3 h. ago FG moves to revive joint commissions with southern African countries

Nigeria has announced plans to revive and strengthen its joint commissions with several Southern African countries as part of efforts read more FG moves to revive joint commissions with southern African countries

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4 h. ago NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reinforced their shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. NEITI’s Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who led a delegation of NEITI’s management team signals a renewed […] The post NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash

Augustine Eguavoen, technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that the Super Eagles cannot afford to lose to the South African team Bafana Bafana. The Super Eagles, who beat Rwanda’s Amavubi 1-0 in Uyo last Saturday, trail South Africa by six points in Group C. Another victory over Bafana Bafana will reduce […] The post 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Abuja Chamber of Commerce projects 100,000 participants, billions in trade deals

…unveils BABA FEST to boost Intra-African trade The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has unveiled plans for the read more Abuja Chamber of Commerce projects 100,000 participants, billions in trade deals

Economics

6 h. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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7 h. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse

Tribune Online Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed his longstanding call for the adoption of a single African currency, warning that the continent’s overreliance on the US dollar continues to weaken local economies and undermine Africa’s development agenda. Speaking during a Fireside Chat moderated by CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF […] Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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12 h. ago YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria

The Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Adesina Aladeloba, has traced the incessant building collapse in Nigeria to ineffectiveness poor communication from design stage. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture of the college, titled “Communication: Why the ‘Tower’ Remained Abandoned Heretofore” at Yusuf Grillo Hall, Aladeloba explored how the fragmented and […] The post YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

19 h. ago 1 Resident Dies, 7 Others Injured In Jigawa Building Collapse

One person has been confirmed dead and seven others sustaining injuries after a building collapsed at Kabak Village, Kirikasamma local government area of Jigawa State. The mud house collapsed on Sunday following torrential rainfall in the area. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in one of the areas predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) […]

Politics

19 h. ago Motorists, Pedestrians Lament As Flood Submerges Lagos Roads

Parts of Oduduwa Way GRA in Ikeja Local Government area of Lagos was submerged with floodwaters after heavy downpour on Monday. Our correspondents report that aside from Oduduwa Way GRA, Ladipo and adjoining streets were also flooded, disrupting movement of motorists and pedestrians. The flooding, which reached knee-level in some spots at Ikeja GRA, started […]

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21 h. ago African Media urged to strengthen collaboration to improve global coverage

Strengthening collaboration with international and African media outlets is key to improving how the continent is portrayed globally. This was read more African Media urged to strengthen collaboration to improve global coverage

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23 h. ago Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

A South African-hosted dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), spearheaded by Thabo Mbeki, the former president of read more Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

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23 h. ago ADC leads opposition coalition in Ebonyi, vows to end APC’s dominance in 2027

A fresh political realignment is taking shape in Ebonyi State as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday emerged as read more ADC leads opposition coalition in Ebonyi, vows to end APC’s dominance in 2027

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25 h. ago Obasanjo, Ooni, others honoured by C&S to celebrate centenary

Tribune Online Obasanjo, Ooni, others honoured by C&S to celebrate centenary Owomoyela described the C&S Church as unique, expressing confidence that its members would remain steadfast in the years to come. Obasanjo, Ooni, others honoured by C&S to celebrate centenary Tribune Online

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27 h. ago IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI

Tribune Online IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the selection of Lagos as the host city for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), in 2027, is capable of positioning Lagos and Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouse. The Chamber made the observation, in a statement, issued by its Director General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, on Sunday. It […] IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For Crucial World Cup Match Without Osimhen

The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the […]

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29 h. ago Bauchi Govt Renews Commitment To Transform Solid Minerals Sector

Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation, create jobs and enhance the security of mining communities across the state. The state commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Mohammed Maiwada Bello, disclosed this during a live phone-in programme taggedL ‘Scorecard’, which was organised by the Ministry […]

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31 h. ago ADC Flays Attack On Party Members In Worship Centre, Asks Police To Act

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Saturday’s attack on its members during a gathering in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, where party leaders, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, were present to formally declare his membership of the opposition party. The party also charged the Police to rise above partisan interests and not allow itself to be turned […]

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