43 m. ago Lenders Would Have Seized My Assets If Refinery Project Failed – Dangote

Africa’s richest man and president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that lenders would have seized his assets if the decision to build the $19 billion Dangote Refinery had gone wrong. Dangote said this on Monday at a press conference marking the first anniversary of petrol production from the 650,000-barrels-per-day facility. Reflecting on the […]

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2 h. ago Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja A professor of medicine, Bayero University, Kano and consultant physician and nephrologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Aliyu Abdu, at the weekend, disclosed that a total of 10,000 kidneys are sold in the black market globally with about 651 kidneys (worth over $40,362,000 billion) trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between […] The post Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Prison Congestion: Governor Eno Okays Recruitment Of 1,000 Judicial Workers

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 additional staff into the State judiciary for quick dispensation of justice. Governor Eno announced the approval at a thanksgiving forum in Uyo, the State capital to usher in the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the State Judiciary. He explained that hiring additional […]

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4 h. ago New Tax Laws And Adedeji’s Transformation Of FIRS In 24 Months

This week, precisely September 18, 2025, it will be 24 months since Zacch Adedeji, Ph.D. assumed office as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). His appointment came at a critical time when Nigeria desperately needed revenue to fund projects that would bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians who invested so […]

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4 h. ago Here are banks that have met capital rules ahead of 2026 deadline

With less than seven months to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 31 March 2026 recapitalisation deadline, several Nigerian lenders have read more Here are banks that have met capital rules ahead of 2026 deadline

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5 h. ago Emergency Rule: CSOs, NYCN, others march for Rivers peace, unity

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), religious groups, and the creative industry have staged a peace walk as the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State draws to a close. The convener of the peace march, the Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI), declared that state […] The post Emergency Rule: CSOs, NYCN, others march for Rivers peace, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Órüpézá Festival unveils Freedom Party Week 2025, targets Lagos tourism boost

The Órüpézá Festival has announced its Freedom Party Week 2025, scheduled to hold from 28 September to 1 October at read more Órüpézá Festival unveils Freedom Party Week 2025, targets Lagos tourism boost

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6 h. ago LagRide to deploy 10,000 drivers to boost mobility in ember months

LagRide, the smart mobility and e-hailing platform operated by CIG Group in partnership with the Lagos State Government, is rolling read more LagRide to deploy 10,000 drivers to boost mobility in ember months

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6 h. ago ‘Distorted And False’: Israel Rejects UN Probe Accusing It Of Genocide

Nearly 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the United Nations considers reliable. The post ‘Distorted And False’: Israel Rejects UN Probe Accusing It Of Genocide appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Duplantis Seals 14th World Record, Claims 3rd World Title In Tokyo

History-maker Armand Duplantis soared to his 14th world record with his final attempt as the Swedish superstar continued his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title. For this exceptional feat, World Athletics will award him a $100,000 world record bonus, in addition to the $70,000 awarded to gold medallists at the championship. […]

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9 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Four, Destroys Over 18,000kg Of Cannabis In Edo Forest

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has arrested four suspects in connection with large-scale cannabis cultivation. The agency also destroyed more than 18,000 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa during a major raid at Ugbogui Forest, Ovia South West Local Government Area. The operation, carried out on Sunday, followed intelligence reports on large-scale […] The post NDLEA Arrests Four, Destroys Over 18,000kg Of Cannabis In Edo Forest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Analysts Project Further Decline In Inflation Rate On Improved Food Supply

Nigeria’s inflation outlook is expected to improve in the coming months, buoyed by increased food supply from the ongoing harvest season and improved stability in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Coronation Merchant Bank, in its latest Inflation Outlook for August, projected that headline inflation will ease to 21.45 per cent year-on-year in August from 21.88 […]

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11 h. ago Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu

Tribune Online Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Godson Ohuruogu, the Chief Executive Officer, TracTrac, an agricultural mechanisation company, in this interview with NURUDEEN ALIMI, shares details of why it is important for farmers to have access to tractors and the reason behind the company’s initiative to provide 804 tractors to 125,000 farmers in strategic locations across Nigeria. Excerpts: Would you say Nigerian […] Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Luanda’s infrastructure financing summit set to mobilise $1.3tr for projects across Africa

The Luanda infrastructure financing summit holding in October is set to mobilise a fund to transform infrastructure across Africa. Part read more Luanda’s infrastructure financing summit set to mobilise $1.3tr for projects across Africa

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13 h. ago Commercial paper borrowing soars to N1.58trn in 7 months as bank loans bite

By Chinwendu Obienyi Corporates in Nigeria are increasingly turning to the commercial paper (CP) market to fund operations, as elevated interest rates render traditional borrowing channels and long-term debt unsustainable, Daily Sun investigations can reveal. A commercial paper, traded in the capital market, is like an IOU. The company promises to pay back the money […] The post Commercial paper borrowing soars to N1.58trn in 7 months as bank loans bite appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari

Tribune Online Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has said that proactive policies in the agricultural sector would unlock sustainable food systems to safeguard the climate, restore soil and ecosystems, boost production as well as secure dignified livelihoods for Nigerian Farmers. The Minister made this known at the High-Level Event: “Unlocking Sustainable Agrifood […] Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE

Tribune Online Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE …says over $3bn non-oil exports gains may be reversed The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the sudden implementation of the six-month ban on raw Shea nut exports, by the Federal Government, may undermine investor confidence, threaten thousands of jobs in cultivation, aggregation, logistics, and trade in Shea nuts, and […] Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Feeling Forgotten, Ivory Coast Rape Survivors Seek Healing Together

Calm has returned to the West African country in the years since that post-election crisis, which killed around 3,000 people. The post Feeling Forgotten, Ivory Coast Rape Survivors Seek Healing Together appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC

Tribune Online New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC President Tinubu had, while approving the university, directed that academic activities begin in September 2025. New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC Tribune Online

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