47 m. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 m. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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2 h. ago Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State government has commenced the full-scale reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) to bring it up to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership from the Federal Government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in Kaduna on Wednesday, Commissioner of Information-Designate, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the […] The post Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘Spiritual Realities Are Not Always Logical’, Prophet Fufeyin Replies Pastor Damina

The internet has been buzzing with reactions as Nigerians weigh in on the recent jibe allegedly thrown at Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin by Pastor Abel Damina. The controversy erupted after a sermon in which Pastor Damina ridiculed an unnamed South-South prophet for selling what he described as “heavenly sand, soap, the Key of David, and […]

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4 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will kick off in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in […] The post First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga

Veteran rapper Jude Abaga, widely known as M.I, has stated that a significant portion of the Nigerian music industry’s funding comes from internet fraudsters. He described this situation as a reflection on Nigeria as a country, highlighting that much of the financial backing for the music scene originates from both foreign sources and fraudulent activities. […] The post Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships

By Rita Ugo and Praise Adeagbo   Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and Choice International Group (CIG) have reviewed the existing partnerships between the parties for expansion and strengthening the ties, as the CIG 25 sponsored college students to China, won an additional N3 million in their ongoing training. This was disclosed by the management […] The post YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago ‘I Didn’t Benefit Anything From You,’ Peller Slams Lagos Gov’t Over N36m Tax Bill

Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has criticised the Lagos State Government for what he described as excessive taxation. In a viral video recorded from a recent livestream with singer Tobechukwu Okoh, popularly called Peruzzi, Peller revealed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) demanded N36 million in income tax from him. He […]

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7 h. ago Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Over 100 Abia school teachers have been trained by IHS Nigeria limited in  partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme. The programme, supported by the Abia State Government, saw to the training of heads of Schools and teachers drawn from 50 Public Schools in the […] The post Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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10 h. ago Crisis Rocks Kebbi ADC As Group Suspends Party Executives Loyal To Malami

One of those affected condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of orchestrating internal unrest within the ADC. The post Crisis Rocks Kebbi ADC As Group Suspends Party Executives Loyal To Malami appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago SPE Seeks Global Energy Leadership To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Future

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has made a call for bold action toward a cleaner, more secure energy future, as it wrapped up the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE). Over 2,000 delegates, 100+ exhibitors, and top industry minds from around the world converged at Lagos Eko Hotels Convention Centre, […]

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12 h. ago Amb Temisan Urges African Youth To Drive Innovation, Transformative Change

  The President of the African Union Youth Council (Club), Amb. Dr. Louis Temisan has called on African youths to spearhead prosperity, innovation, and knowledge-driven transformation across the continent. Amb. Temisan made the charge during the inauguration of the Executive Members of the African Union Youth Club, held in Abuja yesterday, in commemoration of International […]

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14 h. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators

Tribune Online NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecoms operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance in Lagos recently. Maida said the […] NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the meeting of Governor Chukwuma Soludo with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa as the last kick of a dying horse, stressing that no amount of window dressing campaign could save the governor from imminent defeat. The Campaign Organisation of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu/Senator […] The post Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Kano Govt To Rehabilitate 718 Political Thugs, Phone Snatchers

The Kano State government has met with cluster leaders of repentant political thugs and promised to rehabilitate them by providing skills and start-up kits. The event, which was held yesterday in Kano was attended by 718 repentant political thugs and phone snatchers. In his address, the commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, charged […]

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