5 h. ago New Parties: 14 Associations Scale First Hurdle As INEC Disqualifies 157 Others

Out of the total of 171 associations that submitted letters of intent for registration as political parties, 14 have met the requirements to proceed to the next stage while 157 others failed scale through. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in […]

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Peter Obi, Jonathan meet behind closed doors in Abuja

Tribune Online JUST IN: Peter Obi, Jonathan meet behind closed doors in Abuja Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a close-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja.  JUST IN: Peter Obi, Jonathan meet behind closed doors in Abuja Tribune Online

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8 h. ago FG moves to modernise technical education to reflect industry needs

Tribune Online FG moves to modernise technical education to reflect industry needs The statement further explained that the reform will enable students to learn relevant trades to meet industrial demands. FG moves to modernise technical education to reflect industry needs Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Dissolve NFF If Nigeria Don’t Make 2026 World Cup — Mikel Obi

Nigeria requires a miracle to reach the next World Cup after drawing South Africa in a Group C qualification race for the competition. The post Dissolve NFF If Nigeria Don’t Make 2026 World Cup — Mikel Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Wema surpasses minimum capital requirement as N150bn rights issue gets CBN, SEC approvals

Wema Bank Plc has announced the successful completion of its N150 billion Rights Issue, which opened on April 14, 2025, read more Wema surpasses minimum capital requirement as N150bn rights issue gets CBN, SEC approvals

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14 h. ago Strike: Resident doctors give FG 24 hours to meet demands after talks

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by 24 hours its deadline for the federal government to meet read more Strike: Resident doctors give FG 24 hours to meet demands after talks

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14 h. ago Dangote Cement pays over N3.3trn in dividends to shareholders in 15 years

By Chukwuma Umeorah Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 trillion in dividends over the last 15 years. This positions the company as one of the most rewarding stocks on the Nigerian Exchange. Beyond dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the capital appreciation of the cement stock. The Chairman of […] The post Dangote Cement pays over N3.3trn in dividends to shareholders in 15 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NARD Issues Nationwide Strike Warning Over Doctors’ Welfare, Working Conditions

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day nationwide warning strike set to begin on Friday. The announcement was confirmed on Thursday, by Agbor Affiong, General Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration. According to the statement, the decision followed an online National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which commenced […] The post NARD Issues Nationwide Strike Warning Over Doctors’ Welfare, Working Conditions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria Needs 21. 95% Growth Rate For $1tn Economy By 2031 – Afrinvest

  Afrinvest West Africa Limited has predicted that Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) requires a 21.95 per cent growth rate at an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar to achieve the $1 trillion economy target by 2031. The investment firm made this prediction in its 20th Nigeria Banking Sector Report 2025, titled ‘ACT-BOLD: Beyond […]

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16 h. ago Explore Capital Market Investment Opportunities, SEC DG Urges Graduating Cadets

  The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has encouraged graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy to explore investment opportunities in the capital market to create wealth. Agama stated this at the 23rd Convocation Lecture in honour of graduating cadets of 72 Regular Course and Postgraduate students held yesterday […]

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19 h. ago OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB

Tribune Online OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) Abeokuta joined global dignitaries in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the conclusion of Dr Akinwumi Adesina’s transformative tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The institute, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Samuel Daramola, was honoured as a special guest at the farewell […] OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Modern warfare: Nigeria’s offensive drone gains require a defensive C

The growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technology and its use as an attack vector in warfare by both read more Modern warfare: Nigeria’s offensive drone gains require a defensive C-UAS strategy

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20 h. ago Dangote Cement Shareholders Receive N3.3trn Dividend Payment In 15 Years

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 billion in dividends over the last 15 years. In addition to this impressive dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the cement stock’s capital appreciation. The newly appointed chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, stated this at the Company’s combined Closing Gong Ceremony […]

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20 h. ago Lasaco Assurance Shareholders’ Funds Rise To N22.11bn Amidst Recapitalisation

Lasaco Assurance Plc unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025 recorded a significant increase in shareholders’ funds, rising by 84 per cent to N22.11 billion from N12.02 billion in the corresponding period of 2024. It said this underscored a strengthened capital base and improved investor confidence in the midst of the […]

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20 h. ago Assembly Commission Wants New Legislative Quarters For Senators, Reps

The executive chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Chief Saviour Enyiekere, has urged the federal government to construct a new Legislative Quarters in Abuja to address the housing, security, and coordination challenges currently faced by federal lawmakers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the […]

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21 h. ago How I beat insecurity, trekked from Ilorin to Abakaliki –Okike

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A youth leader, Emmanuel Obasi Okike, from Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, yesterday completed 670km trek from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. Okike, who embarked on the adventure on August 25, arrived Abakaliki, at 3pm, looking weak. He described his journey […] The post How I beat insecurity, trekked from Ilorin to Abakaliki –Okike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Recapitalisation: Mandatory filing to assess insurers’ capital strength

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released the guidelines for the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) of insurance and reinsurance companies, read more Recapitalisation: Mandatory filing to assess insurers’ capital strength

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27 h. ago Defence Academy cadets urged to embrace investment in capital market

Tribune Online Defence Academy cadets urged to embrace investment in capital market Graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have been advised to embrace early and long-term investment in the capital market as Defence Academy cadets urged to embrace investment in capital market Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Why Subsidy Removal Savings Not Enough To Transform Economy – Oyedele

The chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that the savings accruing from the removal of fuel subsidy were grossly inadequate to fund Nigeria’s huge development requirements. Oyedele made this assertion on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at a one-day capacity building training on the Nigeria […]

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28 h. ago How I beat insecurity, trekked 670km from Ilorin to Abakaliki – youth leader

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A youth leader, Emmanuel Obasi Okike, from Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday, September 10, completed a 670km trek from Ilorin, Kwara State, to Abakaliki. Okike, who embarked on the adventure on August 25, arrived in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, at 3pm, looking very weak. […] The post How I beat insecurity, trekked 670km from Ilorin to Abakaliki – youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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