3 d. ago Free Media Training: MIIA Launches 2nd Cohort With Industry Icons

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the second edition of its free quarterly media training series, following a successful debut in April 2025. According to the non-governmental organisation, the upcoming sessions are scheduled for Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 19, 2025, and will be held virtually from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]

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4 d. ago NNPC declares N5.89trn revenue, N748bn profits for April 2025

Tribune Online NNPC declares N5.89trn revenue, N748bn profits for April 2025 According to the document, NNPC’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.61 million barrels per day in April, while production figures for January, February, and March were 1.67mbpd, 1.62mbpd, and 1.56mbpd, respectively. NNPC declares N5.89trn revenue, N748bn profits for April 2025 Tribune Online

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6 d. ago How Ghana GoldBod broke the Playbook and made the cedi world’s best

Ghana’s remarkable transformation of the cedi from one of the world’s worst-performing currencies to its best-performing currency in April 2025 read more How Ghana GoldBod broke the Playbook and made the cedi world’s best-performing currency

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1 week ago Tariff Hike Reduces Internet Subscribers To 141.9m As Data Consumption Drops

Nigeria’s internet subscriber base declined slightly to 141.98 million in April 2025, down by 176,202 users (0.12 per cent) from January, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In its latest industry statistics published on its website, the commission said out of the figure, mobile (GSM) accounted for 141.47 million subscribers, leaving the remaining subscribers […]

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2 w. ago India overtakes China with 2.9 million iPhone exports to America on tariff war

In April 2025, Apple shipped 2.9 million iPhones to the U.S. from India, marking a 76 percent year-on-year increase from read more India overtakes China with 2.9 million iPhone exports to America on tariff war

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2 w. ago Tariffs and turmoil: How Trump’s trade war reshaped global markets

In April 2025, President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The immediate aftermath saw read more Tariffs and turmoil: How Trump’s trade war reshaped global markets

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2 w. ago Real estate firm highlights pathways for Nigerians abroad to secure property in Nigeria

Thinkmint Nigeria & Europe, in partnership with Axial Pacific Limited, held the UK Real Estate Brunch in London, April 2025. read more Real estate firm highlights pathways for Nigerians abroad to secure property in Nigeria

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2 w. ago Money supply hits record N119.10trn in April amid CBN’s hold stance 

Nigeria’s money supply (M3) surged to an all-time high of N119.10 trillion in April 2025, even as the Central Bank read more Money supply hits record N119.10trn in April amid CBN’s hold stance 

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2 w. ago NELFUND Disburses N56.9bn To Nearly 300,000 Students In 1 year

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it has disbursed a total sum of N56. N851,937 billion to cover tuition fees and provide upkeep allowances for 298,124 students in 198 tertiary institutions across Nigeria since the fund’s launch on 24 May 2024. The latest data from the NELFUND showed that N30.179 billion had been disbursed […]

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2 w. ago Lagos clears pension backlog, pays ₦15.1bn to over 6,000 retirees

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State government has paid over ₦15.1 billion in pension entitlements to 6,024 retirees across various arms of the public service between May 2024 and April 2025, effectively addressing a significant backlog in pension payments. This was announced by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, during the 2025 […] The post Lagos clears pension backlog, pays ₦15.1bn to over 6,000 retirees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement

Tribune Online JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement The House is further aware that the Federal Ministry of Education has initiated a probe into alleged unauthorised deductions from student loans by some universities, describing the act as a gross violation of public trust and a breach of... JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FMDQ Exchange says N45.71trn April market turnover up 66.22% year

The secondary market turnover on FMDQ Exchange in April 2025 was N45.71trillion. This record value represents month-on-month (MoM) decrease of read more FMDQ Exchange says N45.71trn April market turnover up 66.22% year-on-year

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3 w. ago NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications

Tribune Online NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it recorded over 550,000 successful loan applications and disbursed ₦56.85 billion to cover tuition fees and provide upkeep allowances to beneficiary students in its first year of operation. NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications Tribune Online

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3 w. ago One month after kidnap, Edo LP leader remains in captivity despite N5m ransom paid

Tribune Online One month after kidnap, Edo LP leader remains in captivity despite N5m ransom paid It will be recalled, Olowojoba had gone to Auchi on Friday, April 26, 2025, to pick up his wife, children, and housemaid in preparation for the children’s school resumption the following... One month after kidnap, Edo LP leader remains in captivity despite N5m ransom paid Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Assassination attempt: FG files criminal charges against Natasha

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over statements she made on national television alleging a plot to assassinate her. The charge marked: CR/297/2025 is linked to the allegations she made during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on April 3, 2025. Specifically, the […] The post Assassination attempt: FG files criminal charges against Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries

Tribune Online NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries "Except for unexpected challenges or errors from the schools, disbursements of loans (tuition fees) to schools would take place within five working days NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Files Criminal Charges Against Natasha Over Statements On Live TV Show

In a dramatic turn of events, the federal government has filed criminal charges against the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over her comments on live television show. She was said to have made certain criminal allegations during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on April 3, 2025. […]

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3 w. ago BREAKING: FG files criminal charges against Senator Natasha 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over statements she made on national television alleging a plot to assassinate her. The charge marked CR/297/2025 is inked to the allegations she made during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on April 3, 2025. Specifically, the charge […] The post BREAKING: FG files criminal charges against Senator Natasha  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Excitement As Kwara Hoists West Africa’s Tallest Flagpole, NOA Applauds Initiative

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, 19th April, 2025 officially hoisted the state’s 70-meter Unity Flagpole in Ilorin, the state capital. The governor called the flagpole a towering symbol of “national unity, our collective journey and aspirations as a people”. He said the state was not just raising a flag, but was unveiling […]

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3 w. ago Concerns mount as external debt servicing gulps $2.01bn in 5 months

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s external debt obligations are tightening the noose around its fragile economy, as the country spent a staggering $2.01 billion on external debt servicing between January and April 2025. This represents a 50 per cent increase compared to the $1.33 billion recorded during the same period last year. Latest figures from the […] The post Concerns mount as external debt servicing gulps $2.01bn in 5 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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