49 m. ago PICTORIAL: Army Smashes Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrests 35 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

  Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have smashed gunrunning syndicate noted for trafficking small arms and light weapons to criminals across the Niger Delta region. The troops also arrested no fewer than 35 suspects, destroyed six illegal refining sites and confiscated over 14,000 litres of stolen products, in consolidating on the ongoing […]

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72 m. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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75 m. ago Pepsico, DP World & Wateraid Expand Nigeria’s Wash Programmes

PepsiCo and DP World have expanded their partnership with WaterAid in Nigeria to drive inclusive, sustainable value for the communities they serve. As part of this expanded partnership, DP World, PepsiCo, and WaterAid will launch a climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programme in Lagos. The programme aims to improve living conditions for more than […]

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82 m. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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1 hour ago Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines

Tribune Online Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight cancellations and delays. Director of public affairs and Consumers Protection for the agency, Michael Achimugu, emphasised that passengers who are left stranded between 10:00 pm and […] Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse

Tribune Online Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed his longstanding call for the adoption of a single African currency, warning that the continent’s overreliance on the US dollar continues to weaken local economies and undermine Africa’s development agenda. Speaking during a Fireside Chat moderated by CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF […] Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt.

Commuters on the Third Mainland Bridge were left stranded on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area staged a protest. The demonstration was in response to the demolition of their houses by the state government. The demonstration blocked the inward lane of the bridge, causing heavy gridlock and forcing motorists to seek […] The post Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Mathnebi partners NCDMB to train 50 youths in Oracle Primavera P6

By Sunday Ani Mathnebi Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has trained 50 Nigerian youths in Oracle Primavera P6 in Lagos. According to the Managing Director, Mathnebi Nigeria Limited, Mr. Mathias Osanebi, the five-day training programme was designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage complex […] The post Mathnebi partners NCDMB to train 50 youths in Oracle Primavera P6 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago Pharm Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi (1939 – 2025) Pharmacy loses a pioneer, mentor, and moral compass

By Lolu Ojo The Nigerian pharmaceutical landscape mourns the passage of a rare gem, Sir Christopher Ifeanyi Atueyi, a titan, who for over five decades stood tall in the profession as a mentor, visionary, benefactor and godly leader. He passed away at the age of 85, just months before what would have been his 86th […] The post Pharm Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi (1939 – 2025) Pharmacy loses a pioneer, mentor, and moral compass appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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6 h. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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7 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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7 h. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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