72 m. ago NAFDAC Raids Warehouses, Seizes Expired USAID, UNFPA Condoms 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of expired condoms and antiretroviral drugs donated by USAID and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during recent raids in Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba warehouses. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday during […]

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2 h. ago $3.5m Nigerian tech startup ceases operation, returns capital to investors

After three years in operation, Nigerian education technology startup Edukoya has ended operations, saying poor infrastructure and economic challenges made it impossible to scale. The startup which secured Africa’s largest pre-seed funding of $3.5 million in 2021, said it will return capital to investors rather than persist in what it described as an unsustainable market Read More

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3 h. ago USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC

Tribune Online USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC Large quantities of USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs and condoms, meant to support Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS response, were found expired and repackaged for sale. USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has been charged to provide enough funding for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, to enable it to bridge the 37 million housing deficit. The charge was given by the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Aliyu Wamakko, who faulted the government’s […] The post FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Disengaged Kaduna teachers beg Uba Sani to pay entitlements, rain curses on El

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Apparently losing hope after waiting for their entitlements to be paid having been sacked in 2017, the teachers under the aegis of Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum (KSIDF) came out strongly to rain curses on former Governor Nasir Elrufai for failing to pay their entitlements. According to the teachers, God […] The post Disengaged Kaduna teachers beg Uba Sani to pay entitlements, rain curses on El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Jonathan, Jega Condemn Political Influence In Electoral Appointments

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega have raised concerns over political interference in the appointments of electoral commissioners. Jonathan and Jega expressed their displeasure on Tuesday when they addressed attendees at a conference hosted by the pro-democracy and advocacy organisation Yiaga Africa, in Abuja. […]

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7 h. ago BudgIT launches 2025 Climate Fellowship to amplify marginalised voices in energy transition

BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation that facilitates societal changes, has kicked off its 2025 Climate Champions Fellowship, a six-month programme designed read more BudgIT launches 2025 Climate Fellowship to amplify marginalised voices in energy transition

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7 h. ago OPEC urges Africa to develop 120 billion barrels of oil reserves

The Secretary-General of the  Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mr Haitham Al-Ghais has tasked Africa to unlock its proven oil y of over 120 billion barrels. Al-Ghais, made this known while delivering a keynote address titled “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier”, at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria Read More

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8 h. ago Africa needs strategic partnerships, not loans, to address energy poverty – Lokpobiri

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has stated that Africa does not need loans but read more Africa needs strategic partnerships, not loans, to address energy poverty – Lokpobiri

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9 h. ago INEC: Our votes inaccurate because of ‘ghost voters’ – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asserted that “ghost voters” are the reason behind the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections. Jonathan said this at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa held in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that it is more honourable for the chairman and other officials of the […] The post INEC: Our votes inaccurate because of ‘ghost voters’ – Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago JOHN LEGEND HEADLINES SPECTACULAR MOVE AFRIKA: LAGOS CONCERT WITH PERFOMANCES BY SIMI, DJ CONSEQUENCE AND OTHERS

This year’s Move Afrika Tour Expands from East to West Africa, Pioneering the Music Touring Circuit for International Artists, Employing 90 Percent Local Crews in Kigali and Lagos, Generating Economic Investments, and Driving Action to Strengthen Africa’s Healthcare Systems   Global Citizen’s Move Afrika tour has come to Lagos, Nigeria for the first time, with […] The post JOHN LEGEND HEADLINES SPECTACULAR MOVE AFRIKA: LAGOS CONCERT WITH PERFOMANCES BY SIMI, DJ CONSEQUENCE AND OTHERS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NNPC Shipping, Caverton Launch Partnership To Drive Energy Transport Industry

NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise Nigeria’s maritime transportation sector. This strategic collaboration, formalised and signed in London last week, aims to establish a robust tanker operation catering to the region’s crude oil, refined products, and LNG shipping requirements, bolstering Nigeria and West Africa’s energy supply […]

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10 h. ago OPEC Reaffirms Commitment To Unlocking Africa’s Full Oil Potential

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OPEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking Africa’s full oil potential, emphasising that that is remains the organisation’s top priority This is as the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) lauded the federal government on the conclusion of the divestment deals by International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria, stating […]

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10 h. ago Tajudeen’s Aide Calls For Youth Inclusion, Innovation In Energy Sector

Hon. Chibuike Emmanuel, special assistant on Energy to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for youth inclusion and innovation in Nigeria’s energy sector. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to expanding its energy sector to drive Africa’s industrial and economic transformation. Speaking at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit […]

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11 h. ago Heritage Energy advocates increased global funding to unlock Africa’s energy potential

Tribune Online Heritage Energy advocates increased global funding to unlock Africa’s energy potential Reverend Sola Adebawo, General Manager of Government, Joint Venture, and External Relations at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), Operator of the OML 30 Joint Venture between NNPC E & P Limited and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited (SNRL) has called for increased global funding to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential. He made the call in […] Heritage Energy advocates increased global funding to unlock Africa’s energy potential Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Africa needs partnerships, not loans, to tackle energy crisis —Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated that Africa does not need loans but rather strategic partnerships and investments to address energy poverty and drive economic growth on the continent. Lokpobiri made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 8th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025), Read More

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15 h. ago Security Trust Fund: Let’s Not Create Another Problem – Abbas

The House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called on stakeholders to be mindful of the laws of the existing security agencies to ensure that in the process of solving a problem, a new one is created through duplicity of functions and roles. Abbas stated this at the public hearing on a bill for […]

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16 h. ago S’East stakeholders demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release, establishment of human rights bureau

A two-day South-East Stakeholders’ Summit held in Enugu, Nigeria, has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the establishment of a human rights bureau to address escalating security challenges and human rights violations in the South-East region. The South-East Stakeholders’ Summit on Peace and Read More

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17 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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19 h. ago NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari

Tribune Online NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognises Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognising Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an address on the theme “Africa’s Energy […] NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Tribune Online

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