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Senate canvasses total ban on textile imports, pushes for revival of sector

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Senate on Wednesday called for a total ban on the importation of textile products to enable Nigeria's local textile industry to thrive, create jobs, and generate more revenue fo... Read More


Pressure mounts on INEC over delayed delineation of Warri Federal Constituency

Nigeria, June 9 -- Pressure is mounting on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain the delay in implementing its final delineation report for Warri Federal Constituency. A gro... Read More


Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat's running mate

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Damilola Sonayon-James, a party leader and development professional, as the running mate to its governor... Read More


NASS defends purchase of luxury SUVs for lawmakers after court declares it unlawful

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles allocated to each of the 109 senators and Toyota Prado SUVs purchased for the 360 members of the House of Representatives were acquired to facilitat... Read More


Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa - Foreign Minister

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said the President Bola Tinubu administration may consider retaliatory measures against South Africa. The measures will... Read More


COP31 Presidency proposes global target to boost electricity use to 35% by 2035

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Presidency of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) has unveiled a new global electrification target aimed at accelerating the transition away from direct fo... Read More


ARM-Harith secures $76 million first close for climate transition fund

Nigeria, June 9 -- ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited (ARM-Harith), a pan-African private equity fund manager focused on sustainable energy and infrastructure, has announced the first close... Read More


Seplat Energy appoints Elumelu as chairman, names new CEO

Nigeria, June 9 -- Oil driller Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of business tycoon and chair of United Bank of Africa, Tony Elumelu, as its new chairman. Mr Elumelu is also the current chai... Read More


Insecurity: Fresh calls for state police, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, June 9 -- Following the spate of kidnappings - human beings being stolen across the country as if they were mere objects - in Oyo, Borno, Kebbi, Katsina, Kwara, Zamfara, Niger - there has bee... Read More


Two days to World Cup: Two "greatest" football nations never to lift trophy

Nigeria, June 9 -- For every nation preparing to chase glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is a reminder that football's biggest prize does not always find its way into the hands of the most talen... Read More