9 m. ago Positive Corporate Earnings Trigger N239bn Stock Market Gains In April

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation which represents the market value of all listed companies gained N239 billion in the month of April, 2025 as a result of positive corporate Earnings declared by some listed entities in the country. The overall market performance measure All-Share Index (ASI), which tracks the general market movement of all […]

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10 m. ago Afrinvest Raises N15bn Working Capital Through Commercial Paper

  Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited said, it is raising N15billion to support its short term funding requirements. The company issued its series 3 & 4 Commercial Paper Issuance of N15 billion under its N25 billion CP and scheduled to close on May 6, 2025. The proceeds from the CP will be used to support the […]

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99 m. ago “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has stirred political discourse with a bold stance on the 2027 presidential race. He advised notable figures like Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP to refrain from contesting, suggesting they step aside along with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. […] The post “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago The Nigerian power sector: A review of the Nigeria integrated resource plan (NIRP) part one

This article attempts to review the Nigerian Integrated Resource Plan 2024 (NIRP 2024), which can be described as the core read more The Nigerian power sector: A review of the Nigeria integrated resource plan (NIRP) part one

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5 h. ago Aruwa Capital eyes $50m fund to boost checks for women‑led startups

Women entrepreneurs in healthcare, fintech, clean energy and essential consumer goods are in line for bigger checks in growth investments from Lagos-based Aruwa Capital read more Aruwa Capital eyes $50m fund to boost checks for women‑led startups

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6 h. ago N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy

By Adewale Sanyaolu  and Isaac Anumihe (Abuja) To avoid an impending collapse of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu is to meet the power generating companies (GenCos) over the subsisting N4 trillion debt, even as the federal government has promised to settle it through a phased settlement format. The debt comprises monies owed to power […] The post N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu, Uba Sani, Uzodimma to attend 10th Authentic Awards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Arewa House in Kaduna will host Nigeria’s top dignitaries on Saturday, May 10, for the 10th Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture, organised by the Kaduna-based media outlet Authentic News Daily. Amos Ebute Mathew, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, said in a statement that preparations for the event, starting at […] The post Oluremi Tinubu, Uba Sani, Uzodimma to attend 10th Authentic Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has refuted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he attempted to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Saturday, the state government described the allegation as false, misleading, and a desperate attempt to distract the public. “At […] The post “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Africa Demands Monetary Independence As Activists Protest Against CFA Franc In Mali

On May 3, 2025, Bamako, the capital of Mali, hosted a conference of pan-Africanists, ANTI-CFA FRONT, organised by the non-governmental organisation, Urgences Panafricanistes. The event brought together activists, economists and civil society representatives opposed to the use of the CFA franc, a currency considered by many to be a symbol of neo-colonialism and an obstacle […]

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32 h. ago DSS Arrests Activist In Edo Over Controversial Protest Plans In Support For Birkina

Popular Edo-based activist, Marxist Kola Edokpayi, is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), following his attempt to organize a protest in support of Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. Edokpayi, known for his strong stance on social justice and Pan-African causes, was reportedly picked up after meeting with Edo […] The post DSS Arrests Activist In Edo Over Controversial Protest Plans In Support For Birkina-Faso Military Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected robbers and cultists along the Calabar-Itu Road axis, near Uyo, read more Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

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35 h. ago Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Birnin Kebbi was vibrant on Saturday, May 3, as the District Head of Gwandagbaji, Alhaji Umaru Ahmad, conferred the traditional title of Fagacin Gwandagbaji on Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangwaji, Vice-Chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), Aliero. Friends, associates, and KSUSTA students gathered at the district head’s […] The post Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Warren Buffett the colossus of capitalism says he plans to step down as head of Berkshire

Warren E. Buffett who has been at the forefront of American capitalism for decades and building Berkshire Hathaway into a read more Warren Buffett the colossus of capitalism says he plans to step down as head of Berkshire

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39 h. ago Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to demonstrate honesty amid ongoing political crisis in the oil rich state. Wike disclosed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Saturday. He also tasked Governor Fubara […] The post Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Beauty makes women fall in love with plantain and banana again

Beauty is expensive. Human hair wigs—especially high-grade, 100% unprocessed types—can now cost between N200,000 and N300,000 per unit, driven up read more Beauty makes women fall in love with plantain and banana again

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44 h. ago Wike: Walkout on First Lady, sponsored, disturbing, embarrassing

• Apologises to President, wife From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly condemned the walkout staged by women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during an empowerment event organized by First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, describing it as “very disturbing and embarrassing.” The incident […] The post Wike: Walkout on First Lady, sponsored, disturbing, embarrassing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Mark Your Birthdays With Tree Planting, NCF DG Tells Nigerians

Director-general of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has advised Nigerians to organise tree planting events during birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw parties. According to him, this will go a long way to reduce the effect of climate change. Dr Onoja, who spoke at the maiden edition of the Abuja Garden Festival […]

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47 h. ago IAWPA Appoints Prof. Obajafa As Head Of Research, Dev’t For Africa

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has appointed Prof. Felix Obajafa, who is the proprietor and Chancellor of Erudite University Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, as the Head of Research and Development (Africa). This appointment, according to the International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, positions Prof. Obajafa to lead research efforts that align […]

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47 h. ago Wike Condemns ‘Sponsored Walkout’ On First Lady, Says ‘It’s Disturbing, Embarrassing’

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned Friday’s walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by a group of women loyal to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. The Minister, who apologised to the First Lady and […]

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48 h. ago 10 steps to starting a business in the US as an African immigrant

Starting a business in the United States as an African immigrant is entirely possible with the right information and planning. read more 10 steps to starting a business in the US as an African immigrant

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