5 h. ago Nigeria’s free zones: Powering inward investment and industrial growth

Nigeria’s economic landscape has been significantly shaped by the emergence and growth of its free zones. However, the free zone read more Nigeria’s free zones: Powering inward investment and industrial growth

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57 h. ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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2 d. ago Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Abdulsalam, an experienced professional, takes on this critical role at a time when the steel plant is expected to play a significant part in Nigeria’s industrialization and economic growth. His appointment aims to drive the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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6 d. ago Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

Equinor has announced significant changes to its investment strategy, reducing investments in renewables over the next 2 years by 50% read more Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

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8 d. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s power sector has long grappled with regulatory bottlenecks and investment constraints, raising concerns over the slow pace of reforms needed to ensure a reliable electricity supply. Given this, stakeholders including industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to lead discussions on addressing these challenges at the inaugural Future of Power (FOP) […] The post Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit

Tribune Online Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit It has come to the notice of the school authority that you, Student Nurse Osato Edobor on the 25th of March, 2025 during official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at Dome Event Center, Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and diatribution of 10,000 Professional Kits (Crocs and Scrubs) to Midwives in each Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria South South Zone, was found to be engage in malicious act of recording/singing and posting unofficial response to song during the arrival of the First Lady (found on your Tittok Page). Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit Tribune Online

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1 week ago Customs arrests 6 suspected smugglers with N1.720bn contraband

By Steve Agbota The operatives of Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service yesterday said that it arrested six suspected smugglers in connection with various contraband worth over N1.720 billion. The Unit said notable among the items seized from the suspected smugglers are: 820 litres of petrol, seven trailer loads of rice, […] The post Customs arrests 6 suspected smugglers with N1.720bn contraband appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Customs Intercepts N1.72bn Trucks Of Rice, Petrol, Others In 1 Month

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, announced the interception of contraband worth N1.72 billion from smugglers in the last month. The seized contraband include 3,832 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice equivalent to 7 trucks, 27 used vehicles, also known as ‘tokunbo’ vehicles; 494 Jerry […]

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1 week ago Customs intercepts 14,820 litres of petrol, hard drugs, others worth N1.720bn

Arrests 6 suspected smugglers with various contraband By Steve Agbota The operatives of Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday said that intercepted 14, 820 litres of petrol, 7 trailer loads of rice, 3,643kg of cannabis sativa and others worth over N1.720 billion. The Customs Area Controller of the Unit, […] The post Customs intercepts 14,820 litres of petrol, hard drugs, others worth N1.720bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West

Tribune Online Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday said that it intercepted contraband items worth N1.720 billion in the South West region over the past month. Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West Tribune Online

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1 week ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has apprehended a wildlife trafficker with 346 rare bird heads and other animal specimens in Cross River State. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Gabriel Ogbonna, disclosed this at the Customs House in […] The post Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’

Tribune Online ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Water, a critical resource for human survival, is facing a great distress engendered by climate change, human abuse, among others. In Nigeria and across the world, water is fundamental for economic growth, agriculture and food security, economic development, industrial growth, public Health, national security and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, concerns over the future of […] ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Customs: Bishir Balogun resumes as controller of FOU Zone ‘C’ Owerri

A leadership change has occurred at the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘C’ in Owerri, Imo State, as a new controller, Abdulahi Bishir Balogun, has taken control of the unit. The baton of leadership was handed over to him by the former controller, Michael Ugbagu at the unit’s headquarters in Owerri. The […] The post Customs: Bishir Balogun resumes as controller of FOU Zone ‘C’ Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Heirs Holdings, GIVO Africa Partner To Tackle Plastic Waste For Sustainability

Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company with a portfolio spanning the power, energy, financial services, hospitality, real estate, healthcare and technology sectors, has announced its strategic partnership with GIVO Africa, a climate technology and recycling company, reinforcing the company’s deep commitment to driving initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. This initiative will advance Heirs Holdings’ […]

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2 w. ago (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures

Tribune Online (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures THE former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as deliberate mischief the claim by the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory was demolished twice during his (Amosun) administration. Dangote had, while revealing plans to reconstruct Itori Cement Plant and also return to Olokola Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to […] (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures Tribune Online

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3 w. ago How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

As governors prefer to work in silos Many stakeholders in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria are of the view read more How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

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3 w. ago Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self

Tribune Online Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self-interest leaders This assertion emerged from a communiqué by the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), South South Zone, at the conclusion of its 6th Annual Conference held from 9 to 12 March at the ASUU Secretariat at the University of Calabar. The conference was centred around the theme, “Interrogating Politics, Governance and the Crisis of Development.” The […] Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self-interest leaders Tribune Online

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