12 h. ago Newly approved national marine, blue economy policy will create sustainable prosperity for Nigeria – Oyetola

From Steve Agbota The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria’s first National Marine and Blue Economy Policy (2025–2034), a transformative step to harness the country’s 853-kilometre coastline and extensive inland waterways for economic diversification, job creation, and environmental sustainability. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola described the policy as a “visionary framework” […] The post Newly approved national marine, blue economy policy will create sustainable prosperity for Nigeria – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries 

From Isaac Job, Uyo An unidentified boyfriend who was living with his girlfriend known as Ruth Ngozi Sunday has stabbed her to death during a bloody fight.  A  statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo on Wednesday said the duo lived […] The post Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Experts: Youth entrepreneurship vital to Nigeria’s economic growth

•Urge greater MSME funding, support From  Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Economic experts have called on the government, private sector and citizens to prioritise youth entrepreneurship as a national development strategy, stressing that the future of Nigeria’s economy depends on the success of its young innovators and job creators. The stakeholders made the call at the launch […] The post Experts: Youth entrepreneurship vital to Nigeria’s economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago TD Africa, Huawei empower installers to drive eKit deployment across Africa

By Chinenye Anuforo   To ensure seamless adoption of the Huawei eKit solution across Africa, TD Africa, the continent’s leading technology distributor, in collaboration with Huawei, hosted an exclusive Installer Workshop in Lagos, recently. The workshop is a strategic initiative to educate, empower and recruit certified installers who will become TD Africa’s official hands-on force […] The post TD Africa, Huawei empower installers to drive eKit deployment across Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Methodist Church urges FG to review economic policies, tackle hardship, insecurity

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Methodist Church, Nigeria Diocese of Uyo has urged the federal government  to review  economic policies with a view to find solution to prevailing hardship and tackle insecurity in Nigeria.  A communique signed by the Archbishop of Uyo Diocese Most Rev John Koko Bassey and Lay President Sunday Bassey at the […] The post Methodist Church urges FG to review economic policies, tackle hardship, insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Tah time: Mauritanian contender for AfDB’s top job to unveil vision

Sidi Ould Tah, Mauritania’s candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, will lay out his policy vision on Tuesday, read more Tah time: Mauritanian contender for AfDB’s top job to unveil vision

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3 d. ago Fraud probe: Immigration on high alert as NNPC officials, contractors allegedly plot escape

By Adewale Sanyaolu To prevent contractors and former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) fingered in the ongoing fraud probe from evading accountability, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), at the weekend, ramped up surveillance on them. To this end, immigration officials are on red alert to ensure those accused of plotting […] The post Fraud probe: Immigration on high alert as NNPC officials, contractors allegedly plot escape appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rainstorm destroys buildings, other facilities in Akwa Ibom Unity School

From Isaac Job, Uyo Rainstorm has destroyed buildings and other facilities worth millions of naira at Federal Government College , Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Our Correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Friday evening as heavy downpour accompanied by windstorm ravaged almost all the buildings in the college. Facilities affected include fence at Girls […] The post Rainstorm destroys buildings, other facilities in Akwa Ibom Unity School appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago I Questioned God’s Call After Leaving My Corporate Job For Ministry – Jerry Eze

The founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has shared that after leaving his corporate job, he began to question whether he had genuinely heard from God. During a recent appearance at the WithChude Live event, the 42-year-old internet personality admitted that only a month after stepping away from his corporate role, he began […] The post I Questioned God’s Call After Leaving My Corporate Job For Ministry – Jerry Eze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

As student debt climbs and wages stagnate, many recent graduates in the United States are finding the job market increasingly read more Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection

By Chekwube Nzomiwu Guest Columnist     Vice President Kashim Shettima has been doing a yeoman’s job in assuring everybody of better days ahead for Nigeria under his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose economic reforms have thrown Nigerians into unprecedented hardship. Shettima has undoubtedly done so, even much more than the very large media […] The post Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Abductors of Akwa Ibom radio comedian demand N80m ransom by May 2 deadline

From Isaac Job, Uyo Sea pirates who kidnapped Akwa Ibom radio comedian Odey Mathias, popularly known as General Odey, and 19 other passengers along the Cross River-Akwa Ibom waterways have given the victims’ families until Friday, May 2, to pay an N80 million ransom or face execution. The abduction occurred on Good Friday, April 18, […] The post Abductors of Akwa Ibom radio comedian demand N80m ransom by May 2 deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the revenue allocation formula to reflect changing realities as mandated by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended). The Commission also identified legal constraints hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, […] The post RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NFIU warns of surge in Ponzi, unregulated crowdfunding scams

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has released a comprehensive advisory alerting Nigerians to the escalating threat of Ponzi schemes and unregulated crowdfunding operations, particularly those exploiting digital assets, agriculture and real estate sectors. In the advisory published on Wednesday, the NFIU emphasised that these fraudulent schemes have evolved in sophistication, […] The post NFIU warns of surge in Ponzi, unregulated crowdfunding scams appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his recent appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, describing the recognition as well-deserved and timely. The lab is a high-level advisory body focused on promoting private investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a […] The post Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Presidency To Sanction Tertiary Institutions Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, has initiated a crackdown measure on tertiary institutions reportedly implicated in fraudulent activities related to student loans. Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Student Engagement, Comr. Asefon Sunday Dayo, stated this in a press statement […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu Hails Dangote’s Appointment To World Bank Investment Lab

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with promoting investment and job creation in emerging economies. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the appointment as apt, given Dangote’s rich private […]

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8 d. ago Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

In an effort to tackle unemployment and boost economic growth, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the read more Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

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8 d. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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