52 m. ago Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments

  As fuel imports remain in force-Major marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu   The World Bank Group has lamented that businesses and investors perceive the policy environment in Nigeria to be holding back competition.   Senior Economist, World Bank Group, Samer Matta, stated this at the quarterly webinar organised by the Major Marketers Association of […] The post Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 m. ago Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege due to persistent unhygienic practices and serious breaches of environmental regulations. The closure was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following an inspection tour of the facility. […] The post Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

…YtD return rises to +14.51% Investor confidence in Nigeria’s equities market increased further on Thursday as banks, especially those affected read more Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

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4 h. ago We’ll Work With Stakeholders To Restore Peace In Benue, Says SGF Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has pledged his unwavering commitment to work with key stakeholders in Benue State to restore peace and end the cycle of violence that has plagued the state in recent years. Akume made the promise on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to […]

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4 h. ago From policy to practice: Realising Nigeria’s arbitration ambitions

Nigeria recently included its name in the discourse on favourable seats for arbitration with the enactment of the Arbitration and read more From policy to practice: Realising Nigeria’s arbitration ambitions

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4 h. ago PICTORIAL: Customs Seizes ₦344m Arms, Cannabis In Ogun, Reaffirms Border Security Commitment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders against economic sabotage and security threats. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, declared that the Command had intensified surveillance and strengthened […]

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8 h. ago TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee read more TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

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8 h. ago Group trains youths with disabilities on climate disaster preparedness in Oyo

Ecosmart Club, a youth-led grassroots initiative committed to equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge, skills, and community to lead climate read more Group trains youths with disabilities on climate disaster preparedness in Oyo

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9 h. ago My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination

By John Ogunsemore Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for nominating and supporting him for the job. Adesina served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Jonathan when he was tipped for the AfDB job in 2015. He won re-election for […] The post My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Do Not Allow Your Certificate To Limit Your Future, UI VC Tells Students

The vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has charged students of the institution not to allow their certificates to limit them in the future. He gave the charge at a one-day sensitisation workshop themed: “Unlocking your Entrepreneurial Potential” organised by the university’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In an address entitled […]

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10 h. ago Lateef Jakande Academy Fellows Return From Singapore With Global Perspectives

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has demonstrated its commitment to shaping globally minded public sector leaders, as its 2024/2025 Fellows return from a transformative International policy trip to Singapore. This immersive experience, a cornerstone of the Academy’s leadership development curriculum, provided Fellows with invaluable exposure to global models of governance and policy execution, while […]

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11 h. ago Tackle sabotage, environmental crises in S/South, Senate tells SSDC nominees

The Senate has charged President Bola Tinubu’s nominees to the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC) board to prioritise developmental read more Tackle sabotage, environmental crises in S/South, Senate tells SSDC nominees

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11 h. ago Senate Gives NNPCL One Week To Account For Missing ₦210trn In Audited Reports

The Senate on Wednesday issued a one-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide a detailed explanation for alleged discrepancies amounting to over ₦210 trillion in its audited financial statements covering the years 2017 to 2023. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts issued the directive following a grilling session during which […]

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11 h. ago FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

…VAT, CIT, import duties rise The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.659 trillion in revenue to read more FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

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12 h. ago Osun East Senator Launches Revolving Loan Scheme To Empower 700 Entrepreneurs

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District of Osun State and chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. The initiative, in partnership with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, seeks to […]

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12 h. ago NSITF Presents N18.6m Compensation Cheque To Deceased Employee’s Family

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented a cheque of N18,652,908.20 to the family of a deceased employee who died in the line of duty. The move aligns with the fund’s commitment to employee welfare and social protection through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The managing director of NSITF, Dr Oluwaseun Faleye, represented […]

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13 h. ago NFF president Gusau pledges continued grassroots football development

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing grassroots football, stressing that read more NFF president Gusau pledges continued grassroots football development

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14 h. ago BOI reaffirms support for artisans, says development must be built by skills

The Bank of Industry has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerian artisans and technicians. read more BOI reaffirms support for artisans, says development must be built by skills

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15 h. ago FAAC: Nigeria shared N1.65trn revenue among three tiers of government in May

According to an official statement released on Wednesday, Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.65 trillion amongst the federal, read more FAAC: Nigeria shared N1.65trn revenue among three tiers of government in May

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15 h. ago Senate asks NNPCL to account for missing N210trn within one week

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) one week to account for unexplained discrepancies totaling over N210 trillion in its audited financial statements for the years 2017 to 2023. The ultimatum followed a probing session by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which uncovered serious inconsistencies in […] The post Senate asks NNPCL to account for missing N210trn within one week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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