20 h. ago Nigeria Faces Rising Poverty Despite ₦130bn LGA Allocation – Sen Kawu

Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has expressed concern that poverty and youth unemployment remain widespread across Nigeria. This is despite the huge funds allocated to Local Government Areas (LGAs). Speaking on Monday,  during an interview with journalists, the lawmaker representing Kano South lamented that the financial inflow into the grassroots has not translated into improved […] The post Nigeria Faces Rising Poverty Despite ₦130bn LGA Allocation – Sen Kawu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Young, bold, and unafraid: Nigeria’s triple movements for change (1)

Throughtout Nigeria’s history, the voices of her young people have risen again and again to demand change. From the battle for democracy in the 1990s, to the cry against injustice in 2020, and the demand for a new political order in 2023, Nigerian youths have shown that they are not just witnesses to history, but […] The post Young, bold, and unafraid: Nigeria’s triple movements for change (1) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ministry of Interior’s performance index rises to 85% – Tunji

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Ministry of Interior has hit 85 per cent in its performance index—from 62 per cent recorded last year. Speaking at the closing of the ministry’s sectoral performance review retreat in Suleja, Niger State, at the weekend, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said that the target of the ministry […] The post Ministry of Interior’s performance index rises to 85% – Tunji-Ojo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago G4EP To Train Young Girls On Digital Skills Under RISE Project

  In line with its vision of empowering the girl-child through education, engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovative skills, the Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Program (G4EP) has announced the launch of a transformative training initiative for young girls across Nigeria. The programme is anchored under the RISE Project — Renewed Hope for Inclusion, Support and […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s $41 billion foreign reserve rise: A watershed moment for economic recovery and stakeholder confidence

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to $41.046 billion as of August 20, 2025, marking the highest level since December read more Nigeria’s $41 billion foreign reserve rise: A watershed moment for economic recovery and stakeholder confidence

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3 w. ago I’m In Hurry To See Nigeria Rise, Getting Close To My Departure Lounge — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he was in a hurry to see Nigeria attain its potential for greatness, stressing that he is now “getting close” to his departure lounge. Obasanjo made the remark while reflecting on his years in public service and his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future,’ where he assessed Nigeria’s […]

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3 w. ago MWAN Decries Rise In Harmful Traditional Practices In Rivers

Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has decried the rise in harmful traditional practices and gender-based violence against women in parts of Rivers State, especially in Abua/Odual local government area of the state. It declared that such harmful practices were crippling the progress of women in the council. MWAN national president, Prof. Roseline Ogu, disclosed […]

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3 w. ago Suspend unlawful pay rise for politicians, SERAP urges Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to immediately suspend the patently unlawful and unconstitutional pay rise for political and public office holders in Nigeria, particularly the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies and the country’s lawmakers. SERAP urged him to reject […] The post Suspend unlawful pay rise for politicians, SERAP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tempers rise in Nigeria over proposed salary raise for president, others

… ‘It shows govt is insensitive to people’s plights’ …Increase minimum wage instead – LP …Pay rise justifiable – RMAFC read more Tempers rise in Nigeria over proposed salary raise for president, others

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3 w. ago Road Accidents: NBM Condemns Reckless Truck Driving, Seeks Urgent Gov’t Intervention

The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has raised the alarm over what it described as the disturbing rise in fatal road accidents caused by reckless truck driving across Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Public Relations Officer of the Pan-African organisation, Onyeka Ike, Esq., expressed deep concern over the increasing loss of lives on […]

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3 w. ago Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora

Tribune Online Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora Tinubu expressed delight at meeting those he described as a vibrant representation of Nigeria’s diversity, assuring the Diaspora community that his government is determined to make the country conducive for all citizens. Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise To $41bn, Highest Since 2021

Buoyed by increasing foreing exchange inflows into the country, Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves has hit $41.046 billion as at August 20, 2025, according to latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the highest it has been since December 2, 2021. The reserves had since the ending of 2021 been on the decline […]

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3 w. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago New report reveals firstborn sons most likely to fail paternity tests

Immigration testing rises amid “Japa” wave By Doris Obinna Smart DNA Nigeria has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, revealing that paternity disputes remain widespread in the country, with one in four tests excluding the presumed father as the biological parent. The study, covering data from July 2024 to June 2025, highlights persistent family […] The post New report reveals firstborn sons most likely to fail paternity tests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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