65 m. ago FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs

 … 95 percent of children with special needs out of school From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Stakeholders from Benue state have called on the Federal Government to make urgent investments in inclusive education of children with special needs. The appeal was made during a three-day intensive training for teachers of children with disabilities, organized by […] The post FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago US Green Card Holders With Criminal Records Risk Revocation, Deportation

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has warned lawful permanent residents, commonly known as Green Card holders, that individuals with prior criminal convictions may face revocation of their residency status and possible removal from the United States. The advisory, released on Tuesday, aimed to remind Green Card holders of key immigration enforcement rules […]

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16 h. ago NASS Passes Kalu’s ‘Domestication Of Kampala Convention’ Bill Into Law

The Senate has passed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2025, for third reading. The Kampala Convention, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. The convention establishes a […]

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16 h. ago Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers

Tribune Online Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers He also called for the strengthening of audit and oversight bodies, increased citizen engagement in project monitoring, ethical training for procurement officers. Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers Tribune Online

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17 h. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him read more Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

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20 h. ago Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

Stakeholders including hundreds of civil society groups, rights group and government agencies have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing drug read more Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

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22 h. ago AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is set to host its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.”  The event, slated for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […] The post AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC

Tribune Online How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the persistent opacity in Nigeria’s financial reporting system, particularly within the oil and gas sector. How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement

Tribune Online Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the implementation and remittance of the five percent user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance, on Tuesday, constituted two stakeholders’ committees to address issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the charges. Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Telecom operators convene strategic meeting on CNII Executive Order

By Chinenye Anuforo Following a recent Executive Order from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) formally designating telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), telecommunications operators under the aegis of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced a  strategic stakeholders’ meeting. Scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Abuja, this second […] The post Telecom operators convene strategic meeting on CNII Executive Order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Kwara Gov’t, Stakeholders Brainstorm On Business Enabling Reforms

By Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin The Kwara State government has organised a one-day technical workshop and town hall meeting to enlighten stakeholders and strengthen existing collaborations on the State Action Business Enabling Reforms (SABER). Attended by participants from public and private sectors, the engagement was held in collaboration with a high-powered delegation of the Presidential Enabling […]

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28 h. ago NCAA approves Enugu Air’s operations through XEJET pending AOC completion

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Enugu Air to commence domestic flight operations in partnership with XEJET, pending the completion of Enugu Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, in a statement late Monday said the move aligned […] The post NCAA approves Enugu Air’s operations through XEJET pending AOC completion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Stakeholders in the education sector, notably, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and Heads of parastatals like the NUC, NCCE, NABTEB, TETFund, NELFfund, among several others are in attendance. Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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31 h. ago Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse

Tribune Online Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse Despite various measures canvassed and being implemented, collapse of buildings has assumed another dimension in Nigeria, especially Lagos State. Apart from  the existing  structures that are caving in, buildings under construction are not left out in the latest structural failures. The recurring incidents of building collapse have been a major concern to the built environment […] Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Stakeholders Agree On Increased Awareness, Education To Deepen Penetration

Stakeholders in the insurance industry agreed that the sector needs more education and awareness to deepen penetration in the country. Although, they said, the industry has progressed in recent times, recording a record N1.5 trillion gross premium in the last financial year, the grassroots inroad has been slow, a development that calls for increased awareness. […]

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35 h. ago FG Warns Stakeholders On Dangers Of Electricity Assets Vandalism

In a renewed effort to safeguard critical power infrastructure and ensure public safety, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hosted a sensitisation programme in Kaduna to enlighten host communities on the dangers of building under transmission lines and the increasing threat of vandalism. The general manager Kaduna Region, Engr Nasir Mansur S Fada, highlighted the […]

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35 h. ago Lawyers Storm Presidential Villa, National Assembly With Petition Against NMDPRA Boss

A group of lawyers yesterday stormed the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly (NASS), Abuja, with a petition demanding the immediate sack and prosecution of the  chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. The lawyers made grave allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflict of […]

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42 h. ago FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement

Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, hosted a delegation led by Bengt van Loosdrecht, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, for the opening ceremony of the renegotiation of the Double Taxation Agreement between Nigeria and the Netherlands. The event took place at the Revenue House in Abuja […] The post FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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