2 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Mr Peter Obi has again raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing the trend as reckless and unsustainable. Obi, on his verified ‘X’ handle on Tuesday, said he received several messages during his short leave over the weekend, with many Nigerians expressing worry […] The post Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago United Capital, Husk Power sign N5bn revolving loan for solar minigrids

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) has signed a N5 billion ($3.2 million) revolving, local currency debt facility with Husk Power read more United Capital, Husk Power sign N5bn revolving loan for solar minigrids

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3 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo

No fewer than fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Monday evening at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, who hailed from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the crash occurred […] The post Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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11 h. ago Lagos man in Court for allegedly stealing N7.5m electric cable

Tribune Online Lagos man in Court for allegedly stealing N7.5m electric cable Ibrahim, who lives in Opic, Lagos, is charged under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Lagos man in Court for allegedly stealing N7.5m electric cable Tribune Online

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14 h. ago EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara

Tribune Online EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara The project targets IDPs, returnees, host community population and government stakeholders across 10 selected LGAs.... EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Not All Aspirants In Anambra Guber Race Are Truly Competing – Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has accused some of his rivals in the upcoming governorship election of contesting not to win but merely to gain popularity. The statement was made on Monday, during a visit to the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka, as part of the community’s new yam festival in Anambra […] The post Not All Aspirants In Anambra Guber Race Are Truly Competing – Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Egbin Power Sustains Scholarship Awards, Restates Commitment To Community Development

Egbin Power Plc, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as it celebrated the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power, and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate

A resident of the Kagini community, located off the Kubwa-Dei-Dei Expressway in Abuja, was discovered dead in his home on Friday, with his body found hanging. The deceased, identified only as Anago, aged 30, reportedly ran a shop in the area and lived alone in an apartment within Zone 4. A police source in the […] The post Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu

Tribune Online EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu The acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Command, Aisha Abubakar, has commended Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) for the improved service quality in Enugu and its prompt response to fault clearance. Mainpower is the subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) responsible for electricity distribution within Enugu […] EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu Tribune Online

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27 h. ago High voltage line burns house, car along Otukpo–Nsukka corridor 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Thunderstorm, at the weekend, struck  the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission lineOtukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line  which fell and torched a house and a car. Also,  two cows were electrocuted  along the route. In a statement, General Manager, (GM), Public Affairs of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, said that the cut […] The post High voltage line burns house, car along Otukpo–Nsukka corridor  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen The reforms are delivering measurable impact in terms of investor confidence, reduced spending on fuel imports, greater energy self-sufficiency.... Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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31 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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35 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as read more Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

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36 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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36 h. ago Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

An immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Korean nationals detained has read more Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

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