4 h. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment

  Operatives of the Ondo Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, have raised concerns over the non-issuance of appointment letters. The officers noted that this issue has persisted since their recruitment in 2020, leaving them without formal recognition or job security. The officers, through a petition to the Ondo State House of […] The post Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over the zoning of presidential tickets ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. He alleged that the zoning process is being manipulated to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Momodu […] The post “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Abuja Customers Cry Out To BCAN Amid Rising Unauthorized Bank Debits

  A growing number of bank customers in Abuja have raised concerns about repeated debits from their accounts, despite having lodged formal complaints with their banks. Some affected customers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, urged the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) to intervene and safeguard their […] The post Abuja Customers Cry Out To BCAN Amid Rising Unauthorized Bank Debits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Northern Leaders Demand Dismissal Of Security Chiefs Amid Rising Insecurity

  The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), a coalition of socio-cultural and political leaders from the 19 northern states, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria. The forum has urged President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and overhaul the nation’s security architecture to address the ongoing crises effectively. In a strongly […] The post Northern Leaders Demand Dismissal Of Security Chiefs Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Oyo: Suspected Diesel From Leaking Underground Tank Spill Into Ibadan Well, Police Launch Investigation

The Oyo State Police Command has raised concerns after a liquid substance, suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, was discovered trapped in a well at Omikunle area, Yemetu, Ibadan. According to The Guardian Nigeria, the police confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the incident was reported to the Yemetu […] The post Oyo: Suspected Diesel From Leaking Underground Tank Spill Into Ibadan Well, Police Launch Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Residents Displaced As Lagos Goct. Demolishes Buildings, Shanties Along Iyana Oworo, Lekki Coastlines

Several residents were displaced on Saturday as the Lagos State Government, through its enforcement agencies, began demolishing unapproved buildings and makeshift shanties along the Iyana Oworonshoki and Lekki coastlines. The enforcement exercise came barely 48 hours after the state’s Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development raised concerns over unchecked sand dredging activities in Lagos. The ministry […] The post Residents Displaced As Lagos Goct. Demolishes Buildings, Shanties Along Iyana Oworo, Lekki Coastlines appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Group Faults Governor Oborevwori Over Pipeline Contract, Raises 2027 Concerns

A group known as the Committee for Transparency and Good Governance (CTGG) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticising Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s stance on the pipeline surveillance contract in Delta State, alleging that his position undermines Urhobo interests. The statement, signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Onos Austin, expressed concern that the governor’s political […]

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4 d. ago Ebola virus back in Africa: Here are five ways to protect yourself

Tribune Online Ebola virus back in Africa: Here are five ways to protect yourself The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently declared a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus, a development that has raised concerns across the African continent including Nigeria. Tribune Online reports that the country confirmed its 16th Ebola outbreak, with officials recording 28 confirmed or suspected cases and 15 deaths in Kasai Province. The index […] Ebola virus back in Africa: Here are five ways to protect yourself Tribune Online

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5 d. ago “Hunger For Clout Has Drowned Out Empathy” – Mary Njoku On Social Media Misuse

Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has raised concerns over the increasing misuse of social media, lamenting the shift from empathy to a focus on content creation. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Njoku questioned the current direction of online engagement. She wrote, “What exactly are we turning into? Social media should be a powerful tool. Around the […] The post “Hunger For Clout Has Drowned Out Empathy” – Mary Njoku On Social Media Misuse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Stakeholder raises alarm over alleged threat to oil pipeline security contract

Eshanekpe Israel, Mayor of Urhoboland and Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC), has raised concerns over read more Stakeholder raises alarm over alleged threat to oil pipeline security contract

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6 d. ago Gombe APC defends Governor Yahaya, says errors do not define him

…As Opposition, Residents Raise Concerns From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed criticisms against Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, insisting that while he may have made human errors, his record of service and delivery stands tall above reproach. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily Sun, the […] The post Gombe APC defends Governor Yahaya, says errors do not define him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ndume raises concerns renew attacks in two LGAs, as eight lives claimed 

Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the national assembly, has decried the renewed attacks by suspected read more Ndume raises concerns renew attacks in two LGAs, as eight lives claimed 

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7 d. ago Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production

Tribune Online Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production •Envisage worsened farm output in 2026 The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised concerns over the rising cost of agricultural inputs, warning that the trend could threaten food production and worsen farm outputs in 2026. This was disclosed in a communique issued at the end of the forum’s 12th meeting, chaired by Governor Babagana Zulum […] Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

Mental health professionals and stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening state of access to mental health care in Nigeria, read more Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

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7 d. ago ‘Unresolved Crisis Could Derail National Convention,’ Wike Tells PDP

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has raised concern that the upcoming National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be in jeopardy unless lingering internal crises were resolved. The party’s convention is scheduled to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in the month of November. Speaking during his monthly media […]

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9 d. ago 24,000 Nigerians Missing Since 2014; 284,000 Missing Globally By End Of 2024 – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised concerns over the impact of 24,000 Nigerians reported missing by their families. The organization warned that the crisis is disrupting communities and impeding social and economic progress. The disclosure was made by the Head of Sub-Delegation, ICRC Maiduguri Field Office, Diana Japaridza, on Saturday while commemorating […] The post 24,000 Nigerians Missing Since 2014; 284,000 Missing Globally By End Of 2024 – ICRC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Middle Belt Christian youths allege targeted attacks, demand return of ancestral lands

Fromy Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Christian youths from Benue, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kaduna, and Plateau States have raised concerns over the spate of insecurity in their communities, alleging that the attacks go beyond farmer-herder clashes and amount to systematic persecution of indigenous Christian populations. The youths, representing the Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST), Church of Christ […] The post Middle Belt Christian youths allege targeted attacks, demand return of ancestral lands appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian

Tribune Online Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian-Nigerian citizen TWO prominent Muslim organisations in Nigeria, The Muslim Congress (TMC) and Muslim Awareness International (MAI), have raised concerns over the safety and whereabouts of Mr Ramzy Abu Ibrahim, a prominent Palestinian figure and community leader in Nigeria, who was reportedly taken from his Abuja residence by suspected members of the anti-terrorism squad. In separate statements […] Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian-Nigerian citizen Tribune Online

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1 week ago Forces Working Against NNPC Reforms, Says Group CEO Bashir Ojulari

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Ojulari, has disclosed that the company is currently facing strong resistance from forces working against its ongoing transformation agenda. Ojulari raised the concern on Thursday when he received the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association […] The post Forces Working Against NNPC Reforms, Says Group CEO Bashir Ojulari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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