78 m. ago ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

Nigerians are more optimistic about the future than those outside the shores of the country despite growing grievances and trust read more ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

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2 h. ago CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions

By Gabriel Dike The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) on Tuesday expressed concern about recent reports alleging unethical practices by some institutions in the administration of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a scheme meant for students in tertiary institutions in the country. The union in a statement signed by the National President of CONUA, […] The post CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its attention has been drawn to recent media reports/publications on the activities of read more CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange -SEC

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2 h. ago Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health

Veteran Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has debunked viral rumours claiming he is dead, confirming in a new video that he is alive, strong, and in good health. On Tuesday, the legendary singer shared a video on social media to address the fake news, delivering his response with a lively musical performance in Yoruba, English, and […] The post Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr. Hope Georgewill, the Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd. Late Georgewill was abducted alongside two others on March 26, 2025, along the Cotton Channel, Bakana […] The post Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Ahead of National Sports Festival billed to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kebbi State Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development, Comrade Nura Bala Fingila has disclosed that athletes from the state would slugs it out with their counterparts from other states in over 90 percentage of the activities at the […] The post National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

The International Monetary Fund projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 percent in 2025, according to its latest WEO report. read more IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

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4 h. ago Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

As part of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform efforts, the federal government is proposing a new investment-driven incentive framework aimed at read more Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

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5 h. ago Harvard Varsity Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2bn Funding Freeze

Harvard University sued several United States agencies and top officials for freezing billions of dollars in federal funding, significantly intensifying a high-stakes showdown with the President Donald Trump-led administration. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Trump administration accused the nation’s oldest and richest university of failing to combat anti-semitism on campus. Trump escalated his fight with Harvard […]

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6 h. ago Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project

By John Ogunsemore The presidency’s planned N10 billion expenditure on solar power installation at the State House, Abuja, has elicited scathing criticism from Nigerians on social media. Daily Sun reports that N10 billion was allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Act for installing a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, following increased energy bills and unreliable […] The post Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman, Federal House of Representatives Committee on Environment and Dieter Ahmed Bassi, Director of Policy, Planning, and read more Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

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8 h. ago Building Nigeria’s energy future depends on fair play and not monopoly

Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The recent rise of the Dangote refinery, a $20 billion marvel of engineering capable of read more Building Nigeria’s energy future depends on fair play and not monopoly

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10 h. ago Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Senator representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris for the remarkable socio-economic transformation ongoing across the state. Aliero who stated this while speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative […] The post Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Real Madrid Observe Minute’s Silence As La Liga Mourns Pope Francis

Real Madrid players observed a minute’s silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across LaLiga after the death of football-mad Pope Francis at 88. “Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences to the whole Catholic community in the face of the loss of a historic and universal figure,” the club said in […]

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10 h. ago Transfer: Osimhen Missing As Chelsea Shortlist 3 Strikers For Summer Signing

Chelsea have drawn up a three-man striker shortlist for the summer, according to The Athletic. Multiple reports have suggested that Chelsea are interested in Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen but the Nigerian international was not mentioned in Athletic’s David Omstein’s list. Ornstein reports that the Blues are keen on bolstering their attacking options after the season. […]

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11 h. ago FG Considers Airports Concessions, Says Many Operating On Losses

The minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said that many of the airports in the country are operating at a loss. Speaking against the backdrop of a report that the Ministry granted lengthy concession period for Enugu International Airport, the spokesman of the minister, Tunde Moshood, said many of the airports in Nigeria […]

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11 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim To Speak At Cambridge Africa Business Conference

Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and chairman/chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has been named among the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC). Ibrahim will speak at the conference, which will be held at the Cambridge Judge Business School in May. The conference will feature global business […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria Seeks Investment Support For Hydrogen Integration In Energy Mix

The Nigerian government is intensifying efforts to attract investment for the integration of hydrogen into its energy mix, as part of a broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and drive sustainable economic growth. At a recent high-level meeting in London, the federal government, represented by minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, […]

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12 h. ago Police Probe Killing Of Comfort Omoge’s Grandson By Scavenger In Ondo

Following the tragic death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, grandson of the late music icon, Comfort Omoge, the Ondo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the incident. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday along the Ayeka/Igbokoda Expressway in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area. While it was gathered that a […]

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13 h. ago Promote Love, Not Division, First Lady Tells Christian Youths

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has urged Christian youth across the country to become agents of love and unity and warned against the dangers of religious and regional division. While hosting members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), she called to an Easter Brunch […]

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