3 h. ago New tenancy bill to protect tenants, landlords, boost investor confidence – LASG

The Lagos State Government has taken a decisive step toward reforming landlord–tenant relations with the introduction of the Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025, a key legislation aimed at protecting both tenants and landlords, while unlocking fresh investments in the state’s booming real estate sector. Speaking at the public hearing on the bill, held on Wednesday […] The post New tenancy bill to protect tenants, landlords, boost investor confidence – LASG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

7 h. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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10 h. ago Abducted Edo Minor Seminarians Beg For Freedom In Viral Video

Seminarians abducted at the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode in Etsako East local government area of Edo State have appealed to their parents and well-wishers to help to secure their release. Gunmen attacked the school on July 10th, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) attached […]

Politics

10 h. ago Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has unveiled a financing blueprint aimed at breaking Africa’s heavy read more Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

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10 h. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

11 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.

Politics

12 h. ago Weak industrial capacity seen threatening Nigeria’s economic growth prospect

Nigeria’s industrial sector has been seen as performing below expectations, posing a substantial threat to the country’s economic growth prospects, read more Weak industrial capacity seen threatening Nigeria’s economic growth prospect

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12 h. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

The Federal Government has announced plans to unlock over $150 billion worth of dormant land capital nationwide as part of read more FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

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14 h. ago FCTA Receives CNG Hybrid Buses From Presidential Initiative To Boost Public Transport

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday took delivery of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hybrid buses donated by the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), marking a significant step in enhancing public transportation in the nation’s capital. Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transport Secretariat, Chinedu Elechi, who received the buses on behalf of the FCT […]

Politics

17 h. ago Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him

Legendary Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has paid a visit to the newly renamed “Olamide Baddo” bus stop in Lagos — a location that was initially named after him. In July, the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) announced the change from “Charly Boy Bus Stop” to “Olamide Baddo […] The post Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation SAFE read more INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

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19 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

Events

19 h. ago Father Of Murdered Kogi Photojournalist Dies 21 Days After Son’s Killing

Chief James Aiyepeku, the father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was brutally murdered on July 22, 2025, in Kogi State has passed away. The deceased passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after suffering a stroke, reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Speaking with our Correspondent at the family residence […]

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21 h. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago 11PLC To Boost Productivity With New Manpower Sourcing Strategy

The Management of 11plc (formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc) has made some changes in its manpower sourcing in a bid to improve service delivery to stakeholders. In the renewed move, employees engaged by the former manpower firm would be absorbed by the new vendor despite the ongoing changes. The firm said the old vendor would […]

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22 h. ago Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja It was a double tragedy for the Aiyepeku family as the head of the family, Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, slumped and died. Chief Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, August 12, as a result of a stroke, reportedly triggered […] The post Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High Above $124,000

The cryptocurrency rose above its previous July record, briefly exceeding $124,500 before retreating. The post Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High Above $124,000 appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago NLC to FG: Sell crude in naira to boost local refining, lower pump prices

By Bimbola Oyesola and Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise selling crude oil in naira to the Dangote Refinery and other local stakeholders, insisting that such a move would help drive down fuel prices for Nigerians. The call came as Dangote Refinery announced yet another price slash, […] The post NLC to FG: Sell crude in naira to boost local refining, lower pump prices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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