69 m. ago NIBSS, AfricaNenda Advocate Homegrown Solutions For Financial Inclusion

With more than 400 million Africans still excluded from the formal financial system despite growing mobile phone and fintech innovations, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and AfricaNenda Foundation has called for inclusive homegrown payment solutions to promote financial inclusion on the continent. This charge came as policymakers and financial system leaders from over 10 […]

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83 m. ago After fallout with Trump, Elon Musk says he’s forming ‘America Party’

Tribune Online After fallout with Trump, Elon Musk says he’s forming ‘America Party’ While Musk and Trump reportedly share similar views on contemporary social issues, the former has argued the Republican policy agenda will increase the debt, calling it “debt slavery.”  After fallout with Trump, Elon Musk says he’s forming ‘America Party’ Tribune Online

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2 h. ago South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has clarified that the South East is not demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu as a condition for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, Umahi stated that while the region remains concerned about Kanu’s continued detention, it does not consider his release a […] The post South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “I Swear To God, If Elected, Corrupt Individuals Will Be Punished ” – Atiku Tells Coalition Group

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has hinted on running for presidency in 2027, vowing that corrupt politicians will be severely punished if elected. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, including some politicians, dumped the major opposition party to join Africa Democratic Congress. Atiku, former senate president, […] The post “I Swear To God, If Elected, Corrupt Individuals Will Be Punished ” – Atiku Tells Coalition Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged read more Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

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4 h. ago Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate

Barely two days after farmers in Etomi community in Etung local government area of Cross River State protested the planned privatisation of Government Cocoa Estate, Abia community has also joined Etomi community in protesting against Privatisation policy. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Our estate isn’t for sale, “Give us our land […]

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4 h. ago Association Decries Use Of Babies With Cleft Lips For Sacrifice

The president of the Nigerian Association for Cleft Lip and Palate (NACLP), Professor Nnadozie Ugochukwu, has expressed dismay over the use of children with Cleft Lip Palate deformity for sacrifice. He described the health challenge which is associated with new born babies as a significant challenge in Nigeria, saying that sometimes children with the disorder […]

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4 h. ago Villa Forces Prevented Osinbajo From Implementing Ideas– Galadima’s Daughter

Former presidential aide and daughter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Buba Galadima, Zainab, has revealed that some forces in the Presidential Villa prevented former vice president Yemi Osinbajo from implementing ideas. Zainab, who was a guest on a Mic-On, a political and current affairs podcast anchored by media practitioner, Seun Okinbaloye, also […]

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4 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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5 h. ago Insurance critical for national security, economic stability – NAICOM

By Henry Uche National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has maintained that insurance cover for both human resources, fixed assets and other valuables are critical for national security and economic stability. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, made this known in Lagos at the just concluded inaugural Insurance Week, a landmark campaign in Nigeria’s insurance industry, […] The post Insurance critical for national security, economic stability – NAICOM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Female artistes fight twice as hard to be heard –Paragon QTM

By Christian Agadibe  Talented Nigeria singer, Patience Chikodili Okonkwo musically known as Paragon QTM, is carving her space as one of the most moving voices in Nigerian rap. A proud ambassador of Igbo culture and a fierce lyricist, Paragon steps into the spotlight as a rapper and a cultural force. With her highly anticipated debut EP, Daughter […] The post Female artistes fight twice as hard to be heard –Paragon QTM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago In Brazil, Tinubu Vows To Eliminate Delays, Bureaucratic Bottlenecks In Agric Sector

President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realisation of the agricultural sector’s potential, including livestock production, will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. In a bilateral meeting held at the Copacabana Forte with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and some members of both Nigerian and Brazilian cabinets, President […]

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12 h. ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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13 h. ago Nigerian Gov’t Grants Visa Overstayers Amnesty To Regularise Status

In a bid to boost compliance with the New Visa Regime and strengthen a secure and transparent migration system, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has introduced the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty). This amnesty window comes on the heels of increasing concerns about immigration compliance and the […]

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13 h. ago NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy

Tribune Online NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy the National Assembly has called on all stakeholders to engage and lobby their respective state Houses of Assembly in support of proposed amendments. NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy Tribune Online

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15 h. ago 2027: Politicians with presidential ambition in ADC Coalition

Tribune Online 2027: Politicians with presidential ambition in ADC Coalition As the coalition party continues to gather momentum across the country, there seem to be more possible alignments and realignments across party lines 2027: Politicians with presidential ambition in ADC Coalition Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ADC coalition politicians should prepare for the 2031 election – Presidency

The presidency has advised members of the coalition group to work towards the 2031 election rather than dissipation energy against read more ADC coalition politicians should prepare for the 2031 election – Presidency

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16 h. ago Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied

Tribune Online Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied The shortfall, especially from Benin and Togo, has raised concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria’s cross-border electricity trade. Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied Tribune Online

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17 h. ago FG pledges to deepen invest, harvest potential in fashion industry

From Okwe Obi The federal government has announced plans to invest and harness the potential of the fashion industry to reduce unemployment. The government, through the Technical Advisor to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, Dr Tayo Bashir, made the commitment at a fashion industry stakeholders’ engagement with the […] The post FG pledges to deepen invest, harvest potential in fashion industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FG pledges to deepen investment, harness potential in fashion industry

From Okwe Obi The federal government has announced plans to invest and harness the potential of the fashion industry to reduce unemployment. The government, through the Technical Advisor to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, Dr Tayo Bashir, made the commitment at a fashion industry stakeholders’ engagement with the […] The post FG pledges to deepen investment, harness potential in fashion industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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