2 h. ago Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out

In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay’s General Manager for Abuja and the North, Bashir Ibrahim Hassan, Director-General of Nigeria’s National read more Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out-of-pocket healthcare costs

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3 h. ago Hospitals face energy crisis as Tinubu’s subsidy plan falters

Nigeria’s overstretched public hospitals are battling soaring electricity bills, as subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu remains stalled one year read more Hospitals face energy crisis as Tinubu’s subsidy plan falters

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3 h. ago Defection crisis: PDP, officials writes Police, DSS over alleged threat to life

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two chieftains of the party in Osun State have called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Service (DSS) to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged acts of intimidation and harassment against them. The PDP and its executives, Mr Sunday […] The post Defection crisis: PDP, officials writes Police, DSS over alleged threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Womanifesto, a coalition representing over 280 women’s rights organizations across Nigeria, has issued a powerful condemnation of the Nigerian Senate’s ongoing exclusion of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a “constitutional assault, a democratic crisis, and a gendered injustice.” The senator for Kogi Central was suspended on March 6, 2025, for […] The post Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ekiti guber: Ojo returns forms, promises to ensure Tinubu’s re

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for forthcoming Ekiti State off-season governorship election, Kayode Ojo, has returned his completed expression of interest and nomination forms, promising to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 presidential election if he wins the poll. Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines at the national headquarters […] The post Ekiti guber: Ojo returns forms, promises to ensure Tinubu’s re-election victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sahara leaders make list of African Energy Chamber’s ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars’

Sahara Group, an international energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has celebrated the recognition of two of its business leaders on the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 “20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars” list. The landmark further reinforces the company’s role in shaping the next generation of global energy leadership. Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, Head of Integrated Gas Ventures […] The post Sahara leaders make list of African Energy Chamber’s ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit

Tribune Online Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit •As stakeholders push for inclusive growth The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced plans to review the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act of 2022 as well as the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act to strategically benefits the industry’s stakeholders. This initiative stems from a […] Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigeria, ILO, ECOWAS Launch Regional Social Protection Framework

The federal government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have launched a regional social protection framework and operational plan designed to strengthen systems that safeguard the poor, displaced, and vulnerable across West Africa. The framework, first endorsed by ECOWAS ministers in November 2023, will run until 2028 […]

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10 h. ago Protest looms as Rivers govt announces N5bn saved from August salary fund

Unpaid civil servants raise alarm, plan march to Govt House The Rivers State government under state of emergency which ordered read more Protest looms as Rivers govt announces N5bn saved from August salary fund

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10 h. ago Concern for underwater oil assets: Renaissance, Nigerian Navy share intelligence, plan framework to safeguard oil assets

Joint patrol soon to debut A new strategic partnership toward protection of oil assets has been reached between an emerging read more Concern for underwater oil assets: Renaissance, Nigerian Navy share intelligence, plan framework to safeguard oil assets

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11 h. ago After Viral Video Of Dilapidated Hospital, Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Isma’il, over alleged dereliction of duty. The suspension, which took immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. According to the statement, the governor directed the commissioner to […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC

Tribune Online Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s borrowing policy, describing him as a “motivational speaker.” Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

…inaugurates three projects Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the release of N3 billion for the construction of read more Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

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22 h. ago Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima

Tribune Online Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima Shettima emphasised that building a future-ready workforce necessitates breaking down institutional barriers, fostering collaboration... Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Football Expert Demands NFF Reform Amid World Cup Qualifying Crisis

In the wake of a disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a critical World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, with Nigeria’s hopes of participating in the 2026 World Cup are now hanging in the balance, FIFA-licensed match agent and sports facilities expert, Ebi Ezekiel Egbe, has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation […]

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27 h. ago NNPCL Seeks Foreign Investors’ Support For 200 Underdeveloped Oil Wells

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is seeking international investors’ understanding to channel their funds to Nigeria and tap into the huge opportunities in the nation’s energy sector. The group chief executive officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari made the call while fielding questions from NBC’s Hala Gorani during the Energy […]

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34 h. ago ‘Nigeria Has Become A Killing Field, Declare State Of Emergency Now’, Ex

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Division 1 of the Nigerian Army, Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. Speaking on Arise News ‘Prime Time’ show on Wednesday evening, Ali-Keffi warned that the scale of the security crisis […]

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35 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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37 h. ago NULGE seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Osun LG allocation seizure

Tribune Online NULGE seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Osun LG allocation seizure "Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently intervene in the Osun State political crisis and ensure the immediate restoration NULGE seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Osun LG allocation seizure Tribune Online

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38 h. ago NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across Nigeria by December. The initiative aims to enhance safety and strengthen regulation on the country’s waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, disclosed the plan while addressing journalists on Wednesday. He said the move […] The post NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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