26 m. ago NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026

•Considers review of N30m permit fee   By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will be sanctioned. The declaration was made during the inaugural Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders Engagement, held in Lagos on Monday. The Director of Aerodrome […] The post NCAA to sanction unlicensed airports, airstrips from January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, recently announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These pivotal programmes are strategically designed […] The post UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NDLEA Seizes N2.6bn Worth Of Drugs In Jigawa, Arrests Three Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the successful seizure of illegal drugs worth over N2.6 billion in Jigawa State. The drugs were confiscated during a targeted operation spanning Jigawa and Kano states. The seizure, carried out in Gumel, led to the arrest of three suspects who were allegedly transporting the narcotics to […] The post NDLEA Seizes N2.6bn Worth Of Drugs In Jigawa, Arrests Three Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra

The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, has attributed the road crash that claimed eight lives with six other persons injured in the State to over-speeding. The incident, according to her, occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night at Nteje along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Oyi local government […]

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6 h. ago Tinubu may sanction some Ministers over violation of procurement rules

Amidst growing abuse of the public procurement process, indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu may bring down the sledgehammer. read more Tinubu may sanction some Ministers over violation of procurement rules

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6 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has launched investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […] The post EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Tinubu may sanction some ministers over procurement violations

…Puts new threshold requests on hold …As MDAs get April 30 deadline to end 2024: procurement process Amidst growing abuse read more Tinubu may sanction some ministers over procurement violations

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8 h. ago Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics

As University of East London Alumni hail gov’s performance, pledge collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also […] The post Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago David Abioye Opens New Church 7 Months After ‘Retiring’ From Oyedepo’s Winner’s Chapel

Former vice-president of Living Faith Church, Pastor David Abioye, is set to begin Sunday morning services at his new church on May 4, 2025. Abioye disclosed this at the end of an evening fellowship on Sunday. He noted that his ministry will now hold services by 8am every Sunday morning. “Very important information. From next […]

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8 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) on Monday hosted the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole for a read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

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9 h. ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Suspected CBEX promoter Abiodun surrenders to EFCC

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja One of the suspected promoters of the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Adefowora Abiodun, who was recently declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has voluntarily surrendered to the commission to aid the investigation. Abiodun, one of the four individuals earlier declared wanted by the EFCC […] The post BREAKING: Suspected CBEX promoter Abiodun surrenders to EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges

From Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may review the N30 million fee charged for airport permits, following stakeholders’ pleas for reduced costs to encourage investment. The NCAA also warned that, from January 1, 2026, local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. At the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement […] The post NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos on Monday, Godwin Balang, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said only a few of Nigeria’s 92 […] The post FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Attorney General of the Federation, and other parties in a contract breach suit filed by Anchor Dataware Solutions Limited to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the preservative order […] The post Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

…only few states with valid operational permits – NCAA The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the Federal read more FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

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17 h. ago Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid

From Sunday Ani Rev Canon Lumenkristy Eboh, a prominent cleric of the Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s candidacy for the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, declaring him unrivalled. Eboh, who leads the God In Action Adoration Ministry in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, made the announcement during his weekly […] The post Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Nigeria’s Future Hinges On Embracing AI, Says ICT Expert, Aguene

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BildUp, Chibuike Aguene, has said. Nigeria cannot afford to lag in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), During unveiling the country’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu, Aguene said AI has come to stay, highlighting the global dominance of AI and its transformative potential. He said indigenous technology would […]

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20 h. ago 21,000 Out Of 60,000 Workers In Kano Indebted To Private Loan Vendors

The standing committee on Pay Parade, which verifies the payment of workers in Kano state, has revealed that 21,000 civil servants out of the total of 60,000 workers in the state are indebted to private loan Vendors. This indebtedness, under which most are from the teaching sector, results in not receiving anything when the salary […]

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