2 h. ago Stakeholders Applaud Akano’s Push For Digital Transformation In Nigeria

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education, communication, and youth development sectors have lauded the chief executive officer of New Horizons Technologies, Tim Akano, for his contributions to digital transformation and human capital development in the country. Akano, a renowned Pan-African thought leader and technology advocate, was recently honoured by multiple prestigious institutions including the Committee of Pro-Chancellors […]

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7 h. ago Oil Workers Flag Gaps In Tinubu’s Petroleum Incentives Executive Order

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised concerns over key aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s new Executive Order on Upstream Petroleum Sector Incentives. The oil workers warned that some order provisions could conflict with existing laws and potentially exacerbate systemic inefficiencies. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, PENGASSAN president, […]

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6 d. ago FG brokers landmark peace deal between Sterling Oil and PENGASSAN

By Damiete Braide In a significant turn of events for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has successfully brokered a peaceful resolution between Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). This development brings an end to months of tension […] The post FG brokers landmark peace deal between Sterling Oil and PENGASSAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Panic In Niger Community As Flood Destroys Railway Line (Picture) 

A railway line, located in Mokwa community, Niger State have been destroyed, following a recent flood in the area. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the natural disaster, which occurred in May, 2025, destroyed properties worth millions of naira with over 160 lives lost. It was learnt that thousands of residents were rendered homeless due to the […] The post Panic In Niger Community As Flood Destroys Railway Line (Picture)  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NLNG deepens healthcare services in Delta with donation of clinical equipment

The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has handed over a multi-billion naira upgraded and fully equipped Neonatal Wards and read more NLNG deepens healthcare services in Delta with donation of clinical equipment

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Dangote refinery buying more and more US crude oil

Where does a giant refinery in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, go to source the raw materials it needs to read more Nigeria’s Dangote refinery buying more and more US crude oil

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1 week ago From ports to power: Systemic inefficiency threatens Nigeria’s economic future

Nigeria today stands as a nation of striking contradictions. Blessed with abundant natural resources and a burgeoning youthful population, Nigeria read more From ports to power: Systemic inefficiency threatens Nigeria’s economic future

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1 week ago Experts, manufacturers push for overhaul in raw materials, industrial standards

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com    Industry leaders and manufacturing experts have urged policymakers to prioritise reforms in local raw material sourcing and enforcement of industrial standards, describing them as critical pillars for […] The post Experts, manufacturers push for overhaul in raw materials, industrial standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PENGASSAN Secures 300% Wage Increase For Oil And Gas Workers

President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, has revealed that the union has successfully negotiated wage increase of up to 300 per cent for some oil and gas workers. Osifo said that the union’s ongoing push for fair wage in the sector was in response to […]

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2 w. ago Raw materials are dead: The future is branded, processed, and premium

The era of raw material exports is over. Nigeria must wake up to this reality. For decades, the nation has read more Raw materials are dead: The future is branded, processed, and premium

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2 w. ago Manufacturing: Litany of woes continue, as MAN says over 18,000 jobs lost in 2024

Tribune Online Manufacturing: Litany of woes continue, as MAN says over 18,000 jobs lost in 2024 •767 manufacturing companies shut down as at 2023,   •Costs of imported raw materials surged by 118%  •Costs on alternative energy hit N1.11trn in 2024 The challenges facing the nation’s manufacturing sector  seem  to be gradually taking their tolls on the economy. For instance, in Year 2024 alone,  over 18,000 jobs were said to have […] Manufacturing: Litany of woes continue, as MAN says over 18,000 jobs lost in 2024 Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tackling impact of oil price drop on FX inflows with financial policies

Tribune Online Tackling impact of oil price drop on FX inflows with financial policies Businesses are expected to adopt export-oriented strategies by targeting sectors with strong export potential, and focusing on value addition by shifting from exporting raw materials to processed goods, thereby boosting foreign exchange (FX) earnings.  Doing this will ameliorate the adverse impact of oil price decline on foreign exchange (FX) inflows into government coffers, in addition […] Tackling impact of oil price drop on FX inflows with financial policies Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Reiterate Need For PPPs As Shafa Energy Unveils CNG Station

Stakeholders in the energy sector have underscored the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in advancing Nigeria’s energy transition especially in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption across the country. This is as Shafa Energy unveiled its new  CNG station in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, as part of efforts to expand access to alternative […]

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2 w. ago FG signs MoU with 10 firms to boost Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), has signed joint venture investment agreements with ten additional equity partners to enhance Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and deepen the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony at his office in Abuja on […] The post FG signs MoU with 10 firms to boost Nigeria’s gas infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emeje urges support for natural medicines, unveils plans to establish practices in 774 LGAs

By Doris Obinna The Director General, Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje, has urged for stronger governmental backing for natural medicines and emphasized its potential to generate millions of jobs by reducing drug import dependency.  Emeje, highlighting the agency’s strides in advancing traditional medicines as part of the federal government’s two-year Renewed […] The post Emeje urges support for natural medicines, unveils plans to establish practices in 774 LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Electing Pope Isn’t ‘Emilokan’ Affair” – Bishop Kukah Tells Those Calling For African Catholic Leader

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has told those advocating for election of an African Pope that it not a regular electoral process like that of Nigeria. The cleric emphasized that electing a pope is not like ‘Emilokan affair’ where people claim it is their turn to rule. Kukah led this out while responding […] The post “Electing Pope Isn’t ‘Emilokan’ Affair” – Bishop Kukah Tells Those Calling For African Catholic Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago RMRDC DG lauds Tinubu for revitalising raw materials subsector

Tribune Online RMRDC DG lauds Tinubu for revitalising raw materials subsector The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to revitalizing the raw materials subsector of Nigeria's economy. RMRDC DG lauds Tinubu for revitalising raw materials subsector Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria natural leader in African raw materials sector, says Ike

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Director General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Munonso said Nigeria is naturally the leader in the African raw materials sector. Ike-Munonso stated this in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the African raw materials summit. He added that stallholders in the summit have agreed to approach the […] The post Nigeria natural leader in African raw materials sector, says Ike-Munonso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers – AP

President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of read more Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers – AP

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3 w. ago What we are operating now is not legitimate — Dr Akin Fapounda

Tribune Online What we are operating now is not legitimate — Dr Akin Fapounda Dr. Akin Fapohunda, who worked in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture; Raw Materials Research & Development Council, was the Director, Planning, Research, and Data Bank at the then National Agricultural Land Development Authority and later, served in a similar capacity in Space Science Office, Presidency from where he retired in December 2000. He spoke to […] What we are operating now is not legitimate — Dr Akin Fapounda Tribune Online

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