46 m. ago Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review

Tribune Online Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its decision to return to market-driven pricing in the telecoms sector has spurred over one billion dollars in infrastructure investment in 2025. Mr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. He explained that the policy shift, introduced […] Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review Tribune Online

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85 m. ago Reckless Drivers Knocking Down Streetlights In FCT Risk Prosecution, NSCDC Warns

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has expressed serious concern over the growing trend of streetlight vandalism by hit-and-run drivers across the nation’s capital city. He described the act as not only reckless but also a serious threat to public safety and […]

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2 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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2 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians

Tribune Online Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians "Infrastructure is not just about roads and ports, but it is about building efficiency into every step of the supply chain.... Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians Tribune Online

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3 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The long-delayed N2.4 trillion Centenary City project in Abuja has officially resumed, with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc awarded a N750 billion contract for the first phase of primary infrastructure. The Managing Director of Centenary City Free Zone Enterprises, Dr Ike Odenigwe, confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, saying the […] The post Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic defence cooperation with the Czech Republic in its efforts to advance national security and regional stability. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, made this known when he received the Junior Deputy Minister of […] The post NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit

Tribune Online NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit "These investments are mostly concentrated in oil and gas, telecommunications, real estate, and agriculture.... NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn’t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stated that no judgement of the Supreme Court makes the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo the ultimate decider on pan-Yoruba affairs. LEADERSHIP reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, have sparked intense debate on social media following […]

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5 h. ago Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, August 19, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters before Justice D. I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Olugbodi Adefolarin Pamilerin and Adenuga Ezekiel Oluwaseyi, are among […] The post Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

…to attract billions in Foreign Direct Investment After more than a decade of delays, the Abuja Centenary City project is read more Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

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5 h. ago NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a high-level consultation with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address challenges arising from the implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, commonly known as B’Odogwu. The meeting was targeted at finding practical solutions to mitigate delays and demurrage experienced by freight forwarders and […] The post NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant

Tribune Online Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant The project, Wike noted, will significantly expand the dam’s carrying capacity and boost water supply to Abuja residents.... Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters

Say it will boost productivity of workers Facility nears completion From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, and the Minister of State, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, have called for the urgent release of funds to complete the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) headquarters in Abuja, insisting that the edifice will end decades […] The post Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ‘No Amount Of Blackmail Will Stop Us’ Wike Chides Civil Servants, ‘Fake’ Contractors

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has vowed that no amount of intimidation or blackmail would derail his focus on infrastructure development. The FCT Minister stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the newly rehabilitated Phase 2 of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bwari area council. Wike’s statement was a […]

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8 h. ago FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan

Tribune Online FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its resolve towards ensuring effective implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Action Plan in Nigeria. FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Tribune Online

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9 h. ago EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Umar Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, before the read more EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

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