2 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mulls 2025 Budget Review To Cushion Effect Of US Tariff Hike

The Nigerian government has said that it was considering an adjustment to its N54.99trn 2025 national budget as part of measures to respond to potential shocks of the United States’ global trade tariff hike. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the hint on Monday at a Corporate Governance Forum […]

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3 h. ago Redesign Nigeria’s security architecture, Afenifere urges FG

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has again urged the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign Nigeria’s security structure. Afenifere said this would help security operatives better understand the problems, identify the causes, and address them decisively. In a communique released after the Afenifere Caucus Meeting held at the Akure home of its leader, Reuben Read More

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3 h. ago Youth minister supports protests, says he’d join If time permitted

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has expressed support for the ongoing protest by the Take It Back Movement, stating that he would have joined the demonstration himself if time permitted. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday after the 2025 Annual Management Conference of the National Youth Service Corps, the minister emphasised the Read More

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4 h. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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4 h. ago PICTORIAL: APC Govs Visit Buhari In Kaduna, Applaud His Support For Tinubu 

  By Isaiah Benjamin, Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna   The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum who is also the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has extolled former President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma also declared that the ruling APC is the largest political party in […]

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5 h. ago EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism, with a read more EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

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6 h. ago US 14% tariff have little effect on Nigeria’s exports – Edun

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the recent 14 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports will have a negligible effect on the Nigerian economy. Edun stated this at the inaugural Corporate Governance Forum organised by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated in Abuja Read More

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6 h. ago Trump tariffs: Trade among yourselves, Ecobank advises Nigeria, others

Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells  Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Read More

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7 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Tackle Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle […]

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7 h. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

As Trump’s tariffs deepen crisis for France’s $3 billion cognac industry, Christophe Fillioux’s family estate in the cognac region of read more France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

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8 h. ago Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations

Based on the ongoing nationwide protests, the Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, especially young people, to peacefully demonstrate and voice their grievances. Acknowledging the importance of free expression in a democratic society, the government affirmed that protests are a crucial avenue for addressing concerns. However, the government issued a […] The post Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Alumni Association Rallies Support For New Alaafin, Harps On Unity

The National Old Student Association, Alaafin High School, Oyo (NOSA-AHSO) has called on the Oyomesi, the good people of Yorubaland including sons and daughters of Oyo Town to rally behind the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The association’s president, Engr. Muideen Aruna, while congratulating the monarch on his ascension to the […]

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9 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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9 h. ago Economic saboteurs caused Edo CNG explosion, arrests made – PCNGi

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders. The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Read More

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9 h. ago Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the party’s only state governor from Abia, have called for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9. In a notice signed by both leaders, the NEC meeting will run alongside an interactive Town Hall engagement […] The post Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Trump tariff sparks black Monday as global equity markets slump

It’s been a black Monday around the world as global equity markets have been melting off the heat from Trump’s read more Trump tariff sparks black Monday as global equity markets slump

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10 h. ago US tariffs: Don’t be weak, don’t be stupid – Trump to Americans

President Donald Trump has appealed to Americans to remain calm amid the plummeting value of US stocks after markets opened on Wall Street. Data from the S&P 500 index, which tracks the country’s leading listed companies, showed a 200-point drop or 4% on Monday. Also, New York shares were not left out of the dip, […] The post US tariffs: Don’t be weak, don’t be stupid – Trump to Americans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

…as MTN Go MAD campaign reaches Plateau, Bauchi to empower residents Akwa Ibom State Government has solicited partnership with Mobile read more Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

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11 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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