20 m. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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83 m. ago I Need Lots Of Money To Be Happy, Marriage Not On My Agenda – Chike

Nigerian singer Chike has revealed that he has no intentions of getting married, describing it as a “stupid step.” In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, posted on Instagram on Friday, the “Running” hitmaker shared his personal views on marriage. He said, “In my personal opinion, I think it’s a stupid step to get married. That’s […] The post I Need Lots Of Money To Be Happy, Marriage Not On My Agenda – Chike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido

Nigerian singer Fido has accused his former record label, Inner Circle Entertainment, of keeping 95 percent of the advance payment for his hit track Awolowo. During a recent radio interview, the singer stated that he was paid roughly N1.5 million from a $20,000 advance, accusing the label of taking the rest. The ‘Joy is Coming’ […] The post Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago QNET, Nigerian regulators tighten alliance as scam purge rebuilds trust

Global direct-selling company QNET has intensified collaboration with key regulatory and enforcement agencies to combat job scam syndicates exploiting its read more QNET, Nigerian regulators tighten alliance as scam purge rebuilds trust

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3 h. ago NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says recent regulatory reforms have triggered a record surge in capital inflows into the nation’s read more NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

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4 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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5 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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5 h. ago Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

as component of capital remains unclear Insurance companies in Nigeria have been given twelve calendar months ending July 2026 to read more Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

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6 h. ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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8 h. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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8 h. ago FG Inaugurates MSME Committee To Strengthen Agric Value Chain

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the Implementation Technical Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Agro-Allied Commodities Cooperatives of Nigeria (NACCON). The mandate is strengthening the agricultural value chain, driving corporate partnerships, boosting economic growth, and creating more opportunities for Nigerian farmers. At the ceremony in […]

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10 h. ago Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has blamed lack of adequate lecturers in Radiography courses in Nigerian universities on mass movement of qualified manpower abroad to seek for greener pastures otherwise known as Japa. The board equally said the situation has led to many universities in the country seeking accreditation […] The post Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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