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A coalition of civil society organizations, CSOs, has backed Dangote Petroleum Refinery in its dispute with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, over workers’ rights to join trade unions. The CSOs threatened a court action against NUPENG over what they described as “economic terrorism” and coercive tactics employed by the oil
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the surge in internet fraud is directly responsible for the tightening of visa rules against innocent Nigerians abroad. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, warned that fraudulent practices are not only wre#king the future of those involved but also damaging Nigeria’s reputation. He said the development is
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, yesterday received in audience the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, and a high-powered delegation from the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), led by Yang Yang, Vice President of its Marketing/Sales Committee. In a statement, the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, said
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) under its Hand-in-Hand Initiative, has announced plans to mobilize an investment portfolio worth \$3.14 billion to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture and FoodThe post FG, FAO target $3.14b agricultural investment portfolio appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
As more people turn to dating apps and social media to find love, experts are warning that not everyone online has good intentions. Scammers posingThe post Lloyds Bank Warns Britons About Scammers Pretending to Work on Oil Rigs or in the Army Targeting Romance Victims Across the UK appeared first on TDPel Media.
In a bid to combat child abuse and related vices, friends and supporters of Alhaji Yusuf Kamorudeen, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under the bannerThe post Tinubu’s aide launches anti-child abuse campaign, workshops in Ogun appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
LAGOS – The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has said food prices are witnessing a steady decline across Kogi State since the agricultural policies of Governor...
Wakanow, an African travel technology company says that Nigerian travellers are opting for destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia, insteadread more Nigerians opt for cheaper destinations as December travel nears – Wakanow
Crude oil prices rose yesterday as markets remained on edge, driven by mounting risks to energy infrastructure from the Russia-Ukraine war, easing trade tensions between the US and China, andThe post Oil prices rise as Ukraine drone strikes refinery in Russia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday, ahead of the conclusion of his vacation, which would have been on September 19. The Presidential jet, Air Force 001, touched down at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 6:50pm local time. The president has been in France and the United
FG has filed cyberbullying charges against Sowore over social media posts on Tinubu. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has filed a criminal suit against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of cyberbullying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through social media posts. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025,
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A video making the rounds on social media has captured a Nigerian father's reaction to seeing his daughter who secretly returned from overseas. Netizens reacted.
The lawsuit marks the first time major US entertainment companies have targeted a Chinese AI company and follows a similar lawsuit in June against California-based AI company Midjourney over copyright infringement.The post Hollywood Giants Sue Chinese AI Firm Over Copyright Infringement appeared first on Channels Television.
The media is considered the fourth estate of the realm, holding power accountable and shaping public opinion. In Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) serves as the regulator of the ... The post NBC and the struggle for balance in Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited.
The Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (SURPIN) is set to hold its annual national conference with a strong focus on young Nigerians, making them central to the dialogue...
The assault drew widespread condemnation, with the UN rights chief demanding an end to the "carnage".The post Israel Launches Ground Assault On Gaza City appeared first on Channels Television.
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olusegun Odumbaku, has embarked on a series of infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving healthcare delivery and easing transportation within the council. According to a statement from his Media Office, several Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Apata, Akiode, Powerline, and Gbadamosi communities have been reconstructed and equipped...The post Ojodu: Odumbaku Upgrades Health Centres, Begins Road, Drainage Projects appeared first on New Telegraph.
Malala Fund has impacted over 26 million students globally through its education-focused initiatives in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to its latest annual report released on Monday. The organization investedThe post Malala Fund empowers 26 million students worldwide, champions girls’ education appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri As food prices continue to rise and millions of Nigerians struggle to access nutritious meals, the president and chief executive officer of the Hope Alive Food Bank Initiative, Barry A. Eboma, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to adopt food banks as a
Malaysia-Lifestyle and wellness company, QNET, has warned that Nigeria risked losing out on the rapidly expanding $167.7 billion global direct selling industry due to scams and lack of legislation.The post Scammers: Nigeria missing $167.7bn global direct selling market — QNET appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos are set to take effect this week, a Commerce Department notice confirmed Monday, as Washington implements a recent trade pact it had negotiated with Tokyo.
The Aspire Greatness Initiative (AGI), a non-governmental organisation focused on promoting patriotism, peace, unity, and justice, will on Saturday launch a national program on inter-ethnic marriage in Abuja. The one-day ... The post Aspire Greatness Initiative launches inter-ethnic marriage program in Abuja appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited.
The federal government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has officially commenced the appointment process for five new Permanent Secretaries following the recent approval of President Bola Tinubu. The move was aimed at filling positions left vacant by the recent retirements of Permanent Secretaries from Imo State
From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe In Gombe State, the struggle to keep children in classrooms remains one of the most pressing social challenges. Despite years of intervention, thousands of children are still out of school, leaving stakeholders in the education sector grappling with how to reverse the trend. Nigeria has one of the largest numbers of
The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Programme Soil Values, a Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS)-funded programme, has organised a two-day training for extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques, and integrated soil fertility management. The post IFDC trains 50 extension agents, lead farmers in Bauchi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
As of August 2025, 123.5 million National Identity Numbers (NIN) have been issued to Nigerians by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).The post Nigerians get 123.5m NINs as NIMC trains staff for efficiency appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
– Says instantaneous ban creating severe disruptions, hurting farmers, others Dike Onwuamaeze The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the federal government to carry out phased implementationThe post Shea Nuts Ban: CPPE Canvases Phased Transition Implementation appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed essential food and non-food items to 2,261 households in Yobe State impacted by recent flooding. The managing director of the NEDC, Mohammed Goni Alkali, disclosed this during the flag-off of the exercise in three affected local government areas of the state. He said that, the intervention was designed
National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has reaffirmed its position that the Cashew Roadmap must undergo a transparent review by a Technical Working Group before its final adoption. In aThe post NCAN seeks transparency in industry roadmap appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
Founder of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo has narrated how he once bought 23 cars and gave all of them out in one sweep.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested and prosecuted a military impersonator and 253 others for different traffic violations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Out of the total number of 254 offenders, the FRSC secured convictions of 245 through a series of Mobile Court sittings held from September 8 through 12, 2025 at
The President of Botswana, His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has announced the creation of a new Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited with a Nigerian, Farouk Gumel as inaugural Chairman...
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari has said that proactive policies in the agricultural sector would unlock sustainable food systems to safeguard the climate, restore soil and ecosystems, boost production and secure dignified livelihoods for farmers. Kyari made this known at the High-Level Event: “Unlocking Sustainable Agrifood Systems for
Bishop Gift Peters (JP), the International President of Berakah Episcopal Ministers Fellowship, has expressed concern over the poor standard of living of many retired servants of God after several years...
Airlines must do everything to enforce discipline in their operations The confirmation by Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that the flight crew of a domestic carrier that recently overshot theThe post PILOTS AND ‘BOTTLE TO THROTTLE’ RULE appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies. Just steps away, a lab-grown diamond valued at $115 was unguarded.
One of Nigeria’s most distinguished envoys, Ambassador Enola Ajayi, looks set to emerge as the first African and first female Director General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of ChemicalThe post Eniola Ajayi: How AI Could Shape the Future of Chemical Weapons Inspections appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
Yinka Olatunbosun The courage to speak where others have become silenced is perhaps the means of identifying everyday heroes in a dysfunctional society. That much was gleaned at the launchThe post In New Collection of Short Stories, Author Dramatises Reality for Social Change appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged sustained government support for state-owned media, with a promise to promote professionalism, fairness, and neutrality in their reportage.The post We’ll sustain support for state-owned media — Aiyedatiwa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tribune OnlineWhat to know about Albania’s AI minister, DiellaOfficials say Diella will make public procurement “100% free of corruption” by removing political discretion...What to know about Albania’s AI minister, DiellaTribune Online
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged off the construction of a flyover project at Wurukum roundabout in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Saturday Telegraph reports that the project is a major component of the second phase of the Makurdi 9th Mile dualization project. President Tinubu described the project as a gift to the people...The post Benue: Tinubu Flags Off Construction Of Flyover In Makurdi appeared first on New Telegraph.
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has singled out five Arsenal players for special praise following the Gunners’ Premier League 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that a brace from Martín Zubimendi and a goal from Viktor Gyokeres gave Mikel Arteta’s side all three points against the visitors at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has announced a shakeup in its workforce. The Commission’s Board has equally approved the appointment of Alidu Shutti as the Director of Administration. NAHCON’s Deputy Director, Information, Fatima Sanda Usara, disclosed this in a statement made available DAILY POST at the weekend. The decision arose from the resolutions
Comfort, an indigene of Takum Local Government Area, was identified as a member of the Kuteb ethnic group.
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja Acting President of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, has disclosed that the university and its partners developed two applications that will helpThe post Varsity Develops Two Apps to Help Security Agencies Track Kidnappers appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
BUA Foods Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to the Backward Integration Project (BIP) in the sugar sector, aligning with the federal government’s extended Sugar Master Plan 2.0. The project aims to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production, reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported sugar. This is as the shareholders approved the dividend payment of N13 per share.
The Ughelli Area Police Command has warned cultists and individuals in possession of illegal firearms to surrender their weapons within three months or risk being treated as criminals. Area Commander of Ughelli, Delta Command, ACP Aliyu Shaba, gave the warning during his working visit to the Agbarho Divisional Police headquarters in Ughelli North local government
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has vowed to complete all projects during his administration, ensuring no project is left unfinished. Governor Sani made this known during groundbreaking of township roadsThe post UPDATED: ‘I will not abandon projects’ in Kaduna – Uba Sani appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
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Tribune OnlineSujimoto: Governor Mbah’s inclusive governance style is a big plus for Igbo businesses outside Igboland —Charles Mba, business mogulChief Charles Mba, Founder and MD/CEO of CDV Properties and Development, is a Lagos-based real estate mogul. In this interview by SATURDAY TRIBUNE, he weighs in on the Enugu State Smart Schools Project and accusations in some quarters that the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, should not have given a contract to a Yoruba man,
By Henry Ojelu with agency report The canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager fondly called the “Cyber Apostle of the Eucharist,” has been greeted with joy, reflection and renewed calls for young people across the world—especially in Africa—to draw inspiration from his life of holiness, simplicity and technological creativity. Carlo, who died in
Rasheed Bolarinwa When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed landmark bilateral agreements with Brazil recently, the optimism was palpable. Brazil, once riddled with agricultural deficits and underutilised heritage, has today emergedThe post How K-RAD’s Agriculture, Tourism Vision for Osun Can Translate Tinubu’s Historic Nigeria-Brazil Bilateral Deal appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
The parish priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Parish, Ibuzo Amokwe, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Godfrey Oleri, has publicly apologised for disrupting the Catholic Women’sThe post Enugu Catholic priest apologises for breaking bottles, disrupting women’s August Meeting appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
By Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has led a delegation of the conference on a two-week intensive course on Metaverse Technology Cooperation and Development Mode for Belt and Road Countries in Shanghai, China. The programme, hosted
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Kesington Adebutu, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Alebiosu, are among dignitaries who graced the seventh edition of the Ambassadors Summit,The post Sanwo-Olu, Adebutu, Alebiosu, others chart path for youth development appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Bennett Oghifo What to do when you hear clicking noises while turning? This is a question that many drivers face. When you’re turning, sometimes you’ll hear a clicking noise. What couldThe post What to Do When You Hear Clicking Noises While Turning appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed commitment to strengthening its historic ties with Nigeria through boosting the media assistanceread more Saudi Arabia pledges to sustain medical support to Nigeria
Following the success of the observance of the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, members of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) visited the FCT Commissioner of Police at the FCT Command Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, the association fulfilled its promise to provide cash support to children of fallen heroes
Actor Ugezu J. Ugezu has stated that paying a woman’s school fees or assisting her personal growth doesn’t automatically guarantee marriage. According to his post on Instagram, supporting a woman financiallyThe post Supporting women financially doesn’t guarantee marriage, Ugezu tells men appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
Boeing workers at its St. Louis area defense factories will stay on strike after union members voted Friday to reject a new contract offer from the US aviation giant. "We're disappointed our employees have rejected a five-year offer, including 45 percent average wage growth," said Dan Gillian, a senior St. Louis site executive with Boeing.
The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has led a delegation ofThe post Ogundoyin leads conference of speakers’ delegation on Metaverse technology course in China appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
Adelabu described the projects as a milestone for both the institute and the sector, stressing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was walking the talk and converting vision into action.
The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Mr Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael, has cautioned traders against arbitrary inflation of prices amid the high level of hardship faced by Nigerians. Ikechukwu-Raphael warned that excessive profiteering is worsening the economic hardship in the country. Speaking with journalists on Friday, the market
Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ugezu J. Ugezu has stirred controversy online after cautioning men against paying for women’s education, describing the practice as a form of “fraud.” In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Friday, Ugezu argued that men who finance women’s school fees often end up disappointed when the relationship
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expanded the administration’s start-up grant programme with 2,000 new beneficiaries, inclusive of women and youths. The governor, who also flaunted hisThe post Adeleke Expands Start-Up Grants to 2,000 Youth/Women appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
The reduction in cost will be in "several key states," according to the refinery. The post Dangote Refinery Reduces PMS Price, To Begin Direct Supply Of Product appeared first on Channels Television.
Tribune OnlineKano govt to grant full LG autonomyGiving full LG autonomy would enable councils to manage their resources directly, execute projects without unnecessary delays....Kano govt to grant full LG autonomyTribune Online
Fati Abubakar Arts Foundation (FAAF), with the support of the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) in Nigeria, has opened a call to train budding photographers in the Nort East in the art of visual storytelling. A reputable female photographer, Fati Abubakar’s photographic narratives documented the insurgency-rocked North East states, particularly Borno and Adamawa, and the
Leading tyre waste recycling and rubber manufacturing company, FREEE Recycle recently formed a strategic partnership with DeSpray Environmental, a global leader in aerosol recycling technology, to establish Nigeria’s first dedicated...
Tribune OnlineThe age of situationships: How young people are redefining love and relationshipsIn this report, ENIOLA SHOBIYE writes about the age of relationships among Nigeria’s youth; where they engage in undefined love entanglements, fuelled by various elements, to become uncommitted associations that often result in emotional problems and heartbreaks. Labelled situationships, these have become the popular mode of youth-centric relationships. So, are you two dating? ”The pause
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to fast-track the disbursement of the federal government’s N250 billion credit support for smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Shettima asked the PFSCU to develop an implementation roadmap for the loan, stressing the need to avoid further delays and ensure that
•Backs proposed African Energy Bank Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has underscored the urgent need for Africa to strengthen indigenous financing, deepen regionalThe post Oil and Gas: Wale Tinubu Calls for Regional Integration, African-focused Financing appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.
Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal has cautioned beneficiaries of the State Action on Business and Employment Reforms (SABER) funds to channel the support into entrepreneurship and wealth creation rather than marrying extra wives and incurring other frivolous expenses. The governor spoke in Zamfara yesterday during the official flag-off of the programme in Gusau. He described
Tribune OnlineUber faces US lawsuit for disability discriminationThe complaint filed in federal court in Northern California said Uber drivers often failed to accommodate riders who use service animals or stowable wheelchairs.Uber faces US lawsuit for disability discriminationTribune Online
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...as scholars gather for launch The launch of Migration and Diaspora Identity in Northern Nigeria and Ghana, 1900–1970 (James Currey, UK), authored by Professor Rasheed Oyewole Olaniyi, Dean of theThe post UI’s Dean of Arts Olaniyi launches book on Yoruba migration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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