8 h. ago EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism, with a read more EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

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10 h. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago UNIDO, Federal Gov’t Sign Pact To Promote Nigeria’s Industrial Development

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Federal Government  have signed a 4 -year Programme Country Partnership (PCP) Flagship Strategy (2024 – 2028) to support the government of Nigeria in promoting and accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Nigeria. The historic pact was signed between UNIDO and   the Federal Ministry of Budget and […]

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3 d. ago IWD: When women joined forces to seek action in support of women causes

By Vivian Onyebukwa March 8 each year is the celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD). It’s a day that women across the world come together to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow women, deliberate on issues and crave action in support of women and their causes. The theme for this year’s IWD is titled: Accelerate […] The post IWD: When women joined forces to seek action in support of women causes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder

The United States has called for transparency and swift justice in the murder of Catholic priest Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was tragically killed in Kaduna, Nigeria. The U.S. expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation and […] The post U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Sanusi lauds stakeholders as 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League lights up Birnin Kebbi

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi (MON), has praised beach soccer stakeholders in the country for their support of the game. In its fifth season, the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) kicked off with Round One games on Monday, 31st March in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. Eight teams […] The post Sanusi lauds stakeholders as 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League lights up Birnin Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Sanusi hails 2025 Beach Soccer League kick off in Birnin Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (MON), General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has praised beach soccer stakeholders for their strong support of the sport in Nigeria. The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), now in its fifth season, began with Round One games on Monday, 31 March, in Birnin Kebbi, […] The post Sanusi hails 2025 Beach Soccer League kick off in Birnin Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago First Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Youth And Sports Development

Following the impressive outcome of the inaugural South West Games, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has pledged its continued support for any initiative aimed at developing youth and promoting sports across the country. At the closing ceremony of the Games, Seyi Oyefeso, the Executive Director of Retail Banking at First Bank, emphasized the bank’s dedication […]

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5 d. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Jim Iyke Faces Setback As YouTube Deletes His Movie ‘Light In The Dark,’ Calls For Support

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has raised an alarm after YouTube removed the original version of his movie ‘Light in the Dark’ from his channel, JIMIYKE TV. In a post on Instagram on Monday, the actor revealed that the platform deemed one of the scenes inappropriate based on feedback received. Despite the setback, he assured fans […] The post Jim Iyke Faces Setback As YouTube Deletes His Movie ‘Light In The Dark,’ Calls For Support appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has called for collective efforts from all segments of society to combat banditry in the state. He made the call during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at his palace. Governor Aliyu highlighted the progress made by his administration in the fight against insecurity, […] The post …Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Airforce chief commends troops’ efforts in strengthening national security

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended the officers, airmen and airwomen for their unwavering efforts in the fight against bandits and terrorists in the country. He stated this on Monday during the 2025 Sallah Luncheon with the personnel of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, held at Read More

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7 d. ago PINL seeks stakeholders’ support against oil pipeline attacks

…Says host communities’ cooperation restored operations after explosion        From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The firm revealed that the cooperation of host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) helped in bringing the major pipeline to full functions hours after supplies to Bonny oil terminal was interrupted by an explosion.     […] The post PINL seeks stakeholders’ support against oil pipeline attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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8 d. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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8 d. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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8 d. ago Peter Obi tours Onitsha fire sites, urges support for traders

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has paid a sympathy visit to two major fire disaster sites in Onitsha—the burnt electronics market at Iweka Road and the destroyed warehouse at Ifejirika Street, within the Main Market. Describing the experience as heartbreaking, Mr Obi lamented the magnitude of loss suffered by […] The post Peter Obi tours Onitsha fire sites, urges support for traders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has pledge to support the Benue state government with innovative technology and ICT for the education of Benue children.   The Israeli Ambassador made this pledge during a working visit to the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) office in Makurdi.   […] The post BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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