84 m. ago Peter Obi reacts to Trump’s threat, says Tinubu lacks commitment to end killings

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed concern over the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of read more Peter Obi reacts to Trump’s threat, says Tinubu lacks commitment to end killings

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1 hour ago Oxfam 2025 report: Why FG must must act now —Unions, Journalists, others

In this report, CHRISTIAN APPOLOS captures the voices of trade unions, journalists, and labour advocates as they, at the just-concluded LACAN Annual Conference in Abuja, demanded urgent government action to tackle Nigeria’s deepening poverty and inequality. Nigeria’s persistent crises of poverty and inequality have once again taken center stage, as trade unions, journalists, and labour […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria at the G20: Tinubu’s test of leadership in a fading giant’s era

For decades, Nigeria has styled itself as the “Giant of Africa” amongst the comity of nations. A country whose oil read more Nigeria at the G20: Tinubu’s test of leadership in a fading giant’s era

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3 h. ago World of work: How Nigeria’s future hinges on hybrid intelligence in AI era —Bildup AI Chief

Tech expert and Chief Executive Officer of Bildup AI, Mr. Chibuike Aguene, has urged Nigeria to urgently equip its young people with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the nation risks being left behind if it fails to act now. Speaking on Arise TV […]

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4 h. ago NSITF seeks stronger legal action against defaulting employers

To ensure the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), achieve its desired impact of improved welfare of workers and safety at the workplace, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has advocated for movement of institutional accountability from persuasion to enforcement. In the same vein, the fund called for stronger legal backing which will lead to the […]

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4 h. ago Food security: SAA President meets Obasanjo, IFAD, Japan Ambassador, others

The President of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Mr. Shuichi Suzuki, on Monday met with former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The visit to the former president was part of Mr. Suzuki’s agenda, who is on a week-long familiarisation visit aimed at deepening discussions on the Japanese organisation’s long-standing […]

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4 h. ago Cassava stakeholders strategise to drive industrialisation agenda

Nigeria’s cassava sector took a major step toward industrial transformation this week as the Nigerian Cassava Industrialisation Group (NCIG), in collaboration with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (ICSAN), the National Cassava Growers Association (NCGA), and the National Research & Development Partners (NRDP), reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the nation’s cassava industrialisation agenda […]

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5 h. ago FG flags off intensive training for youths in crop production in Ibadan

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Education under the aegis of the IDEAS-TVET initiative, has flagged off an intensive training programme for youths in crop production. The IDEAS–TVET Initiative, which is also supported by the World Bank, was designed to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, enhance employability, and […]

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5 h. ago Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to advancing Nigeria’s sustainability agenda

Stakeholders at this year’s Private Sector ESG Forum have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Nigeria sustainability agenda. Leading the pack, BAT Nigeria emphasised the critical role of the private sector in driving climate action and economic resilience across the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the forum, themed:  “Energy Security and Decarbonisation: Bridging the Gap […]

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5 h. ago Don’t Be Distracted By Trump’s Threats, Ruling Party Chieftain Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Kehinde Bankole, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to let the recent threat of military action against Nigeria by former United States President Donald Trump divert his focus from effective governance and ongoing reforms. Bankole, who stated this on Monday in Lagos, said President Tinubu had […]

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5 h. ago Former ANPP Members Demand Inclusion, Endorse Tinubu For 2027

The Association of Former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Members has called for greater inclusion of its members in the current administration, while reaffirming its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In a communiqué issued after its leadership meeting held in Abuja, the group expressed concern over what it described as the […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu Receives Winner Of Global Swaminathan Award For Food And Peace, Adenle

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. President Tinubu congratulated Adenle for winning the award and for bringing glory to Nigeria. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, he commended him […]

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6 h. ago Support Nigeria’s Democracy, Don’t Invade Us, African Democratic Congress Tells Trump

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Donald Trump to support Nigeria’s democracy instead of militarily invading the country as he recently threatened over the alleged genocide of Christians. The opposition party stated this while appreciating the American president and other world leaders for their concern about the security situation in Nigeria. The U.S. President […]

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7 h. ago Chad shuts border with Nigeria over U.S. military invasion threat

The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing rising security concerns and intelligence read more Chad shuts border with Nigeria over U.S. military invasion threat

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8 h. ago Trump’s Genocide Allegation Against Tinubu’s Govt Shows US Intelligence Has Failed – NOA

Trump ordered the Pentagon to map out a possible plan of attack in Nigeria, one day after warning that Christianity was “facing an existential threat.” The post Trump’s Genocide Allegation Against Tinubu’s Govt Shows US Intelligence Has Failed – NOA appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Assessing Donald Trump’s Claim Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria

  The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently redesignated Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC), citing what he described as “an existential threat” facing Christians in the country. In a post shared Friday on his Truth Social account, the US president said his decision was driven by reports of widespread killings […]

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8 h. ago ‘No Law Stops My Sons From Travelling With Me’, Wike Defends Taking His Children On Official Trips

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired back at critics questioning why his sons accompany him on both local and foreign official trips, insisting that he has the constitutional right to travel with anyone including his family. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, Wike said there was no […]

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8 h. ago NOG Energy Week set to unite leaders driving Africa’s energy progress

Nigeria is accelerating its drive to achieve an ambitious crude oil production target of 2.5 million barrels per day by 2026, supported by

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8 h. ago Tinubu Recieves Pioneer Winner Of Global Swaminathan Award For Food, Peace Adenle

  President Bola Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. President Tinubu congratulated Adenle for winning the award and for bringing glory to Nigeria. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Adenle […]

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9 h. ago ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing the allegation as “politics taken too far.” Speaking on Politics Tonight on Channels Television on Monday, Wike said there was no basis for insinuations that the government of President Bola Tinubu was turning a blind eye to the […] The post ‘Tinubu Not An Extremist’ — Wike Dismisses Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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