8 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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9 h. ago Black Market Surfaces In Delta As IPMAN, NUPENG Begin Strike

Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commenced an indefinite strike in Delta State. The strike has led to fuel scarcity, especially Asaba and its environs, as IPMAN and NUPENG announced indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. Our Correspondent […]

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21 h. ago CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers

Tribune Online CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set up a new Compliance Department to improve supervision of financial institutions and strengthen the fight against risks in the banking sector. The department, which started operations in the second quarter of 2025, will now handle areas that were previously managed by different CBN units. According to Olubunmi […] CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers Tribune Online

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25 h. ago FG pleads as NUPENG, IPMAN, others halt operations today over rift with Dangote Refinery

By Adewale Sanyaolu A fresh episode of scathing fuel scarcity stares Nigerians in the face as petroleum marketers threatened to shut down operations from today, following an unresolved dispute between them and Dangote Refinery. The standoff centres around labour issues and fears of job loss fueled by the alleged monopolistic stance of Dangote Refinery. At […] The post FG pleads as NUPENG, IPMAN, others halt operations today over rift with Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG, Dangote Refinery’s clash deepens

•Tanker drivers to shun depots from Monday Nigeria may be heading into another round of fuel scarcity as a brewing confrontation between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery threatens to disrupt the distribution of petroleum products nationwide. The union is already galvanising its tanker drivers wing to shun […] The post Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG, Dangote Refinery’s clash deepens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria risks fuel scarcity as NUPENG sets for showdown with Dangote

The long-uninterrupted petroleum products supply being experienced in Nigeria could be truncated from next week unless there’s some intervention in read more Nigeria risks fuel scarcity as NUPENG sets for showdown with Dangote

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3 d. ago Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG, Dangote Refinery clash deepens

Tanker drivers to shun depots from Monday   Nigeria may be heading into another round of fuel scarcity as a brewing confrontation between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery threatens to disrupt the distribution of petroleum products nationwide. The union is already galvanising its tanker drivers wing to shun […] The post Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG, Dangote Refinery clash deepens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo

Tribune Online Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo-Sokeye InterGroup Chief Financial Officer, Mary Olowo-Sokeye, has said that leasing remains the most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers. She stressed that the best financing for new airlines avoids crippling debt, allows operational flexibility, and preserves capital for growth. Speaking recently in Lagos, Olowo-Sokeye explained that startup carriers often miscalculate the risk of committing […] Leasing remains most practical entry strategy for Nigeria’s startup carriers —Olowo-Sokeye Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan face child food crisis amid aid cuts

By Doris Obinna Save the Children has warned that at least four African countries are on the brink of exhausting supplies of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) within the next three months, leaving millions of severely malnourished children at risk of death. Its report revealed that Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan are among the hardest […] The post Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan face child food crisis amid aid cuts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago US Visa: Nigerian Embassy Warns Against Overstaying, Says Violators Risk Ban

The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with the conditions attached to their U.S. visas, warning that violations could threaten future entry into the country. The advisory was issued in a statement shared via the Mission’s official X account on Tuesday. Clarifying what amounts to visa misuse, the Mission […] The post US Visa: Nigerian Embassy Warns Against Overstaying, Says Violators Risk Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago MOFI, CRMI sign landmark MoU to institutionalise risk culture in state

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) have signed a Memorandum of read more MOFI, CRMI sign landmark MoU to institutionalise risk culture in state-owned enterprises

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1 week ago NAMDA LAUTECH declares Day 26 of strike, says medical education at risk

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Chapter, has announced that the College of Health Sciences remains completely shut down as its indefinite strike enters the 26th day. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its President, Prof. Michael Adeyemi Olamoyegun, and Acting […] The post NAMDA LAUTECH declares Day 26 of strike, says medical education at risk appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders advocate biotech as key to Nigeria’s food security

By Chinyere Anyanwu Stakeholders have called for increased investment and urgent national action to scale agricultural innovations, invest in bio-manufacturing, strengthen public health surveillance and enact science-driven policies, warning that Nigeria risks being left behind in the global technological landscape if it ignores these measures. The call was made recently at the 37th Annual International […] The post Stakeholders advocate biotech as key to Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan

Tribune Online FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its resolve towards ensuring effective implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Action Plan in Nigeria. FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Tribune Online

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3 w. ago U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial

The United States government has issued a warning to Nigerians seeking visas, advising that failure to disclose social media history could result in visa denial. In a notice shared on its X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that applicants completing the DS-160 form for non-immigrant visas must provide all usernames or handles they […] The post U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns

By Chinenye Anuforo The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has called for urgent reforms to address Nigeria’s widening healthcare gaps, warning that millions risk being left behind without decisive policy action and stronger partnerships. Speaking at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, AMCE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aisha Umar, stressed […] The post Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

Nigeria’s food security is increasingly at risk as devastating floods sweep through several key agrarian states, severely affecting farmers and read more How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

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3 w. ago Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments

FIDs on hold as investors reassess risks By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria’s effort to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum refining is facing fresh hurdles, with multiple modular refinery projects delayed. Daily Sun’s findings reveal that more than five Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) are currently in limbo, as investors tread cautiously amid concerns about the sustainability of crude […] The post Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Slowdown: Progress Amid Persistent Risks

Nigeria’s inflation narrative in 2025 presents a tale of cautious optimism tempered by persistent structural vulnerabilities. The latest data from read more Nigeria’s Inflation Slowdown: Progress Amid Persistent Risks

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3 w. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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