2 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD

The company completed the purchase of all the shares of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in March 2025.  The post Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago BBN S10: I Hope To Deepen My Therapy Practice Into Podcasts, Expand My Hair Brand – Ibifubara

Evicted housemate from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, Ibifubara is set to channel her experience in the house into new ventures. The 28- year old therapist who was visibly shaken on her early exit in the house is ready to use the platform to launch her podcast and also expand her hair brand […]

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7 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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9 h. ago OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) and the Nigerian Army’s Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen peacebuilding and national security through non-kinetic approaches. The agreement, signed at OSPRE’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance collaborative efforts in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, […] The post OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board

In the quest to strengthen the financial base of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a foremost sports marketing industry personality, Mike Itemuagbor, has been announced a Special Advisor to the board. Itemuagbor, the founder of Padmozi Sports Marketing (PSM), was tapped by personal friend, the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye to bring his vast […] The post Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno

New Horizons Global Health Labs, in collaboration with eHealth Africa, has donated state-of-the-art Indigo Vaccine Carriers to the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) to enhance vaccine delivery in remote and hard-to-reach communities. The commissioning ceremony held in Maiduguri, brought together state leaders, donor representatives, technical partners, and frontline health workers to witness […]

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12 h. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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18 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

Lagos, Nigeria – 11th August 2025 – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded leading financial services company, Zedvance read more Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

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24 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Niger State Takes Bold Steps To Safeguard Schools Amid Rising Insecurity

The Niger State government has concluded plans to enhance security infrastructure in public schools across local councils affected by insecurity. Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, disclosed the development in Minna, praising UNICEF and other partners for their technical support and unwavering commitment to improving the state’s education sector. Dr. Asabe […] The post Niger State Takes Bold Steps To Safeguard Schools Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido

Nigerian singer Fido has accused his former record label, Inner Circle Entertainment, of keeping 95 percent of the advance payment for his hit track Awolowo. During a recent radio interview, the singer stated that he was paid roughly N1.5 million from a $20,000 advance, accusing the label of taking the rest. The ‘Joy is Coming’ […] The post Financial Disagreements With Former Label Stalled My Music Career – Fido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago QNET, Nigerian regulators tighten alliance as scam purge rebuilds trust

Global direct-selling company QNET has intensified collaboration with key regulatory and enforcement agencies to combat job scam syndicates exploiting its read more QNET, Nigerian regulators tighten alliance as scam purge rebuilds trust

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28 h. ago Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country

 Calls for collaboration  From John Adams, Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the traditional rulers in the country has a great role to play towards addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country, adding that what is needed is proper collaboration between the government and the traditional institution to bring the situation […] The post Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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31 h. ago Gbenga Biobaku & Co.; MAN hosts workshop with manufacturers, regulators to tackle counterfeiting and intellectual property protection in Nigeria

Gbenga Biobaku & Co. (GBC), in collaboration with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), successfully hosted an industry workshop themed read more Gbenga Biobaku & Co.; MAN hosts workshop with manufacturers, regulators to tackle counterfeiting and intellectual property protection in Nigeria

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