1 hour ago Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

Calls it game-changer for economic revival The groundbreaking ceremony of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Cross River State read more Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

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2 h. ago Plateau Govt Mobilises Contractors To Inherited Abandoned Projects

Plateau State government has pledged to complete 49 abandoned projects it inherited from the administration of former Governor Simon Lalong. The commissioner for works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma, spoke on the projects yesterday. Ubandoma disclosed this during a tour of projects in the southern and central senatorial zones of the state. He said Governor Mutfwang had […]

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5 h. ago UNN places high premium on merit, VC Ujam tells fresh students

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam has said that the university places high premium on merit, fairness and excellence. Prof Ujam said this in Nsukka yesterday in an address during the institution’s 51st matriculation ceremony in which over 10,000 students took matriculation vows. […] The post UNN places high premium on merit, VC Ujam tells fresh students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Young entrepreneurs drive Africa’s economic transformation – Somachi Chris

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, entrepreneurship and other issues What inspired you to pursue a career in economics and development? Right from when I was a young child, I always felt a sense of responsibility to Nigeria, and Africa. I was always uncomfortable Read More

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7 h. ago Against all odds: How akara sellers defy superstitions to stay in business

In various Nigerian communities, a pervasive belief holds that akara (bean cake) sellers are often coerced into joining clandestine witchcraft covens. Those who resist are said to suffer misfortunes such as illness, spiritual attacks, or even death. With this narrative fuelled by anecdotal accounts and local folklore, GODFREY GEORGE delves into the veracity of these Read More

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9 h. ago Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Plateau State. In a coordinated operation on  April 11, 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam busted an ISWAP cell located around Yelwa axis in […] The post Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Governor Mutfwang Visits Attacked Communities, Reassures Victims On Resettlement

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of communities recently attacked and displaced in Bokkos and Mangu local government areas. He visited Hurti, Daho and several affected areas, where he also interacted with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The governor who was visibly moved by the harrowing conditions, especially those of women […]

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11 h. ago Insecurity: Plateau gov visits 64 displaced communities, vows to honour victims

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited the victims of terrorist attacks in about 64 communities of the state. Mutfwang also pledged to honour the victims during his visit on Saturday while assuring that justice would be served to the perpetrators. The PUNCH reports that the attack displaced thousands and plunged residents into despair. Confirming Read More

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12 h. ago Makinde unveils Kunle Afolayan film village, highlights tourism’s role in Oyo

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state is well on course in its commitment to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a cornerstone in the economic strategy of his administration. The governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, would receive a wide-bodied Read More

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16 h. ago Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Immediate past Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Emmanuel Shior has faulted the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over his claims on lack of data on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Shior, in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi on […] The post Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aims to make Lagos Africa’s largest economy. Currently, Lagos ranks second with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $259 billion, based on Purchasing Power Parity, trailing Cairo, Egypt. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’s potential. […] The post Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo-Olu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Bauchi poly rector warns new students against examination malpractice

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic in Bauchi, Sani Usman, has warned fresh students about examination malpractice. Sani, who emphasised that the institution could not afford to produce half-baked graduates, stated this on Saturday during the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for the newly admitted students of the institution. According to him, the school has zero tolerance Read More

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18 h. ago Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, will arrive in Nigeria on April 14 read more Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

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20 h. ago Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) said they have successfully arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province read more Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

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21 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs

President Bola Tinubu’s led administration has constituted a committee to review the effects of international tariff regimes and shifts in global commodity prices. The Economic Management Team chaired by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, inaugurated the sub-committee to handle the assignment sparked by US imposition of a 14 percent […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s oil reserves hit 37.28n barrels, gas reserves reach 210.54 TCF – NUPRC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s total proven and probable (2P) crude oil, condensate, and gas reserves as at January 1, 2025, have been pegged at 37.28 billion barrels and 210.54 trillion cubic feet (TCF) respectively. This was according to fresh data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The figures, contained in a […] The post Nigeria’s oil reserves hit 37.28n barrels, gas reserves reach 210.54 TCF – NUPRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

The wave of renewed terror attacks sweeping across Nigeria’s northern region has particularly devastated Plateau State, where armed assailants have read more Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

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24 h. ago ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy read more ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

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25 h. ago Edo Fraudster Turns Himself In To EFCC, Confesses To Romance Scams

The criminal activities of a 28-year-old internet fraudster from Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State have been renounced. The remorseful cybercriminal claimed that his fear of being arrested was the reason he gave up his illegal lifestyle. In a statement released on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that the Edo […] The post Edo Fraudster Turns Himself In To EFCC, Confesses To Romance Scams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Court orders EFCC, others to file defence in Aisha Achimugu’s suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other respondents in a suit filed by socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to refrain from proceeding with her arrest and detention. The respondents named in the fundamental human rights enforcement suit include the Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices and Read More

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