2 h. ago IAWPA Hails Amb. Festus Okoye For Championing UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has described Amb Festus Chidera Okoye as one of the emerging young Nigerians with a remarkable track record in peace and sustainable development advocacy, Amb. Okoye, according to a statement signed by Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, the International Spokesman of IAWPA, said that he has made a significant […]

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7 h. ago FG reserves contracts below N20bn for indigenous contractors –Umahi

By Chukwuma Umeorah and Ifeoma Nwajei The Federal Government has directed that contracts valued below N20 billion will no longer be awarded to expatriate firms but reserved exclusively for indigenous contractors. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the underdeck infrastructure of the Third Mainland and Carter Bridges in Lagos yesterday […] The post FG reserves contracts below N20bn for indigenous contractors –Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric

…company says faulty transformer to blame By Chinelo Obogo Residents of Governor’s Road, Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have tackled Ikeja Electric over the continued power outage which has persisted for over 10 days. Speaking on behalf of the residents, the chairman of Igando Peace Estate Phase IV, CDA, Emmanuel […] The post Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago External reserves rise by $4.1bn in one month on oil, capital inflows

Weekly FX inflows decline 24 Nigeria’s foreign currency reserves grew by $4.1 billion in the last one month, driven by read more External reserves rise by $4.1bn in one month on oil, capital inflows

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18 h. ago GIPLC Launches Charity Project With ₦200m To Mark Nigeria’s Independence In Rivers

The Global Initiative for Peace, Love & Care (GIPLC) is set to launch its N200 million ‘Touching Lives Everyday’ project in Rivers State, from October 1 to 7, 2025. This initiative aims to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day while also extending support to children from neighbouring Bayelsa and Delta States. The event will feature a ceremonial […]

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20 h. ago IAWPA Hails Amb. Jumoby As Champion Of Peace, Sustainable Development

Amb. Jumoby D.A, founder of the Jumoby D A Foundation, has been inducted as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). His induction came as part of the organisation’s activities aimed at observing the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, which held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. Speaking […]

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20 h. ago First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize

• Hands over N100m award to Enugu as Model Green State   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday officially launched the RHI Green Nigeria Challenge, a nationwide environmental competition aimed at empowering families, youth groups, communities, and states to engage in tree planting and environmental cleanliness.   The […] The post First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nigerian Men Restricted From Travelling Solo As Qatar Tightens Visa Rules

The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced new visa regulations for Nigerian travelers, citing recent cases of overstays as the reason for the development. Under the new policy, a confirmed return transfer must be booked alongside hotel reservations before a tourist or transit visa can be processed. Also, eligibility has also been restricted, as only […]

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23 h. ago Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar

Tribune Online Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar The government of Qatar has reacted to the Israeli attack on its capital, Doha, describing the airstrike as a violation of its sovereignty Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Sack Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

A United States federal judge, on Tuesday, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as she challenged her ouster from the central bank. Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook’s request for an order to remain on the bank’s board while her lawsuit plays out — just a week before a […]

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27 h. ago Ijaw, Urhobo Storm INEC Hqtrs For Final Report Of Warri Constituency Delineation

The Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri federal constituency in Delta State yesterday stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding the urgent release of the final report of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of registration areas/wards and polling units in the constituency. The peaceful protesters maintained that the release […]

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29 h. ago Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets

Tribune Online Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets • faults establishment of six fish processing plants The Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association (NITOA)has revealed that the plan by the Federal Government to establish six new Fish Processing Plants by end of 2025, as stated in the Marine and Blue Economy policy, remains a talk-show as nothing significant as happened since the policy was unveiled […] Fisheries operators pick holes in Marine and Blue Economy policy targets Tribune Online

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31 h. ago CBN targets $1bn diaspora reserve by 2026, hails banks’ role

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to grow the country’s diaspora reserve to one billion dollars by 2026, building on current inflows of about 600 million dollars. Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the CBN, disclosed this on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of […] The post CBN targets $1bn diaspora reserve by 2026, hails banks’ role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Northern group urges govs to support peace talks with bandits

Tribune Online Northern group urges govs to support peace talks with bandits It is unbecoming of a leader to say he knows the movements of criminals but does nothing with the information. ... Northern group urges govs to support peace talks with bandits Tribune Online

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39 h. ago BREAKING: NUPENG suspend strike, as FG broker peace with Labour, Dangote

…Unionisation of Dangote workers within two weeks The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers NUPENG, on Tuesday, announced read more BREAKING: NUPENG suspend strike, as FG broker peace with Labour, Dangote

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41 h. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago INEC Vows Action As Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation In Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to act on the grievances of Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State over electoral ward delineation following a peaceful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, demanded the immediate implementation […]

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48 h. ago France: ‘Despicable acts,’ Police react as pigs’ heads found outside mosques

Tribune Online France: ‘Despicable acts,’ Police react as pigs’ heads found outside mosques “I want our Muslim compatriots to be able to practice their faith in peace... France: ‘Despicable acts,’ Police react as pigs’ heads found outside mosques Tribune Online

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49 h. ago EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara

Tribune Online EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara The project targets IDPs, returnees, host community population and government stakeholders across 10 selected LGAs.... EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara Tribune Online

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49 h. ago ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched

By Lukman Olabiyi A new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been launched by the Path to Peace Foundation (PPF). The initiative, titled; “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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