
Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 8th May 2025
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target=_blank>How AI Adoption Could Reshape Africa’s Economy, Boost GDP
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points, and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points, over the next decade. This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates, on par with the growth increment the world began enjoying with 19th century industrialisation,
target=_blank>MINILS DG Backs ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, Commits To Patronising Innoson Vehicles
…Says Policy Can Drive Economic Recovery, Create Jobs ILORIN — The Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, has declared full support for the Federal Government’s newly approved Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy, pledging that the institute will continue to procure vehicles exclusively from Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing
target=_blank>Ojei’s Resignation As Aide To Oborevwori Has Ethnic, Political Colouration – Group
WARRI – The recent resignation of a human right activist, Comr. Victor Ojei, also known as WongBox has ethnic coloration as well as Political undertone. This was disclosed by Comr. TEGA Shalope, National Coordinator, Foundation For Right Advocate in Delta in an interaction with Journalists in Warri, she advised WongBox to stop misleading the public
target=_blank>NELFUND Boss Refutes Alleged Fund Diversion, Says Student Loan Scheme Remains Transparent, Accountable
ABUJA – The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has firmly dismissed allegations of fund diversion under the student loan scheme, maintaining that the agency’s operations have remained transparent and in full compliance with the law. Sawyerr made this clarification during an investigative hearing convened by the House of
target=_blank>Court Verdict Against Ekiti PDP Council Congress Stirs Controversy
The PDP Caretaker Committee (CTC) in Ekiti State has expressed its gratitude to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) for ensuring the successful conduct of the Ekiti State PDP Local Government Congress, which took place in the state capital on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A statement signed by the Chairman of the CTC, Hon. Dare
target=_blank>Bashmoh Homes Partners Nigerian Air Force On Affordable Housing Delivery
Bashmoh Homes, one of the top-performing real estate companies in Nigeria, has established a strong presence in the housing sector over the past 14 years. The vision of providing homes for everyday Nigerians was initiated by Alhaji Bashir Jimoh, a prominent figure in real estate who has built a solid reputation in the industry. He
target=_blank>Report Exposes How Food Giants Target Nigerians With Junks, Unhealthy Products
A new report by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has exposed the aggressive and deceptive marketing tactics used by food and beverage corporations to flood Nigerian markets with unhealthy products, fuelling a public health crisis across the country. Unveiled in Lagos on Wednesday, the report titled “Junk on Our Plates: Exposing Deceptive Marketing
target=_blank>Lawmaker Dismisses LP Suspension, Reaffirms Loyalty To Otti
ABUJA – A member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has brushed aside his suspension by the Labour Party, describing it as inconsequential and politically motivated. Ogah, one of six prominent party members suspended on Tuesday over alleged anti-party activities, insisted the move holds no substance and will not
target=_blank>Emir Sanusi Courts Global Investors, Promises Lucrative Opportunities In Nigeria
KANO – Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged foreign investors to take advantage of booming business environment in Nigeria to invest their resources for maximum profit margin. Khalifa Sanusi solicited investment opportunities in Nigeria while addressing global investors and captains of industries at the International Financial Investment and Trade Conference
target=_blank>Benue, Zamfara Crises: Ex-Lawmakers Back Protesting Lawyers, Urge NASS To Intervene
ABUJA – The Coalition of Former Nigerian Lawmakers (CoFoNiL) has thrown its weight behind the protest by over 1,000 lawyers who stormed the National Assembly on Tuesday, demanding federal legislative intervention in the ongoing crises rocking the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by its spokesperson,
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