43 m. ago Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Douye Diri and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Sam Ogbuku have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his development agenda in the Niger Delta Region. Mrs Tinubu, who gave the commendation while flagging off Niger Delta Development […] The post Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago TCN explains 165 megawatts loss, assures normal power supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the collapse of three towers due to the tripping of the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330 kV line during a windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 megawatts. According to a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, the incident happened on Read More

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4 h. 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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4 h. ago Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day

By Damiete Braide The air at Terra Kulture Theatre Arena in Lagos on March 21, 2025, was thick with rhythm, history, and poetry as the city celebrated World Poetry Day. This year’s event, themed “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”, was a fusion of cultures, bringing together Nigeria and Cuba in a shared […] The post Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Who is Ayo Sotinrin, newly appointed MD of Bank of Agriculture?

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was communicated read more Who is Ayo Sotinrin, newly appointed MD of Bank of Agriculture?

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8 h. ago Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

…company announces new management team Bayo Ojulari, new group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC read more Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

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8 h. ago Tinubu announces Sotinrin’s appointment as MD Bank of Agriculture

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director of the Bank of Agriculture with immediate effect. Sotinrin read more Tinubu announces Sotinrin’s appointment as MD Bank of Agriculture

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10 h. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

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11 h. ago Okpebholo felicitates with Sen. Oshiomhole on birthday, says his contributions left indelible mark on Edo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin   The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has felicitated with ex-Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole on his birthday, saying that his contributions during his tenure has left indelible mark on the history of the State.    The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said “Former […] The post Okpebholo felicitates with Sen. Oshiomhole on birthday, says his contributions left indelible mark on Edo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed the cause of his conflict with renowned rapper and music executive Olamide. Portable disclosed that his feud with Olamide arose from his belief that the rapper could have offered him more support during his early career, rather than simply featuring on the remix of his […] The post “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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17 h. ago EPL: Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtful

As the Premier League heads into another crucial weekend, managers across several clubs have provided injury updates, with some key players set to miss out due to ongoing fitness issues. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury. “So we Read More

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17 h. ago 56% Of Cyberattacks Bypass Security With Legitimate Logins — Report

More than half of cyberattacks in 2024 bypassed traditional security defenses by using legitimate login credentials, rather than exploiting system vulnerabilities, a newly released 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report revealed. The report, which analysed over 400 cases of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident Response (IR), revealed that 56 percent of cyberattacks were executed […]

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17 h. ago “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington

Nigerian singer Portable has kicked off intensive training in preparation for his upcoming boxing showdown with Speed Darlington, following a growing feud between the two musicians. The rivalry between the two began when Speed Darlington invited Portable to perform at his April concert. However, a dispute over performance fees soon escalated into a war of […] The post “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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19 h. ago Minister denies owing businesswoman N200m, sexual harassment allegations

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said, “When I left office and then became a Read More

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25 h. ago Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

Relief may be on the way for millions of Nigerians left frustrated by worsening network connectivity as telecom operators embark read more Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

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26 h. ago Maximum tears: Lagos commuters groan as Independence Bridge closure bites hard

A severe gridlock that left commuters stranded for several hours following the closure of Independence Bridge in the Falomo area of Lagos State on Wednesday has left commuters with bitter tales, JOHNSON IDOWU and DAYO OYEWO write Commuters and motorists in Lagos endured hours of gridlock on Wednesday till the wee hours of Thursday following Read More

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28 h. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans investment diversification

Transcorp Hotels Plc shareholders have approved the payment of N7.6bn dividend. The company also said it would diversify its investment beyond the hospitality sector. Speaking on the challenges faced during the period, the newly appointed Managing Director/CEO, Uzoamaka Oshogwe, noted the impact of various economic pressures on the company’s operations. Oshogwe, who was appointed in Read More

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30 h. ago Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra

Tribune Online Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented that it lost over N160 million to the demolition of houses and shops carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Area on its right-of-way at the River Niger banks. The Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Suleiman Nicholas, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, during a joint […] Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra Tribune Online

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