72 m. ago Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule

The Supreme Court has upheld a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the read more Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule-led assembly

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78 m. ago Naval chief orders probe into missing corpse at Delta hospital

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, late Joseph Ighorhiohwunu, from the mortuary of the Nigerian Navy Hospital in Effurun, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that this followed a petition from the family of the deceased, led by Read More

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2 h. ago Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

Other African nations are now leading the charge in newly discovered crude oil reserves, while Nigeria was notably absent from read more Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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5 h. ago Inflation drives Lagos rent crisis, residents forced to move

Nigeria’s economic crisis is hitting renters in Lagos hard as landlords pass down the costs of spiraling inflation — pushing residents further out, upending children’s education, and adding to workers’ already infamous commutes. With a population of more than 20 million, the country’s sprawling, ever-growing economic capital has for years struggled to keep up with Read More

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6 h. ago CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption

By Chinenye Anuforo Experts and the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) are calling for a significant overhaul in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, emphasizing the necessity of robust standards and comprehensive policy frameworks. CADEF recently hosted a webinar, “Understanding Solar Panel Efficiency and Battery Storage,” building on their December 2024 “DER Advantage” session, which aimed […] The post CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the recent 50% tariff increase for telecommunications services saved the industry from collapse. Tijani’s statement came after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and a delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Mittal, on Thursday. The Minister emphasised that […] The post Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Chevron Nigeria To Sustain Deepwater Oil Exploration In Nigeria

Chevron Nigeria’s chairman and managing director, Jim Swartz has said, the company is committed to sustainable deepwater oil drilling in Nigeria, and also highlighting other measures to mitigate production decline in other key assets. Swartz made the remarks while receiving ‘Sustainable Energy Business award ‘ at the eight edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit […]

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7 h. ago Integrate Beneficial Ownership Register Into Enforcement, Compliance Frameworks, CISLAC Urges Regulators

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged various regulatory bodies in the country to integrate the Beneficial Ownership Register (BOR) into their compliance and enforcement frameworks in the country. A ‘beneficial ownership register’ is a public database that records the identities of the natural persons who ultimately own or control a legal entity, […]

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7 h. ago Africa’s Gas Revolution Hinges On Strategic Policy Framework– Ekpo

Minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for a robust and strategic policy framework to unlock Africa’s vast gas resources and ensure energy security, economic diversification, and sustainable industrialisation. Speaking at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja on Thursday, Ekpo stated that with over 600 trillion cubic feet of […]

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9 h. ago Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling

Tribune Online Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling     THE Kwara State Council of Ulama has condemned the murder of a student, Hafsoh Lawal, by one Abdulrahman Bello for ritual purposes. Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital, the council, led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammad Bashir Salih, appealed to the state police command to be thorough in […] Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling Tribune Online

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10 h. ago LED billboard owners struggling with high energy cost – OAAN

Operators of LED billboard advertising in Nigeria are feeling the pinch as soaring energy costs force them to limit ad exposures, reducing the number of brands using the digital platform. Disclosing this to The PUNCH in a phone interview, President of the Out-of-Home Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Sola Akinsiku, lamented the heavy financial burden placed Read More

Economics

10 h. ago Fuel importers face N75bn monthly loss after Dangote price cut

Importers of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may lose an average of N2.5bn daily and N75bn monthly following the latest PMS price reduction announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Findings by The Punch revealed that the average landing cost of petrol as released by industry players is over N100 higher than the new ex-depot price of Read More

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11 h. ago Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent

Tribune Online Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent   The Filmhouse Group, in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and University for the Creative Arts (UCA), recently launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. The five-day program, led by AFRIFF, aims to introduce students to career opportunities in the […] Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent Tribune Online

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13 h. ago High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims

Tribune Online High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims   There is excitement among Muslims as the month of Ramadan approaches. However, some Muslim faithful have said that preparation for the month of fasting has been an uphill task due to rising cost of food items, according to findings by RUKIYAT OGUNWADE. As Muslims all over the world prepare for the holy month of […] High prices of food have made it difficult for us to prepare for Ramadan —Muslims Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Zonal congresses: PDP internal wrangling threatens future electoral success

Despite the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, its zonal congresses in the South-South, South-East, and North-East saw both successes and divisions. While some regions experienced smooth processes, others deepened party polarisation. ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU X-ray the outcomes and the growing internal tensions within the party The main opposition party has been struggling with internal issues Read More

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13 h. ago Education minister tasks teachers on constant capacity development

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday,  tasked teachers on continuous investment in developing their capacity. This, he said, is crucial for national progress. The minister made this call in Benin at the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV 2025 Seplat education summit, themed “Transforming the Education Workforce: A Critical Success for Nation Building.” The minister was Read More

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14 h. ago Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG

•Airtel: Inflation, devaluation forced hike, plans over $500m investment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures. Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by its […] The post Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria Ready To Adopt Global Best Practices In Telecom Sector — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal […]

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18 h. ago FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Integrated Resources Plan (NIRP) to accelerate energy read more FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

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