5 h. ago SEE LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa Waiver

The United States has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable exclusions, including the United Kingdom and all African nations. While the UK was left out of the programme, it remained eligible under specific conditions. Similarly, countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa are not included, […]

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report 

Tribune Online Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Nigeria’s commercial real estate market is poised to achieve a staggering value of  $362.27 billion by 2025, report by Statista Market Insights, has said. This projection, according to the report, took into account various factors and trends in the Nigerian real estate sector. Additionally, the report anticipated that the market would experience a consistent annual […] Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power

Tribune Online Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power Engr. Olatunji Ariyomo is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), a former member of the Federal Government’s Ministerial Taskforce on Power and a former Special Adviser on Energy to the Government of Ondo State under late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The Harvard and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)-trained Engineer in this […] Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Nigeria leads global innovation stages at LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria made a resounding impact at LEAP 2025, the world’s leading technology event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a read more Nigeria leads global innovation stages at LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia

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22 h. ago Nigeria secures $5.5bn in FIDs, targets more investments in 2025

The Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen, has stated that Nigeria is poised to secure an increased number of Final Investment Decisions, a move that reinforces investor confidence and drives sustained economic growth in the energy sector. Verheijen, speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 on Monday, noted that Nigeria Read More

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29 h. ago Ruger Talks Marriage Plans For 2025, Admits His Playboy Days Are Over

Nigerian afrobeats singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he plans to get married in 2025. The ‘Toma Toma’ crooner admitted that attending weddings has made him reflect on his promiscuous lifestyle. Ruger shared his readiness to settle down this year, noting that he will soon turn 30. READ MORE: Adesua […] The post Ruger Talks Marriage Plans For 2025, Admits His Playboy Days Are Over appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed that the country’s northwest and north-central regions have witnessed significant improvements in security. He attributed this progress to sustained military operations against banditry in States such as Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, the minister reaffirmed the […] The post Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation

By Uche Usim The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025 signaled a strategic shift in the nation’s economic trajectory. For the first time since May 2022, the committee decided to pause its aggressive rate hikes, showing confidence in a more stable economic outlook. The decision came on the […] The post MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The  Senate Committee on Capital Market has queried the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the allocation of expenditure profile in the 2025 budget, with N1, 464 billion earmarked for only electricity. It, however, applauded the revenue profile of the budget. On Thursday, February 13 passed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget […] The post Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Gas Association To Host Nigeria’s Pavilion At 2025 China’s Conference

Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has been appointed an Association Partner for the World Gas Conference (WGC) 2025. Under the arrangement the Association will host a dedicated Nigerian Pavilion showcasing to a global audience Nigeria’s gas story and the abundance of opportunities within the industry. The conference, which is the most significant global gathering of gas […]

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64 h. ago Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target

Tribune Online Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target WHEN the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji, and his team set N19.4 trillion as revenue target for the year 2024, many people would have seen him as a tall dreamer. More so that the N19.4 trillion target was a significant increase of 56.9 percent from the 2023 revenue. […] Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Mohbad: “I’m Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria Right Now” — Wunmi Aloba Shares Her Struggles

Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has shared more about her relationship with his family. She also spoke on the demand for a paternity test on their son, Liam, and the ongoing fight for justice for her late husband. Speaking on TVC’s Your View programme on Friday, Wunmi […] The post Mohbad: “I’m Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria Right Now” — Wunmi Aloba Shares Her Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago February TalkExchange Poll 2025:Will Nigeria’s increased 2025 budget truly address our economic challenges?

Nigeria’s decision to increase its 2025 budget to ₦54.99 trillion, termed the “Budget of Restoration,” is a response to economic read more February TalkExchange Poll 2025:Will Nigeria’s increased 2025 budget truly address our economic challenges?

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4 d. ago World Boxing President Boris Van Der Vorst Sets For Historic Visit To Nigeria

In a significant move for the sport of boxing in Africa, Boris Van Der Vorst, the President of the World Boxing Federation, is set to visit Nigeria from February 23 to 26, 2025. This visit comes in response to the various challenges that boxing faces across the continent and represents an ongoing effort to engage […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s 2.06m bpd crude oil target in 2025 achievable – Lokpobiri

Nigeria’s target of 2.06million bpd crude oil production target in 2025, is achievable, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobori has said. Lokpobori said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, with the theme: “Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap Acceleration Imperatives’’ organised by Heirs Energies Limited. ”The 2025 budget Read More

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4 d. ago Social listening 21 February 2025: Love, anger and frustration in Valentine week

The Valentine’s Day celebrations in Nigeria during February 14, 2025, were marked by anger, controversy, and public health concerns. Here’s read more Social listening 21 February 2025: Love, anger and frustration in Valentine week

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4 d. ago “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Fagbemi’s statement is coming, amid ongoing political crisis in the state. A development between APC and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, […] The post “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Nigeria To Experience More Hot Weather, Discomfort Than Before” – NiMet Warns

Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, cautioning about the potential for heat stress across the country. In a statement  on Thursday via it’s official page on X, NiMet disclosed that as of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, maximum temperatures ranged between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, with Yelwa recording the highest at 40 . […] The post “Nigeria To Experience More Hot Weather, Discomfort Than Before” – NiMet Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand

The All Progressives Congress, in Osun State has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the announcement was disclosed in a letter by the state’s APC Secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru, on Wednesday. The letter, which was addressed to Osun State Electoral Commission, cited the […] The post Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago USAID B’Haram controversy: Nigeria may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefs

Nigeria’s access to a $602.95m grant for 2025 from the United States Agency for International Development is now uncertain, following a 90-day suspension of all agency programmes by President Donald Trump. The fund freeze stems from an executive order signed by President Trump after his return to office in January 2025, directing a comprehensive review Read More

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