1 hour ago ‘Development Is Minister’s Job, Not Mine’, Senator Ireti Kingibe Speaks On FCT Projects

The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has responded to criticisms regarding the pace of infrastructural development in the nation’s capital, clarifying that her role as a lawmaker does not directly involve execution of projects. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday evening, the lawmaker explained that […]

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1 hour ago Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood

The Sun The Kogi State government has issued a strong appeal to residents living in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer grounds as part of early preventive measures ahead of the anticipated seasonal flooding. This call was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, […] The post Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood-prone areas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 h. ago Climate Change: Federal Gov’t Blames Deforestation, Urges Policy Support

The Federal Government has called for stakeholders’ engagement in tackling climate change for sustainable development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the call when a delegation from African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD) led by Freeman Elohor Oluowo in company of the African Climate Foundation […]

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2 h. ago FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others

Tribune Online FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others ederal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that the Federal Capital City (FCC) and the Satellite Towns in the FCT be completely rid of street beggars/traders, “one chance” syndicates, scavengers miscreants and other social nuisances. FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 30 Bandits, 5 Security Operatives, Civilian Killed During Counter

  At least, 30 armed bandits and six security operatives were killed in a fierce counter-offensive by joint security forces, following coordinated attacks on three villages in Faskari local government area of Katsina State. The state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed in a statement, that the attackers struck Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon […]

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3 h. ago 30 Bandits, 5 Security Operatives, 1 Civilian Killed During Counter

At least, 30 armed bandits and six security operatives were killed in a fierce counter-offensive by joint security forces, following coordinated attacks on three villages in Faskari local government area of Katsina State. The state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed in a statement, that the attackers struck Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi […]

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5 h. ago Wema Bank to empower women with N2m grant at SheCan Conference

Wema Bank is advancing women’s empowerment, partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth consecutive year, where it will award read more Wema Bank to empower women with N2m grant at SheCan Conference

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5 h. ago Days After Resigning As APC Chair On Health Ground, Ganduje Unveiled As FAAN Board Chairman

Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has inaugurated the governing board of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), with the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the chairman. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, was inaugurated with other members of the board, […]

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6 h. ago FCTA Begins To Clear Miscreants, Street Beggars, Traders, Scavengers, Others

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed that Abuja and the Satellite Towns in the FCT be completely rid of street beggars/traders, ‘one chance’ syndicates, scavengers, miscreants and other social nuisances. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on Wednesday […]

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7 h. ago Enterprise risk management professionals take steps to promote financial stability

Enterprise risk management professionals in Nigeria have taken steps to promote economic stability in the country. One of such steps read more Enterprise risk management professionals take steps to promote financial stability

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8 h. ago Group looks to support young women through education, skills

A non-governmental organization (NGO), Better Girls Empowerment Initiative, is aiming to help young Nigerian women aged 18 to 25 by read more Group looks to support young women through education, skills

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8 h. ago SG Holdings Foundation reaffirms commitment to deepening social impact across Nigeria

SG Holdings Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SG Holdings Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable development through read more SG Holdings Foundation reaffirms commitment to deepening social impact across Nigeria

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9 h. ago Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

Four Nigerian insurance firms have a projected combined after-tax profit of N14.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking read more Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

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10 h. ago Ahmed Musa Vows To Revive Kano Pillars, Targets Global Success

New general manager of Kano Pillars, Ahmed Musa, has vowed to restore the club’s status as one of Africa’s premier football institutions. At a familiarisation meeting with the club’s chairman, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, and board members, Musa articulated his commitment to revitalising the club and building upon its illustrious history. According to the media […]

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10 h. ago UBA’s Business Series returns with focus on collaboration for MSME growth

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is reaffirming its commitment to business development and financial inclusion as it hosts the second read more UBA’s Business Series returns with focus on collaboration for MSME growth

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10 h. ago BIC marks 75 years with Lagos art workshop to train young artists

BIC, the French maker of iconic stationery, lighters, and razors, capped off a two-day “Inkspiration” workshop in Lagos aimed at read more BIC marks 75 years with Lagos art workshop to train young artists

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11 h. ago FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu

Tribune Online FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu “Currently, there’s a huge outstanding debt to the Power Generation companies in the form of unpaid government subsidies which stands at about N4trn as of... FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu Tribune Online

Economics

11 h. ago British International Investment Commits £1.09bn To African Firms

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed £1.09 billion to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency. The sum was nearly 40 per cent more than its 2023 total of £725 million, despite the difficult investment environment caused by macroeconomic […]

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11 h. ago Umahi Promises To Consolidate Road Infrastructure Project In South West

The minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has described the need to consolidate road infrastructure projects in Southwest as part of efforts to consider full scale reconstruction of deplorable roads This is even as the minister directed the ministry to redesign and fix all dilapidated roads stretching along the University of Ibadan, Ife and Ogbomosho […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology

Tribune Online Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? •How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of estimated number of startups and available startup funding. ADEOLA OJO reports that this, […] Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? Tribune Online

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