56 m. ago Osun East Senator Launches Revolving Loan Scheme To Empower 700 Entrepreneurs

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District of Osun State and chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. The initiative, in partnership with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, seeks to […]

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59 m. ago Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF

Tribune Online Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF Sanwo-Olu, who read the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, also expressed the Forum’s displeasure over the World Bank’s failure to fulfil its part of the agreement reached on NG-CARES, despite participating... Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF Tribune Online

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1 hour ago NEF Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses Govt Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the forum said […]

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2 h. ago I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award

By John Ogunsemore Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed gratitude to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) which recently announced it would confer an honorary doctorate degree on him. Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the planned conferment on Wednesday during a visit to Wike’s residence in Abuja, where […] The post I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has undertaken working visits to two major Chinese companies operating in Nigeria, Golden Diamond Limited and Choice International Group (CIG), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade and industrial collaboration between both nations. During his visit to Golden Diamond Limited, a manufacturing company […] The post NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

A proposed bill to overhaul and strengthen the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is facing opposition from key government agencies, read more Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

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8 h. ago Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea seal pact on Gulf of Guinea gas pipeline project

By Adewale Sanyaolu and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed a joint communiqué outlining the roadmap for the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline (GOGGP) Project Treaty. The communique was signed by the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining […] The post Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea seal pact on Gulf of Guinea gas pipeline project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NEF Condemns Benue Massacre, Accuses Gov’t Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the Forum said […]

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13 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Aba Power is leading four firms to assemble smart meters in Aba

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), is leading four local and foreign firms to assemble smart electricity meters read more Aba Power is leading four firms to assemble smart meters in Aba

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14 h. ago UNIPORT awards Wike Honorary Doctorate for outstanding leadership, contributions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has bestowed an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) degree on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in recognition of his transformative leadership, visionary public service, and significant contributions to both the university and Nigeria at large. UNIPORT’s top officials, including […] The post UNIPORT awards Wike Honorary Doctorate for outstanding leadership, contributions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago UNIPORT At 50: Varsity Confers Honorary Degree On FCT Minister Wike

  The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this during the presentation of the conferment letter to Wike at his residence in Abuja on […]

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15 h. ago Referendum: Western Sahara Renews Calls For International Pressure On Morocco

  The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), also known as Western Sahara, has ramped up calls on the global community to exert more pressure on the Kingdom of Morocco to adhere to the globally recognised agreement for the people of Western Sahara under Morocco’s occupation to determine their political future through referendum. The Minister of […]

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16 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

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17 h. ago FG seeks varsities’ support on climate change, renewable energy solutions

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged universities to join hands in promoting evidence-based research on climate change and renewable energy solutions to support its net zero green transition pathway by 2060. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, who made the call at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, during […] The post FG seeks varsities’ support on climate change, renewable energy solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI employees — CEO Altman

Tribune Online Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI employees — CEO Altman Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reportedly offered massive $100 million bonuses in a failed attempt to poach employees from OpenAI, according to the AI startup’s CEO, Sam Altman. Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI employees — CEO Altman Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI

Tribune Online Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI “In 2023, the global space economy was valued at over $546 billion, with the private sector contributing approximately 77% of that value." Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Nigeria, EU deepen collaboration against transnational organized crime

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (EUROJUST) and the Federal Ministry of Justice have signed a working arrangement to strengthen cooperation on transnational organized crime. This was a follow-up to recent meetings in 2023 between the parties, which includes the implementation on the arrangement. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja, […] The post Nigeria, EU deepen collaboration against transnational organized crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Zuru killings: Malami decries loss of ‘nearly 200 innocent lives’ in Kebbi

By John Ogunsemore Former Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has condemned recent attacks in Tadurga Ward of Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi State, which he said claimed nearly 200 innocent lives. This is contained in a Wednesday statement signed by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka. Daily Sun learnt that […] The post Zuru killings: Malami decries loss of ‘nearly 200 innocent lives’ in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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