79 m. ago Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Tears flowed and emotions ran high as 12 Nigerian men, recently rescued from the Central African Republic (CAR), recounted harrowing tales of sexual abuse and maltreatment suffered at the hands of their Chinese employers. The men, who had been stranded for months as employees of a Chinese mining company, described their […] The post Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints Chinese National Li Zhensheng As Economic Adviser

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as the Economic Adviser to the state government. The appointment was formally announced on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, held in Bauchi. According to Governor […] The post Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints Chinese National Li Zhensheng As Economic Adviser appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

Nigeria’s capital importation into the manufacturing sector has dipped to its lowest level since 2017 despite foreign exchange stability, data read more Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

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5 h. ago Top Altcoins in August 2025: BlockDAG, TRX, Sui & HYPE Are Turning Strategy into Gains

August is proving to be a month where strategy is just as important as the asset’s fundamentals. The top altcoins read more Top Altcoins in August 2025: BlockDAG, TRX, Sui & HYPE Are Turning Strategy into Gains

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10 h. ago NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says recent regulatory reforms have triggered a record surge in capital inflows into the nation’s read more NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

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11 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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12 h. ago Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

as component of capital remains unclear Insurance companies in Nigeria have been given twelve calendar months ending July 2026 to read more Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

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12 h. ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Why Nigeria’s eastern CNG hub could redefine the nation’s energy future

Nigeria’s compressed natural gas sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with over $791 million in investments flowing into the ecosystem in read more Why Nigeria’s eastern CNG hub could redefine the nation’s energy future

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13 h. ago Sovereign Bond Composite Notes: Unlocking Nigeria’s Growth Potential Through Safe Capital

“If not now, when? If not this product, then what?” — Dr. Sonnie Babatunde Ayere, CEO, DLM Capital Group Sovereign read more Sovereign Bond Composite Notes: Unlocking Nigeria’s Growth Potential Through Safe Capital

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16 h. ago Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment

Ikono Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has launched a network of Free Registration Support Centres to assist residents in participating in the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Recruitment exercise. The initiative, approved by the Executive Chairman, Oto-Obong Okon Essien, COP, is aimed at ensuring that no qualified indigenous person is left out […] The post Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs. Motunrayo Adeleye, has expressed concerns over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly after the Children Parliament Session held at the floor of the state […] The post Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists To Prioritise National Interest

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has enjoined journalists to prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by his chief press secretary, […]

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18 h. ago 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos

…As ADC tests strength in tomorrow’s by-elections across 14 states From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja The crowd was not as intimidating as the usual Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s Lagos crowd. It was an indication that Aregbesola is now more of a political isolate in Lagos, a place where he once wielded tremendous influence. Yet, his message at […] The post 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF

The Federal Government has directed that all applications for Certificates of Occupancy (C of O), permits, and survey plans along Nigeria’s shorelines must now be routed exclusively through the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF), following its recent move to the Presidency. Surveyor General of the Federation, Mr. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, made […] The post FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Gov Mbah commissions 5 ultramodern transport terminals, 100 mass transit CNG buses in Enugu

In a major move to revolutionise transportation in Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah, yesterday, inaugurated five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multimodal transport ecosystem. Mbah also launched 100 CNG Mass Transit buses, the Enugu State Modern Transport System, as well as […] The post Gov Mbah commissions 5 ultramodern transport terminals, 100 mass transit CNG buses in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Metro & Castle Managing Director, Adekunle Abdul, says the company is arming real estate operators with the knowledge and skills to outsmart fraudsters and clean up Nigeria’s property market. He brings to the real estate sector a wealth of executive management experience built on more than 15 years in the downstream […] The post We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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