36 m. ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Tribune Online Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment The House of Representatives on Tuesday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to appear before it over... Transport Minister’s absence stalls Reps probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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11 h. ago N300bn Loan: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday protested the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, who leaked the N300 billion fresh loan approved by the state’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest, which started in the early hours at the APC Secretariat in Oke Ado area of Ibadan, […]

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12 h. ago Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank

Tribune Online Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised fresh concern over the dominance of foreign contractors in Africa’s annual infrastructure spending, which is estimated at nearly $90 billion. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank, made the remarks on Monday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The week-long event, running from September […] Foreign contractors dominate Africa’s $90bn infrastructure spending —Afreximbank Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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16 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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16 h. ago Taraba Speaker Warns New APC Lawmaker Against Personal Interest

Hon. Shitu Abner, the new lawmaker representing Karim I Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, has been charged not to allow personal interest or external forces conflict with his legislative duties. Abner, was elected on August 23, 2025, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after the former occupant of the […]

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17 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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18 h. ago Oyo APC Alleges Lawmaker Persecution Over N300bn Loan, Calls For Protest

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organised a peaceful demonstration on Monday in response to what it described as the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu. The rally commenced in the early hours at the APC secretariat in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan. Daily Post correspondent observed […] The post Oyo APC Alleges Lawmaker Persecution Over N300bn Loan, Calls For Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago World Bank Picks Gombe, 2 Others For Global Livestock Summit In France

The World Bank has named Gombe State as one of the only three States in Nigeria selected to participate in the World Livestock Summit, known as Sommet D’élevage in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The development recognised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s bold livestock transformation drive and the state’s exemplary performance in the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) […]

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25 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 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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26 h. ago NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Police Force made 1,950 arrests and rescued 141 victims in read more NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

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26 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago PICTORIAL: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker Over N300bn Loan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday protested against alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, for reportedly leaking the N300 billion loan approved by the State’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest which started in the early hours at the APC secretariat at the Oke Ado […]

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30 h. ago JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

 The panel, inaugurated on August 18, was charged with the responsibility of probing rising infractions, reviewing jamb’s systems, and recommending reforms. The post JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Fingerprint Manipulation, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

 The panel, inaugurated on August 18, was charged with the responsibility of probing rising infractions, reviewing jamb’s systems, and recommending reforms. The post JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Fingerprint Manipulation, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

Africa is on the cusp of becoming the world’s next growth engine. The World Bank projects that by 2075, one read more Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

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32 h. ago Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling

Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island residence in Lagos, alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, following a court-ordered writ of possession issued on August 15, 2025. The property, which Ali Baba purchased for ₦220 million in 2021 from the federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), became […] The post Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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