Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 27th March 2025
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 27th March 2025 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Ramadan: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday
ShareThe Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as Public Holiday, in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration, congratulated the Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of fasting in the Holy month of Ramadan. A statement signed on Wednesday…
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target=_blank>S’Africa Returnee Jailed For Money Laundering
ShareA Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced a South Africa returnee, Okorie Sunday, to six months in prison for failing to declare $299,000 and 100 Euros while entering Nigeria. The funds, which were intercepted by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on March 19, 2025, have also been ordered…
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target=_blank>Lagos Financial Centre Excites UK Firm, Sets Stage For Collaboration
ShareLagos State has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as Africa’s foremost financial hub, as the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) received a boost from TheCityUK, a top UK-based financial institution. A strategic meeting was held between TheCityUK representatives and top Lagos State government officials, including the Commissioners for Finance, Economic Planning and Budget,…
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target=_blank>FG: 26,000 Children In Custodial Facilities Nationwide
ShareThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that 26,000 children have been held in custodial facilities across Nigeria over the past five years. He explained that this number represents 30% of the total inmate population, raising serious concerns about violations of child protection laws. The disclosure was made in a statement signed on Wednesday…
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target=_blank>Customs Seizes N1.72bn Worth Of Rice, Petrol, Other Contraband
ShareThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Lagos, has intercepted contraband goods worth N1.72 billion, including bags of rice, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and other items, from smugglers in the last one-month. The service also confirmed the arrest of six smugglers in connection with the seizures. According to the Area Controller…
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target=_blank>IKEDC Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy On Vandalism, Energy Theft, Safety Infractions
ShareThe management of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, energy theft, and safety infractions, emphasizing that these illegal activities disrupt power supply and cause significant financial losses due to infrastructure damage and revenue shortfalls. The company also affirmed its commitment to delivering an efficient and reliable power supply, stating…
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target=_blank>Abbas Decries Non-Remittance Of 5% Petrol, Diesel Pump Price To FERMA
ShareThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed dismay over the continued violation of Section 14(1)(h) of the FERMA Amendment Act 2007, which mandates that 5% of the pump price of petrol and diesel be allocated to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and State Maintenance Agencies in a 40% and 60%…
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target=_blank>NSITF Warns Workers Against Colluding With Employers
ShareThe Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has cautioned workers against colluding with employers to manipulate their declared salaries or staff numbers, warning that such practices ultimately shortchange them in the long run. NSITF Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, gave this warning during the launch of the Mass Advocacy and Sensitisation Campaign on Wednesday in Abuja while…
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target=_blank>Reps Assure Of Proactive Actions To Curb HIV, AIDS, TB Spread
ShareThe House of Representatives Chairman, Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, has assured Nigerians of decisive legislative action to combat tuberculosis (TB), including increased funding and laws to protect patients’ rights. Ogah made this commitment on Wednesday at the Re-Launch of the Nigeria Parliamentary TB Caucus, where he pledged to mobilize…
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target=_blank>FG Affirms Independence Of NBS Data
ShareThe Federal Government has assured the World Bank that data and information from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will remain independent and free from government intervention. The government reiterated its commitment to supporting the agency in its mandate of analyzing and disseminating statistical data on socio-economic issues in the country. Minister of Budget and…
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