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Tinubu’s Reforms Won’t Achieve Success Overnight – Buhari

May 28, 2025

Immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with the current administration, stating that the necessary reforms embarked on would achieve success gradually, not overnight. The

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Nigerian Govt To Complete, Sell 753 Housing Units Recovered From Emefiele

May 21, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa, has disclosed that the Federal Government will complete and put for sale the 753 housing units recovered from embattled former Central Bank

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Nigerian Govt Launches Bisonfly Project To Drive Cost Savings Across Federal Civil Service

April 18, 2025

The Nigerian government has launched Bisonfly Project, aimed at reducing travel costs for the Federal Civil Service through a structured, optimised and technology-driven discount programme. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of

Mojisola Meranda, who was recently sworn in as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has resigned following ongoing crisis in the assembly.

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Lagos Assembly Crisis: Meranda Steps Down As Obasa Returns

March 3, 2025

Mojisola Meranda, who was recently sworn in as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has resigned following ongoing crisis in the assembly. Meranda’s resignation on Monday paved the way for

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Obiano Commiserates With Ex-Aide Nwokoye

March 2, 2025

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has commiserated with the family of Sir Willie Nwokoye over the passing of their mother, late Mrs Felicia Ifeonu Nwokoye. Nwokoye, who served

Natasha Denies Apologising To Senate As Constituents Submit Recall Petition

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Akpoti-Uduaghan Is A Hero, Say South-South Women

March 2, 2025

South-South women have applauded Senator representing Kogi Central district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for her courage and contribution to nation-building. They described her as a hero and a source of inspiration to many given

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Saraki Urges Transparent Probe Into Akpabio-Natasha Controversy

March 2, 2025

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for a transparent and unbiased investigation into the matter to protect

Kidnappers Abduct Corps Member Along Benin-Ore Expressway, Demand ₦20m

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Corps Member Kidnapped Along Benin-Ore Road Freed

March 1, 2025

Rofiat Lawal, a National Youth Service Corps member who was kidnapped on the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has been released after her family paid a ransom of N1.5 million. Prime Business Africa

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Tinubu Signs ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget Into Law

February 28, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law. The president signed the Appropriation Bill on Friday in his office at the State House in Abuja. The bill was

Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy Not A Silver Bullet To Nigeria's Problems – Makinde

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Farmers Hail Makinde As Oyo Govt Trains 22,000 On Soil, Climate Change

February 27, 2025

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received accolades as the state government organised training programmes for 22,370 farmers on weather predictions, soil management and other factors that affect agricultural practice. Chairman of

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Kidnappers Abduct Corps Member Along Benin-Ore Expressway, Demand ₦20m

February 27, 2025

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), identified as Rofiat Lawal, has been kidnapped along the Benin-Ore expressway. According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the corps member was travelling

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FOSAD Hails UNIZIK’s Disciplinary Action Against Student Who Assaulted Lecturer

February 18, 2025

The Forum of Academic South-east Doctors (FOSAD) has commended the management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, for its prompt and decisive action in expelling the female student who physically assaulted a

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Tension In Lagos Assembly As Security Operatives Baricade Complex

February 17, 2025

There is palpable tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly as security operatives reportedly took over the assembly complex on Monday, 17 February, 2025. The development, according to sources, has prevented

Buhari Seeks Senate Approval To Pay N226bn, $556m, £98m Judgment Debt

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Buhari Mourns Loss Of Lives In Stampedes, Extends Christmas/New Year Greetings

December 22, 2024

Former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his grief and extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the tragic stampedes in Oyo State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Anambra State, which led

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Atiku Decries Farotimi’s Continued Detention In Prison

December 10, 2024

Former Nigeria’s vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has again condemned the continued detention of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison over alleged defamation of the founder of Afe Babalola University,

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Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Of Commerce Elects First Female President

December 4, 2024

Seasoned management consultant, Dr Ije Jidenma, has been elected President of Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) and Chairman of the Board. Dr Jidenma, who is the Immediate past president and Chairman

I Always Stand By Truth In Fighting Injustice - Farotimi

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SERAP, Amnesty International, Others Demand Release Of Dele Farotimi

December 3, 2024

The Social and Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have called for the immediate release of Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was reportedly arrested in Lagos by operatives

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Nigeria Secures €300m Development Partnership With France

November 29, 2024

Nigerian government has secured a €300 million development partnership with France. The development partnership agreement was signed on Thursday at a meeting in Paris. The meeting was part of activities during the

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Nigeria, France Sign Agreements On Critical Infrastructure Development

November 29, 2024

Nigeria and France have signed two agreements on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron

#Endbadgovernance Protests: 24 killed, Over 1,200 Including Minors Detained – Amnesty Int’l

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#EndBadGovernance Protests: 24 Killed, 1,200, Including Minors, Detained – Amnesty Int’l

November 28, 2024

Amnesty International has decried police crackdown on Nigerians who participated in the 1 to 10 August #EndBadGovernance protests, stating that not less than 24 persons were killed and over 1,200, including minors,

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Nigerian Troops Kill Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, Lose 5 Soldiers In Borno – DHQ

November 20, 2024

The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian Army has confirmed that five soldiers died in an attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio LGA of Borno State. The Director

Uzemi Leadership Summit 2.0: A Game-Changer for Women In Tech

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Uzemi Africa Seeks Increased Support For Women In Tech

November 13, 2024

Founder of Uzemi Technology Empowerment Initiative (Uzemi Africa), Olatomiwa Williams, has called for increased support to women pursuing careers in the tech sector. Williams highlighted the importance of supporting women in tech

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Buhari Mourns Lagbaja, Calls Him A Patriot

November 6, 2024

Former Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a patriot and an outstanding officer who served

UNIZIK VC Tussle: ASUU Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention

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Nigerian Govt Nullifies Appointment Of New VC For UNIZIK

November 3, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Education has nullified the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor for the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State. A letter dated 1st

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Nigerian Govt Organises Training For Youths On Metal Fabrication

October 13, 2024

Nigerian government through the Ministry of Steel Development has called for applications from youths including existing and aspiring artisans for a one-month intensive boot-camp training programme on metal fabrication. READ ALSO: Nigerian Govt

Sallah: Buhari Calls For Increased Food Production, Awareness On Population Explosion

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Buhari Condoles With Ex-Minister Paulin Tallen Over Son’s Death

October 10, 2024

Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday mobiliSed 10 members of his former cabinet to take a message of condolence to the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Paulin Tallen,

Business News·News

We Need Economic Diversification To Save Naira’s Value – 9mobile CEO

October 10, 2024

Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, has highlighted the need for economic diversification in Nigeria to save value of the naira. Banigbe pointed out that over dependence on oil exports exposes

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Nigeria At 64: Anyaoku, Falana, Others To Speak At Launch Of ‘The New Tribe Of Patriots’

September 30, 2024

As Nigeria marks her 64th independence anniversary, former Secretary General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, SAN, and other eminent Nigerians will gather at the

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Akwa Ibom Governor Loses Wife

September 27, 2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lost his wife. Mrs Patience Umo Eno, also a pastor, died on Thursday, 26th September after an undisclosed illness. According to a statement by

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I’m Not Afraid Of Treason Charges – Sowore

September 16, 2024

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has said he committed no crime and is not afraid of any charge of treason by the Nigerian

Labour·News

NLC President Vows To Continue Struggle For Nigerian Workers’ Welfare

President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has said the labour union would continue the struggle for the welfare of the Nigerian workers. Ajero stated this when he returned to the Labour House after honouring police invitation on Thursday. He

August 29, 2024

Fulani Ethnic Militia Kill More Than ISIS, Boko Haram In 4 Years – Report

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Fulani Ethnic Militia Killed More Than ISIS, Boko Haram In 4 Years – Report

Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM), an ethno-religious terror group, have killed more civilians in Nigeria than members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) affiliate groups – the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram – did in four

August 29, 2024

News·Power

Gas Supply Constraint Forces Geometric Power To Import 25MW To Serve Customers

Geometric Power has lamented the acute shortage of natural gas supply to its 188-megawatt plant in Osisioma Industrial Estate, Aba, Abia State. Highlighting the impact on economic growth in Abia State, the power firm said the situation has forced its subsidiary, Aba

August 29, 2024

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Fulani Ethnic Militia, Others Kill 55000+ Nigerian Civilians In 9000 Unopposed Attacks- Report

Abductions and torture of whole families go largely unchallenged as military pursue targets hundreds of miles away, finds four-year data project Data scientists behind a four-year study, have revealed that Islamist extremists enjoy relative freedom to carry out atrocities against civilians in

August 29, 2024

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NAFDAC: We Didn’t Advise People To Stop Eating Nigeria-made Bread

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has distanced itself from a claim that the agency advised Nigerians to avoid bread produced in the country. Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency did not ban

August 28, 2024

Business News·News·Oil & Gas

NNPCL Would Be Mini Aramco Today If Set Up Like NLNG – Expert

Financial analyst and educator, Kalu Aja, has asserted that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) could have become at least a mini ARAMCO if it was set up like the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. Aramco is the Saudi Arabian

August 27, 2024

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Meet New Directors-General Of NIA, DSS

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was announced in a statement by Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, 26th August

August 26, 2024

Business News·Finance & Economy·News

Nigeria Records N13.5trn Deficit In 2023 As Debt Servicing Gulps 43.9%

Nigeria recorded a deficit of N13.50 trillion in the 2023 fiscal year, highlighting the country’s growing financial challenges. The Federal Government generated N5.99 trillion but spent N19.50 trillion in 2023. This means the country spent more than three times what it earned

August 26, 2024

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 1st July 2025

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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 24th August 2024

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market, like the Aboki FX? The exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, also known as black market, especially the Aboki fx as

August 25, 2024

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Nigerians Tackle Immigration Service Over Passport Payment Platform Technical Glitch

Nigerians have criticised the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), over the technical glitch in its payment platform for passport applications. They alleged that the technical glitch is deliberate, as the deadline for passport fee increase approaches. We’re Working To Resolve Technical Glitch –

August 24, 2024

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