Nigerian manufacturers’ annual N1.34 trillion expenditure on self-generated electricity, coupled with high borrowing costs and poor logistics, is threatening the country’s ability to compete under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has warned. Speaking at the technical session of the 17th National […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to explain and account for over N211 trillion recorded under “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses” in its 2023 audited financial statements. SERAP, in the Freedom of Information suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2027, asked […]

A high-level fireside dialogue between the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, 29 July, and Thursday, 30 July 2026. Hosted by the […]

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Osun State Directorate, has urged unemployed and unskilled residents across the state to take advantage of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3 by registering through the official online registration portal. The post Osun NDE urges unemployed residents to register for RHEI Phase 3 appeared first on Tribune Online.

Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to improve water transportation, enhance safety on inland waterways and unlock the economic potential of the state’s vast water resources. Governor Ododo gave the assurance when he received the chairman of the NIWA board of […]

Microfinance banks (MFBs) in the country have appealed to the federal government to step in with more targeted interventions and regulatory relief, in view of their critical roles in financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth of the country. The appeal was made by the newly elected president of the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB), […]

THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District, on Sunday closed ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party leaders, stakeholders and members unanimously endorsing President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and all other candidates of the party, The post Delta Central APC endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, other candidates appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one person in Agadagba community in Ohimini local government area of the state, debunking the reported mass killing and disappearance of many persons in the village. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme on Sunday night, the police narrated that on […]

As Daily Times marks its 100th anniversary, a former Managing Director, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi, has called for renewed commitment to preserving Nigeria’s history, strengthening credible journalism and repositioning media institutions to meet the demands of the digital age. Ogunbiyi, who rose through the ranks from the newsroom to become Managing Director of the newspaper, said […]

The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Morufu Onike, has called on Muslim women to embrace leadership as an act of worship rooted in sincere intention (niyyah) and self-purification (tazkiyah), rather than as a pursuit of status or recognition. Speaking at the NASFAT National Women Management Committee (NWMC) 3-Day Women Leadership Training, […]

The Taraba State Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has arrested 20 suspected illegal miners as part of renewed efforts to clamp down on unauthorised mining activities across the state. The Chairman of the Task Force, SP Emmanuel Jamu, who disclosed this to reporters in Jalingo, said the suspects were apprehended based on credible intelligence while on […]

A heavy downpour has destroyed over 200 houses and shops, among other properties worth billions, in the Dangamau community of Kusada local government area of Katsina state. Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed sympathy to residents of the community after a rainstorm, describing the incident as painful and unfortunate. He explained that […]

A former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Akin Osuntokun, has disclosed that the former Nigerian leader was the one who brokered the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News yesterday, Osuntokun said the former president remains the principal force behind their joint […]

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has said the North can regain its lost values and sense of purpose through determination, commitment and sacrifice. ACF national publicity secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, made the remark while speaking with LEADERSHIP Sunday in reaction to the assertion by elder statesman and former Ahmadu Bello […]