3 h. ago Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering

Tribune Online Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a businessman, Bayo Adelore, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged involvement in a ₦1 billion fraud. Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency

The presidency has said that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comment at a book launch was not about the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the launch of ‘OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block,’ a book by former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Shettima had said […] The post Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Will Nigeria compromise to further complicate its internal security?

Recently, the president of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, invited some African leaders to a three-day summit read more Will Nigeria compromise to further complicate its internal security?

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5 h. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Adoke, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. In a statement issued by […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NNPC Refineries May Never Work Again Despite $18bn Spent – Dangote

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed doubt on the viability of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries despite over $18 billion reportedly spent by the federal government on their rehabilitation. Speaking during a visit by members of Global CEO Africa to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Dangote said the refineries located in Port […]

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12 h. ago WAFCON : We didn’t put in our best against Botswana — Super Falcons coach, Madugu

By Seyi Babalola Justine Madugu, the Super Falcons’ head coach, stated that his team were not at their best in the 1-0 win over Botswana. Nigeria struggled to penetrate the Mares’ defence despite dominating possession from start to finish. The nine-time champions made no shots on goal in the first half and appeared disjointed at […] The post WAFCON : We didn’t put in our best against Botswana — Super Falcons coach, Madugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Interstellar To Address $5bn Currency Barrier In Africa With Blockchain Solution

Interstellar, a prominent deep-tech company and member of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has introduced a blockchain-powered solution, aimed at addressing currency inconvertibility, which costs Africa more than $5 billion a year. For decades, Africa’s fragmented financial systems and reliance on hard currencies for intra-African trade have impeded growth, especially for […]

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13 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port Begins Cargo Transhipments To Togo, Ghana, Others

The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has started  international transhipment of cargoes to neighbouring West African countries such as  Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan and Ghana. The Port, on Thursday, disclosed that it initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 TEUs by the end of 2025. […]

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13 h. ago Stakeholders Demand National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Booze Returns To Streets

Health experts, policymakers, and civil society actors have called for the urgent development of a national alcohol control policy, warning that Nigeria’s youths are at increasing risk of addiction and preventable deaths as sachet alcohol resurfaces in public spaces. The call was made during a panel session at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Advocacy […]

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17 h. ago FG plans N1.76trn NTB issuance amid N1.98trn debt maturities

The Federal Government plans to raise a total of N1.76 trillion through Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) in the third quarter read more FG plans N1.76trn NTB issuance amid N1.98trn debt maturities

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18 h. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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21 h. ago Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an read more Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

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24 h. ago Napoli reject Galatasaray’s €75m bid for Victor Osimhen, demand more guarantees

Victor Osimhen‘s highly anticipated permanent move to Galatasaray has hit a major setback, as Napoli have rejected the Turkish club’s €75 million bid, despite read more Napoli reject Galatasaray’s €75m bid for Victor Osimhen, demand more guarantees

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24 h. ago FG plans N1.76trn treasury bills issuance amid N1.98trn debt maturities

The Federal Government plans to raise a total of N1.76 trillion through Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) in the third quarter read more FG plans N1.76trn treasury bills issuance amid N1.98trn debt maturities

Economics

26 h. ago Shallipopi, Davido Light Up Opening Night Of 2025 Afro Nation Festival

Famous Nigerian musicians, Shallipopi and Davido, delivered electrifying performances on the opening night of the 2025 Afro Nation festival. The three-day annual music event, established in 2019 by an entertainment company, celebrates Africa’s rich music and cultural heritage. This year’s edition kicked off on Wednesday night in Portimão, Portugal, with a high-energy start. READ MORE: […] The post Shallipopi, Davido Light Up Opening Night Of 2025 Afro Nation Festival appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate

Tribune Online Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate The Commandant stated that passage and assent to the bill will enable the Corps to join forces in ending the nation's multifaceted security challenges.  Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate Tribune Online

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29 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 […] The post $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand showing that African airlines saw a read more African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

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32 h. ago Visa Policy: Nigerian Gov’t To Curb US Visa Overstays As Minister Meets American Envoy

In response to the recent shift in United States visa policy for Nigerian citizens, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged stronger oversight to curb visa overstays and enhance compliance with international travel protocols. The Minister made this known following a high-level meeting with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Wednesday […]

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