4 m. ago ATM Fee Hike: SERAP Drags CBN To Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Charges

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. In the suit filed on Friday, SERAP argued that the CBN’s decision to increase ATM fees is “patently unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust.” The organization is […] The post ATM Fee Hike: SERAP Drags CBN To Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 m. ago Oil Exploration: 20 Ogoni Communities Demand Creation Of Bori State

Ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration activities in Ogoniland in Rivers State, no fewer than 20 communities have demanded the creation of Bori State. During the weekend, the communities made the demand at Kpor, the headquarters of the state’s Gokana local government area, during a town hall meeting organised by the Ogoni Dialogue […]

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21 m. ago Hagher Challenges African Writers To Champion Justice For Marginalised Voices

Nigerian scholar, playwright, poet and former diplomat Professor Iorwuese Hagher has charged African writers to prioritise justice by giving marginalised voices a central place. He said justice and equity are vital for freeing the downtrodden and severely deprived rural communities. Professor Hagher made this call in his keynote address at the Benue Book and Arts […]

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38 m. ago The Sun Award’ll boost our efforts to make Niger State, NDDC better –Bago, Ogbuku

          Governor Bago and Ogbuku are among 36 Nigerians who will be honoured with various awards by The Sun on March 1, 2025 in Lagos. They spoke separately in Lagos and Port Harcourt when the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh presented them the letters nominating them for The […] The post The Sun Award’ll boost our efforts to make Niger State, NDDC better –Bago, Ogbuku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 m. 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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66 m. ago C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years

The Cross River Government has put plans in motion to restructure the annual Calabar Carnival after 20 years of existence. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that the Governor Bassey Otu-led government had set up a 13-member carnival review committee headed by Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of […] The post C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI

Tribune Online Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, describing it as the beginning of a better deal for the business community, regarding credit cost. The Chamber, in a […] Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Varsities should discontinue courses rendered useless by AI – UNILAG don

A Professor of Labour Economics at the University of Lagos, Olukemi Lawanson, has called on the National Universities Commission to revamp the nation’s higher education curriculum to align with modern labour market demands. Delivering the University of Lagos inaugural lecture titled ‘To Everything There Is a Season The Perspectives of a Labour Economist’ at the Read More

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4 h. ago PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader

Tribune Online PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader TENSIONS have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader Tribune Online

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5 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years

Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NAAT demands reversal of telecom tariff hike, payment of withheld salaries

The National Association of Academic Technologists has called on telecommunications companies to revert to old tariffs pending the conclusion of the committee set up by the Federal Government to review the increase. The union also expressed concern over the frequent dissolution of university governing councils and the removal of vice-chancellors without due process. In a Read More

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9 h. ago Gov Okpebholo inspects 36 km new road connecting 8 communities in Edo Central 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government has commenced the construction of a 36 kilometres road connecting eight communities in Edo Central Senatorial District of the State.  The State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, while inspecting the 36 kilometers Utako-Unewa-Eworah-Uromi road, assured the people of a quality job delivery. The Governor, who led top officials […] The post Gov Okpebholo inspects 36 km new road connecting 8 communities in Edo Central  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, has stated that Nigeria’s current tax system read more Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

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10 h. ago GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools

Tribune Online GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools According to him, the objective of the meeting is to bring together key stakeholders and technical experts to review and update the School-Related GBV Code of Conduct (COC)to ensure it is practical, enforceable, and tailored to the specific challenges of Zamfara State GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Fasoranti, other Afenifere leaders eulogise Adebanjo as patriot par excellence

Personalities within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, gathered at the Lekki, Lagos residence of one of its leaders, Ayodele Adebanjo, who passed into glory on Friday, February 14, 2025. Age 97. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the Read More

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13 h. ago PDP celebrates Osun LG poll victory, praises Adeleke’s leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state for the successful conduct of the local government elections, describing the process as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party’s decisive win Read More

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13 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension

Tribune Online PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tensions have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Barrister Hashim Abioye on Sunday, presented Certificates of Return to the elected Chairmen in the just-concluded local government elections, held on Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. While presenting the certificate, the OSSIEC Chairman, charged them to be good ambassadors of democracy both in conduct and service […] Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen Tribune Online

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