76 m. ago FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA

By Christopher Oji The Federal Government has deployed a new line of defence against insecurity with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers and other criminal gangs from Nigeria’s forests. National Security Adviser (NSO), to the Federal Government,  Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, made this known  yesterday in Abuja, at the […] The post FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NEITI uncovers N1.5trn unremitted funds, owners of 4,800 undeclared assets

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Mr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has disclosed that the agency has identified outstanding remittances of N1.5 trillion owed the federation by some private companies and government agencies. He also revealed that NEITI has unmasked the true owners of over 4,800 extractive assets and currently […] The post NEITI uncovers N1.5trn unremitted funds, owners of 4,800 undeclared assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Group, says the bank’s latest investment in new digital read more First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

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3 h. ago Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

The federal government has formally presented Taoheed Elias (Judge), as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice read more Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

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3 h. ago FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance consumer confidence and promote transparency in Nigeria’s $13 billion read more FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e-commerce market

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4 h. ago AMAC Exempts Residential Buildings From Radio, TV Taxes In FCT

The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of the radio and television tax imposed on residential houses within the area council. The decision followed widespread concerns and outcries from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy. The directive was announced in a statement […]

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5 h. ago Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

The Senate through its Committee on Finance has given Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the read more Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

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5 h. ago Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, pardoned Mamman Vatsa, who was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, under read more Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Broos warns South Africa not to expect favours from Zimbabwe

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has warned Bafana Bafana must earn their qualification the hard way when they face already-eliminated read more 2026 WCQ: Broos warns South Africa not to expect favours from Zimbabwe

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6 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

Four African nations, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining read more 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

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6 h. ago Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected what it described as “false and dangerous” claims of an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. read more Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

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6 h. ago Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

…as Senate counters Christian genocide allegations The Nigerian Army has deployed a full brigade and military hardware to different parts read more Tinubu lauded as Army deployed to rout kidnappers from Kwara forests

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6 h. ago Tinubu pardons Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, pardoned Mamman Vatsa, who was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, under read more Tinubu pardons Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

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7 h. ago Green Energy unveils Nigeria’s first $400m indigenous crude export terminal

Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has unveiled the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal, a $400 million milestone project. read more Green Energy unveils Nigeria’s first $400m indigenous crude export terminal

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7 h. ago ’Behind every woman living with PCOS, lies stories of strength, struggles’

Onyeka Michael Ugwu, licensed medical aesthetician and visionary founder of Hello Perfect, has said that behind every woman living with read more ’Behind every woman living with PCOS, lies stories of strength, struggles’

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8 h. ago Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

.…clemency for 175 prisoners …800 persons for 2024/2025 national honours award The National Council of State on Thursday, approved the read more Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

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8 h. ago Jigawa govt open tenders for construction of mosques, street lights across 30 constituencies

The Jigawa State Government has opened tenders for the construction, renovation, and completion of Friday and daily prayer mosques. read more Jigawa govt open tenders for construction of mosques, street lights across 30 constituencies

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8 h. ago UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a new report outlining 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary read more UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

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8 h. ago DSS cautions public against dismissed officer using agency’s name for fraud

The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned Nigerians against having any dealings with one Barry Donald, a dismissed staff read more DSS cautions public against dismissed officer using agency’s name for fraud

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9 h. ago Reps probe IOCs over $20bn decommissioning, abandonment compliance gap

Tribune Online Reps probe IOCs over $20bn decommissioning, abandonment compliance gap House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to probe activities of International Oil Companies (IOCs) as well as regulatory agencies over Reps probe IOCs over $20bn decommissioning, abandonment compliance gap Tribune Online

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