77 m. ago 2027: How I would address Nigeria’s electricity challenges if elected – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has described how he plans to handle Nigeria’s recurring electrical difficulties if elected president. The former Anambra governor stated that resolving the country’s electricity issues is not “rocket science,” but rather a matter of implementing proven ideas from other emerging countries. He made the […] The post 2027: How I would address Nigeria’s electricity challenges if elected – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Uncertainty looms over N5bn seaport revenue as court nullifies POF collection

Tribune Online Uncertainty looms over N5bn seaport revenue as court nullifies POF collection The quest by the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to generate N5 billion through collection of Practitioners Operating Fee (POF) from clearing agents, including Licensed Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders at the nations ports has hit a brick-wall following a court judgement barring the Council from collecting such fee from Licensed […] Uncertainty looms over N5bn seaport revenue as court nullifies POF collection Tribune Online

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4 h. ago DisCos post highest revenue since privatisation amid poor supply

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded their highest quarterly revenue since privatisation in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, despite read more DisCos post highest revenue since privatisation amid poor supply

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5 h. ago Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report

Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, which assessed exchange rate movements across the continent for the month of […] The post Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 52 suspected Cultists during  joint raids of their  hideouts in the state . The arrests were made while the suspects were in preparation to unleash mayhem on innocent people during the 7:7 Cultism Day in the state . The police have therefore , warned hoteliers  […] The post 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO

By Bimbola Oyesola   Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained, says the World Trade Organization (WTO). The latest World Trade Organization Goods Trade Barometer rose to 103.5 — up […] The post Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a  statement issued over the weekend and signed by its Spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025

By Zika Bobby The 2025 World Cassava Day celebration was held in grand style in Abuja, spotlighting cassava as a cornerstone for food security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. The event, themed: “Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports”, brought together leaders from government, business, and development institutions to chart a new […] The post Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FG eyes $25bn revenue as GBB, REA partner to power schools, hospitals

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government, through the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a partnership aimed at providing electricity and digital connectivity to public institutions across the country. The agreement, signed at the weekend in Abuja, targets hospitals, schools, universities, security outfits and other government establishments. The agencies […] The post FG eyes $25bn revenue as GBB, REA partner to power schools, hospitals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years, to help curb rising non-communicable diseases (WHO). The global push was contained in a recent statement published on its website, the United […] The post WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Edo State Directorate, has intensified efforts to curb the rising tide of social vices and youth restiveness, taking its flagship campaign, ‘Pathway to National Cohesion, Development and Unity,’ to both the airwaves and the academic community. On Friday, the state director, Osahon Bamidele Woghiren, led an NOA team to the […] The post NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting that it was the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign

Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo, secured the Nigeria’s women a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country […] The post Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 21 Lives Lost In Deadly Head On Collision On Zaria–Kano Expressway

A fatal road crash along the Zaria–Kano highway on Sunday, July 6, 2025, claimed the lives of 21 people, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Command. The accident occurred at about 8:23 a.m. at Kasuwar Dogo, Dakatsalle, involving a DAF Trailer (GWL 422 ZE) and a Toyota Hummer Bus (KMC 171 […] The post 21 Lives Lost In Deadly Head On Collision On Zaria–Kano Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ayo Olaiya Refutes Claims Of Using Mohbad’s Story For Film, Clarifies Viral Video

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ayo Olaiya has dismissed claims suggesting he intended to turn the late singer Mohbad’s story into a movie and cast the singer’s father in the project. Speculation began after a video surfaced online showing Olaiya and some of his colleagues on a film set interacting with Mohbad’s father. The footage led […] The post Ayo Olaiya Refutes Claims Of Using Mohbad’s Story For Film, Clarifies Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated organizers of opposition coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The FCT Minister noted that the political stakeholders who defected from their various parties to join Africa Democratic Congress, were not interested in rescuing Nigerians from economic hardship and insecurity challenges. Wike […] The post “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) generated N700 million within just three weeks of operation. Wike made the disclosure on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, to celebrate the successful completion of […] The post We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has declared that he is contesting to be Nigeria’s president and not a running mate to Atiku Abubakar. While appearing on Channels TV’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Obi refuted claims that he was considering a vice presidential slot under Atiku or any other candidate ahead of the […] The post 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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