21 m. ago Emzor Pharmaceutical Successfully Repays Debut Series 1 Commercial Paper

  Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (Emzor), a leading light in the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector, has announced the successful repayment of its inaugural Series 1 Commercial Paper. Originally issued in November 2024, under its ₦10 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme, the ₦5.13 billion note matured on August 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s capital markets […]

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1 hour ago PICTORIAL: Nigeria Deports 51 More Foreigners Jailed For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Thursday deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The convicted foreigners were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024. The repatriated foreign nationals include […]

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2 h. ago US Says Nigeria’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Below Poverty Income Level

The United States government has said that Nigeria’s minimum wage of N70,000 was inadequate to lift millions of citizens out of poverty, citing weak enforcement and the effect of the naira’s sharp devaluation. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025, the US Department of State said Nigeria’s minimum […]

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2 h. ago Crisis Hits PDP As Southern Leaders Disown Lagos Zoning Summit

A coalition of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) heavyweights from Southern Nigeria has publicly disowned and condemned a zoning consultation meeting scheduled for Lagos this Thursday, declaring any decisions from it “null and void.” The group, which includes multiple State Chairmen of the party, former governors, National Assembly members, and senior party officials, accused the summit’s […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US

The United States has said Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is lower than its poverty level income. The statement was made in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025. According to the US Department of State, Nigeria’s minimum wage, currently valued at about $47.90 per month, has been severely eroded […] The post Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns

  Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, on Wednesday, condemned any attempt to increase the salaries of political office holders. He described such a move as “insensitive” and likely to trigger public anger. Okorie’s comments came in response to a proposal by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission […] The post Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ Tops Billboard’s Best Afrobeats Songs Of All

American music magazine Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, placing 2Baba’s timeless hit ‘African Queen’ at number one. The 2004 classic, which shot 2Baba into continental stardom, was described by Billboard as a record that “transcended borders and generations, cementing Afrobeats on the global map.” Billboard staff, […]

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17 h. ago Edo Gov’t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM’s Intervention

The Edo State government has pledged to offset the medical bills of a 22-year-old student, Elizabeth, who has been hospitalised for 11 months after being hit by an unlicensed truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group. The intervention came after social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), raised alarm over Elizabeth’s deteriorating […]

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18 h. ago  Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker

On Wednesday, the Katsina State Government said that the death toll from the attack had risen to 32. The post  Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker

On Wednesday, the Katsina State Government said that the death toll from the attack had risen to 32. The post Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Death toll in Katsina mosque attack rises to 50, dozens others abducted

The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a mosque and nearby homes in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina state has read more Death toll in Katsina mosque attack rises to 50, dozens others abducted

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20 h. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Google, Microsoft, TikTok remove 58.9m harmful posts in Nigeria — NITDA

By Chinenye Anuforo Technology giants Google, Microsoft, and TikTok removed more than 58.9 million harmful pieces of content from their platforms in Nigeria in 2024, according to compliance reports submitted to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The reports also revealed that the platforms collectively received 754,629 user complaints, reinstated 420,439 posts after appeals, […] The post Google, Microsoft, TikTok remove 58.9m harmful posts in Nigeria — NITDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Africa Re gross premium rises 15% half year on portfolio expansion, disciplined underwriting

African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, seeing gross premium up read more Africa Re gross premium rises 15% half year on portfolio expansion, disciplined underwriting

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22 h. ago 2Baba, Wizkid, Flavour dominate Billboard’s Afrobeats Top Songs of All Time [Full list]

Nigerian music behemoths 2Baba, Wizkid, and Flavour take the lead in Billboard’s just-released Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time. Legendary singer 2Baba takes the crown with his timeless hit ‘African Queen’ ranked in the number one position on the list. ‘Ojuelegba’ by Wizkid is ranked second, while ‘Essence’ featuring Tems occupies the number […] The post 2Baba, Wizkid, Flavour dominate Billboard’s Afrobeats Top Songs of All Time [Full list] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Imo, A State on the Rise: Hope Uzodimma’s Vision for Growth and Investment

Imo State is stepping boldly into a new era of growth and opportunity. Under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma, read more Imo, A State on the Rise: Hope Uzodimma’s Vision for Growth and Investment

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24 h. ago UK: Inflation rises to highest since January 2024, hits 3.8%

Tribune Online UK: Inflation rises to highest since January 2024, hits 3.8% Reacting to the data, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there was “more to do to ease the cost of living,” while shadow chancellor Mel Stride described the figures as “deeply worrying for families.” UK: Inflation rises to highest since January 2024, hits 3.8% Tribune Online

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27 h. ago 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Afrobeats songs of All Time list

By Seyi Babalola Billboard, an American music magazine, has issued a list of the top 50 best Afrobeats songs of all time. Billboard staff voted 2Baba’s controversial hit ‘African Queen’ as the best Afrobeats song of all time. However, Wizkid is the only artist to have two entries in the top ten, with ‘Ojuelegba’ at […] The post 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Afrobeats songs of All Time list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigerian Digital Transformation Market To Hit $11.7bn – Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Nigeria has said that the nation’s digital transformation market is projected to hit $11.7 billion by 2025, driven by increasing private sector investment, public infrastructure projects, and a growing appetite for automation in food & beverage, consumer goods, and power generation sectors. Driven by Edge Computing and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), which have […]

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28 h. ago U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria

The United States Government has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s security situation and justice delivery, citing cases of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and lengthy pre-trial delays. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, the US noted that while Nigeria has made […] The post U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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