87 m. ago BAT Nigeria Demonstrates Resilience, Commits To Local Impact

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria has shown its ability to sustain growth and drive local impact despite economic challenges. The external affairs director, BAT West and Central Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, stated this at the 2025 BUSINESSDAY Manufacturing Conference themed, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Manufacturing Potential: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Amidst Economic Turbulence.” Erewa-Meggison offered insights into BAT’s […]

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2 h. ago Lasaco offers insurance solutions to strengthen FG’s food security project

In a move to support the Federal Government’s food security agenda, Lasaco Assurance Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to the read more Lasaco offers insurance solutions to strengthen FG’s food security project

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3 h. ago Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

Like a female dog “in heat,” when she’s in the fertile stage of her reproductive cycle, Nigeria can be said read more Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

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4 h. ago NIN Disruption Exposes Gaps In Telecom Infrastructure – Experts

The prolonged disruption in SIM-related services  and the National Identification Number (NIN) system across Nigeria has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about system reliability, regulatory coordination, and digital service delivery. The nationwide downtime, triggered by the migration of telecom operators to a new identity verification platform managed by the […]

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5 h. ago Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector

…Mergers, investor talks intensify By Chinwendu Obienyi The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened investor confidence and sparked renewed speculation about possible mergers and acquisitions ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 deadline. Daily Sun, on […] The post Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been handed a one-year prison sentence for tax fraud. The current Brazil national team manager failed to pay tax on image rights revenues in 2014, when the Italian was at the Spanish side, according to a statement. Ancelotti was at Real Madrid for two stints, first from 2013 […] The post Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago UPnaija App debuts to expose failed projects, drive accountability

From Idu Jude, Abuja In the face of persistent failures in public project execution across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, Upnaija, a privately owned transparency organisation, has unveiled an innovative app that empowers citizens to track, verify and hold authorities accountable for project implementation at the federal, state and local levels. Briefing the media on […] The post UPnaija App debuts to expose failed projects, drive accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

…task FG, states on incentives…faults MEDIPOOL policy Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industrypharmaceutical industry is projected to expand fivefold to $10 billion over read more Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

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13 h. ago Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

A growing number of Nigerians no longer believe their government can protect them from violence, hunger, or provide them succour read more Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

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13 h. ago EFCC Probes Undeclared $29,000 Cash Intercepted At Lagos Airport

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000 in his possession at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Kumar was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Wednesday, […]

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13 h. ago Underfunded capital projects in budgets fuelling corruption, waste – BPP DG

Adebowale  Adedokun, director general of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP),  has raised concerns over what he termed the persistent read more Underfunded capital projects in budgets fuelling corruption, waste – BPP DG

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14 h. ago FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth

Tribune Online FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth "The President has made it clear: we will no longer be a nation that imports solutions to problems we have the capacity to solve," Nnaji said. FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth Tribune Online

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14 h. ago ‘Development Is Minister’s Job, Not Mine’, Senator Ireti Kingibe Speaks On FCT Projects

The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has responded to criticisms regarding the pace of infrastructural development in the nation’s capital, clarifying that her role as a lawmaker does not directly involve execution of projects. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday evening, the lawmaker explained that […]

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16 h. ago TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has threatened to delist institutions that fail to access and utilise their allocations. TETFund said the funds would be diverted to institutions that are up to date with accessing and utilising the disbursements. TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, gave the warning in Abuja at a […] The post TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Keystone Bank Donates ICT Centre To Nursing, Midwifery College In Borno

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to education and digital literacy, Keystone Bank Limited has donated a fully equipped ICT Centre to the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri, Borno State. According to the retail lender, the project was delivered under the Keystone Bank Educational Support Initiative. The state-of-the-art ICT Centre is furnished with […]

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19 h. ago “Everybody Wants Better Nigeria, I See Mine In Sowore” — Phyna Says Ahead Of 2027

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has thrown her weight behind Omoyele Sowore as her preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, distancing herself from Labour Party’s Peter Obi. Taking to her X account on Tuesday, the reality star made it clear that she now views Sowore as a more credible option, adding that her […] The post “Everybody Wants Better Nigeria, I See Mine In Sowore” — Phyna Says Ahead Of 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

Four Nigerian insurance firms have a projected combined after-tax profit of N14.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking read more Insurance firms project N14.1bn decline in Q2 profit on FX losses

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23 h. ago Black immigrants account for 3.3 percent of all immigrant hospital workers in the U.S

Black immigrants which includes persons of Nigerian heritage make up 3.3 percent of the United States (U.S) healthcare and social read more Black immigrants account for 3.3 percent of all immigrant hospital workers in the U.S

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24 h. ago Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal government of Nigeria, is said to be losing over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said, warning of the growing public health and economic toll of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by unhealthy diets. At […] The post Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago High Interest Rates: Analysts Forecast $16.08bn Foreign Portfolio Inflows By Year

Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) into Nigeria is projected to hit its highest levels on record in 2025 as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) remains hawkish with its monetary stance to keep rates attractive to investors. In the first half of 2025, FPI inflows reached $8.05 billion amid higher-for-longer monetary tightening. This is almost the […]

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