22 m. ago Green Bond Market Devt Programme Unveils Bootcamp To Boost Climate

The Nigeria Green Bond Market Development Programme (NGBMDP), a strategic collaboration between FMDQ Group Plc and Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa), has announced the launch of an innovative Sustainable Finance Bootcamp aimed at empowering Nigerian enterprises to build climate-resilient and socially impactful businesses. The FMDQ, which made this known, said that “in the global […]

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48 m. ago Again, Wike berates coalition leaders, accuses them of seeking power for personal interests

Tribune Online Again, Wike berates coalition leaders, accuses them of seeking power for personal interests Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, accused the promoters of the opposition coalition of seeking power to serve personal interests. He spoke at a thanksgiving service in Abuja, describing many of the chieftains of the coalition as political opportunists lacking ideology and commitment to true national transformation. “These are the same […] Again, Wike berates coalition leaders, accuses them of seeking power for personal interests Tribune Online

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69 m. ago ADC plots to test coalition’s strength with Lagos LG elections

Tribune Online ADC plots to test coalition’s strength with Lagos LG elections •Holds talks with PDP, LP candidates Lagos State may witness the first major battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which was adopted by a coalition of political leaders last Wednesday in Abuja. The Nigerian Tribune reliably learnt that coalition commenced moves to test the strength and capacity […] ADC plots to test coalition’s strength with Lagos LG elections Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

Africa’s growth story is shifting. As the continent’s youthful population, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial energy expand, one sector increasingly stands read more Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

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4 h. ago Banks to report transactions above N5m monthly under new tax law effective 2026

Tribune Online Banks to report transactions above N5m monthly under new tax law effective 2026 Nigerian banks have been mandated to report all customer accounts with monthly transactions exceeding N5 million to the country’s tax authorities, according to the latest update from the National Orientation Agency (NOA). This directive was part of a sweeping tax reform signed into law, aimed at improving tax compliance, curbing financial irregularities, and aligning Nigeria’s […] Banks to report transactions above N5m monthly under new tax law effective 2026 Tribune Online

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4 h. ago DisCos post highest revenue since privatisation amid poor supply

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded their highest quarterly revenue since privatisation in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, despite read more DisCos post highest revenue since privatisation amid poor supply

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5 h. ago Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report

Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, which assessed exchange rate movements across the continent for the month of […] The post Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a  statement issued over the weekend and signed by its Spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years, to help curb rising non-communicable diseases (WHO). The global push was contained in a recent statement published on its website, the United […] The post WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting that it was the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated organizers of opposition coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The FCT Minister noted that the political stakeholders who defected from their various parties to join Africa Democratic Congress, were not interested in rescuing Nigerians from economic hardship and insecurity challenges. Wike […] The post “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph has said that those politicians defecting to All Progressive Congress(APC) as well as those forming coalition into African Democratic Congress (ADC) cannot decide who will win 2027 elections. In a statement titled 2027 Election and Present Realities, Joseph expressed strong […] The post Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: Tinubu’s ‘Incompetence’ Behind My Renewed Push To Be President — Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the incumbent President Bola Tinubu’s “incompetent leadership” was the driving force behind his renewed push to contest Nigeria’s highest office in the 2027 general election. Obi disclosed this on Sunday evening during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme, where he criticised the current […]

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11 h. ago ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised concerns over the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, describing it as a platform crowded with individuals nursing presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed said while the coalition is rich in political strength and resources, it lacks […] The post ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea, and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting it is the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘You Want To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigeria’, Wike Blasts Opposition Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at the leaders of the Opposition Coalition, accusing them of pursuing personal gain under the guise of rescuing Nigeria. Speaking at a thanksgiving service on Sunday to mark the completion of projects by the FCT Administration to mark President Bola Tinubu’s two […]

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13 h. ago Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution

Tribune Online Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution "This collaboration strengthens our alignment with national development priorities and expands our capacity to adapt and lead in an energy market Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution Tribune Online

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13 h. ago APM rejects coalition, urges Nigerians to beware of Aregbesola’s crusade

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has called on Nigerians to reject the crusade of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola who had made all his money under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and led Osun State into an indebted state. The Chairman of APM in Osun, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, in a statement on […] The post APM rejects coalition, urges Nigerians to beware of Aregbesola’s crusade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago PWDs call on Adamawa First Lady to push for Disability Rights Commission

No fewer than 600,000 members of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) community in Adamawa State have called on Lami Ahmadu read more PWDs call on Adamawa First Lady to push for Disability Rights Commission

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