51 m. ago FAAC Disbursement To FG, States, LGAs Drops To N1.578trn In March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) from the March 2025 revenues, marking a decline from previous months. The March disbursement, was about N25 billion lower than the N1.678 trillion shared for February 2025, representing a decrease of approximately […]

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3 h. ago Deliver Quality Projects Or Face Contract Termination, Bauchi Govt Warns Road Contractors

The Bauchi State government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling various road projects across the state, urging them to strictly adhere to project specifications and timelines or risk contract termination. The warning was issued by the state commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Prof. Titus Saul Ketkuka, during an unscheduled inspection of selected […]

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7 h. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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7 h. ago Federation Account allocation falls third straight month to N1.57tn

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has reported a further decline in monthly disbursements to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils, with a total of N1.578tn shared as March 2025 revenue. This marks the third consecutive monthly drop in allocations this year, following N1.678tn shared in February and N1.703tn in January. This was disclosed Read More

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7 h. ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago The risks of letting social media influencers shape public discourse

In the contemporary digital age, the rise of social media has revolutionised the way information is in the contemporary digital age, the rise of social media has revolutionised the way information is disseminated and consumed. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become dominant spaces where narratives are formed, challenged, and reshaped daily. In Read More

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8 h. ago Aba Power creates 350 new jobs with new prepaid metre rollout

Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, Aba Power, is creating over 350 jobs with its new prepaid meter rollout that will start this month, the utility firm has said. The Senior Brand and Communication Manager of Aba Power, Edise Ekong said on Monday that jobs would come directly from its partnerships with three-meter producers. He said, Read More

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8 h. ago 1.7 million kg solid waste removed from Ogoni creeks — HYPREP

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project says it has  successfully evacuated over 1.7 million kilogrammes of solid waste from the Ogoni creeks in Rivers State. This was revealed by HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, during the project’s first quarterly youth interactive meeting held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Providing an update on the environmental remediation Read More

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8 h. ago Enugu varsity commits to Tinubu’s 120,000 healthcare workers goal

The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu has reiterated its determination to contribute its quota to deliver President Bola Tinubu’s mandate on training 120,000 qualified healthcare workers in 16 months, nationwide. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof John Emaimo stated this during its first matriculation ceremony at the Trans-Ekulu campus, in Enugu, on Monday. Read More

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8 h. ago Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future

By Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Jaja When on February 7, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, it was clear that the institution was being offered a rare opportunity for renewal. What lay ahead was not just the task of filling a vacancy, […] The post Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, […] The post NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025

Nigeria’s inflation crisis deepened in March 2025 as the headline inflation rate jumped to 24.23%, from 23.18% recorded in February. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development reflects a 1.05% increase that further squeezes households battling with soaring living costs. In a report on Tuesday by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, disclosed that on a month-on-month basis, […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Protesters storm Abia Assembly over high fees at GCU, call for intervention

Byline: Okey Sampson, Umuahia On Tuesday, the Common Man Assembly (COMA), Abia State chapter, protested at the Abia State House of Assembly against the high school fees at Government College Umuahia (GCU). The group urged the Assembly to intervene and address the issue. Last month, Mr Chukwudi Onwudinanti, from Ubani Emede-Ibeku in Umuahia East constituency, […] The post Protesters storm Abia Assembly over high fees at GCU, call for intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Manager, 2 Others Nabbed For Alleged Theft, Vandalism At Abia Firm

An unnamed facility manager at the moribund Aba Textile Mills Plc located at Aba in Abia State, alongside two other workers, have been arrested for allegedly stealing and vandalising properties at the facility. The Abia State government had recently announced plans to reactivate the company along with Star Paper Mill Limited in the commercial town. […]

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19 h. ago PMS imports drop by 30 million litres in eight months — NMDPRA

Imports of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) have plunged from 44.6 million litres a day in August 2024 to 14.7 ML by 13 April 2025—a fall of roughly 30 ML, or 67 per cent, according to the latest Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority supply tracker. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday during the sixth edition of the Meet-the-Press Read More

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25 h. ago How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

As Nigeria turns to renewable energy, solar power stands out as one of the most promising and accessible solutions to read more How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

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26 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago OPEC cuts global oil demand growth forecasts over US tariffs

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Monday slightly cut its forecast for oil demand growth, citing the impact of US tariffs on the world economy. A report by Reuters quoting the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report for April said the Secretariat now sees demand growing by 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025, Read More

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32 h. ago Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Visionaries, Innovators, Policymakers Converge In Enugu For South

Visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers, among others, will converge in Enugu for the highly anticipated South-East Educators Conference (SEEC) 2025. The conference, set to transform the future of education in Nigeria, will hold between May 2 and 3, 2025, at the prestigious Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, with theme: “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & […]

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