1 hour ago Nigeria’s Missing Stage: Why major African conferences are not held in Nigeria — and how to change that

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, largest economy, and one of the continent’s leading contributors to trade, investment, and professional read more Nigeria’s Missing Stage: Why major African conferences are not held in Nigeria — and how to change that

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2 h. ago Adebayor Eager To Play In Nigeria As Abuja Champions Cup Nears

With just 15 days to go until the much-anticipated Champions Cup Game between Barca Legends and African Legends, former Arsenal and Manchester City talisman Emmanuel Adebayor says he can’t wait to return home for the historic encounter on October 25th. The Nigerian-born Togolese ex-international, who was crowned African Footballer of the Year in 2008, remains […]

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6 h. ago 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit yields N673m in deals

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has disclosed that the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) held in November, 2024, marked a significant milestone by attracting over 1, 500 participants, generating 168 investment deals worth approximately ₦673 million, and cementing its reputation as a critical platform for fostering diaspora-led economic development […] The post 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit yields N673m in deals -NiDCOM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged communities in Southern Kaduna, particularly Kagarko Local Government Area, to remain steadfast in promoting peace and national unity, describing peaceful coexistence as the foundation of Nigeria’s collective progress. Represented by his personal adviser, Musa Likita, the CDS made the appeal […] The post CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, issued a heartfelt message urging the nation to recognise and support the daily struggles of girls across the country. Marking this year’s theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I lead: Girls […] The post First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Umahi Directs Contractor To Accelerate Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Road Project

The Minister said that his ministry has embarked on a weekly monitoring of the project to ensure it meets all the standard specifications and completion time. The post Umahi Directs Contractor To Accelerate Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Road Project appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago NELFUND reopens student loan portal for 2024/2025 academic year

…gives 203 affected institutions 24 hours to act From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the reopening of the student loan portal for interested students to apply for tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year alongside the optional monthly stipend to enable tertiary institutions that are yet to complete their student […] The post NELFUND reopens student loan portal for 2024/2025 academic year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government and the House of Representatives, have applauded the Chinese Government over the China Women’s Film Festival organised by the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Gabriel Zock, gave the […] The post FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

14 h. ago NAF Airstrikes Disrupt Illegal Crude Oil Refining Clusters In Rivers

In a precise and intelligence-driven operation on October 7, 2025, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes have successfully disrupted clusters of illegal crude oil refining sites deep within the creeks of Etche local government area of Rivers State. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the airstrikes were conducted on October […]

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14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Peter Obi Visits Abuja School With Poor Toilet Facilities, Donates ₦2m For Repairs

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, paid a visit to the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Tungan Nasara in Abuja, after receiving reports of the school’s poor sanitation conditions. Obi, who posted this on his Facebook page on Friday, disclosed that he had just returned from Rome, where he held […]

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16 h. ago “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey

Gospel singer and minister Tim Godfrey has responded to the ongoing debate surrounding the high performance fees demanded by some gospel artists. The conversation first emerged in March when Femi Lazarus, lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, disclosed that a gospel artist had once requested N5 million to perform at a worship event, […] The post “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Governor Mbah, His Appointees Will Dump PDP For Our Party – Enugu APC Leaders

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) next week. The development was confirmed on Friday, by APC National Chairman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Deputy National Chairman, South-East, Emma Eneukwu, during an event in Abuja. The announcement came as the […] The post Governor Mbah, His Appointees Will Dump PDP For Our Party – Enugu APC Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. The announcements followed marathon sessions of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing journalists on Thursday after the meetings, the Permanent Secretary of […] The post Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ekiti 2025: APC Disqualifies Kayode Ojo From Contesting Party’s Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Engr. Kayode Ojo from participating in the forthcoming Ekiti State gubernatorial primary election scheduled for October 27, 2025. The decision was made public on Thursday,  by the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, during a press briefing in Abuja. Meseko confirmed that Governor Abiodun Oyebanji and Omolayo […] The post Ekiti 2025: APC Disqualifies Kayode Ojo From Contesting Party’s Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Electoral reform: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Obi, others set for National Summit in Abuja

From Idu Jude Abuja Prominent Nigerians including former President Good Luck Jonathan, former Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, the 2,023 Presidential candidate for the Labour party Mr. Peter Obi, Dr Oby Ezekwesili Dr. Usman Bugaje, Professor Pat Utomi, and others, will on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Abuja, kickstart national political summit, which will birth a […] The post Electoral reform: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Obi, others set for National Summit in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Mental Health, Career Growth Take Centre Stage As Baze Varsity Hosts 2025 Career Week

Baze University, Abuja, on Monday, October 7, 2025, commenced its annual Career Week, a three-day event designed to promote mental health awareness, career development, and student engagement. The programme has once again positioned the institution as a champion of student wellbeing and holistic education. The week began with a Health Walk organised by the Student […]

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23 h. ago New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Encomiums have continued to pour in on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the historic and commendable appointment of Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A northern group under the auspices of Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum (NENF) described the appointment as a well-deserved one, noting […] The post New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago 2009 Agreement: South West Varsity Workers Join Nationwide Protest

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Thursday joined their counterparts nationwide to stage a one-day protest over the federal government’s delay in implementing the 2009 negotiation agreement. Members of the two unions trooped out in their […]

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29 h. ago N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An indigenous firm, Kenchez Nigeria Limited, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take immediate regulatory sanctions against Polaris Bank for deliberately and unlawfully withholding a loan facility of N868 million belonging to it in clear breach of guarantee terms. The company in its letter to the Governor of […] The post N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. 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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