94 m. ago Manufacturing, Agric Sectors’ Underperformance Weakens Industrialisation

The underperformance of Nigeria’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors is significantly weakening the country’s industrialisation efforts. Industry stakeholders attributed the real sector’s underperformance to multiple challenges constraining the realisation of its huge potential. These include persistent structural challenges, including an unreliable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to affordable finance, regulatory bottlenecks, and the significant reduction […]

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1 hour ago Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, “In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance […] The post Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Drug Trafficking: Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of Lekki Hotel

Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of a hotel, Extended Stay Hotel, located in the Lekki area of the state, allegedly acquired with the proceeds of drug trafficking. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) told the judge that the hotel allegedly belongs to the head of a […]

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2 h. ago N300bn Loan: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday protested the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, who leaked the N300 billion fresh loan approved by the state’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest, which started in the early hours at the APC Secretariat in Oke Ado area of Ibadan, […]

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3 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3)

Tribune Online Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) It is clear from the above position of the Constitution that any State House of Assembly can be taken over by the National Assembly given the circumstances as prescribed in the Constitution, and in compliance with section 1 (2) thereof. This is as far as it goes. The Constitution nevertheless did not donate any power […] Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Transmission Company Warns Against Building Under Power Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned against building or engaging in any activities under transmission lines, following a thunderstorm fire that severely damaged property along the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The TCN said that a thunderstorm on the evening of September 3, 2025, caused a conductor on the line near Tower 97 […]

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6 h. ago Egbin Power Sustains Scholarship Awards, Restates Commitment To Community Development

Egbin Power Plc, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as it celebrated the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power, and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence […]

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7 h. ago Ministry Opens Vehicular Emission Testing Centre In Nasarawa

Federal Ministry of Environment has inaugurated the pilot scheme of its vehicular emission testing centre in Maraba, Nasarawa State. The minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who was represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Alhaji Mahmud Adam Kambari,  said at the event yesterday that the centre would be a hub for scientific testing, research, […]

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8 h. ago Governor Sule Reappoints Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reappointed Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ho. Danladi Jatau, during the proceedings yesterday in Lafia, the state capital Jatau said the House received an official communication from the governor […]

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14 h. ago Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim forfeiture order for a hotel in Lekki, Lagos, alleged to have been acquired with the proceeds of drug trafficking and Court orders forfeiture of Lekki hotel linked to drug trafficking Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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18 h. ago PICTORIAL: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker Over N300bn Loan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday protested against alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, for reportedly leaking the N300 billion loan approved by the State’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest which started in the early hours at the APC secretariat at the Oke Ado […]

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20 h. ago Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as read more Egbin Power reaffirms education, community commitment at 10th awards

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21 h. ago YABATECH researchers secure over ₦62m in TETFund/NRF research grants

By Gabriel Dike Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has once again asserted its leadership in technological innovation and research excellence, with two of its staff winning over ₦62.9 million in research grants in a highly competitive TETFund National Research Fund (NRF). This was disclosed in a statement released by the Deputy Registrar, Centre for Information, […] The post YABATECH researchers secure over ₦62m in TETFund/NRF research grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai

Tribune Online Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai-Austin "The North wants development, not empty political power. What is the use of political power when you don’t alleviate..." Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai-Austin Tribune Online

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27 h. ago APC Deputy Chair Mobilises Borno’s Insurgency, Flood Victims For Voter Registration

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori, has embarked on the mobilisation of Borno residents affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and last year’s flood disaster for the Continuous Voter’s Registration ( CVR ) exercise. Speaking during the mobilisation campaign on Sunday at Dalori ward in Konduga local […]

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27 h. ago Minister Promises Upgrade Of Critical Environmental Infrastructure

Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the federal government’s commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country’s development and protecting the environment. Balarabe spoke in Lagos when he inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). […]

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36 h. ago NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

Transport owners have rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend their planned industrial action, vowing to proceed with the read more NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

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