2 m. ago Africa needs partnerships, not loans, to tackle energy crisis —Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated that Africa does not need loans but rather strategic partnerships and investments to address energy poverty and drive economic growth on the continent. Lokpobiri made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 8th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025), Read More

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80 m. ago Anambra guber: Okonkwo submits APC nomination forms, promises to win

Frontline aspirant for the Anambra State November 8, 2025 off-cycle governorship election, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has returned his completed expression of interest and nomination forms to qualify him to contest the party’s April 5, primary election, expressing confidence that he would be the party’s candidate. Okonkwo, […] The post Anambra guber: Okonkwo submits APC nomination forms, promises to win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies and Mu’adhins across the state to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam would receive five bags of maize and N100,000, while their […] The post Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth – Adighije, MD NDPHC

Jennifer Adighije is the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). She holds a master’s degree in read more Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth – Adighije, MD NDPHC

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86 m. ago FG unveils minimum standard document for senior secondary education

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Federal Government has launched the newly developed minimum standards for senior secondary education developed by the National Secondary School Education Commission (NSSEC). Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, launched the document in Abuja, yesterday, thereby signalling the commencement of the major transformation of the secondary education system in Nigeria. The minister, […] The post FG unveils minimum standard document for senior secondary education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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97 m. ago Minister, FMBN To Collaborate On Housing Financing Solutions

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the planned partnership between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), aimed at providing housing financing solutions that will empower women and enable them to become homeowners. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit […]

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98 m. ago NSA’s team avoiding issues of Ogoni development, MOSOP petitions Tinubu

Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the alleged selective approach by the consultative team set up by Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to interface with all facets of Ogoni society for possible oil resumption. President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke, who signed the petition said the […] The post NSA’s team avoiding issues of Ogoni development, MOSOP petitions Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Group Commends Dangote Refinery For Sustaining Quality, Ending Fake Fuel Era

First, Nigeria’s privately owned petrochemical refinery belonging to Alhaji Aliko Dangote has received great commendations for sustaining the production and distribution of quality petroleum products in Nigeria. Douglas Inedu, President of the Independent Monitors Group on Economic Reforms, said in a statement he signed on Tuesday that the patriotic act of the Dangote refinery ended […]

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1 hour ago IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to close the chapter of hatred against General Ibrahim Babangida  and allow his apology lead to national reconciliation. Hashim commended Babangida for acknowledging his past mistakes and offering an apology to the nation and has described the move as a crucial […] The post IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB

From John Adams, Minna The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reacted to the submission by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in his autobiography book. IBB wrote in his memoir that the killing of Vatsa was justified because there was enough evidence implicating him in a 1986 coup plot and therefore he had no […] The post A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7)

Introduction In last week’s feature, we x-rayed the experiences of some countries whose Constitutions evolved through the medium of referendum. In today’s edition, we will explore the possibility of treading such a path in Nigeria under the present Constitution, with an analysis of the key roles which certain institutions such as the National Assembly can […] The post Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments hits N2.2trn –PenCom

By Chinwendu Obienyi Owing to an elevated interest environment, recent data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) revealed that PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments improved, with a robust year-on-year (y/y) growth of 33 per cent to N2.2 trillion. This is even as the total assets under management (AUM) of the pension industry increased […] The post PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments hits N2.2trn –PenCom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Vehicle, essential goods, luxury imports plunge as FX float dampens demand

•Importers, clearing agents lament By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    The floating of the naira has triggered a notable plunge in luxury imports (from 70 to 30 per cent), as soaring exchange rates drive up costs and dampen demand. […] The post Vehicle, essential goods, luxury imports plunge as FX float dampens demand appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Traders sue NAFDAC, SON for Onitsha drug market closure, allege theft

Four traders at Ogbo Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have dragged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, the NAFDAC Zonal Director, South-East, Dr Martins Iluyomade and the Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to a Federal High Court sitting Read More

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3 h. ago S’East stakeholders demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release, establishment of human rights bureau

A two-day South-East Stakeholders’ Summit held in Enugu, Nigeria, has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the establishment of a human rights bureau to address escalating security challenges and human rights violations in the South-East region. The South-East Stakeholders’ Summit on Peace and Read More

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4 h. ago Tinubu govt not marginalising Muslims, APC tells Shari’ah council

The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, warned against stoking up ethnic and religious sentiments at a period when President Bola Tinubu is earnestly working to reposition the country. The APC was reacting to claims by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah Council in Nigeria that Muslims are not benefitting enough from Tinubu’s government. The council Read More

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4 h. ago Senate accuses CBN of frustrating N30tn Ways and Means probe

The Senate ad hoc Committee investigating the Ways and Means facility provided to the Federal Government from 2015 to 2023 has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of hindering its efforts to determine how the loans were utilised. The chairman of the committee, Senator Isah Jibrin, made the allegation after receiving an interim report from Read More

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4 h. ago Can Nigeria restore trust and unlock its untapped potential?

Trust, an essential yet often overlooked cornerstone of any flourishing society, is notably lacking in Nigeria today. It is the read more Can Nigeria restore trust and unlock its untapped potential?

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5 h. ago FG mourns death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda, orders probe

The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Nigerian professional footballer, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Federal Government, in a statement issued by the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community. Lawal, who was Read More

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6 h. ago IBB’s admission of June 12 annulment, last stage of manipulation – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has stated that the cancellation of the June 12, 1993 election by the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida marked the final phase of manipulation. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In his memoir, A Journey in Service, IBB Read More

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