2 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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2 h. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bridging The Gap – Restoring Trust Between Schools, Government And Society By John Momoh

  The speech was given by the Chairman of Channels Media Group, John Momoh (OON), at the BAOSA 170th Anniversary Lecture, Baptist Academy, Lagos, on … Continue reading Bridging The Gap – Restoring Trust Between Schools, Government And Society By John Momoh The post Bridging The Gap – Restoring Trust Between Schools, Government And Society By John Momoh appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Kebbi Customs Foils Smuggling, Confiscate Goods Valued At Over ₦109m

The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband goods valued at over ₦109.6 million within three weeks. The seizures were part of intensified operations aimed at curbing smuggling and protecting the economy in the North-West region. The Area Comptroller, Mahmoud Ibrahim, made this known during a press briefing on […] The post Kebbi Customs Foils Smuggling, Confiscate Goods Valued At Over ₦109m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago BBNaija: Why I have different personalities on social media – Imisi

Imisi Ayanwale, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, reflected on the disparity between her social media presence prior to the show and her personality while on the program. Imisi won BBNaija Season 10 on Sunday night’s grand finale in Lagos. On Tuesday, she received her grand prize package of N150 million, which included […] The post BBNaija: Why I have different personalities on social media – Imisi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Sterling Bank’s Switch partners Thunes to enable free diaspora remittances

Switch, Sterling Bank’s cross-border payments and diaspora banking platform, has partnered with Thunes, a global payments network based in Singapore. read more Sterling Bank’s Switch partners Thunes to enable free diaspora remittances

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14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Bauchi Attracts $5.2bn Investments, Signs 47 MoUs At Economic Summit

Bauchi State Government has secured investment commitments exceeding $5.2 billion following the conclusion of the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, where the state government also signed 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with both local and foreign investors. The summit, held at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, attracted delegations and investors […]

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15 h. ago Makinde Faults Umahi For Dodging ‘Cost Per Kilometre’ Question On Lagos

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for refusing to provide a clear breakdown of the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing his response to public inquiries as evasive and unnecessary. Speaking in a viral video on Friday, Makinde said there was no reason for Umahi to […]

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16 h. ago “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, IPAC Secretary and Lagos State Chairperson of the Action People’s Party, Mrs. Abiola Adeyemi, hailed Amupitan’s appointment […] The post “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Customs Seme Command Seizes N1.99bn Worth Of Contraband Along Lagos–Abidjan Corridor

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, on Thursday announced the seizure of a range of contraband items, including illicit drugs and expired flour from Egypt, valued at N1.99 billion, between September 1 and October 9, 2025, along the Lagos–Abidjan trade corridor. During his first press briefing at the Seme Border command, Customs Area Controller […] The post Customs Seme Command Seizes N1.99bn Worth Of Contraband Along Lagos–Abidjan Corridor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Flutterwave Relaunches “The Wave Podcast” to Spotlight Africa’s Tech and Creative Leaders

Lagos, Nigeria.  October 8th, 2025: Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced the relaunch of The Wave Podcast, featuring a compelling first-season lineup with innovators like Odun Eweniyi, Co-Founder & COO of PiggyVest; Fu’ad Lawal, Founder of Archivi.ng; and Ted Oladele, Founder of Mira & Lead Product Manager at Chowdeck. The audio-led content is […]

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17 h. ago Eko DisCo Urges Stakeholders To Join Hands In Tackling Energy Crimes, Vandalism

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), on Thursday, held an extensive customer engagement forum in Agbara District, Lagos State, bringing together community stakeholders to address power supply challenges, safety concerns, and the critical issue of energy theft. The forum, which covered five zones under Agbara District – Agbara, Aiyetoro, Aradagun, Badagry, Igborosun, and Oko-Afo, provided […]

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19 h. ago Nigeria’s Economic Growth Hinges On Decisive Action, Says LCCI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised the need for the Nigerian government to accelerate economic reforms to stimulate sustainable growth, improve living standards, and restore investor confidence. LCCI stated this in its presentation of the private sector perspective on the recently released Nigeria Development Update (NDU) 2025 by the World Bank, […]

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19 h. ago Africa must build its own data, computing power to drive AI growth — NITDA DG

By Chinenye Anuforo The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on African countries to strengthen their data sovereignty and computing infrastructure in order to fully harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking in Lagos during a panel session titled, “Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Policy and […] The post Africa must build its own data, computing power to drive AI growth — NITDA DG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Customs Intercept Trucks Of Expired Flour Worth N1.2bn At Lagos Border

  The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday the interception of five trucks loaded with expired bags of flour smuggled into the country from Egypt. Displaying the expired flours at a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Adewale Adenuga stated that […]

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19 h. ago Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service

The Lagos State Task Force has confirmed the conviction of 21 individuals arrested for offences including street trading, illegal bus stop operations, unauthorised ticketing, and obstruction of public roads. According to the agency, the offenders received a combined sentence of 44 months of community service handed down by a mobile court after a coordinated enforcement […] The post Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NEC Disavows Illegal Lagos SWAN Election, Petitins IGP, DSS Over Misuse Of Security Personnel

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has unequivocally disowned and condemned the purported election planned by suspended members of the association in Lagos, labelling it illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the organisation. The NEC expressed that the sole aim […]

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22 h. ago Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation Into Lekki Land Dispute

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request follows a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated […]

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27 h. ago Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document

By Marvelous Udoruisi & Oyinlola Arolawun A 23 -years-old man, Abimbola Joseph Olamide has been found guilty and sentenced to one year imprisonment  by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja. The convict, Olamide was docked before Justice Rahman Oshodi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),on a one -count charge, […] The post Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago The Gods Have Spoken: Lala rallies Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Omowunmi Dada for opera at Terra Kulture

All roads lead to Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 18 and 19, 2025, for a stage play, an opera titled ‘The Gods Have Spoken’. The classical musical penned by Dr. Taiye Adeola parades a stellar cast of Nollywood actors like Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Tunji Sotimirin, Omowunmi Dada and Lizzy Jay, among others. […] The post The Gods Have Spoken: Lala rallies Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Omowunmi Dada for opera at Terra Kulture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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