1 hour ago NAFDAC blacklists Indian Aveo Pharmaceutical over sale of illegal opioid

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, an India-based company read more NAFDAC blacklists Indian Aveo Pharmaceutical over sale of illegal opioid

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2 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu Pledges Broadband Expansion, Strengthening Of Policy Research Institutions

President Bola Tinubu has implored the new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as other policymakers to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, the president said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalise NIPSS by “fully digitising its […]

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4 h. ago We’ll continue to partner NEMA to mitigate against disasters in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State Government has assured that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency. read more We’ll continue to partner NEMA to mitigate against disasters in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

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5 h. ago Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), retired Major-General Garba Wahab, has called for an improved relationship between the armed forces and the media to promote national security. Gen. Wahab made the call during a media chat with members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), titled “National Interest […] The post Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FPRO Tasks Ogun Command To Fish Out Man Who Violently Kicked Toddler In Viral Video

Following the outrage that greeted a viral video of a man identified as Odukaye Kunle where he was seen kicking a minor, the Nigeria Police Force has charged the Ogun State Police Command to immediately launch a manhunt for his arrest. A Facebook user identified as Adelere Rasaki posted the video on Thursday, where he […]

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6 h. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO

Tribune Online 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported that around 6,000 transformers were vandalised across Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states during the four-day nationwide blackout. However, the company stated that KEDCO issues monthly bills totalling N12 billion across the three states but often collects less than N6 billion. Revealing this at a town hall meeting […] 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Customs hand over 4,973 loaves of cannabis, suspects to NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has officially handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa and two suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and prosecution. The command said it had also transferred 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The Read More

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Signs Record N54.99trn 2025 Budget Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law at a ceremony in the State House, Abuja, on Friday afternoon. The National Assembly had passed the budget on February 13 after raising the size from the N49.7 trillion originally proposed by the president. The 2025 budget is nearly double the N27.5 trillion […]

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7 h. ago Defections: ‘Your Allegations Misplaced’, INEC Replies Gov Fubara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the statement credited to the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in which the Commission was accused of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of serving members of the National and State Assemblies from one political party to another. A statement […]

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7 h. ago U.S. introduces new registration requirement for foreign nationals

The United States has introduced a new policy requiring all foreign nationals to register with immigration authorities. The directive, issued read more U.S. introduces new registration requirement for foreign nationals

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7 h. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

Events

8 h. ago World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Participants from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Thursday gathered in Kaduna to review their performances in project implementation of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL),  a World Bank-financed project designed to tackle the pressing issues of land degradation and climate change in Northern Nigeria […] The post World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Residents of Evina axis, a suburb of Aba, in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, have protested what they described as crazy bills from Aba Power and have therefore petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) for intervention. In a petition addressed to the officer in charge, NERC […] The post Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Science

8 h. ago MTN cuts core infrastructure spending as capex soars to N1.53tn

MTN Nigeria lowered spending on core infrastructure projects in 2024, even as its capital expenditure soared 168.3 per cent to N1.53 trillion, largely driven by tower lease renegotiations that deepened its financial obligations. Without the lease component, MTN’s spending on critical infrastructure like fibre networks, base stations, and technology upgrades dropped to N443.5bn from N449.3bn Read More

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8 h. ago How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that lawmakers and civil servants in the National Assembly routinely divert committee funds meant for operational read more How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti-Uduaghan

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9 h. ago FG charges Commonwealth nations to simplify climate finance access

Tribune Online FG charges Commonwealth nations to simplify climate finance access The Federal Government has charged Commonwealth nations to streamline access to international climate finance to support adaptation projects in developing countries. FG charges Commonwealth nations to simplify climate finance access Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

Other African nations are now leading the charge in newly discovered crude oil reserves, while Nigeria was notably absent from read more Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

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9 h. ago JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,  February 28,  2025 arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and four others before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on a 16- count charge bordering on money laundering. Details later… The post JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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