14 h. ago NSIB Report: Air Peace Suspends Pilot Involved In Port Harcourt Airpot Overshoot, Denies Alcoholism

Air Peace Airline, on Friday, said the Captain of its Boeing 737-500, which overshot the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025, has been grounded and relieved from further flight duty to date. Recall that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol while […]

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18 h. ago Rivers incident: Air Peace crew had alcohol, cannabis in their system – NSIB

By Chinelo Obogo Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that the tests conducted on the Air Peace crew involved in the serious incident with a Boeing 737-524, which overshot the runway during landing at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt, on 13 July 2025, showed traces of alcohol and cannabis. The Bureau released […] The post Rivers incident: Air Peace crew had alcohol, cannabis in their system – NSIB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Crude Oil Losses Have Dropped To 9,600 Barrels Daily – Nigeria’s Upstream Regulator

Nigeria’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant decline in crude oil losses from theft and metering issues, reaching the lowest levels the industry has seen since 2009. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), daily losses fell to 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, marking a milestone […]

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33 h. ago Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half

Lowest in 16 years By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria has recorded a setback in its oil revenue target for 2025, posting a loss of 2.04 million barrels of oil in the first half of the year (H1 2025). This is based on trends of crude oil losses year-to-date July 2025, released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […] The post Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half-year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Summer travels drives global air passenger demand higher in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand showing that total demand was up read more Summer travels drives global air passenger demand higher in July

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41 h. ago 68% Pass English, Maths As NABTEB Releases 2025 Exam Results

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of its 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations, with 61,104 candidates representing 68.18 per cent securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed announced the […]

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4 d. ago NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that recent pump price adjustment for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) negates the benefits of its introduction as an alternative to petrol and diesel and is a callous betrayal of the masses. The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led body stated this in a Monday statement following […] The post NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ireland Faces New Wave Of Migration As Nigerians Lead Asylum Requests

Nigeria has overtaken other nations to become the leading source of asylum seekers in Ireland, according to fresh figures released by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. In August 2025, the department’s report revealed that Ireland recorded 1,164 new asylum applications in July 2025. This marks a significant decrease from the 1,735 applications […] The post Ireland Faces New Wave Of Migration As Nigerians Lead Asylum Requests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Court Orders Police To Arrest Bizman Over Alleged Misappropriation

A Magistrate Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has issued a warrant for the arrest of businessman, Samson Davies, founder of Signature Advisory Limited, over allegations of misappropriation, criminal breach of trust and defamation. The arrest warrant seen by our reporter was issued against Mr Davies on July 29, 2025. Our investigation showed that Mr Davies […]

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8 d. ago CNG Pump Price Increase Not On Federal Government’s Directive — PiCNG

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) has clarified that the federal government did not authorise or direct the recent increase in compressed natural gas (CNG) pump prices. The clarification comes amid growing concerns from consumers and stakeholders over the sudden hike in the costs of CNG from N230 to N380 per standard cubic […]

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8 d. ago Private sector drives CNG pump price changes, not FG – PiCNG

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) has clarified that recent pump price adjustments by some operators were purely private-sector decisions and not directives of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by its Brands and Corporate Communications Manager, Matilda Johnson, on Thursday, PiCNG dismissed reports suggesting that the government […] The post Private sector drives CNG pump price changes, not FG – PiCNG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Osun mechanic jailed 3 years with hard labour for N35,000 yam theft

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo An auto mechanic was sentenced on Wednesday to three years’ imprisonment by a magistrate’s court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, for stealing 17 yam tubers worth N35,000. The prosecutor, Babatunde Oluokun, told the court that Jimoh Akeem, 28, committed the offence on Sunday, July 27, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., behind Africa […] The post Osun mechanic jailed 3 years with hard labour for N35,000 yam theft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Adamawa, Rivers record highest as price of refilling cooking gas drop in July

The price of refilling a 5kg cooking gas cylinder dropped by 0.96 percent to N8,243.79 in July 2025 from N8,323.95 read more Adamawa, Rivers record highest as price of refilling cooking gas drop in July

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1 week ago NBS: Top five states with lowest cooking gas prices for July 2025

Tribune Online NBS: Top five states with lowest cooking gas prices for July 2025 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch for July 2025... NBS: Top five states with lowest cooking gas prices for July 2025 Tribune Online

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1 week ago NBS: Top 5 states with highest cooking gas prices for July 2025

Tribune Online NBS: Top 5 states with highest cooking gas prices for July 2025 According to the report published on Tuesday via X, the average retail price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder dropped to N20,609.48 in July, compared to NBS: Top 5 states with highest cooking gas prices for July 2025 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s internet usage peaks despite shrinking subscriptions

Nigeria’s appetite for internet data has reached an unprecedented milestone, even as millions of subscribers exit telecom networks due to rising costs. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), data consumption soared to 1.1 million terabytes in July 2025, the highest ever recorded. The surge comes just two months after the country first crossed the […] The post Nigeria’s internet usage peaks despite shrinking subscriptions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gas Flaring Falls To 7.16% As Daily Production Hits 7.59bn Cubic Feet In July

Nigeria has achieved a significant energy milestone as gas flaring dropped to 7.16 percent in July 2025, even as daily gas production surged to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD). The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) revealed this in the July 2025 Gas Statistics report The report showed that  gas industry has […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC

Nigeria recorded a significant boost in gas output in July 2025, with average daily production rising to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement issued on its official social media platforms on Saturday, the commission disclosed that the country attained a dual […] The post Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF

Tribune Online Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that Nigeria achieved a significant energy milestone in July 2025, as gas flaring dropped to 7.16% while daily gas production rose to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD). Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Violence Cases In 1 Year

The Lagos State Government, on Friday, revealed that the state recorded a total of 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Lawal Pedro (SAN), who disclosed this, said domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most common issue […]

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