10 h. ago BGFI to raise $200 million from first ever IPO in Central African history

BGFI Holding Corporation, a Gabonese financial institution, is set to raise $200 million from the first-ever initial public offering in read more BGFI to raise $200 million from first ever IPO in Central African history

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11 h. ago Dangote laments Africa’s becoming “dumping ground” for substandard fuels

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has raised concerns that Africa is turning into a dumping ground for read more Dangote laments Africa’s becoming “dumping ground” for substandard fuels

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12 h. ago Stakeholders brainstorm in London on how to transform Africa’s economy through long term investments

From Christy Anyanwu, London The need for investors to transform Africa’s economy through the power of long term and impact-driven investments was one of the highpoints at the 11th edition of the Africa Debate Conference organised by Invest Africa. The conference, which took place in London, brought together a network of over 700 investors, policymakers, […] The post Stakeholders brainstorm in London on how to transform Africa’s economy through long term investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago PTDF: Candidates for overseas scholarship scheme promise to bring development to oil, gas industry 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Over 500 candidates undergoing screening in Northwest zone for Overseas Scholarship by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) have promised their commitment to bringing development and progress to oil and industry in the country at the end of their training if given the opportunity. PTDF officials and relevant stakeholders have embarked […] The post PTDF: Candidates for overseas scholarship scheme promise to bring development to oil, gas industry  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Actress Mary Njoku raises alarm after experience with fake drug

By Seyi Babalola Mary Remmy Njoku, a well-known Nollywood actress and producer, has expressed worries about the competency of pharmaceuticals in Nigeria following a recent food poisoning incident on a film set. In an Instagram post, the actress expressed concern over suspected bogus medications circulating in the nation. Njoku described how she bought Imodium, a […] The post Actress Mary Njoku raises alarm after experience with fake drug appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Investors Lose $100m As 15 Startups Shut Down After Raising Funds

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is reeling from a wave of high-profile startup shutdowns, with at least 15 venture-backed companies closing shop after collectively raising over $100 million in funding. From fintech and edtech to health tech and logistics, startups that once dazzled investors and attracted top global talents have found themselves unable to scale, unable to […]

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20 h. ago Rising investor confidence fuels new manufacturing investments

After several years of shutdowns and stalled investments, manufacturers are finally revving up their factory engines again on the back read more Rising investor confidence fuels new manufacturing investments

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22 h. ago Helicopter landing levy aimed at infrastructure boost –Expert

An aviation expert and former Director, Air Transport Management,  Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Tai Ejibunu, has described the newly introduced helicopter landing levy by the federal government as a strategy to fund aviation infrastructure that will ultimately boost aid air navigation and better flight operations. Ejibunu, who made the disclosure in a […] The post Helicopter landing levy aimed at infrastructure boost –Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Ban dangerous chemicals in farming, food processing, Church tells Govt

The Diocese on the Niger (Anglican Communion) women in Onitsha, Anambra State, have raised concern over the use of harmful read more Ban dangerous chemicals in farming, food processing, Church tells Govt

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31 h. ago Osun debt and IGR are now tools for 2026 cheap politics and propaganda

Aregbesola, as governor of Osun State, raised the state’s internally generated revenue from N300 million to N1.6 billion monthly. Osun read more Osun debt and IGR are now tools for 2026 cheap politics and propaganda

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32 h. ago Nwifuru redeploys four Ebonyi commissioners in cabinet reshuffling

Tribune Online Nwifuru redeploys four Ebonyi commissioners in cabinet reshuffling Ikeuwa said exco approved the participation of Ebonyi State in the E-HEART project of the federal government and the subsequent payment of counterpart funding ... Nwifuru redeploys four Ebonyi commissioners in cabinet reshuffling Tribune Online

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33 h. ago NDLEA Raises Alarm Over High Rate Of Drug Abuse In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned that the rate of illicit substances and hard drugs abuse in Akwa Ibom state has become alarmingly high. The state Commander of the agency, Obot Bassey disclosed this during the 2025 Feast of Barracuda meeting by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) – Pyrates Confraternity, Atlantic […]

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34 h. ago 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele “For APC to have continuity, they will do a lot of work, the party will sweat to..." 2027: APC will lose Lagos guber election if – Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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36 h. ago “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls

Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has dismissed claims describing former President Muhammadu Buhari as a religious fundamentalist. Pastor Bakare said that he only began to see the former president, who died in London on Sunday, differently when he got closer to him. The cleric, who was a running mate […] The post “Buhari Not Religious Fundamentalist, Once Shouted Jesus Christ Of Nazareth” – Pastor Bakare Recalls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Reckitt awards N48m to Nigerian startups tackling hygiene gaps

Reckitt Nigeria has wrapped up the 2024 edition of its Access Accelerator Programme, awarding N48 million in seed funding to read more Reckitt awards N48m to Nigerian startups tackling hygiene gaps

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42 h. ago Nigeria faces environmental emergency as stakeholders call for action

Stakeholders, under the auspices of the Nigeria Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence (NSAC), have raised an alarm, saying that Nigeria currently faces read more Nigeria faces environmental emergency as stakeholders call for action

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42 h. ago PTDF Screens 400 North East Postgraduate Candidates For Foreign Scholarships

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the screening and verification of credentials for over 400 candidates from the North East region, as part of its 2025 overseas scholarship programme for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees in oil, gas, and renewable energy-related fields. The exercise, which commenced yesterday at […]

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46 h. ago Tougher immigration policies threaten CBN’s $1bn monthly diaspora inflow target

By Chinwendu Obienyi With many countries recalibrating their immigration and international fund remittance frameworks to cement their protectionist posturing, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) push to secure $1 billion in monthly diaspora remittances now faces fresh headwinds. Offshore inflows, seen as a cornerstone of the apex bank’s foreign exchange strategy, are now in the […] The post Tougher immigration policies threaten CBN’s $1bn monthly diaspora inflow target appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Naira may end year at N1,700/$1 amid FX reforms, reserve gains

By Chinwendu Obienyi The naira is projected to slide to N1,700/$1 by the end of 2025, despite ongoing reforms aimed at stabilising the foreign exchange (FX) market and strengthening investor confidence, analysts at Cordros Securities stated in the firm’s H2 2025 outlook report. This marks a potential 9.5 per cent depreciation from current levels, underscoring […] The post Naira may end year at N1,700/$1 amid FX reforms, reserve gains -Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago IMF flags over a decade of budget forecasting failures in Nigeria

Tribune Online IMF flags over a decade of budget forecasting failures in Nigeria A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exposed persistent and significant errors in Nigeria’s fiscal forecasting between 2011 and 2023, raising serious concerns over the credibility of the country’s budgeting process and its effectiveness as a tool for economic policy. The report, titled “Fiscal Forecasting Errors in Nigeria,” highlights a pattern of […] IMF flags over a decade of budget forecasting failures in Nigeria Tribune Online

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