96 m. ago One Killed, Seven Others Injured As Explosion Hits Kaduna Community

A 12 years old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed has been killed in an explosion which occurred in Abakpa community, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the horrible incident which happened on Tuesday, adjacent the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, left seven other person injured. In a […] The post One Killed, Seven Others Injured As Explosion Hits Kaduna Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has cautioned members of the public to ignore viral reports claiming that he is in a royal supremacy battle with another traditional ruler. Oba Owoade made the clarification in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday. The Oyo monarch said that the report […] The post “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago From Plateau to Benue: Nigeria’s failure to anticipate crises is costing lives

It is little wonder that the spate of killings across Nigeria shows no signs of abating—despite repeated assurances from the read more From Plateau to Benue: Nigeria’s failure to anticipate crises is costing lives

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4 h. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection

From Tony John Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has shot dead four  suspected kidnappers who killed their victim after collecting ransom from his family. The command said it  has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr.  Hope Georgewill, the CEO of HMG Attitude Ltd. […] The post Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Africa’s digital gap crippling business competitiveness –Adumike

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com  For Africa, a continent teeming with untapped digital promise, the need for a resilient and interconnected digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. Leading this charge is Obinna Adumike, Head of Converged Digital Infrastructure at Open Access Data Centre (OADC), a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group. Armed with deep expertise in […] The post Africa’s digital gap crippling business competitiveness –Adumike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, an outspoken cleric and former presidential aspirant, for comments it labelled “sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary” against the National Assembly. Bakare’s criticisms, delivered during an Easter Sunday address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, targeted the Senate’s handling of Senator […] The post UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery, Others

International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria have continued to bypass direct crude oil supply to local refineries, even as the nation grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil on the high seas. This persistent disconnect was compounding Nigeria’s struggle to ramp up domestic refining capacity and maximise oil revenues. LEADERSHIP […]

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13 h. ago Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In January, Nigeria’s Federation Account revenue dropped to ₦1.94 trillion, a 31.35% decline from December 2024 and 35.22% below the monthly benchmark, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) January 2025 Economic Report. The fall was driven by reduced receipts from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), royalties, Company Income Tax (CIT), […] The post Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a record-breaking revenue performance in the first quarter of 2025, raking in N1.75 trillion. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday , where the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, attributed the impressive figures to sweeping reforms, increased surveillance, and enhanced digital operations. […] The post Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Afreximbank’s net income rises 29% as strategic plan, samurai bonds drive growth

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a 29 percent rise in its net income for the financial year 2024 read more Afreximbank’s net income rises 29% as strategic plan, samurai bonds drive growth

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14 h. ago House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

Mbah extols Speaker Abbas for compassionate leadership style The Sun The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, presented a cheque for ₦18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives. The […] The post House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s Anglican Communion Condoles Catholic Church Over Pope Francis’ Death

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has extended condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis. LEADERSHIP reports that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Ndukuba, in a letter signed and addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, […]

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16 h. ago ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

Nigerians are more optimistic about the future than those outside the shores of the country despite growing grievances and trust read more ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

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17 h. ago CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions

By Gabriel Dike The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) on Tuesday expressed concern about recent reports alleging unethical practices by some institutions in the administration of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a scheme meant for students in tertiary institutions in the country. The union in a statement signed by the National President of CONUA, […] The post CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its attention has been drawn to recent media reports/publications on the activities of read more CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange -SEC

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18 h. ago Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr. Hope Georgewill, the Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd. Late Georgewill was abducted alongside two others on March 26, 2025, along the Cotton Channel, Bakana […] The post Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

The International Monetary Fund projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 percent in 2025, according to its latest WEO report. read more IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

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20 h. ago Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

As part of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform efforts, the federal government is proposing a new investment-driven incentive framework aimed at read more Nigeria to introduce new tax credit scheme to replace pioneer status incentive

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20 h. ago Haldane McCall joins list of NGX companies sanctioned for insider dealing

… to seek shareholders’ approval for additional N250bn capital The NGX Regulation Limited has sanctioned Haldane McCall Plc for insider read more Haldane McCall joins list of NGX companies sanctioned for insider dealing

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