Governor Abba Yusuf has paid N32 billion of the N48 billion gratuity backlog inherited in 2023. Yusuf spoke during the inauguration of the sixth tranche of payments to state retirees …
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Weather Forecast
NiMet Forecasts Nationwide Thunderstorms, Rainfall over Next 3 Days
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be rain and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze …
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Features/News Analyses
Nigeria’s Social Media Age Restriction Debate in a Global Context
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeBalancing Child Safety and Digital Rights in Africa’s Largest Democracy, writes TOYE FALEYE A Nation at a Crossroads Nigeria’s Federal Government is moving to restrict children’s access to social media …
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news
NPA Facilitates Export of 500,000 Tonnes of Petroleum from Dangote Refinery
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports it facilitated the export of over 500,000 tonnes of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to African countries in March. NPA Managing Director, Dr …
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Energy
GenCos Welcome ₦501bn Bond, Boost Confidence in Power Sector Reforms
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: Power Generation Companies (GenCos) say the successful N501 billion bond issuance in January signals rising investor confidence in the Federal Government’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (PPSFRP). The …
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Business & Economy
Pension Assets Rise to ₦29.43trn in Feb, Up ₦1.39trn
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: Nigeria’s pension assets rose to N29.43 trillion in Feb, an increase of N1.39 trillion from the previous month. This is according to data released by the National Pension Commission …
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Business & Economy
World Bank: Nigeria’s Economy Gains, But Inflation Persists
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeThe World Bank projects an improved outlook for Nigeria, but identifies high inflation and weak early childhood development as critical challenges. Matthew Verghis, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
White House Rejects Nuclear Strike Speculation
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeThe White House has denied reports that the United States is considering using nuclear weapons against Iran as President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran draws near. Officials said no decision …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Iran War: Russia, China Block UN Bid to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeRussia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route blocked by the ongoing Iran war. The vote, held Tuesday, ended …
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Health
Kwara Achieves Lowest Under-5 Mortality Rate in Nigeria – Commissioner
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeIlorin: The Commissioner for Health in Kwara, Dr Amina El-Imam, has said the state recorded 14 deaths per 1,000 live births, the lowest under-five mortality rate in Nigeria. El-Imam stated …
