28 h. ago Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

…as govt directs Benin Electricity to stop estimated billing of energy customers Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says the read more Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

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32 h. ago A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ikot Ekpene local government in Akwa Ibom state has recounted experiences as the first council in local government democratic experiment in West Africa by British colonial administration in 1951.  Speaking during a one day anniversary  symposium to commemorate the creation of the local government 74 years ago  on the theme: ” […] The post A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Naira’s 3.6% Decline Against Dollar ‘Reasonable’ Compared To Peers – JP Morgan

Naira’s steep fall against the US dollar over the past week has been ‘reasonable’ compared to other frontier and emerging market currencies, according to JP Morgan Chase, BusinessDay reports. The naira plunged to a four-month low at the beginning of the week as President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shock waves across global markets. But while […]

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54 h. ago Kwara garment factory commends AbdulRazaq’s industrial drive

The Managing Director of the Kwara Garment Factory, Hajia Adedeji, has praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State for his visionary leadership and consistent support for economic development, industrialisation, and job creation in the state. According to a statement on Friday, Adedeji, who spoke during a special feature on Radio Kwara, Midland 99.1 FM, described Read More

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59 h. ago Nwoko facilitated N30bn projects in Delta North – Aide tells critics

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has facilitated projects worth over N30 billion under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at improving infrastructure and agricultural development in the region.   According to a statement issued by his media consultant, Michael Ogah, and […] The post Nwoko facilitated N30bn projects in Delta North – Aide tells critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Foundation Targets Empowerment of 1m Entrepreneurs To Boost Economic Growth

In a move aimed at complementing government initiatives on entrepreneurship development, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation has announced plans to empower one million entrepreneurs across Nigeria to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, disclosed that the initiative will be formally […]

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63 h. ago I Will Shock Gov Oborevwori Over Creation Of Anioma State – Nwoko

The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Hon Ned Nwoko, has vowed to surprise Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the creation of Anioma state. He vowed Thursday in Ogwashi-Uku, Oshimili north local government area, during the APC Women Support Group in Collaboration with Rita Daniels Single Parenthood, Girl Child Initiative, and Regina Daniel’s Charity and Dev […]

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67 h. ago Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira

By Christopher Oji Senator Ned Nwoko has described the decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to peg the sale of Nigeria’s crude oil on naira as a bold and commendable move. According to the Director of Communications, Office of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Chairman Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Gloria Okolugbo, “the […] The post Nwoko hails FG’s decision to peg Nigeria’s crude oil sale to naira appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariff gamble: A shock to global trade and Africa’s economic ambitions

President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs announcement on imports from China and other major trading partners is not just a U.S. read more Trump’s tariff gamble: A shock to global trade and Africa’s economic ambitions

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3 d. ago Pascal Dozie was an illustrious Nigerian, pathfinder, S’East senators mourn

The South East Senate Caucus on Wednesday expressed shock and sorrow over the death of former Chairman of Diamond Bank, Dr Pascal Dozie. This was disclosed in a condolence message issued in Abuja by the Caucus Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Read More

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4 d. ago Shock, outcry as Rivers Solad appoints, backdates sole administrators in 23 LGAs despite court order

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, retired vice admiral and Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has approved appointment of 23 sole administrators in read more Shock, outcry as Rivers Solad appoints, backdates sole administrators in 23 LGAs despite court order

Events

4 d. ago LEADERSHIP Promoting Local Content, Encouraging Youth Entrepreneurship – ARCO

Group managing director of ARCO Group, Dr. Alfred Okoigun has said LEADERSHIP Group, publishers of LEADERSHIP Newspapers is promoting the support for local content creation while also encouraging young people to go into entrepreneurship. Dr Okoigun made remarks at the 17th edition of LEADERSHIP Annual Conference & Awards that was held in Abuja yesterday. He […]

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5 d. ago Firm supports wealth creation, trains youths on blockchain, Web3 skills

Hanu Fejiro, a leading Nigerian technology innovator, says he has launched a programme to support young Nigerians in wealth creation. read more Firm supports wealth creation, trains youths on blockchain, Web3 skills

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6 d. ago Constitution review: Reps mull creation of 302 new parliamentary seats

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing the creation of no fewer than 302 new seats in the national and state Assemblies for women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The proposed new parliamentary seats contained in two separate  bills with the Speaker Tajudeen Abass […] The post Constitution review: Reps mull creation of 302 new parliamentary seats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Abiodun, Ogun APC mourn as party spokesperson, Oladunjoye dies

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the death of the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tunde Oladunjoye.   Oladunjoye reportedly died on Friday in the United Kingdom after battling with an undisclosed ailment.   He said: “Receiving the news of […] The post Abiodun, Ogun APC mourn as party spokesperson, Oladunjoye dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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1 week ago Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta

Some yet to be identified gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Godwin Anuka while his wife and two underage children were released after a ransom payment in Ubulu Uku, Delta State. In a post shared by Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Harrison Gwamnishu, […] The post Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

1 week ago NSC DG Mourns President Of Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC)  Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu. Olopade described the death of the Taekwondo boss as a big loss not only to the taekwondo family but the entire sports sector. “Alhaji Saidu was an […]

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1 week ago Delta Cultural Festival: OFAAC Vows To Strengthen The Culture, Identity Of Anioma

The Organization for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) has vowed it will continue to be in the vanguard of strengthening the culture and identity of Anioma people. The President, OFAAC, Arc Kester Ifeadi, said in Asaba when he hosted Anioma stakeholders, Directors, Traditional Rulers and representatives of major ethnic groups of Anioma people over […]

Culture

1 week ago Kaduna community in shock as lightning kills herder, 12 cows

The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows, PUNCH Metro has learnt. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the Read More

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