5 h. ago Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

Other African nations are now leading the charge in newly discovered crude oil reserves, while Nigeria was notably absent from read more Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

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49 h. ago Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing

At least five persons have lost their lives and 20 others still missing after two speedboats returning from a burial collided and capsized in Warri South Local Government, Delta State. It was gathered that most of the travelers inside the boats were not wearing life jackets when the collision happened on Tuesday. Speaking over the […] The post Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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6 d. ago ‘Chidimma Adetshina’s mother still in S’African police custody’

Leaders of the Nigerian community in South Africa have confirmed that Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has not been released by the country’s authorities. Rungo was detained by the South African Police Service on February 15, 2025, following immigration fraud allegations levelled against her in 2024. A Mozambican national, Read More

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s immunisation coverage low, 6.2m children missing vaccination

Tribune Online Nigeria’s immunisation coverage low, 6.2m children missing vaccination According to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), Nigeria's immunisation coverage remains low, with at least 6.2 million children missing all their vaccines in the past five years. Nigeria’s immunisation coverage low, 6.2m children missing vaccination Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within

By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   In January 2018, Nigeria took a bold step towards regional aviation integration by becoming one of the first 11 countries to sign the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative under the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The historic move was seen as a catalyst for transforming air […] The post Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago You missed historic opportunity in 1993, Tinubu tells Babangida

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reflected on a moment when he boldly confronted former military President Ibrahim Babangida, telling him he had missed a historic opportunity. Babangida, who ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993, was the country’s head of state when Tinubu was elected to the Senate in 1992 to represent Lagos West. Speaking at Read More

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8 d. ago Poor funding, lack of ambassadors ground Nigerian embassies, missions abroad

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Operations in most of Nigeria’s 109 foreign embassies and missions are almost grounding to a halt due to the failure of the federal government to appoint ambassadors almost two years after the assumption of office and poor funding of the embassies’ operations. An investigation by some journalists reveals that over 400 […] The post Poor funding, lack of ambassadors ground Nigerian embassies, missions abroad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago USAID B’Haram controversy: Nigeria may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefs

Nigeria’s access to a $602.95m grant for 2025 from the United States Agency for International Development is now uncertain, following a 90-day suspension of all agency programmes by President Donald Trump. The fund freeze stems from an executive order signed by President Trump after his return to office in January 2025, directing a comprehensive review Read More

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8 d. ago “Being Singled Out Hurts” – Lookman Responds To Atalanta Coach’s Criticism Over Missed Penalty

Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has responded to manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s public criticism following a missed penalty in Tuesday’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge. He called Gasperini’s comments deeply disrespectful. Lookman, who was a second-half substitute in the Champions League play-off second leg, quickly made an impact by scoring just 36 seconds after […] The post “Being Singled Out Hurts” – Lookman Responds To Atalanta Coach’s Criticism Over Missed Penalty appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC

Tribune Online Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC "For a man of towering legacies and remarkable contributions to nation-building, Pa Clark's death creates a yawning void that will be difficult to fill. He will be sorely missed. Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Clean energy: CSOs challenge IMO over biofuel plan to operate vessels

From Idu Jude, Abuja Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and 36 other international civil society organizations (CSOs) have warned the International Maritime Organization (IMO) against promoting biofuel as Global Fuel Standard (GFS) and an alternative to petrol in international shipping services. The CSOs, said the plan and recommendation threatens rainforests and communities in […] The post Clean energy: CSOs challenge IMO over biofuel plan to operate vessels appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago USAID: US probes aid funds to Nigeria, condemns Boko Haram atrocities

The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced that the U.S. government is set to investigate how past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries has been utilised. On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests. This move Read More

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1 week ago ECOWAS President calls for stronger commitment to peace agreements in Africa 

Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has called for greater commitment, accountability, and trust in Africa’s peace agreements. Speaking read more ECOWAS President calls for stronger commitment to peace agreements in Africa 

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1 week ago Taiwan urges Nigeria to sign trade agreement to boost bilateral ties

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Taiwanese government has appealed to Nigeria to sign the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA), which has been discussed by the two countries, in order to facilitate improved bilateral relations that would explore mutually beneficial opportunities between both nations. Chief Taiwanese Mission at the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, Andy […] The post Taiwan urges Nigeria to sign trade agreement to boost bilateral ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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