42 m. ago Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members

By Lukman Olabiyi The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has called for unity among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government poll, slated for Saturday, July 12. Meranda made the call following a strategic meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, between […] The post Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday

Tribune Online National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday "This situation is exacerbated by factors such as: climate change and..." National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament

Tribune Online Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament “We have to invest heavily in education, in technology, in innovation, so that we can industrialise our sub-region, transform our products. Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament Tribune Online

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5 h. ago SEC DG calls for inclusive capital market at United Capital investment forum

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has reiterated his commitment to expanding Nigeria’s capital market to reach the excluded population, particularly those in the informal sector. Speaking at the second edition of the United Capital Asset Management Investment Forum held in Lagos, Agama said, “We must […] The post SEC DG calls for inclusive capital market at United Capital investment forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

Golden Visas open doors to the world — and Nigerian investors are seizing the opportunity. In 2024, demand surged as read more Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

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6 h. ago NGX Group secures funding support from DEG Impulse to kick start N

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has signed a funding agreement with DEG Impulse gGmbH, a subsidiary of the German Development read more NGX Group secures funding support from DEG Impulse to kick start N-Zero programme

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8 h. ago Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s read more Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

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9 h. ago Yobe Gov’t Shuts 3 Weekly Markets Over Fear Of Boko Haram Attack

The Yobe State Government has announced the temporary closure of three major weekly markets in Yobe State amid fear of Boko Haram attack. The affected markets which included Katarko, Kukareta, and Buni Yadi in Gujba local government area were closed as part of renewed efforts to consolidate gains in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the […]

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9 h. ago Indecent Dressing: Delta Govt Warns Law Enforcement Agencies Over Threat, Harassment

The Delta State government has warned law enforcement agencies over its threat against indecent dressing in the state, especially harassment of citizens. It warned that no security operative has the power to punish an individual without due process of law. Delta State Ministry of Justice (MOJ), while expressing concerns raised by public members on the […]

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11 h. ago Juventus Denies Interest In Osimhen Amid Transfer Speculation

Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has firmly dismissed any speculation linking the club with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid growing rumours of interest from several European teams during this summer transfer window. Osimhen’s recent loan spell at Galatasaray has come to an end, following which the 26-year-old is deliberating on his next move. Last summer, […]

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13 h. ago Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah has condemned the killings of over 11  Ebonyi indigenes  in Ogboji, Anambra State, during  a meeting on Monday. Ogah, while condemning the dastardly act, urged Anambra state government and security agencies to go after […] The post Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Smallholder cocoa farmers in Etomi community,  Etung Local Government Area of  Cross River State, have protested against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates in the area by the state government. The farmers carried placards with different inscriptions including: ‘Our cocoa estate is not for sale,’ ‘We say no to planned privatisation […] The post C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty

By Johnson Adebowale The Global Prolife Alliance (GPA) is seeking the attention of the National Assembly (NASS) through Hon. Chike Okafor, chairman, and members, House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, to what it called “biotech sponsorship of terrorism and the assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty.” The GPA made the submission to “expose how certain […] The post GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger

Sympathises with the government From John Adams, Minna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. While presenting the relief materials at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop […] The post CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap

By Doris Obinna  The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have called for urgent domestic funding to cover the gap created by an 11 per cent reduction in the Global Fund‘s allocation to Nigeria, from $970 million to $860 million This call was made on Tuesday in Lagos at the commencement of the three-day CCM Nigeria 70th Annual Retreat […] The post CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Senate to amend procurement law, boost local contractor participation

The Senate has taken steps to revise Nigeria’s procurement and local content laws in a bid to open up contract read more Senate to amend procurement law, boost local contractor participation

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23 h. ago Akor Adams risks Sevilla exit over La Liga financial restrictions

Nigerian striker Akor Adams could be forced to leave La Liga side Sevilla, with the club currently unable to register read more Akor Adams risks Sevilla exit over La Liga financial restrictions

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23 h. ago Samuel Chukwueze hints at AC Milan stay amid summer exit rumours

Amid reports that AC Milan are considering offloading Samuel Chukwueze this summer, the Nigerian international has dropped a strong hint that he read more Samuel Chukwueze hints at AC Milan stay amid summer exit rumours

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23 h. ago Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George

Tribune Online Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly reacted to the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and others from the party. Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs

Tribune Online Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Wednesday expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in any capacity to ensure adequate security within the Command. Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs Tribune Online

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