3 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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4 h. ago House Burnt, Car Destroyed, Livestock Killed As Thunderstorm Hits TCN Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm on September 3, 2025, caused a disruption on the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka, New Haven transmission line, damaging property and killing livestock along the route. In a statement on Monday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the incident happened near Tower 97 when […] The post House Burnt, Car Destroyed, Livestock Killed As Thunderstorm Hits TCN Line appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market

By Sunday Ani Preparations for this year’s Pro Pak West Africa exhibition in Lagos have been overshadowed by the absence of Tetra Pak, a long-time sponsor and exhibitor. The global food packaging giant, which has consistently used the trade show to showcase its innovations, has not confirmed participation for the 2025 edition scheduled for September […] The post Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Transmission Company Warns Against Building Under Power Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned against building or engaging in any activities under transmission lines, following a thunderstorm fire that severely damaged property along the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The TCN said that a thunderstorm on the evening of September 3, 2025, caused a conductor on the line near Tower 97 […]

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7 h. ago Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports

The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, said that while startups in Nigeria don’t have […]

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7 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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7 h. ago Taraba Speaker Warns New APC Lawmaker Against Personal Interest

Hon. Shitu Abner, the new lawmaker representing Karim I Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, has been charged not to allow personal interest or external forces conflict with his legislative duties. Abner, was elected on August 23, 2025, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after the former occupant of the […]

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9 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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14 h. ago Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen The reforms are delivering measurable impact in terms of investor confidence, reduced spending on fuel imports, greater energy self-sufficiency.... Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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17 h. ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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17 h. ago NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Police Force made 1,950 arrests and rescued 141 victims in read more NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

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17 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Black Market Surfaces In Delta As IPMAN, NUPENG Begin Strike

Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commenced an indefinite strike in Delta State. The strike has led to fuel scarcity, especially Asaba and its environs, as IPMAN and NUPENG announced indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. Our Correspondent […]

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21 h. ago JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

 The panel, inaugurated on August 18, was charged with the responsibility of probing rising infractions, reviewing jamb’s systems, and recommending reforms. The post JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Fingerprint Manipulation, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

 The panel, inaugurated on August 18, was charged with the responsibility of probing rising infractions, reviewing jamb’s systems, and recommending reforms. The post JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Fingerprint Manipulation, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge

Tribune Online Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge Cross River State has announced a major economic rebound, securing a stable financial rating and... Cross River secures stable financial rating, investors confidence surge Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling

Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island residence in Lagos, alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, following a court-ordered writ of possession issued on August 15, 2025. The property, which Ali Baba purchased for ₦220 million in 2021 from the federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), became […] The post Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 Dunks Off Sep 16

The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has been slightly adjusted as the organisers announce a new date for the finals, set to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Teams are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday, September 15, with matches being held […]

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