4 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series

To mark the 2025 International Women’s Month, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the quarterly edition of its Business Series event where trailblazing female leaders from diverse industries shared personal insights on overcoming systemic challenges, driving change, and redefining success. The hybrid event which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House […] The post Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago SON cautions against faulty electric pole, certifies four Gombe market producers

Four companies have received the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme to produce the Plaster of Paris and electric poles in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that the organisations include: Maja POP, Habbos Nigeria Limited, NCCE Limited, and GAN Electrical and Technology Services Input Limited. Speaking shortly after handing the  MANCAP certifications to Read More

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5 h. ago IWD: Emuwa, others advocate women collaboration at UBA Business Series

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Angela Emuwa, and panellists at the first Business Series of 2025 of the United Bank for Africa Plc on Thursday called on women to support themselves to break barriers and end pay inequality. The event, which doubles as the commemoration of the 2025 Read More

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6 h. ago Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, the President explained that his actions were motivated by the Read More

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6 h. ago Why building in Nigeria costs a fortune –Nweke, Construction CEO

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com The  skyrocketing cost of construction in Nigeria is more than just rising material prices; it is a complex web of regulatory bottlenecks, land acquisition hurdles and infrastructural deficits. Dr. Chiedu Nweke, a real estate magnate and legal expert, is at the heart of these challenges. As Chairman of Periwinkle Residences Limited […] The post Why building in Nigeria costs a fortune –Nweke, Construction CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

Ayodele Olojede, Divisional Head, Retail & SME, Wema Bank Plc In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, true leadership is about read more For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

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6 h. ago Emefiele disobeyed Buhari, took naira redesign contract abroad – EFCC

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the directive of former President Muhammadu Buhari to award the 2022 naira redesign to a local contractor. Eneanya, a detective with the EFCC, Read More

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6 h. ago CBN sells N678bn treasury bills, investor subscriptions hit N1.27trn

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold N678 billion worth of Treasury bills (T-bills) in its latest auction, despite total investor subscriptions reaching N1.27 trillion, highlighting strong demand amid tight market liquidity. At the NTB PMA auction conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO) recently, the yield spiked to 22.52 percent from […] The post CBN sells N678bn treasury bills, investor subscriptions hit N1.27trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria would’ve been bankrupt if I didn’t end fuel subsidy—Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu explained that his actions were motivated by the need Read More

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11 h. ago Naira redesign: Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – Witness

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the naira redesign approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and implemented his own version. Eneanya, an EFCC investigator who testified as Principal Witness 7, Read More

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12 h. ago Blackout Hits Bayelsa, Rivers As Vandals Destroy 4 Power Towers

Residents of Bayelsa and Rivers States are facing another round of power blackouts due to vandalisation of four electricity transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kv Double Circuit line. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which made this known, said four of its towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kv Double Circuit line were vandalised, resulting in their […]

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13 h. ago Bridging gender gap critical to women empowerment – Wema Bank CEO

One of Nigeria’s lenders, Wema Bank, says the need to bridge the gender gap and give the womenfolk a sense read more Bridging gender gap critical to women empowerment – Wema Bank CEO

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13 h. ago Anambra benefits from European Bank’s erosion, land degradation fund

Anambra State has been named among the beneficiaries of the European Investment Bank (EIB) intervention fund aimed at addressing erosion read more Anambra benefits from European Bank’s erosion, land degradation fund

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16 h. ago Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety

Tribune Online Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety He said “On behalf of the good people of Ondo State, I commiserate with the affected families. We assure residents and farmers that now that the government is here, we will secure the area and bring the culprits to justice. Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Aba to partner organisations, agencies to sustain fight against human trafficking

Anyanwu Obialor, mayor, Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, has expressed the commitment of the Council to partner read more Aba to partner organisations, agencies to sustain fight against human trafficking

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17 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

By Kenneth Udeh Senate committee chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected the call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running mate. […] The post Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Niger CJ decries rising teenagers’ involvement in kidnapping, banditry

Tribune Online Niger CJ decries rising teenagers’ involvement in kidnapping, banditry The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, has decried the alarming rate of teenagers' involvement in kidnapping and banditry activities in the state. Niger CJ decries rising teenagers’ involvement in kidnapping, banditry Tribune Online

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19 h. ago ICPC arraigns suspended REA ED, one other over N15m contract fraud

Tribune Online ICPC arraigns suspended REA ED, one other over N15m contract fraud The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr Netufo Olaniyi Alaba, the suspended Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Mr Hassan Arivi Saddiq, Managing Director of Hassino Group Limited, for their alleged involvement in a ₦15 million contract fraud. ICPC arraigns suspended REA ED, one other over N15m contract fraud Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Lagos Court bans public viewing, streaming of ‘Gangs of Lagos’ film

Tribune Online Lagos Court bans public viewing, streaming of ‘Gangs of Lagos’ film A Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has prohibited the public viewing and streaming of the controversial film "Gangs of Lagos." Lagos Court bans public viewing, streaming of ‘Gangs of Lagos’ film Tribune Online

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