56 m. ago WAFCON: Super Falcons secure top spot in Group B despite draw against Algeria

By Seyi Babalola The Fennecs of Algeria held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 0-0 draw in their last group game of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s side finished first in Group B with seven points after three games. The nine-time winners will meet Zambia’s Copper Queens in the quarterfinals on Friday. […] The post WAFCON: Super Falcons secure top spot in Group B despite draw against Algeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Buhari: ACF, CAN, AYCF, others mourn, security beefed up at Kaduna home

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Security was yesterday beefed up at the Sultan Lane Kaduna residence of Muhammadu Buhari. Journalists and mourners were barred from entering the house by security men guarding the house, saying they had not been officially informed about the General’s death and the need for people to visit the house None of […] The post Buhari: ACF, CAN, AYCF, others mourn, security beefed up at Kaduna home appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sanitation without accountability: Why Nigeria’s open defecation crisis persists (Part 2)

The call to end open defecation in Nigeria has been loud but not necessarily effective. Billboards declare it. Campaigns trumpet read more Sanitation without accountability: Why Nigeria’s open defecation crisis persists (Part 2)

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2 h. ago Why universities resist political renaming of institutional identity

In Nigeria, the renaming of universities and higher institutions after distinguished individuals has become a familiar, often contentious, gesture. What read more Why universities resist political renaming of institutional identity

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2 h. ago Data up, people down: Making Nigeria’s reforms work for the poor

In the first half of 2025, Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook signals cautious optimism. Headline figures—moderating inflation, a more stable exchange rate, read more Data up, people down: Making Nigeria’s reforms work for the poor

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2 h. ago Industry practitioners must confront their AI, tech fears, not submit to them —Lanre Adisa, AAAN President

Tribune Online Industry practitioners must confront their AI, tech fears, not submit to them —Lanre Adisa, AAAN President The President of the Advertising Agencies Association of Nigeria (AAAN), Lanre Adisa, in this interview with AKIN ADEWAKUN, bares his mind on the association’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting, the evolution in the nation’s marketing communication ecosystem, and the imperative for industry practitioners to frontally confront the AI fear, being secretly nursed in the industry, rather […] Industry practitioners must confront their AI, tech fears, not submit to them —Lanre Adisa, AAAN President Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Buhari: ACF, CAN, AYCF, others mourn, security beefup at Kaduna home

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Security was yesterday beefed up at the Sultan lane Kaduna residence of Muhammadu Buhari. Journalists and mourners were barred from entering the house by security men guarding the house, saying they were yet to be officially communicated about the General’s death and the need for people to visit the house None […] The post Buhari: ACF, CAN, AYCF, others mourn, security beefup at Kaduna home appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Customs partners NIIA to train senior officers on global trade, security operations

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has graduated the first batch of senior officers from its newly introduced executive course on complex Customs operations, aimed at strengthening national trade and security operations through strategic capacity building. The one month-long training, which took place […] The post Customs partners NIIA to train senior officers on global trade, security operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Opposition coalition merely providing comic relief –Senate spokesman

The Senate has said the coalition of opposition forces, which recently adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform for the 2027 general elections, is merely providing comic relief within the political circle. According to the Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is unperturbed by the coming […] The post …Opposition coalition merely providing comic relief –Senate spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NIPCO pledges to deepen CNG use for economic growth, cleaner environment

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The Managing Director of NIPCO Plc, Mr. Suresh Kumar, has said its partnership with the government to bolster CNG infrastructure nationwide will lead to economic growth and the promotion of a cleaner environment. Kumar stated this on the sidelines of the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja recently. He […] The post NIPCO pledges to deepen CNG use for economic growth, cleaner environment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago We’re reviewing bonded terminal licensing to curb drug trafficking, other infractions –Customs CG

By Steve Agbota The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi, has announced that the Service will soon undertake a comprehensive review of the guidelines for licensing bonded terminals across the country. This move, he said, aims to ensure strict compliance with customs regulations and curb the growing number of infractions associated with […] The post We’re reviewing bonded terminal licensing to curb drug trafficking, other infractions –Customs CG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago UBA marks 10 years of digital success with VERiCASH, rewards mobile app users

By Chukwuma Umeorah United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has marked the 10th anniversary of its digital partnership with leading fintech company, VERiCASH. The decade-long collaboration birthed the UBA Mobile App, which has become a leading platform for secure and user-friendly digital banking experiences across Africa. To commemorate this, UBA has launched a promo for […] The post UBA marks 10 years of digital success with VERiCASH, rewards mobile app users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago $300 helicopter landing fee has no legal basis –Aero Contractors CEO

By Chinelo Obogo The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has called on the federal government to immediately scrap the payment of $300 landing fees by helicopter companies providing shuttle services to oil and gas operators in Nigeria, saying the charge has no legal basis. NAEBI Dynamic Concept Limited received approval from the […] The post $300 helicopter landing fee has no legal basis –Aero Contractors CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Gov Abiodun mourns as Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, 91, dies

One of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and highly revered voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Olukayọde Adetọna, Ọgbagba Agbotewole II, has joined his ancestors. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, confirmed the death in a statement last night. He said: “It is with profound sadness that I announce the […] The post Gov Abiodun mourns as Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, 91, dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Varsity workers to begin nationwide protest over withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to embark on a series of nationwide protests beginning in August over the Federal Government’s failure to address key welfare issues, including the payment of three and a half months of withheld salaries and the non-implementation of the consequential adjustment of the […] The post Varsity workers to begin nationwide protest over withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Firm broadens tourism with N60m yearly investment, 18 free international trips

Nigeria’s first indigenous international travel lottery agency, World Mega Travel, is set to invest an additional N60 million in funding the travel of 18 Nigerians to South Africa for tourism this year. This is following an investment of N60,800,000 in funding 19 Nigerians to Qatar last year. The Chief Executive Officer, World Mega Travel, Mrs. […] The post Firm broadens tourism with N60m yearly investment, 18 free international trips appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ondo ADC will welcome coalition chiefs with open arms —2024 gov candidate

Tribune Online Ondo ADC will welcome coalition chiefs with open arms —2024 gov candidate The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2024 election in Ondo State, Mr Myson Nejo, has declared that the party was ready to welcome members of the opposition coalition who recently adopted the party to the state chapter with open arms. Nejo, in a statement on Sunday, said that the ADC […] Ondo ADC will welcome coalition chiefs with open arms —2024 gov candidate Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Wicked fire: Victims cry out after Lagos fuel blast destroyed homes, livelihoods

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu It was around 4:45 pm on June 11, 2025, when a deafening blast tore through the quiet community of Obawole, Iju in Lagos. In a matter of seconds, the sky darkened with thick smoke, and what began as a normal afternoon turned into a nightmare for residents of Oluwatobi Ilori Close. […] The post Wicked fire: Victims cry out after Lagos fuel blast destroyed homes, livelihoods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In Owukpa community, Ogbadibo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, residents, particularly farmers, have faced hardship due to loss of productive soil layers and water pollution following long decades of coal mining activities in the area. The development, locals said, forced many of them to abandon their farms and rely […] The post OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago CAA praises Nigeria for hosting African U18/U20 championships

•Egypt, Seychelles, South Sudan, others hit Abeokuta A contingent of 43 athletes from Egypt has arrived in Abeokuta, Ogun State for the 2025 African U18/U20 championships. The event, the 3rd combined CAA U18/U20 Championships, will officially begin on July 16, but the Council Meeting by the Confederations of African Athletics (CAA) took place on Sunday […] The post CAA praises Nigeria for hosting African U18/U20 championships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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