86 m. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

5 h. ago “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Okowa admitted that the idea contradicted zoning and wishes of his people. The former chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party added that his state […] The post “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Transport

6 h. ago Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of thuggery and youth restiveness in the state. The forum in a statement in Minna on […] The post Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts

Tensions have reportedly risen among the children of legendary juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as they express concerns over his health and whereabouts. Damilola Esther, a daughter of the singer and guitarist, went on social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of allegedly holding their father against his will and […] The post Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said its operations to curb insecurity have yielded tremendous successes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunners and the recovery of arms across several states. The successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence according to the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, demonstrate […] The post Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

9 h. ago A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72

By Femi Opadere As the sun rises on yet another beautiful day, Nigeria and the world take a moment to honour a giant, a visionary, and a true leader in business—Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil Plc, as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Just like the moon shining brightly among the […] The post A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

10 h. ago Ikeja Hotels’ earnings soars to N6.1bn as lodging demand rises

Ikeja Hotels Plc has recorded a 57 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher read more Ikeja Hotels’ earnings soars to N6.1bn as lodging demand rises

Politics

18 h. ago New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT

By Chinyere Anyanwu                                   neveralonewitu@gmail.com The introduction of four new, high-yielding tomato and pepper varieties by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) is rekindling optimism of huge harvests among farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The Executive Director, NIHORT, Prof. Mohammed […] The post New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Society

18 h. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

19 h. ago NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026

•Considers review of N30m permit fee   By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will be sanctioned. The declaration was made during the inaugural Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders Engagement, held in Lagos on Monday. The Director of Aerodrome […] The post NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis

The Northern Youths Consultative Forum for Justice (NYCJ) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing alleged complete breakdown of governance, law, and order. In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, NYCJ President, Dr Sanusi Rano, described the situation in Zamfara State as “organised abandonment of duty” […]

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26 h. ago CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that authorised dealer banks can now independently source foreign exchange for Pan-African read more CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

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26 h. ago Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

Girish Sharma, Managing Director of the Guinness Nigeria PLC, has paid glowing tribute to all the stakeholders whose contributions led read more Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

Politics

27 h. ago Nigerian Politicians Now Fight For Positions, Not The Masses – Bafarawa

Former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has criticized the current state of Nigerian politics, saying it is now dominated by selfishness rather than service to the people. Speaking during an interview with news men on Monday Bafarawa lamented that politicians are only fighting for positions instead of working for the masses. “There is no […] The post Nigerian Politicians Now Fight For Positions, Not The Masses – Bafarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Hike in terrorism: Afenifere calls for urgent enforcement of anti

.  suggests ways out, including State Police The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has bemoaned the new upsurge in terrorism acts in various parts of the country, especially North East, North Central and North West. In a statement by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere also lamented over kidnapping incidents in parts of […] The post Hike in terrorism: Afenifere calls for urgent enforcement of anti-terrorism law and counter-terrorism strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

29 h. ago UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is hosting the first cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP), organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Speaking in Nsukka on Monday during the flag-off of the orientation, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, […] The post UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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