2 h. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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7 h. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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15 h. ago Motorists, Pedestrians Lament As Flood Submerges Lagos Roads

Parts of Oduduwa Way GRA in Ikeja Local Government area of Lagos was submerged with floodwaters after heavy downpour on Monday. Our correspondents report that aside from Oduduwa Way GRA, Ladipo and adjoining streets were also flooded, disrupting movement of motorists and pedestrians. The flooding, which reached knee-level in some spots at Ikeja GRA, started […]

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15 h. ago Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG

The union says that the government policy, if implemented, will compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty. The post Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike

Tribune Online Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike The ongoing industrial face-off between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a dramatic turn on Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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17 h. ago JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise

Tribune Online JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise This update was contained in a statement issued Monday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

A South African-hosted dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), spearheaded by Thabo Mbeki, the former president of read more Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

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21 h. ago Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s oil and gas sector may be headed for a major crisis as the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have declared support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its nationwide […] The post Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

An immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Korean nationals detained has read more Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

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22 h. ago Tea So Good You’ll Want to Share: Lipton Sparks a Nationwide Sharing Movement

Across Nigeria, some of the best conversations happen over a cup of tea. From the lively mai shayi stands to read more Tea So Good You’ll Want to Share: Lipton Sparks a Nationwide Sharing Movement

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23 h. ago Manufacturing sector sees decline in credit utilisation —Investment Banker

Tribune Online Manufacturing sector sees decline in credit utilisation —Investment Banker The manufacturing sector’s share of total credit utilization fell to 13.1 percent in the first quarter of 2025, representing N7.7 trillion, down from N8.5 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Investment bankers attribute the decline to accelerated loan repayments, delayed capital projects, and the high-interest rate environment that continues to weigh on borrowing appetite. […] Manufacturing sector sees decline in credit utilisation —Investment Banker Tribune Online

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24 h. ago FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

The Federal government has summoned the Dangote Group and members of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas NUPENG, read more FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

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25 h. ago ‘Federal Government Is Responding’, Says PETROAN On Proposed Nationwide Strike

The update comes as the Association announced plans to suspend the lifting and dispensing of petroleum products for three days beginning on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The post ‘Federal Government Is Responding’, Says PETROAN On Proposed Nationwide Strike appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Sheath Your Swords, Embrace Dialogue, DAPPMAN Tells NUPENG, PETROAN

This is as NUPENG and PETROAN have threatened nationwide strike actions over grievances in the downstream oil ad gas sector. The post Sheath Your Swords, Embrace Dialogue, DAPPMAN Tells NUPENG, PETROAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Nigerians Dedicated To Grassroots Initiatives, Says TFT Boss

Leadership Team mentor and 3rd Generation Director of Training for Transformation (TFT), Talent Ntombi Nyathi, has commended Nigerians for their exceptional dedication and grassroots initiatives in helping compatriots gain practical skills and live more purposeful lives. Nigeria has joined 63 other countries in adopting TFT, a global movement tailored to mentoring and equipping citizens to […]

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32 h. ago Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital

Tribune Online Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for September 25, 2025, will ask shareholders to approve plans to raise N20 billion in fresh capital. In a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the company explained that the capital raise could be carried out through a mix of share issuance options, […] Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital Tribune Online

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39 h. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Mike Okonkwo’s Guidance Shaped My Global Gospel Music Journey – Nathaniel Bassey

Famous gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey has shared how the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr. Mike Okonkwo, significantly influenced his gospel music journey. Bassey, celebrated for songs like Imela, Onise Iyanu, and Olowogbogboro, made the revelation on Facebook on Saturday, September 6, while honoring the Bishop on his 80th birthday. In an […] The post Mike Okonkwo’s Guidance Shaped My Global Gospel Music Journey – Nathaniel Bassey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours

Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected a directive from the Department of State Services (DSS) to remove a post on X (formerly Twitter) that criticized President Bola Tinubu. Sowore described the tweet as part of an attempt by the secret police to silence dissent. He shared […] The post Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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