13 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago 9 States Receive N670.55bn 13% Oil Derivation Funds in 5 Months

The nine Nigerian oil-producing states received a total of N670.55 billion as their 13 per cent oil derivation funds from the Federation Account in the first five months of 2025, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. This amount represents a 17.97 per cent rise (N102.13 billion) over the N568.43 billion disbursed in […]

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55 h. ago Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO

By Bimbola Oyesola   Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained, says the World Trade Organization (WTO). The latest World Trade Organization Goods Trade Barometer rose to 103.5 — up […] The post Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied

Tribune Online Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied The shortfall, especially from Benin and Togo, has raised concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria’s cross-border electricity trade. Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Africa Creative Market 2025: Creative Bridge, Connecting Talent, Trade and Transformation

Conceived and delivered by Ascend Studios Foundation, Africa Creative Market (ACM) has become a continental benchmark for innovation, trade, and read more Africa Creative Market 2025: Creative Bridge, Connecting Talent, Trade and Transformation

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5 d. ago ‘I Love Nigeria’, 11 Other Associations Seek INEC Registration As Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of fresh applications from 12 new political associations, including one named ‘I Love Nigeria’ (ILN), seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number of applications to 122. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Commission and signed by National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, […]

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6 d. ago High Costs, Economic Crunch Shrink ISP Subscriber Base To 289,000

The soaring subscription costs and Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions were instrumental to the sharp decline in active internet users relying on Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows total ISP subscriptions fell to 289,369 in Q1 2025, down from 307,946 in Q3 2024. The drop, which affected major […]

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6 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims, including not less than 54,743 Nigerians, participated in this year's Hajj from 171 countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims Tribune Online

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9 d. ago N149.39tn Debt: Sustainability Risks Loom As States’ Liability Surges

Experts have expressed concerns about debt sustainability and potential risks like a debt trap and sovereign default. Recent data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a sharp increase of N27.7 trillion, or 22.per cent, compared to the N121.67 trillion […]

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9 d. ago First Lady donates N110m to families of deceased athletes, coaches, officials

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the total sum of N110 million to the families of the 22 members of Team Kano contingent, who died on their way back home from the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Remi Tinubu had dispatched a delegation […] The post First Lady donates N110m to families of deceased athletes, coaches, officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total collapse of security in Northern Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on […] The post Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Killings: NEF Demands State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in an ambush near Bangi in Mariga local government area of Niger State, describing it as a grim indicator of total security collapse in Northern Nigeria. The Forum also called on the federal government for a declaration of a […]

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1 week ago Africa’s trade, growth outlook positive despite global headwinds – Afreximbank

Africa is poised to outperform global economic growth in 2025, with rising intra-African trade, declining inflation, and stronger investment flows read more Africa’s trade, growth outlook positive despite global headwinds – Afreximbank

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2 w. ago NPA projects ₦1.28trn revenue for 2025, remits ₦400bn in 2024

…Focuses on Port Modernisation, Dangote Refinery Boost The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has projected a total revenue of ₦1.279 trillion read more NPA projects ₦1.28trn revenue for 2025, remits ₦400bn in 2024

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2 w. ago Criminologists Push For Correctional Service Reformation In Nigeria

The Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) has stressed the urgent need for correctional service reformation, disclosing that out of the 81,288 total inmates in Nigeria’s Correctional Service centres across the country, 53,811 are on the awaiting trial list. As a result, the society said it is set to address the challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional […]

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2 w. ago LONDON DOUBLE IMPACT: INVEST IN NIGERIA, INVEST IN AFRICA’S FUTURE

Event 1: Unlocking Nigeria’s Trade & Investment Potential 📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025 🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm 📍 read more LONDON DOUBLE IMPACT: INVEST IN NIGERIA, INVEST IN AFRICA’S FUTURE

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2 w. ago NESG leads dialogue on unlocking trade, investment at West Africa economic summit

Tribune Online NESG leads dialogue on unlocking trade, investment at West Africa economic summit The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) took centre stage at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, advancing the NESG leads dialogue on unlocking trade, investment at West Africa economic summit Tribune Online

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2 w. ago African, Caribbean Leaders To Headline Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings In Abuja

The 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is expected to bring together an influential coalition of global, African and CARICOM leaders in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 25–27, 2025. The high-level forum will focus on advancing trade, investment, and innovation across the continent, with Heads of State, Prime Ministers, top business executives, academics […]

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3 w. ago June 12: Nigeria Needs Total Restructuring Before 2027 – Pat Utomi

Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has called for the comprehensive restructuring of Nigeria’s political and economic systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday at the June 12 Annual Democracy Day National Dialogue in Ikeja, Utomi emphasised that without restructuring, Nigeria’s democracy would remain weak and misaligned with the ideals of its […] The post June 12: Nigeria Needs Total Restructuring Before 2027 – Pat Utomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Audacious Reforms Prevented Economic Collapse — Soludo

Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s “audacious” structural reforms averted a total collapse of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at The Platform, a special Democracy Day edition organised by The Covenant Nation church in the Iganmu area of Lagos State on Thursday, the former Central Bank governor praised the administration’s bold […]

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