16 h. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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29 h. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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59 h. ago Stakeholders demand action on Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality rate

Stakeholders have called for urgent actions to tackle the high rate of deaths of women during and after pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. They made the call at the 2025 edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala, themed, Strength in Every Read More

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3 d. ago Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report

Tribune Online Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report The study's findings highlight the need for urgent action to address the high stillbirth rates in Zamfara State. Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report Tribune Online

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3 d. ago “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student

Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian journalist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has praised Delta State nursing students for mocking First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in a TikTok video. Sowore commended the students’ bravery, saying they deserve celebration for exercising their freedom of expression. He also vowed to provide legal support for Osato […] The post “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned the mob action against some Northerners who were travelling from the South-South and South-East to the Northern region of the country, which led to the death of 16 of them penultimate Thursday in Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. A statement on […] The post Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Price hike: Court delivers judgment on FCCPC case against MultiChoice May 8

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that its legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria is not an attempt to regulate prices but to address alleged exploitative practices and abuse of market dominance. This is just as the court fixed May 8 for judgment on the matter. The Read More

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s pension scheme failing retirees, says Don, demands govt action

A professor of Business Administration at the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Mathew Fashagba, has called for the reforms of the Nigerian pension scheme to enable it to meet the requirements of pensioners. Fashagba who delivered the 25th inaugural lecture of the Federal University Lokoja on Wednesday said the reforms were necessary because the present contributory Read More

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6 d. ago Child mortality rate drops globally, as funding cuts threaten progress – UN report

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday worldwide dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined slightly but remained at approximately 1.9 million, according to two new reports released on Tuesday by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. Despite these gains, the reports warned that decades of progress in Read More

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6 d. ago Schneider Electric Details 6 Solutions For Nigeria’s AI Revolution

Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa has revealed six practical solutions for Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution as it continues to transform industries. The company said Nigeria’s digital economy expands and the demand for high-performance computing increasing, stakeholders must take decisive steps to integrate sustainability into data centre operations, adding that the six practical solutions for […]

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6 d. ago WMD: NiMet DG canvases global collaboration to bridge early warning gap

From Sola Ojo, Abuja As the world celebrated the 2025 World Meteorological Day, the Director General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Monday canvassed collective action to close the early warning gap, This year’s theme, “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together,” highlights the global commitment to strengthening early warning […] The post WMD: NiMet DG canvases global collaboration to bridge early warning gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago World Water Day: FG Calls For Urgent Action On Water Security, Conservation

As the world marks World Water Day, the federal government has called for urgent action to safeguard Nigeria’s water security, urging stakeholders to adopt sustainable conservation practices. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,  who made the call at a press briefing in Abuja, stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure water […]

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7 d. ago IWD: Unilever drives action for gender inclusion, empowerment

By Zika Bobby As part of efforts to drive workplace inclusion, Unilever Nigeria hosted the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration at its Oregun and Agbara sites respectively. The event brought together professionals and advocates to discuss the importance of diverse and inclusive leadership. It reinforced Unilever’s commitment to fostering a culture where women thrive and […] The post IWD: Unilever drives action for gender inclusion, empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Addressing newsmen in Owerri on Friday, Governor Uzodimma noted that the announcement by Tinubu is a necessary step toward national security. Recall that some individuals, said to be militants had threatened to sabotage oil […] The post Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria open to cryptocurrency despite $80bn lawsuit against Binance – FG

The Federal Government has expressed its continued openness to cryptocurrency companies, despite pursuing a lawsuit worth $80bn against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The Federal Government filed the lawsuit last month, claiming economic losses linked to Binance’s operations in the country. The legal action followed an earlier incident in which Nigerian authorities detained one Read More

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1 week ago Enough talk, it’s time to end malnutrition: Shettima calls for collective action at NCN

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the need to transition from discussions to decisive action in combating malnutrition in Nigeria. He directed the National Council on Nutrition (NCN), Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and other stakeholders to adopt a multisectoral approach to tackle this critical issue. This approach involves coordinating efforts […] The post Enough talk, it’s time to end malnutrition: Shettima calls for collective action at NCN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bassey Lauds Akpabio As Senate Probes Cameroon’s Annexation Claim

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Senate led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, for taking decisive action in probing the alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove islands by Cameroon. In a statement issued to LEADERSHIP, by senator Bassey, he said, “I commend the Senate President, His […]

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1 week ago FG calls for effective implementation of action plan to promote, protect human rights

Tribune Online FG calls for effective implementation of action plan to promote, protect human rights Ojukwu stated that the obligation to promote, protect, and fulfil human rights is a fundamental imperative for the state, reinforced by regional and international human rights instruments to which Nigeria is a party. FG calls for effective implementation of action plan to promote, protect human rights Tribune Online

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1 week ago State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri

Tribune Online State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri “I unequivocally support the President's action and urge all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in keeping the peace and maintaining law and order in Nigeria.  State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri Tribune Online

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1 week ago Timaya Calls For Immediate Action As Herders Destroy Farmlands In Bayelsa

Nigerian afrobeats singer Timaya has expressed concern over reports of herders destroying plants and farmlands in his home state of Bayelsa. He urged the government to take immediate action, describing the destruction of farmlands as deeply troubling. The Dem Mama singer also condemned open grazing, calling on the herders to confine their cattle to ranches. […] The post Timaya Calls For Immediate Action As Herders Destroy Farmlands In Bayelsa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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