37 m. ago Nigeria’s Economic Decline Began After PDP Left Power — Ologunagba

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that Nigeria was Africa’s leading economy and the top destination for foreign investment when it left office in 2015. The opposition party blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for reversing the country’s economic progress and eroding the gains achieved under its administration. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo […] The post Nigeria’s Economic Decline Began After PDP Left Power — Ologunagba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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88 m. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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2 h. ago Restore Natasha’s Rights, Privileges, Ezekwesili Tells Senate

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged the Nigerian Senate to fully restore the rights and privileges of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her earlier suspension as unjust and discriminatory. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Ezekwesili said the lawmaker’s return to the Senate after a six-month […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria Loses $3.3bn To Oil Theft, Sabotage, Oil Firms Withold N1. 5trn Revenue —NEITI

This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Engr. Ogbonanya Orji, at the 2025 Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) conference in Lagos on Thursday. The post Nigeria Loses $3.3bn To Oil Theft, Sabotage, Oil Firms Withold N1. 5trn Revenue —NEITI appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago “Stop Stressing Yourself With Daily Song Releases, Be Like Rihanna” – Slimcase To Afrobeats Singers

Nigerian singer Slimcase has urged Afrobeats artistes to slow down on releasing new songs, cautioning that the excessive frequency of music drops is making the genre “less exciting.” The singer, whose real name is Oluwafemi Oladapo, shared his concerns via his Instagram story, saying the Afrobeats scene is becoming “oversaturated.” He noted that many artistes […] The post “Stop Stressing Yourself With Daily Song Releases, Be Like Rihanna” – Slimcase To Afrobeats Singers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Wife Denies Allegations Of Murder Following Nigerian Army Officer’s Fatal Fire Incident

The Nigerian Army has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Regimental Medical Officer attached to 6 Battalion, 2 Brigade, Uyo. This is following a domestic fire incident involving his wife on September 22, 2025, witnessing the officer succumbing to severe burn injuries on October 6, 2025. In a statement […] The post Wife Denies Allegations Of Murder Following Nigerian Army Officer’s Fatal Fire Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

3 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms are restoring economic stability, investor confidence, says Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, has said the country’s foreign policy is now firmly aligned with its economic read more Tinubu’s reforms are restoring economic stability, investor confidence, says Tuggar

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3 h. ago Globacom Promotes Broadband Investment, Infrastructure Security at Commission’s Roundtable

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s digital development efforts at the ongoing Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) business roundtable on Broadband Investment and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure. The roundtable began on Wednesday at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja with the theme “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road […]

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3 h. ago Upstream Oil Regulator Attracts $4.9bn Gas Investment, Unveils Road Map

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has attracted $4.9 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments and unlocked nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves, 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, into the country’s gas industry since the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021. The regulator has also unveiled regulatory road map targeting to unlock over 55 […]

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4 h. ago Use Your Resources To Support Underprivileged, Nigerians Urged

Nigerian leaders, well-to-do individuals, and corporate organisations have been urged to use their resources to support the less privileged and the vulnerable in society. A member of the Governing Council of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Barr Abimbola Daramola, said such remains a way of contributing to the development of society, particularly the grassroots, towards […]

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5 h. ago Nigerian man, girlfriend arraigned over alleged killing of Zambian

Authorities in Zambia have arraigned a 34-year-old Nigerian, Nathaniel Barthram, and his Zambian girlfriend, Maria Zaloumis, on a reduced charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Enoch Kasengele, a 22-year-old man who allegedly trespassed on Zaloumis’ farm. They were charged alongside three others: Daniel Chiluwa, Fortune Mwitangati, and Gift Daka. They were all […] The post Nigerian man, girlfriend arraigned over alleged killing of Zambian appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Telecom: Tariff Hike Has Atttracted $1bn Investments, Says Maida

The Federal Government has disclosed that the recent increase in tariffs in the Nigerian telecommunications sector has attracted an investment valued at $1 billion to boost broadband coverage and capacity in the country, despite initial fears about the hike. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this […]

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10 h. ago Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria

• Says 139m Nigerians living in poverty • Reforms aimed at lifting citizens out of condition –Edun From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the Bank in Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this […] The post Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG

Tribune Online Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG Chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Olori (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup, has endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the latest book by former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside. Olori Haastrup, who is also the Olori of Ijesaland and wife of the Owa Obokun Adimula and […] Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG Tribune Online

Culture

11 h. ago IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders

Tribune Online IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have said that the commendations of various maritime policies of the Federal Government by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez might help Nigeria win election into the Council seats of the apex maritime body come end of the year. Recall that the IMO Secretary-General, during […] IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: Health system still in shambles —NMA Lagos chair

By Doris Obinna Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos chapter has lamented decades of unfulfilled promises, underfunding and structural decay in the health sector, even as Nigeria marked its 65th year of independence. Its chairman, Dr. Babajide Kehinde, noted that Nigeria’s health sector has failed to achieve meaningful growth or meet the expectations of its citizens […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Health system still in shambles —NMA Lagos chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Napoli President, CEO for trial over Osimhen controversial transfer

La Repubblica newspaper published on Wednesday investigative documents related to Napoli’s negotiations to sign Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen from Lille in 2020. The FIGC Prosecutor has already cleared the Partenopei, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis and CEO Andrea Chiavelli have been requested to stand trial for alleged false accounting in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Repubblica […] The post Napoli President, CEO for trial over Osimhen controversial transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago WBC World Cup: Yucateco, Hall Of Fame, to sponsor Nigerian Contingent to Mexico

The MD/CEO of Yucateco Group of companies, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, in collaboration with the Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Wale Edun will sponsor the Nigerian contingent to the World Boxing Council (WBC) Green and Gold World Championships slated for Mexico later this month. The event that will converge […] The post WBC World Cup: Yucateco, Hall Of Fame, to sponsor Nigerian Contingent to Mexico appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Sule showcases Nasarawa’s progress in mining, agriculture, education

…restates call to diversify economy Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has highlighted the gains recorded by his administration in read more Sule showcases Nasarawa’s progress in mining, agriculture, education

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14 h. ago Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged investors to seize the current opportunities and consider Nigeria as their preferred investment destination, read more Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments — Shettima

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