3 h. ago EU Act compliance: Nigeria risks ban on wood, charcoal exports — Expert

Tribune Online EU Act compliance: Nigeria risks ban on wood, charcoal exports — Expert Nigeria may be banned from the exportation of wood and charcoal to the European countries if it fails to meet the December 2025 deadline of the Trade Act on the exportation of non-deforestation-related products. The EU had earlier set a January deadline for the implementation of the Act but later shifted it to December 2025 […] EU Act compliance: Nigeria risks ban on wood, charcoal exports — Expert Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nasarawa distributes funds to traders affected by market fires

The Nasarawa State Government has commenced the distribution of monetary support to traders who were affected by the recent fire outbreaks in the Lafia, Akwanga and Masaka markets in the state. The President, Nasarawa State Traders and Marketers Association, Musa Turaki-Gamji made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Lafia, the state capital on Saturday. Read More

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5 h. ago Nigeria risks EU ban on wood, charcoal exports, experts warn

The President of the Association for Forest Conservation and Green Industrial Charcoal Merchants, also known as Charcoal Legality, Omolola Johnson, on Saturday, disclosed that Nigeria might be banned from the exportation of wood and charcoal to European countries if it fails to meet with the December 2025 deadline Trade Act on exportation on non-deforestation related Read More

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5 h. ago Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment

Following earlier commitments by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to increase corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting February 2025, the Tinubu led Nigerian government has continued to pay the old N33,000 stipend. According to Sahara Reporters, multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find out that it […] The post Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sokoto: Fire engulfs Kara market, destroys grain stores, shops

Tribune Online Sokoto: Fire engulfs Kara market, destroys grain stores, shops The market, a hub for grain trade and other commodities, was largely reduced to rubble as the inferno consumed numerous shops and storage facilities. Sokoto: Fire engulfs Kara market, destroys grain stores, shops Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Customs seeks CBN help for bank integration into trade modernisation system

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sought the help of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fast-track the integration read more Customs seeks CBN help for bank integration into trade modernisation system

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9 h. ago Meet Chris Sacca, who started trading at 13 and became a $1.2 bn tech investor

Chris Sacca, a billionaire investor known for backing tech companies such as Uber, Instagram, and Kickstarter, started investing at a read more Meet Chris Sacca, who started trading at 13 and became a $1.2 bn tech investor

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12 h. ago Zelensky should apologise for Oval office ‘fiasco’ – US Secretary of State

Tribune Online Zelensky should apologise for Oval office ‘fiasco’ – US Secretary of State “When you start talking about that aggressively – and the president is a deal maker, he made deals his entire life – you’re not going to get people to the table. Zelensky should apologise for Oval office ‘fiasco’ – US Secretary of State Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha for defamation, demands N250bn damages

Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed separate lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal action follows recent claims by Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, that her troubles in the Senate started following her Read More

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15 h. ago Study shows 94% youngsters have social media profile before age 13

Danish government urge tech firms to protect children from addictive, inappropriate content About 94 percent of youngsters have social read more Study shows 94% youngsters have social media profile before age 13

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18 h. ago Tinubu Pledges Broadband Expansion, Strengthening Of Research Institutions

President Bola  Tinubu has implored new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and other policymakers in Nigeria to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, he said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalize the NIPSS by fully digitising its operations, […]

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19 h. ago President approves N54.99tn 2025 budget, hails govt’s progress

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill in a small ceremony at the State House, Abuja. He praised the collective work of his administration and Nigerians which, he said, was yielding results despite a rough start when he assumed office in 2023. The bill was passed by the two Read More

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19 h. ago Tinubu, Sultan, seek prayers for Nigeria as Ramadan begins today

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for Read More

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20 h. ago We support US immigrants in legal troubles free of charge – Director, Nigerian Center, Ogunjimi

The Executive Director, Nigerian Center, Gbenga Ogunjimi, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI on the operations of the organisation in the United States How did your journey start in the United States? I was born in Lagos, Nigeria. I’m from Ikorodu. I attended the Lagos State University. LASU was where my journey to change-making started. This was Read More

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25 h. ago New Commercial Airlines Set For Takeoff As NCAA Approves 5 AOCs In 1 Year

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that in one year, it has approved Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) for five applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos on Friday, the director-general of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said during the process of approving […]

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26 h. ago Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award

By Chinelo Obogo Arik Air has received the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 awarded by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace […] The post Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Tinubu Pledges Broadband Expansion, Strengthening Of Policy Research Institutions

President Bola Tinubu has implored the new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as other policymakers to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, the president said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalise NIPSS by “fully digitising its […]

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29 h. ago We’re making plans to integrate younger pilots into the system – Capt. Najomo

By Chinelo Obogo The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said that plans are underway to integrate younger pilots into the system as the older ones retire. He said this on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos while addressing concerns about an aging workforce and the lack of […] The post We’re making plans to integrate younger pilots into the system – Capt. Najomo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Danny Oyekan: How Blockchain Can Transform Africa’s Economy And Governance

Picture a bustling marketplace in Lagos. Traders shout out their prices, customers haggle, and transactions happen in cash. It is a trust-based system that lacks efficiency, transparency, and security. Imagine a future where every transaction is recorded in a digital ledger, accessible to all, and immune to fraud. This is the promise of blockchain technology—a […]

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35 h. ago Weak incentives could be holding back Nigeria’s productivity

Nigeria risks repeating the cycle of near-reform success syndrome if it does not reform its political institutions—starting with the Independent read more Weak incentives could be holding back Nigeria’s productivity

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