2 h. ago EFCC boss wants journalists to intensify corruption reporting

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called on media practitioners across Nigeria to read more EFCC boss wants journalists to intensify corruption reporting

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3 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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3 h. ago NUPENG/Dangote standoff: South East IPMAN not part of strike – Official

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South East zone, has distanced itself from the ongoing dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The National Ex-Officio representing the East at the National Executive Council (NEC) of IPMAN and former chairman, […] The post NUPENG/Dangote standoff: South East IPMAN not part of strike – Official appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Abike Dabiri being falsely accused of Igbo hate – Actor Patrick Doyle

By John Ogunsemore Veteran actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle said Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa is being falsely accused of referring to Igbos as “monkeys”. Doyle stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday in reaction to a viral incident involving Dabiri-Erewa on the X social media platform last Wednesday. […] The post Abike Dabiri being falsely accused of Igbo hate – Actor Patrick Doyle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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6 h. ago UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex

Tribune Online UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Monday disclosed that the House leadership is in contact with relevant security and emergency agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the death of a yet-to-be-identified man near the National Assembly Complex on Sunday. UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Tribune Online

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8 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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9 h. ago Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement

Tribune Online Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement A support group within the Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Grassroots Democratic Alliance (GDA), has criticised the party’s Southern senatorial district caucus for rejecting the endorsement of the incumbent Chairman of the state, Mr Venatius Ikem, for a second term. The rebuttal comes days after separate caucus meetings held […] Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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9 h. ago ‘Policy, Infrastructure, Business Models Critical To Shape Audience Behaviour’

The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Afiatv, Emeka Mba, has said that beyond trends, policy, infrastructure, and business models play a fundamental role in shaping audience behaviour. Speaking on the topic, ‘The New Viewers: Trends in Taste and Psychology,’ while addressing participants of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4) at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, […]

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9 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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10 h. ago Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption

Tribune Online Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption The Dean, School of Environment Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Adesina Emmanuel Aladeloba, has called on policymakers, regulators, developers, and citizens to embrace sustainability as a non-negotiable priority for urban growth, environmental protection and public wellbeing. He called for urgent action to embed sustainability principles into modern housing and urban development in Nigeria. Speaking […] Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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11 h. ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Governor Sule Reappoints Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reappointed Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ho. Danladi Jatau, during the proceedings yesterday in Lafia, the state capital Jatau said the House received an official communication from the governor […]

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14 h. ago ‘CBT Centres Guilty Of UTME Fraud Will Be Shut, Owners Jailed’, Says JAMB Committee

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to clamp down on computer-based test (CBT) centres involved in widespread fraud during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with operators facing jail terms and permanent closure of their centres. Chairman of the JAMB Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), Jake Epelle, disclosed this during […]

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14 h. ago World Bank Picks Gombe, 2 Others For Global Livestock Summit In France

The World Bank has named Gombe State as one of the only three States in Nigeria selected to participate in the World Livestock Summit, known as Sommet D’élevage in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The development recognised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s bold livestock transformation drive and the state’s exemplary performance in the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria’s Education Sector Is In Trouble, Says JAMB Panel Chair Epelle

The chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Jake Epelle, has said the Nigeria’s education sector was in trouble. Epelle, who is also the head of TAF Foundation, said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday […]

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16 h. ago BBNaija10: Faith Breaks Down In Tears After Rooboy ‘s Shocking ‘Eviction’

Emotions ran high in the Big Brother Naija house following the eviction of Rooboy, with fellow housemate Faith openly blaming himself for Rooboy’s failure to win the highly coveted Pepsi task earlier in the week. Moments after the show host Ebuka-Obi Uchendu informed Rooboy via the red phone that he had been evicted, Faith was […]

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16 h. ago BBNaija10: Faith Breaks Down In Tears After Rooboy‘s Shocking ‘Eviction’

Emotions ran high in the Big Brother Naija house following the eviction of Rooboy, with fellow housemate Faith openly blaming himself for Rooboy’s failure to win the highly coveted Pepsi task earlier in the week. Moments after the show host Ebuka-Obi Uchendu informed Rooboy via the red phone that he had been evicted, Faith was […]

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