21 h. ago Over 5,000 Nigerians flee into Cameroun as Boko Haram fighters Over run border villages

More than 5,000 people have fled Nigeria’s northeast into neighbouring Cameroon after Boko Haram militants seized the border town of read more Over 5,000 Nigerians flee into Cameroun as Boko Haram fighters Over run border villages

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6 d. ago Nasrda, Fasesa, Boeing train over 5,000 Nigerian students in space programme

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja In a groundbreaking collaboration, the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Foundation for African Space Education and Science Advancement (FASESA), and aerospace giant Boeing have successfully trained over 5,000 Nigerian students in space innovation and technology. The initiative, aimed at nurturing young minds in science and technology, marked a […] The post Nasrda, Fasesa, Boeing train over 5,000 Nigerian students in space programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday addressed reports of the dismissal of some Nigerian employees, providing clarification as tensions rose between the refinery’s management and oil workers’ unions. A leaked internal memo earlier in the week indicated that several Nigerian workers had been dismissed for allegedly joining labour unions. The development drew sharp reactions from […] The post “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Dangote Refinery Reorganises Workforce Over Alleged Sabotage

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a sweeping reorganisation of its operations and workforce, citing repeated acts of sabotage that threatened the safety of its 650,000-barrels-per-day facility. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, signed by the Chief General Manager, Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the refinery said it was “constrained […]

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7 d. ago Dangote Refinery debunks mass sack allegation, insists over 3,000 Nigerians on pay roll

By Moses Akaigwe Contrary to some media reports, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that only a small fraction of its workforce was affected by the ongoing restructuring. According to the mega company, more than 3,000 Nigerians remain in active employment, despite an ongoing reorganisation of its workforce. In an official statement issued Friday, the […] The post Dangote Refinery debunks mass sack allegation, insists over 3,000 Nigerians on pay roll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago We reorganized our workforce over staff sabotage — Dangote Refinery denies mass sack

Tribune Online We reorganized our workforce over staff sabotage — Dangote Refinery denies mass sack According to the company, the restructuring was carried out in the best interest of the refinery following intermittent sabotage in various units, which had dire consequences on human life and We reorganized our workforce over staff sabotage — Dangote Refinery denies mass sack Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Caritas Nigeria Partners Federal Government, Others To Combat HIV, TB

Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, said it has partnered with the Federal Government and the United States Centres for Disease Control (CDC) to provide HIV and Tuberculosis treatments, alongside counselling services to over 37,000 Nigerians. The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Peter Babangida Audu, made this known […]

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9 d. ago FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud

The FBI said he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank accounts. The post FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Army arrests 17, recovers 45,000 litres of crude oil in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 17 suspects and recovered over 45,000 litres of stolen read more Army arrests 17, recovers 45,000 litres of crude oil in Niger Delta

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1 week ago Ondo Workers Demand N256,950 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Hardship

Workers in Ondo State have formally demanded that the state government increase the minimum wage from N73,000 to N256,950. They cited the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians as the reason for the demand. Workers in Ondo State have formally demanded that the state government increase the minimum wage from N73,000 to N256,950, citing the harsh […] The post Ondo Workers Demand N256,950 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Hardship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Government Can Pay ₦1Million As Minimum Wage – NLC’s Acting Secretary General

Given the prevailing economic challenges and the soaring cost of living, how sustainable is the N70,000 minimum wage for the average Nigerian worker? Workers have been coping terribly. Many are living on shoestring budgets, flying by the seat of their pants. Life has become a daily strugglemarked by misery and uncertainty. Let me take you […]

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2 w. ago $235,000 fraud: Nigerian indicted for duping US varsity nabbed in UK

By John Ogunsemore Authorities in the United Kingdom have arrested a Nigerian resident, Farouk Adekunle Adepoju, pursuant to a United States request for extradition following his indictment on charges of wire fraud and computer fraud. US Attorney for Western District of Pennsylvania, Troy Rivett disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, September 18. Rivett […] The post $235,000 fraud: Nigerian indicted for duping US varsity nabbed in UK appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago How Nigerian man used fake emails to siphon $235,000 from US university — Officials

Tribune Online How Nigerian man used fake emails to siphon $235,000 from US university — Officials Believing the emails to be genuine, the university updated the construction firm’s payment details to an account controlled by Adepoju, leading to a transfer of about $235,266 How Nigerian man used fake emails to siphon $235,000 from US university — Officials Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria Can Now Deliver 5,000 Passports In Five Hours — Tunji

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Nigerian Immigration Service can personalise over 1,000 passports in one hour, up from 250 to 300 passports daily. The post Nigeria Can Now Deliver 5,000 Passports In Five Hours — Tunji-Ojo appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation

Tribune Online We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation THE Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has announced the disbursement of over N5 billion in zakat and sadaqat over the past 25 years, directly impacting more than 100,000 Nigerians and reaching over 600,000 indirectly across the country. The Executive Director of the foundation, Prince Sulayman Olagunju, disclosed this in Lagos at the grand finale of the […] We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dangote Refinery rebuffs DAPPMAN’s N1.505trn subsidy demand, vows to defend position

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its stance on the recent publication regarding the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). The refinery stated that any party aggrieved by the publication’s contents is entitled to seek legal redress, and they are prepared to defend their position. The refinery clarified that DAPPMAN’s sustained attacks stem […] The post Dangote Refinery rebuffs DAPPMAN’s N1.505trn subsidy demand, vows to defend position appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu

Tribune Online Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Godson Ohuruogu, the Chief Executive Officer, TracTrac, an agricultural mechanisation company, in this interview with NURUDEEN ALIMI, shares details of why it is important for farmers to have access to tractors and the reason behind the company’s initiative to provide 804 tractors to 125,000 farmers in strategic locations across Nigeria. Excerpts: Would you say Nigerian […] Why it is important for Nigerian farmers to have access to tractors — TracTrac CEO, Ohuruogu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NDLEA Arrests Indian Businessman, 3 Others Over Alleged Trafficking Of N3.9bn Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, alongside three Nigerian accomplices in connection with the seizure of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg. Kumar was apprehended alongside Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The tramadol […]

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3 w. ago How I lost $260,000 job due to my nationality — Nigerian software engineer 

Tribune Online How I lost $260,000 job due to my nationality — Nigerian software engineer  In the post, titled: ‘Nigeria Happened To Me as a Software Engineer,’ Akinfenwa explained that the employer in their email said the decision was... How I lost $260,000 job due to my nationality — Nigerian software engineer  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerian Software Engineer Loses $260,000 Job Offer Over Nationality

A Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, has shared how he lost a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role worth over $260,000 annually in salaries due to his nationality. Akinfenwa disclosed the ordeal on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, describing it as a devastating setback in what was meant to be a career milestone after years of […]

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