62 m. ago Tinubu congratulates Jim Ovia on Freedom of City of London’s honour

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology. He also highlighted Ovia’s significant role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape Read More

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88 m. ago Big banks lead as Nigerian lenders boost shareholder returns

Nigeria’s biggest banks are setting the pace in delivering value to investors, outpacing smaller rivals in shareholder returns. BusinessDay analysed read more Big banks lead as Nigerian lenders boost shareholder returns

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1 hour ago 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders nobody can manipulate Nigerians into voting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential poll.    The stakeholders on the aegis of CP-PDP Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) said Nigerians will never reward the hardship allegedly inflicted […] The post 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   Minister of Works, David Umahi has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State.   There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest.   He urged community members […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Airforce chief commends troops’ efforts in strengthening national security

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended the officers, airmen and airwomen for their unwavering efforts in the fight against bandits and terrorists in the country. He stated this on Monday during the 2025 Sallah Luncheon with the personnel of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, held at Read More

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3 h. ago Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures)

At least one herder and 12 cows have been killed by lightning in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking with newsmen on Monday, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, disclosed that the incident  occurred around 4:30 pm on Sunday. READ MORE: Nasarawa Police Arrest Two […] The post Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a comprehensive review of the allocation of terminals to Pre-Shipment Inspection Agents read more CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

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5 h. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Marine Le Pen convicted of fraud, banned from office for five years

The leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from running for political office for five years after a French court found her guilty of embezzling European Union funds, CNN reported on Monday. The court also sentenced her to four years in prison, two of which were suspended, and imposed Read More

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7 h. ago Electricity consumption up, production growth down in Q4 – CBN report

The Nigerian electricity sector slowed in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the electricity production index declining by 1.64% year-on-year. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria says this marks a reversal from the 5.55% growth recorded in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3 2024). Average estimated electricity generation, according to a Channels TV report Read More

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8 h. ago French Presidential Hopeful Le Pen Banned 5 Years From Politics

French presidential hopeful and far-right figure-head, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from running for political office for five years after she was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds. Le Pen, her National Rally (RN) party and more than 20 of its members were convicted of using European Parliament money to pay staff who […]

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8 h. ago TikTok Deal Imminent Amid National Security Concerns – Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a deal will be reached regarding TikTok ahead of the looming deadline. The Chinese-owned video-sharing app, operated by ByteDance, faces an April 5 deadline to be sold or risk being banned in the United States. The US government has raised concerns over national security, citing potential data […] The post TikTok Deal Imminent Amid National Security Concerns – Donald Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria

Endorses Tinubu for second term From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Foremost Nigerian labour leader and Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, over their recent comments that democracy was dying in Nigeria and Africa. Aremu […] The post Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wastewater chemicals worsening global water crisis – Environmentalist

An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate Read More

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10 h. ago French far right leader Le Pen found guilty of corruption, banned from public office

A French court found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty Monday of misappropriating EU funds and she will be banned read more French far right leader Le Pen found guilty of corruption, banned from public office

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13 h. ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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13 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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14 h. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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15 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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15 h. ago Heritage Bank: NDIC promises timely payment of uninsured sums to depositors

Tribune Online Heritage Bank: NDIC promises timely payment of uninsured sums to depositors In response to concerns raised by depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank, whose balances exceed the maximum deposit insurance limit of N5 million, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has intensified efforts to ensure timely payments. Following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s banking license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June […] Heritage Bank: NDIC promises timely payment of uninsured sums to depositors Tribune Online

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