6 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Tinubu praised His Holiness Leo XIV for his historic election and leadership role According to a statement issued by Special […] The post Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

Since the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, many supporters of Bola Tinubu—Nigeria’s president and former governor of Lagos—have attributed the read more How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

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7 h. ago Senate Passes 2 Remaining Tax Reform Bills, Recommends Tax Tribunal

The Senate on Thursday passed the remaining two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, in a move widely hailed as a significant step toward modernising Nigeria’s fiscal system. The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill and the Nigeria Tax Bill were passed after a detailed clause-by-clause consideration during plenary, with contentious provisions removed. Senate President […]

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8 h. ago Senate approves final two tax reform bills proposed by President Tinubu

The Nigerian Senate has passed the final two tax reform bills put forward by President Bola Tinubu, completing the approval read more Senate approves final two tax reform bills proposed by President Tinubu

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9 h. ago Anyaoku, Emeka Offor, Ohanaeze Beg For Tinubu To Support Soludo’s Re

Former secretary-general of Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to support the re-election of the Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election. The 92-year-old distinguished diplomat and elder statesman made the request on Thursday when President Tinubu visited the state during which […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

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17 h. ago NSC Urges Sports Officers To Embrace New Vision For Sector Transformation

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged sports officers and professionals within the National Sports Federations to wholeheartedly embrace the Commission’s revitalised vision, which aims to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mallam Dikko made this appeal while opening a two-day […]

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18 h. ago First Lady Supports Imo Govt Healthcare Policy With 100–Bed Facility

The Imo State governor,  Hope Uzodimma has stressed that his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access. Uzodimma spoke  at the inauguration of the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, a project initiated by Nigeria’s first lady to boost the […]

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18 h. ago LASAA Extends Educational Support To Ikorodu Public Schools In CSR Drive

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim […]

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23 h. ago FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has partnered with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. At the recent courtesy visit of the management of NDLEA to FirstBank Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, at the bank’s Head Office in Marina, the CEO emphasised the importance of increased […] The post FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti-drug campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that 24 federal institutions had been powered by solar energy under the ‘Energising Education Project’ of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alausa, who spoke yesterday in Abuja, at the collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice chancellors of the beneficiary institutions, added that eight more universities had signed collaboration […] The post 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Nigeria First: Use Nigerian Hospitals, Cars, Atiku Replies Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the President Bola Tinubu administration’s latest “Nigeria First” mantra, as another public relations stunt designed to deceive and not deliver. He challenged the president to show his seriousness over the policy by either trading in his official Escalade for an Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car, or that […]

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26 h. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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27 h. ago Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has hailed the success recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The governors wives were optimistic that the success against banned substances will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of […] The post Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Expert urges FG to reduce cost of building materials, household items

Abdulrasheed Akanni Okoya, Chief Operations Officer of Fufubiao Group of Companies, has called on the Federal Government to support producers read more Expert urges FG to reduce cost of building materials, household items

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31 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

The Senate has passed two of the four Tax Reform Bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024, aimed read more Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

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32 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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34 h. ago FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government launched an inter-agency task force to accelerate conditional cash transfers to 15 million vulnerable Nigerian households, a flagship initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The task force, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) […] The post FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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