Nigeria to Host W’Africa Economic Summit, Extends Invitation to Togo’s President

Nigeria will host the first-ever West Africa Economic Summit in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration and economic development. President Bola Tinubu has extended formal invitations to leaders across the sub-region, including Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé. The invitation was delivered in person by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special…

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Alleged $6bn Mambila Project Fraud: Obasanjo Didn’t Approve Contract to Sunrise Power Company- Witness

A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he and the Federal Executive Council, FEC,  did not grant any contract approval to  Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, the company that lifted the Mambila Power Project contract. This was revealed on Monday, by the Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Umar Babangida in the trial of…

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Food Prices, Cost of Living High, Despite 22.97% Decline in Headline Inflation in May — NBS Report

Hussaini Kafi in Kano and Juliet Jacob Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 22.97% in May 2025, the lowest recorded in five months, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) The Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, describing the 0.74 percent decline…

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Controversy amid Agriculture Ministry’s Call on Staff to Go Spiritual to End Food Insecurity

A call for all staff in Nigeria’s ministry of agriculture to pray to help the country achieve food security has caused controversy. An internal memo from the head of the ministry’s HR department urges staff to attend a solemn prayer session and fast for the next three Mondays. Some Nigerians have responded by questioning the…

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Customs Boss Hails Ogun Command for Driving 40% Revenue Growth

Korde Abdullah in Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has lauded the Ogun II Area Command for achieving a 40% increase in revenue, describing it as a notable contribution to national development. During a working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Adeniyi praised the leadership of Customs Area Controller, Comptroller…

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Lagos Airport Tension: Airline Operators Kick, Say Oshiomhole’s Act Unacceptable

Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, on Friday, expressed dismay over the conduct of former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, saying it is unacceptable and another example of the growing trend of unruly passenger behaviour experienced by domestic carriers. Spokesperson for the AON, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, also expressed sadness…

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NIHOTOUR Begins Enforcement of Industry Standards in Lagos Hospitality Sector

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched a statewide compliance enforcement operation across Lagos, targeting hotels, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses. The initiative, which commenced earlier this week, is designed to implement the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022, particularly sections mandating the registration and certification of professionals and establishments within…

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Nigeria Records ₦20.6trn in Exports, ₦15.4trn in Imports in Q1 2025 – Report

A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has reveals that Nigeria’s total exports stood at ₦20.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 7.42% rise compared to ₦19.18 trillion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The report published on its website on Wednesday stated that total exports in Q1 2025…

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