1 hour ago Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review

Tribune Online Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its decision to return to market-driven pricing in the telecoms sector has spurred over one billion dollars in infrastructure investment in 2025. Mr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. He explained that the policy shift, introduced […] Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her

Abimbola Olawunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially joined the race for the 2025 Ekiti governorship election after purchasing the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. Her declaration comes despite speculations that incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji would be returned as the consensus candidate of the ruling party. Addressing journalists shortly […] The post Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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4 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2027: Amaechi’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike

By Seyi Babalola Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, believes former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s presidential aspirations is dead on arrival. Wike, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today show on Tuesday, stated that Nigerians will not give Amaechi a chance in the 2027 election. Amaechi, a member of the African Democratic Congress […] The post 2027: Amaechi’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Sango Festival: Makinde Receives UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has received the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate for Sango Festival, Oyo. The certificate presentation was sequel to the festival making it to the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity upon the proposal made by Nigeria. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa […]

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7 h. ago “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that his struggles with academics prevented him from pursuing university education. The chairman of First Bank Holding shared this in his 286-page memoir, Making It Big, released on Monday. Otedola explained that he stopped formal education after completing the Lower Sixth examination and did not return for Upper […] The post “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has expressed doubt over the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He questioned whether the electoral body can deliver a free and fair election in the current political climate. According to him, this challenge is even more pronounced under the administration of […] The post “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 2027: Usman bemoans stability in LP, blames leadership crisis

From Idu Jude, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Sen. Nenadi Usman, said she is worried over the lack of stability in the party, attributing it to a series of court cases orchestrated by Barrister Julius Abure’s leadership tussle. Usman, remarked while speaking virtually in […] The post 2027: Usman bemoans stability in LP, blames leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The International Organization for Migration (IOM), has commended the Nigerian Government for its leadership role in implementing Operation Safe Corridor, a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant terrorists that has now expanded beyond the North East to the North West and North Central regions. IOM Deputy Director General Operations, […] The post IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago 2027: Peter Obi’s presidency best strategy to rescue Nigeria — Obidient leader

Tribune Online 2027: Peter Obi’s presidency best strategy to rescue Nigeria — Obidient leader “Last weekend’s by-election showed clearly that non-performing incumbents are afraid of voter revolt 2027: Peter Obi’s presidency best strategy to rescue Nigeria — Obidient leader Tribune Online

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14 h. ago United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

The United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of leading Pan-African financial services group, United Capital PLC, has announced read more United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

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14 h. ago Poor GCE Result Of Anambra APC Governorship Candidate Emerges As Critics Question Competence

A purported 1986 General Certificate of Education (GCE) result belonging to Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has emerged online. The revelation has raised questions about his academic competence and suitability for leadership. The document, reportedly from Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, indicates that Ukachukwu failed English Language, Mathematics, […] The post Poor GCE Result Of Anambra APC Governorship Candidate Emerges As Critics Question Competence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu Betrayed Kwankwaso In Kano, Forget Their 2027 Alliance – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engr. Buba Galadima, has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between President Bola Tinubu and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, Galadima accused the Tinubu-led administration of betraying Kwankwaso and […]

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17 h. ago Air Canada Flight Attendants Vow To Continue Strike, Hold Talks

Last Thursday, Air Canada detailed the terms offered to cabin crew, indicating a senior flight attendant would, on average, make CAN$87,000 ($65,000) by 2027. The post Air Canada Flight Attendants Vow To Continue Strike, Hold Talks appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago China’s EV Industry’s Overseas Factory Investments Surpass Domestic For 1st Time

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has made a historic shift, investing more in overseas factories than domestic ones for the first time. According to CNBC News, Chinese electric car companies are increasing investments in overseas factories as they ramp up competition against Tesla and other global automakers. For the first time since records go back […]

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20 h. ago Ferscoat School celebrates students with outstanding WASSCE, UTME results

By Praise Adeagbo Ferscoat International School, Ipaja, Lagos, recently held its 24th graduation ceremony and valedictory service for 79 SS3 students. The graduating students recorded outstanding performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The event was attended by dignitaries, parents, guardians, teachers, […] The post Ferscoat School celebrates students with outstanding WASSCE, UTME results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan

Tribune Online Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan In the aftermath of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election won by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a chieftain of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Barrister Lowo Obisesan, in this interview bares his mind on the reasons for the poor performance of his party and the steps that […] Oyo APC’s problems are self inflicted, needs urgent intervention —ex commissioner, Lowo Obisesan Tribune Online

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22 h. ago 2027: Duhu Celebrates Tinubu’s Alleged Decision To Retain Shettima

Pioneer national vice chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Duhu, has expressed joy and gratitude over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Duhu described the development […]

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