68 h. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for highest flight taxes at $180 per passenger

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria has emerged as the third most expensive country in Africa for international and regional departure taxes, with passengers paying an average of $180 in ticket taxes, charges, and fees. A  report released by the African Airlines Association on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, reveals that Gabon leads the continent with the highest […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for highest flight taxes at $180 per passenger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oyebanji hails ABUAD on emergence as 84th best varsity globally

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the management of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) on its 2025 ranking by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings The Educational body in its 2025 report announced ABUAD as the 84th best university in the world, 3rd in Africa and 1st in Nigeria […] The post Oyebanji hails ABUAD on emergence as 84th best varsity globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL

Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections in 2024, placing it third on the continent behind Egypt and South Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. The findings highlight the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime in Africa as the continent’s digital footprint expands rapidly. The report, based on data from INTERPOL’s […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria to rank among top 10 global economies by 2050 – Miller

By 2050, Africa will surpass Europe to become the world’s 3rd largest economic bloc, and Nigeria will rank among the top 10 global economies. read more Nigeria to rank among top 10 global economies by 2050 – Miller

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8 d. ago Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report

Nigeria’s payment infrastructure ranks most advanced in Africa From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector recorded a strong performance in 2024 despite tough economic conditions, with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) growing their assets to N170.02 trillion, about 63.1 percent of the country’s total GDP. This is according to the State of […] The post Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria makes top 10 least peaceful African countries in 2025

Tribune Online Nigeria makes top 10 least peaceful African countries in 2025 Here are the 10 least peaceful African countries in 2025, including their peace scores and global rankings: Nigeria makes top 10 least peaceful African countries in 2025 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gombe gov reiterates commitment to sustainable economic reforms

Tribune Online Gombe gov reiterates commitment to sustainable economic reforms He emphasized that the recognition of Gombe as the top-ranking state in Nigeria for Ease of Doing Business is the result of intentional policies, strong political will, and robust administrative reforms. Gombe gov reiterates commitment to sustainable economic reforms Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria ranks 7th in kindness to strangers, 105th in happiness — UN Report

Tribune Online Nigeria ranks 7th in kindness to strangers, 105th in happiness — UN Report When asked who would likely return a lost wallet, Nigerians ranked 33rd if found by a stranger, 71st if found by a neighbour, and 126th if found by the Police. Nigeria ranks 7th in kindness to strangers, 105th in happiness — UN Report Tribune Online

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1 week ago Access Holdings emerges asset quality leader in 2025 rankings

Access Holdings PLC has been ranked the Tier 1 bank with the best asset quality in Nigeria, having posted the lowest Non-Performing Loan Ratio (NPLR) at 2.76 percent, according to Proshare’s 2025 Tier 1 Banking Report released, recently. This marks a significant achievement for Access Holdings, reinforcing its leadership in credit discipline, risk management, and […] The post Access Holdings emerges asset quality leader in 2025 rankings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ABUAD ranks 4th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has joined the league of 100 best universities in the world. The institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olasupo Ijabadeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend, where he said the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings announced […] The post ABUAD ranks 4th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ABUAD ranks 84th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2025 – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has joined the league of 100 best universities in the world. The institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olasupo Ijabadeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend, where he said the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings announced […] The post ABUAD ranks 84th globally, 3rd in Africa, 1st in Nigeria in 2025 – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria tops global stablecoin adoption as Africa’s digital asset booms

Nigeria has been ranked top in the adoption of stablecoin and the second globally in overall digital asset usage, according read more Nigeria tops global stablecoin adoption as Africa’s digital asset booms

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4 w. ago UN: Nigeria tops list of countries with lowest life expectancy

Tribune Online UN: Nigeria tops list of countries with lowest life expectancy A new UN report ranks Nigeria among the 25 countries with the lowest life expectancy in the world, with an average of just 54.6 years. UN: Nigeria tops list of countries with lowest life expectancy Tribune Online

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