55 m. ago NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias

Tribune Online NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias wants review of existing appointments The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has criticised the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over what it describes as “the dominance of individuals from the president’s Yoruba ethnic group in key government positions.” In a statement on […] NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias Tribune Online

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5 h. ago FRC, NADP decry shortage of actuarial professionals in Nigeria

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme have raised concerns over the severe shortage of actuarial professionals in the country, warning that the gap poses risks to credible financial reporting in key sectors such as insurance, banking, and healthcare. Speaking at an event on Thursday themed “Building Capacity for Actuarial Read More

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8 h. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday announced that it had reopened the Bridgehead read more NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

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8 h. ago Deportation Of Nigerians Midway Not Acceptable, NCAA Tells International Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction airlines for deporting Nigeria passengers or denying them boarding halfway to their destinations due to visa/travel restrictions. The regulatory body said the action, which is becoming rampant recently, was causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria and […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu approves N20bn for NASRDA to implement space regulation

The National Space Research and Development Agency is set to implement its space regulation and licensing mandate with a N20bn take-off fund approved by President Bola Tinubu. The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Adepoju said the regulatory function of Read More

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10 h. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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11 h. ago ‘Senators Serve Akpabio Tea At Home’, Abbo Accuses Senate President Of Running Senate Like Personal Empire

Former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of running the Nigerian Senate like a personal empire and orchestrating the removal of lawmakers who oppose him. Speaking in an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Wednesday night, Abbo alleged that Akpabio played a key role in the removal […]

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11 h. ago Oil Production Threatened In Bayelsa Over Dispute On Security Vessel Contract

Nigeria’s already fragile oil production faces a new crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State have threatened to halt operations at key oil fields within 14 days, citing a dispute over security vessel contracts. The communities, under the KEFFES umbrella, were demanding that NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL) reverse its decision to terminate its […]

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13 h. ago NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take regulatory action against international airlines operating in Nigeria that engage in the practice of denying boarding or deporting Nigerian passengers due to visa or travel restrictions. This decision comes after the NCAA received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, […] The post NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NCAA to suspend intl carriers over deportation of passengers, denied boarding

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said henceforth it will suspend, fine and carry out other regulatory actions against foreign read more NCAA to suspend intl carriers over deportation of passengers, denied boarding

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20 h. ago Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked government at all levels to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Oyedepo posited that delayed payment of pensioners’ entitlements was injurious to society, adding that regular payment of pensioners’ […] The post Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has eliminated the other gender identity option from key immigration forms, restricting read more U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

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28 h. ago President Tinubu Leaves For Paris To Strengthen Global Partnerships

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart for Paris, France, today for a 14-day working visit. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and engaging in high-level discussions on economic and security matters. While in Paris, Tinubu will meet with key stakeholders, including business leaders and government officials, to explore investment opportunities […] The post President Tinubu Leaves For Paris To Strengthen Global Partnerships appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans

Tribune Online CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has demanded that Persons with Disabilities (PWD) be included in the development of the host community and the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Founding Executive Director of the Centre, Mr David Anyaele, said CCD has gathered key issues relating to disabilities in Akwa Ibom State, to create a form […] CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Tribune Online

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31 h. ago DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

Operatives of DSS have apprehended two principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi. read more DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

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33 h. ago Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition

Tribune Online Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition THE global shift toward legalizing and regulating cannabis for medicinal and industrial use has been transformative. Countries worldwide are recognizing the economic, medical, and industrial potential of cannabis, leading to groundbreaking reforms. However, while African nations like South Africa and Lesothoreap the benefits of progressive cannabis policies, Nigeria remains shackled by prohibitive laws that stifle […] Nigeria’s loss, South Africa’s gain: Medical cannabis industry and the cost of prohibition Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

Tope Dare, a key figure in Africa’s digital banking sector, turns 50 years old on Wednesday. Over the years, he read more Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

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40 h. ago Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. He also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. According to […] The post Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Collaboration key to advancing pharmacy practice, says ACPN chair

The Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Tolu Ajayi, has said the future of pharmacy depends on embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritising sustainability. A statement on Tuesday by ACPN said at the 2025 Continuing Education Conference in Lagos, themed “Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice through Collaboration, Research and Innovation,” Ajayi revealed Read More

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43 h. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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