2 h. ago FG, Akwa Ibom govt to partner for independent power market — Adelabu

Tribune Online FG, Akwa Ibom govt to partner for independent power market — Adelabu This requires harmonisation of standards, clarity for investors, and effective coordination between federal and state regulators... FG, Akwa Ibom govt to partner for independent power market — Adelabu Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Market cap rebounds to N90trn as equities Investors earn N143.5bn

Tribune Online Market cap rebounds to N90trn as equities Investors earn N143.5bn The Nigerian stock market sustained bullish momentum on Thursday, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) gaining 0.16 per cent to close at 142,263.07 basis points. The market rally was supported by persistent buying interest in Guinness Nigeria, Dangote Sugar, Guaranty Trust Holding Company and Nigerian Breweries, leading to respective growth of 10.00 per cent, 3.33 […] Market cap rebounds to N90trn as equities Investors earn N143.5bn Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction

By Chinenye Anuforo ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), the developer of the IPR Free Zone in partnership with Ogun State, has completed a landmark $700 million capital raise, securing one of the largest private infrastructure transactions in Africa to date. The deal brings Vision Invest, a leading Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer, into […] The post Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago CBN governor warns against naira spraying, mutilation, hawking

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerians, especially market women, against spraying, hawking and mutilating of the naira, the nation’s national currency. Governor Cardoso, who was represented by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, spoke at the Central Bank Fair, held in […] The post CBN governor warns against naira spraying, mutilation, hawking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation

Tribune Online Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation Whenever Fatimoh Idera passes between the ridges along the popular market in Akungba,  Ondo, Southwest Nigeria, she always covers her nose as an escape route against the polluted air oozing from the freshly-delivered feaces in a nearby open field.  “I don’t feel like eating anything I buy from this market unless I get it washed […] Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

Introduction The liberalization of Nigeria’s electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduced a paradigm shift by devolving read more Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

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10 h. ago Health stocks rally as investors bet on Nigeria’s pharma growth

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has emerged as one of the stock market’s strongest performers in 2025, with Fidson and May & read more Health stocks rally as investors bet on Nigeria’s pharma growth

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13 h. ago Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Government has pushed for more investment in staple crops like tomato, cassava, and maize. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, added that the cultivation would increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food security, and ensure strong financial returns for investors. Kyari made this […] The post Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nigerian professors earn less than 3 hours of gardening wages in the U.S

Professor Wande Abimbola, former vice-chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has revealed that Nigerian professors are now earning ‘scandalous’ monthly read more Nigerian professors earn less than 3 hours of gardening wages in the U.S- Professor

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30 h. ago Kaspa Pushes to $0.18, Cardano Defends Support, and BlockDAG Proves Real Adoption With 3M Mobile Miners!

The Kaspa (KAS) market trend has shown short bursts of momentum, with weekly gains near 10%, but longer averages still read more Kaspa Pushes to $0.18, Cardano Defends Support, and BlockDAG Proves Real Adoption With 3M Mobile Miners!

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31 h. ago Adamawa Govt Demolishes Over 2,000 Illegal Shops In Yola Market

The Adamawa State Government has demolished over 2,000 illegal shops and attachments in the Jimeta Ultra-Modern Market, Yola. The exercise is part of efforts to restore the facility to its original master plan. Chairman of the Committee for Restoration of the Market, Mr. John Juntuwa, confirmed the exercise while speaking to journalists on Wednesday, in […] The post Adamawa Govt Demolishes Over 2,000 Illegal Shops In Yola Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Over 3,000 traders count losses as Adamawa govt demolishes Jimeta market shops

Tribune Online Over 3,000 traders count losses as Adamawa govt demolishes Jimeta market shops "There will be no compensation for anybody," Over 3,000 traders count losses as Adamawa govt demolishes Jimeta market shops Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Bolt surpasses Uber, inDrive to claim No. 1 spot in Nigeria mobility market

Bolt has emerged as Nigeria’s most downloaded travel and mobility app, overtaking global rivals Uber and inDrive to cement its read more Bolt surpasses Uber, inDrive to claim No. 1 spot in Nigeria mobility market

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42 h. ago 651 Kidneys Worth $41bn Sold In Nigeria – Professor Of Medicine

A professor of Medicine at Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and consultant physician and nephrologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Aliyu Abdu, has asserted that 10,000 kidneys are sold in the black market globally, with about 651 kidneys worth over $41 billion trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020. At a National […]

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43 h. ago Niteon launches Africa’s first manufacturers’ bank to unlock $200bn export market

Niteon, a local digital export marketplace, has unveiled Niteon Capital, Africa’s first neobank built exclusively for African manufacturers. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, the US-based startup has already established itself as a key bridge between verified African producers, including agriculture, fabrics, and minerals, and global buyers. With operations spanning the US, […] The post Niteon launches Africa’s first manufacturers’ bank to unlock $200bn export market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Stockbrokers, others to discuss evolvement of capital market at annual conference

Tribune Online Stockbrokers, others to discuss evolvement of capital market at annual conference Digital innovation and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s capital market will take centre stage as the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, others to discuss evolvement of capital market at annual conference Tribune Online

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54 h. ago XRP Trades In Triangle and Litecoin Shows Breakout, While BlockDAG’s Sports Partnership & $407 Presale Success Draw Focus

The crypto market is watching XRP and Litecoin as both approach technical setups that could define their next phase. XRP read more XRP Trades In Triangle and Litecoin Shows Breakout, While BlockDAG’s Sports Partnership & $407 Presale Success Draw Focus

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57 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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57 h. ago Anambra Govt Unveils N3.5bn Empowerment Plan For 8,300 Youths

The Anambra State Government has announced plans to empower 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion under the second batch of its 1Youth2Skills Plus programme. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to Aghamba, the initiative is designed to help beneficiaries establish and expand businesses after undergoing entrepreneurial […] The post Anambra Govt Unveils N3.5bn Empowerment Plan For 8,300 Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Africa gets first manufacturers’ bank as Niteon targets $200bn export market

Africa’s long-neglected manufacturers may finally have a bank of their own. Niteon, the Nigerian-founded digital export marketplace, has unveiled Niteon read more Africa gets first manufacturers’ bank as Niteon targets $200bn export market

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