3 h. ago Sokoto Gov’t Settles N500m Outstanding Fees For Foreign Students

The Sokoto State Government has spent about N500 million to pay outstanding fees of state indigenes sponsored by the immediate-past administration at Integral University in India. Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir disclosed this while presenting certificates to two Master of Science (M.Sc) graduates of the University. Alhaji Gobir said about eighteen […]

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4 h. ago Sen. Dino Melaye, 5,733 others become certified legal practitioners

A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Dino Melaye has been called to bar, making him a duly certified advocate of the Nigerian legal system. He was among the 5,734 presented for call to bar in Abuja on Wednesday, a figure said to be the highest in the history of law school. Melaye, who […] The post Sen. Dino Melaye, 5,733 others become certified legal practitioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list

  By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are leading efforts to ensure Nigeria exits the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list status. Both organisations reiterated this on Thursday during a joint working visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. During the tour, the […] The post FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Beverage Industry Group Challenges WHO’s Call for Increased Sugar Drink Taxes

The International Council for Beverages Associations (ICBA) has strongly challenged the World Health Organization (WHO) over its recent call to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), citing a decade of evidence showing that such taxes have failed to improve health outcomes or reduce obesity in any country. ICBA’s executive director, Kate Loatman, expressed deep concern […]

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9 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t To Boost IGR With Tourism Revenue Collection Innovation

The Bauchi state government has launched a Tourism Revenue Collection Data Portal aimed at providing a digital solution for efficient revenue generation in the tourism sector and boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Dr. Mohammed Nasir Yusuf, during […]

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10 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port Begins Cargo Transhipments To Togo, Ghana, Others

The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has started  international transhipment of cargoes to neighbouring West African countries such as  Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan and Ghana. The Port, on Thursday, disclosed that it initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 TEUs by the end of 2025. […]

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10 h. ago Stakeholders Demand National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Booze Returns To Streets

Health experts, policymakers, and civil society actors have called for the urgent development of a national alcohol control policy, warning that Nigeria’s youths are at increasing risk of addiction and preventable deaths as sachet alcohol resurfaces in public spaces. The call was made during a panel session at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Advocacy […]

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10 h. ago Kogi Auditor General Charges Accountants On IPSAS Standards In Financial Reporting

The auditor general for local government, Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, has charged directors of local government (DLGs) and local government treasurers to adhere strictly to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for accurate and up-to-date financial records. Adabenege gave the charge during a sensitisation meeting held on Wednesday at his office in Zone 8 Lokoja, with […]

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10 h. ago Auxano Solar Achieves International IEC Certification For Solar Panels

Auxano Solar, one of Nigeria’s leading solar panel assemblers, has reached a significant milestone in its clean energy journey by obtaining the prestigious IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certifications for its photovoltaic (PV) modules. According to the company, these certifications, awarded by TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognised testing and certification body, confirm that Auxano’s solar […]

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14 h. ago International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax

Tribune Online International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax THE International Council for Beverages Association (ICBA) has expressed deep concern about the World Health Organization (WHO)’s continued disregard of a decade-long fact-based evidence showing that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has never improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country. This concern was expressed by the Executive Director of the International Council of Beverages Associations […] International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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15 h. ago Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs

Tribune Online Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs The Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command said it has set up a panel to investigate the circumstances that led to the armed clash between supporters of the 15th  Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Kano on Sunday. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said […] Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Adeniyi’s Customs reforms elevate Nigeria, amplify Africa’s voice at WCO

By Uche Usim If there is one appointment made by President Bola Tinubu that gladdens stakeholders’ hearts, it is elevating Adewale Adeniyi to the position Comptroller-General at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in June 2023. While expectations were high, only few people predicted the deep reforms and international recognition that would follow within just two […] The post Adeniyi’s Customs reforms elevate Nigeria, amplify Africa’s voice at WCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Signing Osimhen won’t affect Gala finances, president insists

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has spoken about the club’s ongoing pursuit of Victor Osimhen, making it clear that any potential move for the Napoli striker will not come at the expense of the club’s financial stability. The Istanbul giants want to retain the Nigerian international following his outstanding performances during a loan spell last season. […] The post Signing Osimhen won’t affect Gala finances, president insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an read more Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

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22 h. ago Firm expands to Dubai, launches PlatinumInvest to guide real estate investors

A real estate investment company based in Lagos, Lifecard International Limited, says it has expanded its frontiers and launched Lifecard read more Firm expands to Dubai, launches PlatinumInvest to guide real estate investors

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23 h. ago IFC, AfDB partner EbonyLife to support African film industry

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have partnered with EbonyLife Media to strengthen Africa’s film read more IFC, AfDB partner EbonyLife to support African film industry

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25 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 […] The post $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Court nullifies arbitration proceedings in Tempo Energy suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice S.B. Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified the arbitration proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London, instituted against indigenous energy giant, Aiteo Eastern E&P Company Limited, by a group of lenders that partly financed its acquisition of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, […] The post Court nullifies arbitration proceedings in Tempo Energy suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand showing that African airlines saw a read more African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

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