3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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3 h. ago Experts Point Out Ways to Credit Opportunities, and Financial Literacy to Boost the Economy at Firstcentral’s Credit Bureau 7.0 Webinar

Experts in Nigeria’s financial sector have explored ways Nigerians can access credit opportunities and become financially literate in a bid read more Experts Point Out Ways to Credit Opportunities, and Financial Literacy to Boost the Economy at Firstcentral’s Credit Bureau 7.0 Webinar

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4 h. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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5 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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8 h. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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11 h. ago Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakers

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, for the umpteenth time on Sunday, dismissed speculations that his principal would be dropping the suit against erstwhile Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and the Assembly members. Fashanu, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said his team was Read More

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11 h. ago Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy

Tribune Online Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy I am compelled as a concerned Nigerian, as a resident of these communities and a peace-loving individual to write and unequivocally express my concern and alarm over the recurring communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, wanton destruction of properties, and a significant threat to economic […] Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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11 h. ago Abiodun won’t abandon ongoing repairs of Ogun community roads – Aide

Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area. Read More

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11 h. ago NDLEA arrests bizmen, destroys 13,198 kilograms of skunk in Edo forests

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old was arrested at Bay Lounge on Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos, on Read More

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11 h. ago Stakeholders seek mortgage innovations for inclusive housing

Real estate experts in Lagos recently called for policy shifts, mortgage reviews and private-sector-led innovations to achieve affordable mass housing that caters for middle- and low-income earners in Nigeria. They also called for the adoption of green building practices alongside modern technology for faster and cheaper construction. They gave these recommendations at the Nigeria Housing Read More

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12 h. ago Disregard rumour, Osun safe, peaceful, govt tells holidaymakers

The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary.  The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted Read More

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14 h. ago Abiodun pledges completion of road repairs in Ogun communities

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre Read More

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15 h. ago Police rescue two kidnapped victims, hunt for alleged abductors

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the Read More

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17 h. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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19 h. ago Diphtheria Outbreak: Lagos Records 10 Confirmed Cases In 3 Months

Lagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensified efforts to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this while giving an update on the outbreak at the weekend, said suspected cases have fluctuated over the period, with […]

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19 h. ago Lagos, Italy Based Businessmen Arrested over Illicit Drug Shipments To Nigeria, Europe

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, from the United States of America to Nigeria. The 43-year-old businessman was arrested at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, […]

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19 h. ago FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders

Tribune Online FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Following the approval of the establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaders of the Akure community have stated that it will significantly enhance the provision of effective healthcare services for the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

…As government, agencies look away Everything reduced to money, morals gone – Entrepreneur Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, read more In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

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