6 h. ago Unlocking Africa’s supply chain power: How Nigeria can lead the next continental logistics revolution

Africa’s economy no longer lives in the future tense. With AfCFTA connecting a 1.3-billion-person market, the question before us is read more Unlocking Africa’s supply chain power: How Nigeria can lead the next continental logistics revolution

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7 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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11 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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12 h. ago After Accident, Gov Radda Embarks On Medical Leave, Transmits Power To Deputy

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda will begin a three-week medical leave on Monday, August 18, 2025, following an accident that required medical attention. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango, yesterday, the governor thanked the people of Katsina for their prayers, support and understanding during this period. “Taking […]

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13 h. ago Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance

By Henry Akubuiro Before the Anglo-Aro War in 1901-1902, Arochukwu was the most formidable Igbo kingdom, whose legacy stretched across the length and breadth of Igboland and adjacent locales in Nigeria and beyond. Till this day, Igbo history and culture is incomplete without mentioning Arochukwu and the Aro Confederacy and what it represented in the […] The post Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that in 2022, a year before President Bola Tinubu took over power, Nigeria spent $25 billion in subsidies. While the country spent about $10 billion on foreign subsidies, it also spent about $15 billion on forex subsidies. But,  the country was spending less than $10 billion […] The post Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status As Premier League’s Top Dogs

After years of battling against the financial power of Abu Dhabi-backed City, Liverpool are now flexing their muscles thanks to years of commercial growth and prudent ownership. The post Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status As Premier League’s Top Dogs appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

At the UN International Youth Day celebration, speakers, innovators, and changemakers push for youth-led solutions to the SDGs. The Regal read more S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

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27 h. ago FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid

The proposals were aimed at modernising ageing transmission infrastructure, improving supply reliability, and meeting rising electricity demand nationwide. The post FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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29 h. ago Stransact Partners NRS To Enlighten Businesses About New Tax Law

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), enlightened corporate taxpayers and business owners on Wednesday on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape. At a one-day seminar for corporate taxpayers and business owners held in Lagos on the theme ‘Navigating Nigeria’s New Tax Landscape: Understanding the 2025 Tax Reform Acts and […]

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30 h. ago Kwam 1 Ambassadorship Will Encourage Misconduct At Airports — Ex

Dachung Bagos says passengers will start misbehaving on aircraft because there is no stiff penalty for bad behaviour. The post Kwam 1 Ambassadorship Will Encourage Misconduct At Airports — Ex-Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago NISO Intervenes In Enugu Tariff Dispute As 50% Power Cut Persists

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Wednesday stepped into the escalating dispute between the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) and the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over the sharp reduction in electricity tariffs in Enugu State. This intervention follows EEDC’s reported reduction of the state’s power supply by up to 50 per cent […]

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32 h. ago Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo

Tribune Online Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organization, Wild Africa, has asked Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries, and fatalities on both sides. Nigeria’s new National […] Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo Tribune Online

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34 h. ago The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship

The Companion has called on Nigerians to embrace a positive shift in mindset to tackle the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. In a statement at the end of its two-day Elective Conference of 2025, the association of Muslim men in business and the professions called on all Nigerian youths to get engaged with current socio-economic […] The post The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture

Thursday, August 21, 2025, is Prof. Regina Chinwe Onwuchekwa’s day with history. On that day, the erudite scholar from Akokwa in Ideato North Local Government, Imo State will dazzle an array of academics and students of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), as well as other invited guests, with rare medical revelations when she delivers […] The post Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has advised corporate taxpayers and business owners on how best to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving tax environment, especially in light of the recently enacted 2025 Tax Reform Acts and the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) mandatory e-invoicing system. The guidance came during a one-day […] The post Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa

Tribune Online International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Marking a significant stride in empowering young Nigerians as drivers of sustainable peace, the United Nations Office on International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Tribune Online

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