3 h. ago ‘It’s Purely On Merit’, Presidency Defends Census C’ttee Composition

The Presidency has dismissed criticism from sections of the media regarding the recently constituted committee on the proposed National Census, describing the backlash as “laughable and ill-informed.” Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Segun Dada, in a post on his X handle on Friday, defended the composition of the committee set up by […]

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Zamfara Elders Berate Gov Lawal For ‘Hijacking’ Federal Gov’t Credit

The Zamfara State Elders Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for attempting to take credit for recent security improvements in the North-West, accusing him of political opportunism and failing to deliver on his campaign promises. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Zamfara Elders Forum, through its secretary, Dr Alhaji Umaru Yusuf Tsafe, described the […]

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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12 h. ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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19 h. ago Why Nigeria’s maritime cadets still struggle with global certification – NSML MD

In this interview, with ANOZIE EGOLE, the Managing Director of the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, speaks on the challenges with the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program, among others You said 2024 was a good year for NSML. Can you tell us how? I can tell you it was our best year, Read More

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19 h. ago Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday unveiled Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework designed to shift disaster management from reactive responses to read more Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

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20 h. ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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23 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Tottenham’s Son ruled out of Europa League clash with Frankfurt

Son Heung-min will miss Tottenham’s crunch Europa League return leg at Eintracht Frankfurt with a foot injury, manager Ange Postecoglou said Wednesday. The South Korean did not make the trip to Germany, having missed Saturday’s Premier League match at Wolverhampton. “Sonny didn’t travel in the end, he’s the only one that misses out,” Postecoglou told Read More

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25 h. ago Ship management key to maritime business recovery – Yvonne Ezekiel

…as experts call for legal, financial, operational reforms of Nigeria’s shipping industry Yvonne Ezekiel, managing partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal read more Ship management key to maritime business recovery – Yvonne Ezekiel

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26 h. 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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28 h. ago Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Dr Uwa Igiehon, Managing Director of Industrial Park, Ologbo, Edo State, has urged the Federal Government to invest in local engineers to reduce Nigeria’s capital flight. Speaking during an inspection of the Ossiomo Power Independent Power Project (IPP) in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, he emphasised that Nigeria has the […] The post Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Action Plan To Tackle Flood, Climate Disasters

As the rainy season sets in with its attendant torrential downpour, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, designed to shift disaster management from reactive […]

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29 h. ago Innovation, technology, infrastructure key to Insurance sector growth

Ekerete Gam-Ikon, deputy commissioner for Insurance, Finance, and Administration, has said that innovation, technology, and infrastructure have been proposed as read more Innovation, technology, infrastructure key to Insurance sector growth

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33 h. ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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35 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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37 h. ago Experts Call For Enterprise Risk Mgt To Boost Nigeria’s Business Resilience

Risk professionals and executives have warned that weak risk culture and policy instability are undermining Nigeria’s business resilience, emphasizing the critical role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in ensuring sustainable growth across sectors. The experts noted that fragmented risk approaches and regulatory misalignment expose firms to disruptions, urging businesses to integrate ERM into decision-making and […]

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37 h. ago Police Declare Daughter Of ABC Transport Owner Ihuoma Nneji Wanted Over Alleged Cybercrime

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of renowned businessman and founder of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, wanted over alleged cybercrime-related offences. According to a statement released on Tuesday night by the National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF-NCC), Miss Nneji is wanted in connection with charges bordering on […]

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41 h. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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43 h. ago Katsina govt signs $500m investment deal with GENESIS Energy

GENESIS Energy Holding, a UK-based Pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Katsina State Government for a $500m investment. According to a statement, this investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure projects across the state.  “The Read More

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