24 m. ago Katsina Government Unveils Empowerment Plan For Repentant Bandits

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has announced a multi-pronged programme aimed at consolidating peace and discouraging a return to violence among former bandits. In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Salisu Zango, and the Governor’s Director-General on Media, Maiwada DanMallam, Governor Radda said the state will provide 152 new […]

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26 m. ago Kebbi Police Arrest Two Over Stolen Power Tiller Machines Worth N3.1m

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with the theft of power tiller machines valued at more than N3.1 million in Birnin Kebbi. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. He said the arrest followed a complaint lodged by Architect Usman Wasagu […] The post Kebbi Police Arrest Two Over Stolen Power Tiller Machines Worth N3.1m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 m. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn Import Bill

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security, calling for deeper regional integration at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. Sen. Lokpobiri, in a statement signed by Nneamaka Okafor, his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, […] The post Africa Oil Week 2025: Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn Import Bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Reclaiming the Nigerian ethos: National culture as engine of development

In 2019, Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered a critique of Nigeria’s development path before a colloquium audience. He argued that the read more Reclaiming the Nigerian ethos: National culture as engine of development

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1 hour ago ‘Nigerians Now Enjoying Low Food Prices’, Says Tinubu’s Adviser

Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs (office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has assured Nigerians that the country’s inflation rate will fall to single digit, pointing to the strengthening of the naira, lower food prices, and ongoing reforms as evidence that the economy was gradually recovering. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, […]

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2 h. ago Fast Funding Made Simple: eLoanWarehouse Bridges The Gap For Borrowers

eLoanWarehouse is one of BestUSAPayday’s big offerings, promising fast access to small personal loans with the right amount and same-day disbursement. For millions of Americans struggling on a tight budget, that speed can mean the difference between paying the rent or facing late fees.   A Practical Alternative To Risky Short-Term Lending eLoanwarehouse BestUSAPayday positions […]

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2 h. ago ‘Charlie Kirk Helped Me’, Trump Credits Late Activist For Convincing Him To Use TikTok

United States President Donald Trump has credited the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with pushing him to embrace TikTok as part of his political outreach. Speaking in an interview on Fox News, Trump recalled how Kirk persistently encouraged him to get on the platform. “Charlie helped me, and Charlie was the one who used to […]

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2 h. ago ‘Inflation Doesn’t Go Up Forever’, Tinubu’s Economic Adviser Counters Atiku

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs (Office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has defended the federal government’s handling of the economy and dismissed criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following the latest inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). He said Atiku’s intervention was mere politics as inflation […]

Economics

2 h. ago NSC Pays Athletes’ Allowances, Bonuses At Tokyo World Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has paid the allowances and bonuses of the Team Nigeria athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. NSC’s Director of Press, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday morning. Ajayi highlighted that the NSC Director General, Hon Bukola Olopade held an important meeting […]

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2 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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2 h. ago Gombe: Civil Society urges Governor Yahaya to prioritize human capital development

…Says Infrastructure May Collapse Without Skilled Workforce From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil society organisations in Gombe State have called on the government to shift focus from physical infrastructure to human capital development, warning that without skilled manpower, ongoing projects may not be sustainable in the long run. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil […] The post Gombe: Civil Society urges Governor Yahaya to prioritize human capital development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Is TIN a must? What to know about Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number

Tribune Online Is TIN a must? What to know about Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number The Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) has recently mandated that Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) or Tax ID should be used for certain transactions. With this development, many people are likely to have the same question on their mind: What does this mean for businesses, banking, and the everyday choices we make as individuals?  A Tax […] Is TIN a must? What to know about Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Duplantis Seals 14th World Record, Claims 3rd World Title In Tokyo

History-maker Armand Duplantis soared to his 14th world record with his final attempt as the Swedish superstar continued his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title. For this exceptional feat, World Athletics will award him a $100,000 world record bonus, in addition to the $70,000 awarded to gold medallists at the championship. […]

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3 h. ago Osimhen Still In Pain, Expected To Return Soon, Says Galatasaray Coach

Victor Osimhen is still experiencing pain but is expected to return to action soon, according to Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk. Osimhen sustained an injury while on international duty with Nigeria last week and returned to Turkey immediately for treatment, with Galatasaray providing updates on their official website. The powerful forward missed the Yellow and Red’s […]

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3 h. ago Amusan Salvages Team Nigeria’s Campaign With Silver Medal In Tokyo

World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has salvaged Team Nigeria’s campaign at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by clinching a silver medal for the country in the Women’s 100m hurdles final yesterday. The Nigerian sprint star finished in 12.29 seconds, securing second place behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who claimed […]

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3 h. ago AIICO Insurance Unveils Recycling Project For Greener Future

AIICO Insurance Plc is stepping up its commitment to environmental responsibility with its ‘Recycling at AIICO Project,’ an initiative designed to reduce non-biodegradable waste, promote responsible consumption, and create a workplace culture that actively supports sustainability. Launched in the fourth quarter of 2024, the project reflects AIICO’s belief that corporate success extends beyond profits, encompassing […]

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4 h. ago Analysts Project Further Decline In Inflation Rate On Improved Food Supply

Nigeria’s inflation outlook is expected to improve in the coming months, buoyed by increased food supply from the ongoing harvest season and improved stability in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Coronation Merchant Bank, in its latest Inflation Outlook for August, projected that headline inflation will ease to 21.45 per cent year-on-year in August from 21.88 […]

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4 h. ago Suit To Stop Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Of ADC Suffers Setback

Hearing in a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was stalled yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suit could not go on following the failure to serve court papers on David Mark and others as required by law. Justice Emeka Nwite, billed to adjudicate in […]

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4 h. ago Voter Registration: 4.44m Nigerians Register Online In 4 Weeks

A total of 4,445,505 Nigerians have pre-registered online in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the last four weeks. According to INEC, the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration stood at 509,929 as at last Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that while the online pre-registration started on August 18, […]

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4 h. ago Atiku Demands Transparency In Sale Of Federal Stakes In Oando, Seplat, Others

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called for transparency over plans to reduce the federation government’s stakes in joint ventures such as RAEC JV, Oando JV and Seplat Energy JV. He said the sales are being done under terms that appear to disproportionately favour select insiders and foreign entities, adding that it risks undermining Nigeria’s […]

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