1 hour ago NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

…says impressive 2024 financials driven by cost efficiency, strategic risk management The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is charting a read more NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

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4 h. ago “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on Nigerian Bar Association to refund the N300 million received from Rivers State Government as support for its Annual General Conference. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa expressed dismay over the development that the state government, under suspended Governor, Sim Fubara disbursed a large sum to the NBA. […] The post “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele

Urges spokespersons to embrace knowledge, calm, and national interest at NIPR Summit From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed how the debates that trailed the four sweeping tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in October 2024, turned out to be […] The post How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago AI Blocked 5.1bn Harmful Adverts In 2024, Suspended 39m Accounts — Report

Google’s 2024 Ads Safety Report has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) is now a frontline defense against harmful online content, blocking 5.1 billion ads, restricting 9.1 billion more, and suspending over 39 million advertiser accounts. The crackdown comes as scams become more sophisticated, with many leveraging AI-generated content or impersonating public figures. Google’s advanced AI […]

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6 h. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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7 h. ago Local investors begin to dominate Africa’s startup funding scene

African investors emerged as the largest group of active participants in the continent’s venture capital (VC) space in 2024, accounting read more Local investors begin to dominate Africa’s startup funding scene

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7 h. ago Finland shuts border with Russia indefinitely over security concerns

Finland announced on Wednesday that its eastern border with Russia, which it closed in December 2023, will remain closed indefinitely. The Nordic country shut its 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants without visas. Helsinki claimed that the surge of migrants was orchestrated by Russia, a charge that the Kremlin Read More

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8 h. ago Tesla Pi phone: 3 unique revolutionary features that redefine the future of smartphones

Tesla, renowned for its disruptive innovations in electric vehicles and renewable energy, is now redefining mobile technology with the Tesla read more Tesla Pi phone: 3 unique revolutionary features that redefine the future of smartphones

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9 h. ago Easter: FRSC Deploys 200 Mobile Courts To Try Traffic Law Offenders

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has established over 200 mobile court across the nation to address traffic offences during the Easter special patrol operations. Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed disclosed this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday, in Abuja. Mohammed disclosed that the mobile […]

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9 h. ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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11 h. ago Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

Afriland Properties Plc, a Nigerian real estate development and management company, has delivered another year of outstanding financial results paying read more Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

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12 h. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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18 h. ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Endangered but edible: How poverty fuels marine wildlife exploitation in Nigeria

In this report, DAYO OYEWO writes about how economic hardship and a lack of awareness have fuelled the relentless exploitation of marine wildlife On January 15, a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing a leatherback sea turtle being dragged from the trunk of a car by two men, assisted by a third. The massive Read More

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19 h. ago Local airlines battle flight delays amid operational challenges

The rise in flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria’s aviation sector has raised concerns among stakeholders, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Nigerian airline industry has faced a consistent wave of operational turmoil, with a staggering 15,000 flight delays and a significant number of cancellations in 2024. This highlights the ongoing challenges plaguing airlines and airports in Read More

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19 h. ago Rivers administrator threatens lawsuit to recover N300m from NBA

The Rivers State Government has threatened legal action against the Nigerian Bar Association to recover the sum of N300m, following the relocation of the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. According to the Rivers Government, the money was not a donation, but was given with a clear understanding that Port Read More

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20 h. ago Simpler regulations needed for modern policy challenges – OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has revealed that governments worldwide must embrace simpler, smarter, and more adaptive regulatory frameworks to meet the challenges of modern policymaking. OECD’s latest flagship report titled ‘Regulatory Policy Outlook 2025’ emphasised the urgent need for governments to rethink how they design, implement, and review regulations to align with Read More

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 67% drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports, from 44.6 million litres daily in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, a reduction of about 30 million litres. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, speaking at the sixth Meet-the-Press briefing […] The post Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Report illegal revenue collectors to police, Adeleke tells market leaders 

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged leaders of various markets in the state to report activities of those collecting illegal revenue from them to the police. Adeleke disclosed that the intention of those involved in the act was to create an atmosphere of chaos in the state. Osun State Government and the opposition, Read More

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