5 h. ago FAAC Disbursement To FG, States, LGAs Drops To N1.578trn In March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) from the March 2025 revenues, marking a decline from previous months. The March disbursement, was about N25 billion lower than the N1.678 trillion shared for February 2025, representing a decrease of approximately […]

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12 h. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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12 h. ago Federation Account allocation falls third straight month to N1.57tn

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has reported a further decline in monthly disbursements to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils, with a total of N1.578tn shared as March 2025 revenue. This marks the third consecutive monthly drop in allocations this year, following N1.678tn shared in February and N1.703tn in January. This was disclosed Read More

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025

Nigeria’s inflation crisis deepened in March 2025 as the headline inflation rate jumped to 24.23%, from 23.18% recorded in February. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development reflects a 1.05% increase that further squeezes households battling with soaring living costs. In a report on Tuesday by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, disclosed that on a month-on-month basis, […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment remains one of the most deeply entrenched and underreported issues in Nigeria. A recent poll, BusinessDay’s March 2025 read more “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

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46 h. ago Chief Magistrate Protests Rivers Emergency Rule, Resigns From Judicial Service

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from service, citing unease with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to oversee the affairs of the state. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended […]

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4 d. ago NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule

Nigerian Bar Association has moved its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt in Rivers to Enugu State. NBA noted that its decision is coming following the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in March, 2025. The association described the action as a violation of constitution in the […] The post NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago CBN: Nigeria’s economy on recovery path as PMI hits 52.3 index points

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s economic outlook appears to be on a path of gradual recovery as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a steady improvement in the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which rose to 52.3 index points in March 2025, up from 51.4 index points recorded in February. The rise signals the third […] The post CBN: Nigeria’s economy on recovery path as PMI hits 52.3 index points appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chairman Godknows Igali has voiced deep concerns over Rivers State’s democracy following President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration on March 18, 2025. In an open letter to Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), Igali condemned the “systematic tearing down” of democratic institutions under Ibas’s watch. […] The post Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos GAC welcomes Jandor into APC during Saudi Arabia meeting

The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council has received Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, a former Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, back into the ruling All Progressives Congress. Jandor, the 2023 Lagos State Governorship candidate of the PDP defected to the APC in March 2025. In a statement issued Read More

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6 d. ago NIWA alerts public of submerged dredger hazard at Eko Bridge

By Steve Agbota The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has issued a public notice warning of a submerged dredger located near the Eko Bridge, close to the Ebute Ero jetty in Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the authority said presents a threat to the safety of navigation and the stability […] The post NIWA alerts public of submerged dredger hazard at Eko Bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NDLEA seizes 55.947kg of illicit substances in Ebonyi, arrests 112

By Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State has seized 55.947 kilogrammes of various illicit substances and arrested 112 suspects between January and March 2025. State Commander Peter Ogar disclosed this in Abakaliki, the state capital, on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. He said the arrests and seizures took place […] The post NDLEA seizes 55.947kg of illicit substances in Ebonyi, arrests 112 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC, Army, Immigration Join Forces Against Terrorism Financing In South

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to combat terrorism financing in the South-East. The rapprochement came on Tuesday, March 8, 2025, when the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Aisha […]

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8 d. ago Customs Generates N347.9bn From Import At Tin Can Island Port In Q1

The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, announced that it generated N347.9 billion from Imports between January and March 2025. Speaking to Journalists, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Compt. Frank Onyeka said the amount generated in Q1 2025 is 12.6 per cent higher than the N304 billion […]

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8 d. ago A Seismic Shift in Nigeria’s Housing: Visionaries Unite to Forge a New Era! Celebrating 20 years of Excellence.

AG Mortgage Bank PLC Ignites a Movement, Redefining the Landscape of Homeownership. The Nigerian housing sector is experiencing a transformative wave, powered by the dynamic initiatives of AG Mortgage Bank PLC. On March 26, 2025, the prestigious Classique Event Place in Lagos became the epicentre of this revolution, hosting the ground-breaking “Meet & Greet Lagos Read More

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8 d. ago Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns

Some Vigilante members in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets to protest against the collection of their guns by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika The development is coming, following a recent killing of northern travellers that were gruesomely murdered and set ablaze by angry mob in March, 2025. Meanwhile, speaking on […] The post Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman Read More

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8 d. ago Chapel Hill, Cardinalstone, APT Securities, seven others trade N1.47trn stocks in Q1

In the first-quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025, Chapel Hill Denham Securities Limited, Cardinalstone Securities Limited, APT Securities and read more Chapel Hill, Cardinalstone, APT Securities, seven others trade N1.47trn stocks in Q1

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9 d. ago Kano: Police to obtain statement from Sanusi over Sallah day tragedy

By Christopher Oji The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation to Alhaji Lamido Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The police had warned the former CBN governor and Ado Bayero not to cause Mayhem and public disturbance on Sallah Day, but […] The post Kano: Police to obtain statement from Sanusi over Sallah day tragedy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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