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As the race for commercial banks’ recapitalisation peaks and the global commerce landscape quakes in the face of the raging US-China tariff war, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians not to panic as the local financial […] The post Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State for its proactive efforts in combating climate change and raising awareness about its impact, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),George Akume, delivered this commendation during a courtesy visit by contestants of the 2025 Miss Africa […] The post FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain

The 24th edition of NOG Energy Week will help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry. Themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, the event is scheduled to hold from 29 June to 3 July 2025, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. It will bring together leaders, […] The post NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago GenCos Raise Alarm Over N4trn Unpaid Invoices, Says Shutdown Imminent

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over an impending collapse of their operations due to the crippling debt of over N4 trillion owed to them by the federal government. The debt, comprising legacy obligations and unpaid subsidies for 2024, was severely undermining the power sector’s ability to function optimally. The Board of […]

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35 h. ago AGN Holds Health Walk In FCT, Advocates Healthy Lifestyle For Nollywood Actors

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has urged Nollywood actors to prioritise healthy lifestyle to avoid imminent health breakdown in the course of their work. The AGN boss made the call during the 2025 ‘Annual Health Walk and Wellness Campaign’ of the Guild on Saturday in Abuja, adding that the […]

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41 h. ago Forum To Brainstorm On Energy Transformation, Emerging Business Opportunities

Energy stakeholders are expected to brainstorm on energy transformation and emerging business opportunities in the country at the 24th edition of NOG Energy Week is expected to take place from 29th of June to 3rd of July 2025. The event will also help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry, as […]

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47 h. ago Nigeria, others raising health budgets over US aid cut – WHO

The World Health Organisation said Nigeria has allocated an additional $200m to health in its 2025 budget to cushion the effects of aid cut by the US. The Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a speech on the organisation’s website. In January, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order halting Read More

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51 h. ago Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law

The Presidency has distanced itself from the ongoing promotion of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections following the appearance of campaign billboards across several cities, including Abuja and Kano. These billboards, featuring images of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have raised concerns about premature campaigning. In […] The post Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago SG HOLDINGS’ CP Programme Oversubscribed: A Vote of Investors’ Confidence

SG Holdings Limited, a leading downstream Oil and Gas company and a rising force in international shipping, has successfully completed its debut commercial paper (CP) issuance—Series 1 and 2—marking a significant milestone in its corporate journey. Originally targeting ₦30 billion, the programme was met with strong demand from the investment community, ultimately raising ₦34.6 billion—an Read More

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64 h. ago FG, private sector provides free health services to train passengers

In a bid to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good health, Ultimate Health HMO, read more FG, private sector provides free health services to train passengers

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3 d. ago Minister rejects N’East lawmakers claim of exclusion from SAPZ programme

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Saturday, dismissed the claim by the North-East Caucus of the National Assembly that the region was excluded from the $530m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme of the Federal Government. Last Thursday, the North-East lawmakers raised concerns over the exclusion of its region from the Read More

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3 d. ago Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo

…As 300,000 teachers risk job lose From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Edo State, raised the alarm that over 300,000 teachers are at the verge of losing their jobs if the state government implements the 300 percent increment in Personal Income Tax of private school owners. The chairman of […] The post Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago RMRDC Sensitises Stakeholders On Africa Raw Materials Summit

Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has commenced a stakeholder engagement towards the Africa Raw Materials Summit scheduled for May 20 to 22, 2025. The RMRDC delegation for stakeholder engagement led by the director general, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, visited Lagos to meet  key players in the manufacturing sector and raise awareness on the significance […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Hit Record 210.5trn Cubic Feet, To Last 93 Years — NUPRC

Nigeria’s crude oil and gas reserves have hit a record high of 37.24 billion barrels and 210.5 trillion cubic feet, according to the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe. The development comes amidst efforts by the commission to raise reserves as encapsulated in the Petroleum Industry Act, […]

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