9 h. ago The geography of growth: Sectoral patterns across Nigeria’s regions

Nigeria’s Q1 2025 GDP figures reveal a profound economic truth obscured by aggregate statistics: the country operates not as a read more The geography of growth: Sectoral patterns across Nigeria’s regions

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33 h. ago Nigeria champions regional energy integration to curb $120bn import bill

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving Africa’s energy security, with a call for deeper regional integration to end energy poverty on the continent. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, made the charge in Accra, Ghana, at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO […] The post Nigeria champions regional energy integration to curb $120bn import bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation

Tribune Online African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation AFRICAN leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, recently, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […] African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill

Tribune Online Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security calling for Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill Tribune Online

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48 h. ago 2027: My argument on zoning vindicated, as PDP throws door open to all regions – Olawepo

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally aligned with the long-held position of technocrat and politician Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim by declaring that its zoning arrangement will not prevent aspirants from other regions from contesting the presidential ticket in 2027. PDP’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, made the clarification on Arise Television’s […] The post 2027: My argument on zoning vindicated, as PDP throws door open to all regions – Olawepo-Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn Import Bill

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security, calling for deeper regional integration at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. Sen. Lokpobiri, in a statement signed by Nneamaka Okafor, his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, […] The post Africa Oil Week 2025: Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn Import Bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago FRSC zone 12 cracks down on overloading, arrests 226 offenders

Tribune Online FRSC zone 12 cracks down on overloading, arrests 226 offenders The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zone 12, covering Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe states and headquartered in Bauchi, has launched a major operation to tackle the rampant cases of overloading in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria. FRSC zone 12 cracks down on overloading, arrests 226 offenders Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Qatar To Host Summit As Regional Leaders Denounce Israeli Attack

Qatar is set to host a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders to denounce Israel’s recent attack on Hamas officials in Doha and demonstrate solidarity with the Gulf state. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, will follow a ministerial session on Sunday to draft a resolution addressing the Israeli strike, the country’s foreign ministry confirmed. “The […] The post Qatar To Host Summit As Regional Leaders Denounce Israeli Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria, ILO, ECOWAS Launch Regional Social Protection Framework

The federal government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have launched a regional social protection framework and operational plan designed to strengthen systems that safeguard the poor, displaced, and vulnerable across West Africa. The framework, first endorsed by ECOWAS ministers in November 2023, will run until 2028 […]

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9 d. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu

• Says Nigeria’s stability, regional security under threat From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing the extraordinary scale of insecurity and the government’s constitutional and international obligations to protect lives. The forum lamented that state security agencies […] The post Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel

Tribune Online Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel Nigeria’s message is clear: the region’s security is indivisible, the threats are urgent, and the time for united and well-supported action is now.... Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Customs Confiscates 15 Rifles, 4,841 Ammunition Rounds, And Drones Near Ogun Border

Lagos, Nigeria – In a coordinated enforcement operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A (FOU A), announced on Tuesday that it had seized a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and industrial drones. The operation forms part of the service’s ongoing effort to dismantle smuggling networks across the South-West region of Nigeria. […] The post Customs Confiscates 15 Rifles, 4,841 Ammunition Rounds, And Drones Near Ogun Border appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We’ll Safeguard Nigeria’s Interests In Gulf Of Guinea, Says VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the peace, security and stability of the Gulf of Guinea, particularly ongoing reforms in the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). He particularly noted Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and to the African Union’s 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy. According to a statement by his spokesman, […]

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2 w. ago “I Took Oath To Serve All Nigerians, Not A Section” — Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To National Unity

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his dedication to national unity, emphasizing that his administration is committed to serving all Nigerians, rather than favoring any particular region or group. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu stressed that the oath of office he took continues to guide his leadership, noting that […] The post “I Took Oath To Serve All Nigerians, Not A Section” — Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To National Unity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism

A Finnish District Court has sentenced Biafran political activist Simon Ekpa to six years in prison over terrorism-related offences. The court ruled that Ekpa had been involved with a terrorist organisation and had publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. His actions were connected to efforts aimed at re-establishing an independent state in Nigeria’s Biafra region, […] The post Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism-Related Crimes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern Nigeria Has Been Defeated Physically, Tactically Due To Leadership Failure – Mahdi Shehu

Prominent social commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has declared that Northern Nigeria is already defeated both physically and tactically due to deep-rooted societal and leadership failures. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday, Shehu attributed the region’s current crises to greed, shortsightedness, and systemic weaknesses, accusing some Northern leaders of mortgaging the region […] The post Northern Nigeria Has Been Defeated Physically, Tactically Due To Leadership Failure – Mahdi Shehu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Nigerians won’t vote ‘fresh’ Yoruba candidate in 2027 — Keyamo

Tribune Online Why Nigerians won’t vote ‘fresh’ Yoruba candidate in 2027 — Keyamo “And that candidate will battle with the well-oiled APC structures in the S/West. You need a majority of at least 3 to 4 regions in Nigeria to win the Pre... Why Nigerians won’t vote ‘fresh’ Yoruba candidate in 2027 — Keyamo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NBA Enugu: NDDC boss calls for special court to try oil vandals, pirates in region

As Dino Melaye wants transparency in NDDC procurements to create boom in oil region As the Nigerian Bar Association read more NBA Enugu: NDDC boss calls for special court to try oil vandals, pirates in region

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2 w. ago Social Media Platforms Have Given Creators Space To Express Creativity — Hamidu

  Rising Nigerian comedian, Mutari Hamidu, better known as Mktechnic, has said the voices of creators loved in the northern region of Nigeria have been amplified by social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. Born in 2002, Mutari Hamidu, who studied computer science, is a gifted comedian, who began comedy online in 2020, […]

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