77 m. ago Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of thuggery and youth restiveness in the state. The forum in a statement in Minna on […] The post Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Premier League History Shows Man Utd Can Be Restored – Amorim

Ruben Amorim has told beleaguered Manchester United fans to take comfort from Premier League history as they seek to close the gap on champions-in-waiting Liverpool. On the same day Liverpool were aiming to draw level with United on 20 top-flight titles by beating Tottenham, United required a 96th-minute equaliser from Rasmus Højlund to secure a […]

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5 h. ago Revenues: VP Tasks RMAFC As Governor Eno Seeks More Funding For Oil States

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of efficiency and fiscal transparency in financial management of the nation’s resources and charged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to take the lead in the ongoing economic reforms by the President Bola Tinubu -led federal government. Speaking at the 2025 RMAFC Retreat for newly […]

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8 h. ago 2027: Tinubu must be reelected to complete his reforms – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to read more 2027: Tinubu must be reelected to complete his reforms – Keyamo

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9 h. ago IMF: Reforms, policy shifts key to Nigeria’s economic turnaround

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria currently stands at an economic crossroad and this is due to the recent downgrade of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The global organisation in its biannual World Economic Outlook (WEO) report titled “A Critical Juncture amid Policy Shifts”, lowered the 2025 growth forecasts […] The post IMF: Reforms, policy shifts key to Nigeria’s economic turnaround appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT

By Chinyere Anyanwu                                   neveralonewitu@gmail.com The introduction of four new, high-yielding tomato and pepper varieties by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) is rekindling optimism of huge harvests among farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The Executive Director, NIHORT, Prof. Mohammed […] The post New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. 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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14 h. ago Firm expands factoring initiative to Port Harcourt, empowers SMEs

By Chinenye Anuforo Digital supply chain finance frontrunner Fiducia has extended its Factoring Forum to the South-South region, holding its inaugural session in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The forum, centered on the theme “Unlocking Growth: The Power of Factoring for Business Expansion,” convened finance professionals, business executives, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to delve […] The post Firm expands factoring initiative to Port Harcourt, empowers SMEs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

Girish Sharma, Managing Director of the Guinness Nigeria PLC, has paid glowing tribute to all the stakeholders whose contributions led read more Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

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24 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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24 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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25 h. ago 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the South East to make strategic political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against continued isolation from the national mainstream. The former Abia State governor emphasised the need for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region to maximize political opportunities. In a statement on […] The post 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago We Defected To APC In Delta People’s Interest, Say Gov Oborevwori, Okowa

Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described his defection alongside his cabinet and other stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a movement” rather than a mere political shift. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Monday while addressing a large crowd at the welcome rally to formally receive him […]

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26 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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27 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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