31 m. ago Remove tax bill sections conflicting with Sharia, NSCIA urges Senate

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the Senate to remove sections of the tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly regarding marriage and inheritance. The NSCIA made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday. The council also called on the upper chamber to Read More

Economics

31 m. ago Naira crude sales boost local refineries, cut FX risks – Tinubu

The Federal Government said the introduction of the sale of crude oil in Naira was a strategic move to enhance the operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs. President Bola Tinubu made this known on Tuesday, while officially declaring the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit open Read More

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64 m. ago UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), in Abuja, Hajia […] The post UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kogi free trade zone takes off with major Chinese investment

Tribune Online Kogi free trade zone takes off with major Chinese investment He assured the delegation that the state government team would leverage global best practices in free trade zone development to ensure the project's success. Kogi free trade zone takes off with major Chinese investment Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Portable Celebrates Milestone As His Instagram Hits 59 Million Views

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola often known as Portable is celebrating his latest achievement. The singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday to share a screenshot of his professional dashboard, revealing over 59 million views in the past 30 days. Showing off, Portable asserted that failure isn’t celebrated and encouraged brands to message him […] The post Portable Celebrates Milestone As His Instagram Hits 59 Million Views appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security

Tribune Online FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security The federal government has expressed readiness to partner with the leading agriculture firm, Agbeyewa Farms, towards boosting food security and economic development in the country. FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security Tribune Online

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2 h. ago RAAMP: Kwara Spends N4.6bn On Construction Of 209.77km Rural Roads

The Kwara State government has spent over N4.6bn in counterparts funding for the construction of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads across the 16 local governments area of the state. The state’s coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Dr Isaac Kolo, disclosed this at the 47th Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council […]

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3 h. ago Cawthorne Channel Fire: Corpses of 3 Suspected Victims Washed Ashore

Barely five days after the fire was put off, corpses of three suspected victims of recent fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 in Rivers State have been washed ashore. The development is contrary to claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the operators of the facility, that there were no casualties in […]

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4 h. ago RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years

Tribune Online RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years The Kwara State Government has paid over ₦4 billion as the state's counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) between 2019 and the present. RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years Tribune Online

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4 h. ago NNPC Shipping, partners unveil joint venture to boost crude transport

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced the signing of a new joint venture that will transform Nigerian maritime transportation. The partnership will focus on developing and operating tankers to efficiently transport crude oil across Nigeria and West Africa, reducing reliance on foreign vessels. A statement by the Read More

Politics

4 h. ago Northwest requires holistic strategy to tackle security challenge – Expert

Sani Usman, a retired Brigadier-General of the Nigerian Army, has proposed a holistic security strategy for managing insecurity of all read more Northwest requires holistic strategy to tackle security challenge – Expert

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4 h. ago Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu … ask IBB to write vol. II, name those who annulled June 12 election Former Governor of Abia State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare the late Chief MKO Abiola one of Nigeria’s presidents posthumously. Kalu said Abiola’s portrait should also be hung among the portraits of Nigerian presidents. […] Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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5 h. ago PEDA sees $1.5bn horticulture export market opportunity for farmers

The Produce Export Development Alliance (PEDA) has urged farmers to tap into the $1.5 billion horticulture export market opportunity to read more PEDA sees $1.5bn horticulture export market opportunity for farmers

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5 h. ago Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system

Tribune Online Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system The Nigerian agriculture research system received its last attention from the government over 25 years ago, as Nigeria continued to battle low crop yield and poor animal production amidst surging population. Research is the basis of agricultural production. Without an effective research system, farmers will be unable to get viable seed for planting, livestock production […] Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Kazakhstan eyes Nigerian talent, agriculture, oil in new trade push

Kazakhstan has opened trade talks with Nigeria in its first official business delegation visit as it looks to tap into read more Kazakhstan eyes Nigerian talent, agriculture, oil in new trade push

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5 h. ago Nigerian SMEs expect increased revenue from digital payments, innovations

Nigerian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expect digital payments and innovation to increase their revenue. This is as more SMEs read more Nigerian SMEs expect increased revenue from digital payments, innovations

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5 h. ago Soil science expert seeks law for national land use planning to protect agricultural soils

Tribune Online Soil science expert seeks law for national land use planning to protect agricultural soils A Professor of soil science at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Olufunmilayo Ande, has asked the Federal Government to enact law that will see to national land use planning in order to protect soils for effective agricultural practices. Professor Ande, stated this during inaugural lecture which held recently. She noted that aside the law for […] Soil science expert seeks law for national land use planning to protect agricultural soils Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report 

Tribune Online Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Nigeria’s commercial real estate market is poised to achieve a staggering value of  $362.27 billion by 2025, report by Statista Market Insights, has said. This projection, according to the report, took into account various factors and trends in the Nigerian real estate sector. Additionally, the report anticipated that the market would experience a consistent annual […] Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Stock markets slump as Trump targets Chinese tech investments

Stock markets struggled on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears by calling for fresh restrictions on Chinese investments, particularly in the technology sector. London equities rose, while Paris and Frankfurt fluctuated, with defence and banking stocks performing particularly well. This followed a weak session across Asia and in New York. Global Read More

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6 h. ago Filmhouse Group, others launch initiative to train young Nigerian creatives

The Filmhouse Group, a West African entertainment powerhouse, has partnered with the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the University read more Filmhouse Group, others launch initiative to train young Nigerian creatives

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