25 m. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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27 m. ago Investors Advocate Increased Capital In Critical Sectors To Drive Economic Growth

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has emphasised the need for increased capital deployment in essential sectors to stimulate economic growth and development. This call was made during the ongoing 21st Annual Africa Venture Capital Association Conference in Lagos, themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” which runs from April 28 to May 2, 2025. […]

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1 hour ago Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death By Hanging For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed, to death by hanging and another, Private Abubakar Yusuf, to 10 years imprisonment. Private Adamu was tried for killing his girlfriend, Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. A statement by the acting deputy director of […]

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2 h. ago NNPC appoints Idris, Obioma, sacks Port Harcourt refinery’s MD, 200 others

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has appointed Maryam Idrisu as managing director of NNPC Trading and Obioma Abangwu read more NNPC appoints Idris, Obioma, sacks Port Harcourt refinery’s MD, 200 others

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2 h. ago Defection, characteristic of average Nigerian politician –Ex

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, yesterday, reacted to the gale of defections that have hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent times and saying that the development does not worry him because defection is characteristic of the average Nigerian politician. He, however, stated that he foresees the […] The post Defection, characteristic of average Nigerian politician –Ex-Gov Igbinedion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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5 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Tuesday, April 29, celebrated creativity in the civil service by awarding N12 million to winners of the 5th Annual Federal Public Service Innovation Competition. The Carpooling Team, a group of five civil servants, clinched the top prize of N5 million for their digital carpooling platform designed to […] The post Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigeria to shift from reliance on crude oil to achieve sustainable prosperity through investments in education, entrepreneurship, and technology. Speaking on Tuesday, April 29, at the commissioning of an IT Community Centre donated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the Oladipo Alayande School […] The post Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Monday, April 28, Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years in prison for multiple investment fraud. Amos was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited, on 30-count charges prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the […] The post Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police

Nigerian Police has successfully arrested 12 suspected kidnappers, three gunrunners and recovered several firearms in Kaduna and Taraba states. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, attributing the arrest to intelligence gathering. Adejobi stated that on April 25, 2025, Force Intelligence Department in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba […] The post 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Attracts More Investment, Expansion

  Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry is attracting exponential private sector-led investment drive, indicating positive policy initiatives by the federal government. The current policy drive was spuring private sector investment, especially in the downstream oil industry. This is coming as Sunbeth Energies Limited has commenced key investment drive to boost Nigeria’s energy sector growth. The firm has […]

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15 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. 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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17 h. ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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19 h. ago NNPC Limited Concludes ‘Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo’ with Exciting Grand Finale in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – April 23, 2025 – The much-anticipated grand finale of NNPC Limited’s ‘Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo’ read more NNPC Limited Concludes ‘Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo’ with Exciting Grand Finale in Lagos

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19 h. ago A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72

By Femi Opadere As the sun rises on yet another beautiful day, Nigeria and the world take a moment to honour a giant, a visionary, and a true leader in business—Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil Plc, as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Just like the moon shining brightly among the […] The post A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Legend Internet, Champion Breweries, UBA top stocks to watch this week

The week ending April 25 recorded the first positive weekly close of the month, with the All-Share Index rising by read more Legend Internet, Champion Breweries, UBA top stocks to watch this week

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23 h. ago Military Court Sentences Soldier To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters of 82 Division of Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend identified as Miss Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. The military court also sentenced another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf to 10 years imprisonment for […]

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