89 m. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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98 m. ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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4 h. ago More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation

Tribune Online More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation THE recapitalisation process in Nigeria’s banking sector has been marked by a surge in private placement exercises, as financial institutions seek to inject fresh capital to bolster their balance sheets and comply with regulatory requirements. This trend underscores the determination of Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base, enhance their risk-absorbing capacity, and position themselves […] More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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14 h. ago FULL LIST: FA Cup semis set as Forest draw Man City, C’Palace to play Villa

The FA Cup quarter-finals wrapped up in dramatic fashion, with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Manchester City advancing to the semi-finals on Sunday. Fans are now gearing up for blockbuster clashes at Wembley Stadium in late April. Crystal Palace Cruise Past Fulham Crystal Palace secured their spot with a commanding 3-0 victory over Read More

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21 h. ago Jehovah’s Witnesses set to commemorate memorial of Jesus’ death April 12

Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are set to commemorate the memorial of the death of Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 12, 2025. read more Jehovah’s Witnesses set to commemorate memorial of Jesus’ death April 12

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22 h. ago Kizz Daniel: Nigeria’s Afrobeat singer to begin global tour after release of fifth album

Kizz Daniel, the multi-award-winning Afrobeats sensational singer, is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Uncle K, following read more Kizz Daniel: Nigeria’s Afrobeat singer to begin global tour after release of fifth album

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24 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Kitts & Nevis To Boost Trade, Energy, Agriculture

  President Bola Tinubu yesterday said Nigeria was set to deepen economic partnership with Saint Kitts & Nevis, with a focus on key sectors including trade, energy and agriculture. Speaking during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasised […]

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25 h. ago Edo killing: Okpehbolo suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilante groups

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, following the March 27 lynching of travellers in Uromi, the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The victims, mostly from northern Nigeria, were set ablaze by an angry mob after a local vigilante group allegedly Read More

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25 h. ago “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF

Northern Elders Forum has kicked against recent killings of some northern travellers in Edo State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that hunters, suspected to be terrorists were killed and set ablaze by angry mob in Uromi area of the state. Following the unfortunate incident, President Bola Tinubu ordered for immediate arrest and prosecution of […] The post “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago FA Cup: My performance this season have been very poor – Man City boss, Guardiola

By Seyi Babalola Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, has said that his team’s performance has been “really poor” as they fight to regain their title-winning form. City, who have won six Premier League titles since Guardiola’s arrival in 2016, are fifth in the standings. The champions are 22 points adrift of leaders Liverpool. In the […] The post FA Cup: My performance this season have been very poor – Man City boss, Guardiola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Lagos Trumpet Conference Honours Olaiya, Nigeria Supporters Club

Late legendary trumpeters who set the pace for the now generation were honourd at the annual Lagos Trumpet Conference along with other great veterans of the elastic Nigeria Trumpet Guild (NTG). Late Victor Olaiya, Rex Lawson, Zeal Onyia were given post humous award. Bayode Olaiya the son of Victor Olaiya reoresented his father and thanked […]

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27 h. ago Palmpay Partners Verve To Provide 35m Customers Debit Cards Access

Africa’s largest domestic payments card and token brand, Verve, partnered with PalmPay, one of  digital payments platforms, to launch the PalmPay debit card, at the Tech Unite Africa event recently held at the Muson Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. The PalmPay debit card, now powered by Verve, offers users a convenient way to perform transactions both […]

Economics

33 h. ago MRS, others raise petrol prices to N930 in Lagos, N960 in North

As a direct fallout of the recent suspension of sales of petroleum products in naira by the Dangote refinery, MRS filling station has effected a new price regime, raising its pump price to N930 per litre in Lagos and N960 for residents living in the northern part of the country. The new price regime, effective Read More

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33 h. ago Senate to consider Tinubu’s tax reform bills after resumption

The Senate is set to prioritise the consideration and passage of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills upon resumption from its recess on April 29. The four bills, Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill were forwarded by the President as part of efforts to reform Read More

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38 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Kitts And Nevis To Boost Trade, Energy, Agric — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, said Nigeria was set to deepen its economic partnership with Saint Kitts and Nevis, with a focus on key sectors, including trade, energy, and agriculture. Speaking during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu […]

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39 h. ago Chinese investors storm PH, seal deals despite political tension

…Partners Garden City Premier Business School to set up high tech training centre for Africa A team of Chinese investors read more Chinese investors storm PH, seal deals despite political tension

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41 h. ago VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan

Tribune Online VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Atiku, in a recent interview, had claimed, “So in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names. The committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in third. So I picked number one.” VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Tribune Online

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44 h. ago ‘You’ve Set Nigeria On Path Of Technological Advancement’, NBTI DG Celebrates Tinubu At 73

The Director General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji has noted President Bola Tinubu’s bold initiative in setting Nigeria on the path of industrialisation, economic revitalisation, and technological advancement. Dr Raji stated this in a statement sent to LEADERSHIP on Saturday, in celebration of President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday on […]

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