6 h. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme

Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire […] The post Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago BBN S10: I Hope To Deepen My Therapy Practice Into Podcasts, Expand My Hair Brand – Ibifubara

Evicted housemate from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, Ibifubara is set to channel her experience in the house into new ventures. The 28- year old therapist who was visibly shaken on her early exit in the house is ready to use the platform to launch her podcast and also expand her hair brand […]

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13 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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14 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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14 h. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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14 h. ago ECN, UNIDO Launch Initiative To Strengthen Energy Mgt Frameworks

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched a new Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Database to strengthen national frameworks for energy management and support industries in adopting international best practices. Speaking at a national sensitisation workshop held in Lagos, the director general of the Energy […]

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16 h. ago IyeOgé: Blending AI and African luxury fashion for global stage

This September, the African luxury fashion market takes a historic leap with the launch of IyeOgé, the continent’s first AI-integrated read more IyeOgé: Blending AI and African luxury fashion for global stage

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20 h. ago Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome

By Okorie Uguru Travel and tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4bn in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). After a strong recovery from the pandemic, Italy is racing ahead, cementing its place as […] The post Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decline despite multiple trips abroad by President Bola Tinubu. Obi who posted on his verified X handle stated that while the President, Ministers, and other government officials continue their “global gallivanting” in search […] The post Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

Nigeria’s capital importation into the manufacturing sector has dipped to its lowest level since 2017 despite foreign exchange stability, data read more Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

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29 h. ago Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a Special Forces School in Nasarawa State. He said the school to be located in Doma, within the premises of the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in the state, woukd serve as […] The post Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito

By Chinenye Anuforo The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a policy recommendation for spatial repellents as an innovative solution to combat diseases like malaria, a milestone that comes after more than a decade of work by SC Johnson. Malaria kills more than 600,000 people every year. Spatial repellents are a new type of vector […] The post WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito-borne diseases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says recent regulatory reforms have triggered a record surge in capital inflows into the nation’s read more NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

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51 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a several routes from its hub in Lagos to read more ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

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59 h. ago Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift

Tribune Online Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Bitcoin hit a fresh record high during early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing above $124,000 on the back of Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Tribune Online

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60 h. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election. Bwala, who appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, stated that Obi […] The post Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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