5 h. ago Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas read more Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

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7 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PFL launches PFL Africa with inaugural event set for Cape Town

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, has announced the launch of its third regional league, read more PFL launches PFL Africa with inaugural event set for Cape Town

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7 h. ago Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The suspension was confirmed following the conclusion of an internal investigation by the party’s disciplinary committee. The panel was […] The post Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti-Party Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government launched an inter-agency task force to accelerate conditional cash transfers to 15 million vulnerable Nigerian households, a flagship initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The task force, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) […] The post FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NELFUND Debunks Alleged Diversion Of N54bn Student Loan Funds

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked reports of alleged diversion of the scheme’s funds amounting to N54billion. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee oversighting the agency, to clear its name of the alleged irregularities in the administration and disbursement of student […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North

By Billy Graham Abel Yola The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have jointly unveiled a $159 million emergency response plan aimed at averting a looming food security and nutrition crisis in the conflict-ravaged states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) in north-east Nigeria. The 2025 Lean Season Response Plan, launched in Abuja […] The post Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Benue Lawmakers Reject NASS Summons, Cite Constitutional Breach

A fresh constitutional tussle has erupted between the Benue State House of Assembly and the National Assembly following the refusal of Benue lawmakers to honour a summons issued by the House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee. The committee had summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara States, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, along with their […] The post Benue Lawmakers Reject NASS Summons, Cite Constitutional Breach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Gov Soludo Launches Free Digital Skills Scheme To Empower 1m In Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to democratise access to digital education. The initiative targets provision of free, high-quality digital skills training to over one million Anambra residents and indigenes. At the heart of the initiative is the SID […]

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17 h. ago Flick vows Barcelona will bounce back after Champions League ‘heartbreak’

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has vowed that the club will come back stronger following their heartbreaking Champions League semi-final read more Flick vows Barcelona will bounce back after Champions League ‘heartbreak’

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19 h. ago Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja In a bold stride towards transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has launched the One Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative empowering one million people through the Solution Innovation District (SID) The ground-breaking programme aims to democratize access […] The post Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FG launches committee to overhaul NYSC, targets stronger impact

The Nigerian government has created a new committee to completely update and improve the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Omolara read more FG launches committee to overhaul NYSC, targets stronger impact

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22 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 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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24 h. ago Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs

Cascador, an annual program focused on developing Nigerian entrepreneurs who are scaling mission-driven companies, has inked a partnership deal with Sterling Bank to launch a funding model for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million fund, the partnership introduces flexible financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, […] The post Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG

•Launches Virtual Privacy Academy From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created about 23,000 jobs within the last three years. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), revealed this during the eighth edition of the Network of African […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria needs strong policies to harness ocean economy –Aniemu

By Steve Agbota Mr. Ismail Aniemu is a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s maritime landscape, renowned for his over two decades of expertise and impact. A seasoned industry expert, transport scholar and publisher, his dedication to excellence has seen him entrusted with roles on three high-level federal government committees, one of which is a presidential committee. […] The post Nigeria needs strong policies to harness ocean economy –Aniemu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago IMPI dismisses IMF, World Bank growth forecasts, highlights Nigeria’s stronger outlook

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has expressed skepticism over the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) downgraded economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2025, which was revised from 3.2 percent to 3.0 percent, citing the global oil slump as the primary reason. The think tank argues that Nigeria’s economy is no longer predominantly reliant on […] The post IMPI dismisses IMF, World Bank growth forecasts, highlights Nigeria’s stronger outlook appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago NIA to ECOWAS: We’re committed to our responsibilities, obligations

By Henry Uche   The Nigerian National Bureau of ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has reaffirmed its commitment to settling all legitimate motor insurance claims in the region to enhance motor insurance coverage across all ECOWAS member states. Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman, Nigerian National Bureau of ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, gave the assurance at […] The post NIA to ECOWAS: We’re committed to our responsibilities, obligations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Three arrested in Abuja for illegal trade in endangered wildlife

From Idu Jude, Abuja A joint operation by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the National Park Service led to the arrest of three individuals—Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi, and Saidu Jagaban—in Abuja on Tuesday for trafficking endangered wildlife species. The arrests, announced in a NESREA statement, targeted illegal trade in violation […] The post Three arrested in Abuja for illegal trade in endangered wildlife appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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