25 m. ago NITP seeks collaboration to tackle haphazard development in Ogun

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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37 m. ago Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Cautions Artistes Against Public Fight

Veteran actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has called for harmony, professionalism and mutual respect among Nigerian actors as concerns mount over the rising trend of online feuds within the film industry. The popular actor also known as Jide Babs, directed his appeal particularly at female Yoruba actors, who have gained a reputation for airing their personal […]

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46 m. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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58 m. ago Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in Lafia Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death following a disagreement over a business deal. Two days before the tragic incident, Ali, a 20-year-old worker at Angwan Maina Park in […] The post Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 m. ago FAAC Disbursement To FG, States, LGAs Drops To N1.578trn In March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) from the March 2025 revenues, marking a decline from previous months. The March disbursement, was about N25 billion lower than the N1.678 trillion shared for February 2025, representing a decrease of approximately […]

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62 m. ago Experts Call For Enterprise Risk Mgt To Boost Nigeria’s Business Resilience

Risk professionals and executives have warned that weak risk culture and policy instability are undermining Nigeria’s business resilience, emphasizing the critical role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in ensuring sustainable growth across sectors. The experts noted that fragmented risk approaches and regulatory misalignment expose firms to disruptions, urging businesses to integrate ERM into decision-making and […]

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64 m. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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66 m. ago CBEX: SEC cautions celebrities, influencers against promoting ponzi schemes

By John Ogunsemore The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama has warned celebrities and influencers against promoting unregistered investment platforms. He noted that promoting or endorsing ponzi schemes could attract legal consequences, maintaining that the commission frowns upon promotion of meme coins or projects that harm the public. Agama stated this during […] The post CBEX: SEC cautions celebrities, influencers against promoting ponzi schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), has warned against total election blackout in 2027, suggesting that something urgent must be done to address the abysmal 26 per cent turn of voters recorded in 2023 general elections. An election expert […] The post 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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89 m. ago Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has debuted a new look after regaining freedom from prison custody. The singer was arrested on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petition filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The petition alleged that Portable made defamatory and inciting statements, as well as threats that could damage Osupa’s reputation and incite […] The post Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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91 m. ago Police Declare Daughter Of ABC Transport Owner Ihuoma Nneji Wanted Over Alleged Cybercrime

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of renowned businessman and founder of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, wanted over alleged cybercrime-related offences. According to a statement released on Tuesday night by the National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF-NCC), Miss Nneji is wanted in connection with charges bordering on […]

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2 h. ago 11th anniversary: Borno govt. supports families of Chibok girls with N10m

By Seyi Babalola The Borno government on Tuesday, honoured the 11th anniversary of the kidnapping of schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok with a significant show of solidarity and support for their families. Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno chaired the ceremony, which was held at the Chibok Local Government Area. “This is not the […] The post 11th anniversary: Borno govt. supports families of Chibok girls with N10m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago GITEX to attract investors, boost startup ecosystem – NITDA DG

Nigeria is set to host its premier global tech event, GITEX Nigeria, with expectations of attracting over 1,000 startups and international investors, further establishing the country as a hub for digital talent. After a decade of sustained efforts, the tech agency secured the bid to host the event, which is scheduled for September 1-4, 2025, Read More

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3 h. ago Deliver Quality Projects Or Face Contract Termination, Bauchi Govt Warns Road Contractors

The Bauchi State government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling various road projects across the state, urging them to strictly adhere to project specifications and timelines or risk contract termination. The warning was issued by the state commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Prof. Titus Saul Ketkuka, during an unscheduled inspection of selected […]

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3 h. ago Buni Commissions Solar Power Plant In Yobe Varsity Teaching Hospital

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has commissioned a solar PV plant for the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) Damaturu. The project was undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Power to complement the state government’s effort in providing uninterrupted power supply through renewable energy for high quality service in the hospital. The governor was […]

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3 h. ago Public Officials Face Rising Risks Without Media Literacy – Idris

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged public officers to equip themselves with media and information literacy to avoid falling victim to misleading content, falsehoods, and biased narratives. Speaking at the second Spokespersons Summit organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information […]

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3 h. ago After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to read more After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

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4 h. ago Loyalist Condemns Governor Bala’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attack On Atiku

A prominent loyalist of former Nigerian vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has sharply criticised Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed for comments deemed “reckless” and “disrespectful” towards the elder statesman. Dr Aslam Aliyu, known as Gimbiyar Kauran Namoda from Zamfara State and one of the most respected politicians in […]

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5 h. ago NASENI’s NEDDI: Leading Nigeria’s Advancement In Engineering Innovation And Capital Goods Development

In an era characterized by rapid technological progress and industrial transformation, Nigeria is boldly forging ahead towards self-reliance and global competitiveness. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is the Nigerian Engineering Design Development Institute (NEDDI), one of the 12 divisions of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), entrusted with the task […]

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5 h. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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