88 m. ago European Shift: Is it time for Nigerian investors to look beyond US Stocks?

Isaac Jolaoluwa, a Nigerian born and living in Nigeria, started investing in U.S. stocks and ETFs in 2023 to hedge read more European Shift: Is it time for Nigerian investors to look beyond US Stocks?

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2 h. ago NASFAT, cleric slam Nigerian pilgrims over ‘unholy acts’ in Hajj

The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria has condemned the behaviour of some Nigerian Muslims performing the lesser hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. NASFAT urged Nigerian pilgrims to refrain from inappropriate and disrespectful conduct while in the holy city, stating that such actions did not represent Islam. In viral videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter), some Nigerian Read More

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4 h. ago Interior Minister Blames Officers’ Carelessness Over Jailbreak In Kogi

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has attributed the recent jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, to negligence of its officers. Recall that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, saw about 12 inmates escaped. Meanwhile, Nigerian Correctional Service, in its reaction said that 12 escapees had already […] The post Interior Minister Blames Officers’ Carelessness Over Jailbreak In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Stop Being Sheep!” – VeryDarkMan Drags Eniola Badmus Over Support For Tinubu

Nigerian social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has taken a swipe at Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus over her recent statement. Information Nigeria previously reported that the actress reaffirmed her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a stance that sparked criticism from several social media users. It should be noted that the […] The post “Stop Being Sheep!” – VeryDarkMan Drags Eniola Badmus Over Support For Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625

Tribune Online PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Dr. Samuel Onoji, has urged newly admitted students to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as the institute matriculated 1,625 freshers. PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FoodCo urges women to prioritise mental health, personal growth

FoodCo, one of the top retailers in Nigeria and one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, has urged Nigerian women to prioritise read more FoodCo urges women to prioritise mental health, personal growth

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6 h. ago Nigerian fintech payZeep confirms plans to expand digital payment market

Nigerian fintech company payZeep has confirmed the expansion of its footprint in the digital payments sector, positioning itself as one read more Nigerian fintech payZeep confirms plans to expand digital payment market

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7 h. ago Anambra traders count losses as fire guts warehouse, building

Some traders and residents are counting their losses after an early morning fire gutted a warehouse and a two-storey building containing textiles and other durable materials on Ifejika Street, near Main Market, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. The fire, which reportedly started around 6:20am on Friday, raged for nearly six hours, prompting the swift deployment Read More

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7 h. ago Oyo fines 32 offenders N50,000 each for dumping of waste illegally

Oyo State Government on Friday prosecuted 32 individuals for indiscriminate waste disposal, including dumping sachet water nylons, refuse, and other waste materials at road medians and unauthorised places. The Tribunal judge, Barrister Olumide Abifarin, disclosed this during a hearing held at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Ibadan. A statement by the Commissioner for Read More

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7 h. ago Segilola Resources Strengthens Ties With Host Communities Through Major Infrastructure Projects

As part of its unwavering commitment to sustainable community development, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) is making significant strides in infrastructure and local development for its host communities with two major projects: the construction of a royal palace for Imogbara and the development of the Imogbara-Odo-Ijesa road. The 2.4 km road project began in late […]

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9 h. ago Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Several goods worth millions of naira were lost while two buildings were affected as a fire outbreak on Friday razed parts of the Onitsha Main Market at Ifejika Street/Sokoto Road in Anambra State, Nigeria. The fire, which reportedly started at one of the buildings in the early morning hours, escalated into […] The post Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu gives 19 APC state chairmen, spokesman, others board appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved Read More

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9 h. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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9 h. ago Hardwork remains my watchword, says Tinubu at 73rd birthday prayer

President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja stated that he will continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of the nation. In an interview with reporters after the special Juma’ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his birthday at the National Mosque, the President thanked God for the grace Read More

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10 h. ago Tribunal Slams N1.6m Fine On 32 Offenders For Illegal Waste Disposal In Oyo

A total of 32 persons have been fine N50,000 each by the Oyo State Tribunal on Environmental Sanitation for violating the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The 32 persons were prosecuted for indiscriminately dumping sachet water nylons, refuse, and other waste materials at road medians and unathorised places. The tribunal judge, Olumide Abifarin, disclosed this during […]

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10 h. ago Humphrey Nwosu buried in Anambra as Soludo vows to pursue recognition

The remains of the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, have been buried in his hometown, Ajalli,  Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nwosu, who conducted the June 12, 1993, election annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, served as Read More

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10 h. ago GTCO profit surpasses N1tn, declares N7.03 per share final dividend

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the 2024 financial year, representing a 107.8 per cent increase from N609.31 billion posted in 2023. The Group, in its audited financial statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday, also disclosed a profit after tax of N1.02 trillion, Read More

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11 h. ago Atiku, Kwankwaso condemn gruesome killing of northern travelers in Edo

Tribune Online Atiku, Kwankwaso condemn gruesome killing of northern travelers in Edo “The protection of innocent lives must remain paramount, and I urge the authorities to act swiftly and decisively to prevent a recurrence of jungle justice. Atiku, Kwankwaso condemn gruesome killing of northern travelers in Edo Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Nigeria to save $400bn annually by abolishing war risk insurance – NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency says Nigeria paid over $1.5 billion in war risk insurance premiums to international insurers in the past three years. In a statement on Friday, NIMASA’s head of public relations, Osagie Edward, said the impact of WRI premiums on the economy is staggering. War risk insurance covers losses and Read More

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12 h. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

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