2 h. ago Poverty Eradication: Jigawa Govt Engages 170 Youths In Agriculture

As part of its commitment to tackling poverty and promoting self-reliance, the Birninkudu local government in Jigawa State has provided land and agricultural inputs to over 170 youths engaged in agribusiness. Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the beneficiaries and showcase their harvested wheat, the local government council chairman, Hon. Muhammad Uba, said the programme […]

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7 h. ago Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

The Kano State Government is finalising a series of landmark investment agreements with the Kingdom of Morocco that will focus read more Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

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15 h. ago CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

Nigeria’s central bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has assured international investors that the Bank’s reforms are gradually ensuring macroeconomic stability and read more CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

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17 h. ago CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market having undergone a dramatic transformation under the current leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

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18 h. ago Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Melrose General Services Limited has initiated contempt proceedings against Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso and Legal Services Director Salam-Alada Kofo for allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court judgement. The 2024 ruling reversed the forfeiture of ₦1.222 billion and ₦220 million linked to the Paris Club refund. […] The post Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Oyo Community Raises The Alarm Over Illegal Mining Activities

Youths, thought leaders and monarchs of Itasa in Iwajowa local government area in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State have raised the alarm over alleged illegal mining activities in the area. The people, who ordered a mining company in the community, Architype Industries Nig. Limited, to vacate their land, called on the federal government to put […]

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28 h. ago What’s the difference between national security and security threats?

In these days of heightened insecurity in the land and frequent talks about “security threats”, many of us who are not schooled on the complex act of managing stability and security have gotten more confused if not lost because of deployment of those concepts or terms like insecurity, national security and security threats. We don’t […] The post What’s the difference between national security and security threats? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up

…Former Rivers governor, ex-minister opens up on life after office • Reveals why he took up another law degree in London   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up on his life since his exit from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosing […] The post Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

The desire of foreign airlines to access markets beyond Lagos and Abuja and the current disposition of the federal government read more FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

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33 h. ago FCTA Sets Up Vetting Teams On Regularisation Of Area Council, Mass Housing Land Allocations 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the constitution of Vetting Teams to fast-track the process of regularisation of land allocations by the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The FCT Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated this while inaugurating the […]

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39 h. ago Minister, Bauchi Deputy Gov ‘Fight’ In Presence Of VP Shettima

Bauchi State deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, engaged themselves in a heated altercation that degenerated into fisticuffs on Friday. The development occurred in a bus conveying both political office-holders to Bauchi city from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi State on Friday. LEADERSHIP learnt that […]

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41 h. ago FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a decisive move to address decades-old challenges in land administration, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has constituted Vetting Teams to accelerate the regularisation of land allocations in Abuja’s six Area Councils and Mass Housing schemes. Announcing the initiative at the inauguration of the teams, FCT Director of Land […] The post FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, held a pivotal exchange with renowned economist and read more CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

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45 h. ago Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner 

Agreement Covers Agriculture, Mining, and the Ajaokuta Industrial Park In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and […] The post Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago 7 reasons marriage green card gets denied (and how to avoid them)

Marriage has become a go-to route for those looking to secure residency in the United States. With other visa options read more 7 reasons marriage green card gets denied (and how to avoid them)

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48 h. ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Cleric Alleges Collusion Of Locals With Herdsmen In Plateau Killings

A Christian cleric, Isa El-Buba, has alleged that foreign terrorists are colluding with some local herders to violently displace communities and occupy their ancestral lands in Plateau State. “These are not the local herders that we used to know, these are Fulani terrorists who target communities. When these terrorists come in, they connive with some […]

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54 h. ago British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation

In a landmark gesture aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting sports development, the British High Commission has made a generous donation of jerseys, boots, rugby balls, and other essential equipment to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The initiative is part of a strategic partnership with UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid, known for supporting […] The post British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release and safe return of six Nigerian tourists who were recently detained in Cape Verde. read more Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

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69 h. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, Gamechanger To Revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […]

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