98 m. ago Adebayo faults Tinubu’s student loan, calls for better governance

From Sunday Ani Prince Adewole Adebayo, Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader and 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s student loan programme, arguing that reducing education costs would make loans unnecessary. “I don’t agree with them on their student loan, because all you need to do is bring the cost of education down, and […] The post Adebayo faults Tinubu’s student loan, calls for better governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Governors In Northern Nigeria Demand Immediate Action Against Boko Haram Resurgence

Governors from 14 Northern states gathered for a crucial meeting to address the escalating security challenges in the region. The meeting, held in Kaduna, was organized under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) and included members of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council. During the session, there was a strong emphasis on the need […] The post Governors In Northern Nigeria Demand Immediate Action Against Boko Haram Resurgence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come down hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), condemning the agency’s detention of ex-lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure. He described the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his concern in a statement issued on […] The post “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago New Marine and Blue Economy policy: Imperatives of an implementation committee 

A cheery news emerged from last Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, FEC, presided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   It was to the effect that the Federal Government has approved a 10-year policy framework for Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy.     The news attracted jubilation from stakeholders who for almost two years since the creation of […] The post New Marine and Blue Economy policy: Imperatives of an implementation committee  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Security Challenges: We Need State Police Now, Northern Governors, Monarchs Tell NASS

In the face of recurring violence, terrorism, and banditry that have claimed countless lives and displaced thousands of their people, the state governors and traditional rulers in northern Nigeria have called for the creation of state police. Governors of the 19 northern states and chairpersons of the Traditional Rulers Council in the region urged the […]

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13 h. ago Despite Deployment Of Marshals, Illegal Mining Still Thrives

One year after the federal government created Mining Marshals from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to combat illegal mining, the illicit trade is still booming. An appraisal of the situation at illegal mining sites in some states of the federation showed that those involved in the acts were still very active while […]

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21 h. ago Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry

From John Bassey, Gusau Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara governor, has urged northwest governors to unite against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry. The minister made the call during a condolence visit to Maru, following the brutal murder of Alkali Salihu Suleiman, Chief Imam of Maru Juma’at Mosque, and two […] The post Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago NMC long overdue for conversion to varsity mathematical sciences — Governing Council

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Governing Council of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has appealed to the Federal Government to convert the NMC to a National University of Mathematical Sciences (NUMS). The Council led by the Chairman, Prof. Edna Njoku, said that such intervention will help the Centre play its pivotal roles in increasing and […] The post NMC long overdue for conversion to varsity mathematical sciences — Governing Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago I Won’t Accept Political Appointments Or Run For Office Again – Pat Utomi

Professor Pat Utomi has announced that he will no longer contest for public office or accept any government appointment in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with news men, Utomi said his focus is now on the well-being of future generations, not political ambitions or contracts. “Let me state clearly, I will not run for public […] The post I Won’t Accept Political Appointments Or Run For Office Again – Pat Utomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago ‘Nigeria First’ Policy Will Boost GDP By 56% – Manufacturers

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the federal government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy directive as a long-awaited relief to the nation’s manufacturers, adding that, if well implemented, it would scale investments, and potentially boost GDP by 56 per cent, reduce unemployment by 37 per cent, and increase firms’ willingness to employ from 1.5 percent to […]

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35 h. ago FG Kicks Off $500m Irrigation, Hydropower Schemes In 17 States

Federal government has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million initiative aimed at transforming the country’s irrigation and hydropower sectors. The minister of water resources and sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, who chairs the committee, disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the project steering committee in Abuja yesterday. Prof. […]

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42 h. ago Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev, has stated that efficient hydrology is the bedrock of sustainable water management. Professor Utsev said this at the official launch of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency,(NIHSA) , Hydro Club, in Government Secondary School, Kubwa, Abuja,on Friday. The minister who was represented by […] The post Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches $500m Scheme To Boost Irrigation, Hydropower In 17 States

The Federal Government has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million initiative aimed at transforming the country’s irrigation and hydropower sectors. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, who chairs the committee disclosed this while speaking at the inaugural meeting of the project steering committee on Friday […]

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42 h. ago 2025 Hajj: Federal Gov’t Flags Off Inaugural Airlift Of Pilgrims In Imo

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, flagged off the Federal Government’s inaugural airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, with a charge to intending pilgrims to ensure their conduct throughout their stay in the holy land reflects the values Nigeria hold dear. The grand ceremony […]

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51 h. ago Reps Summon Ministers, CBN Gov, Others Over Contractors’ Payments

The House of Representatives has invited the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun; minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Bagudu; the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso; the accountant-general of the federation, Babatunde Ogunjimi, amongst others, over non-payment of contractors. This is as the House resolved […]

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53 h. ago The Nigeria First Policy: Why Local Cloud is Now a National Imperative

In a significant move to bolster domestic industries, the Nigerian government has approved the “Nigeria First Policy,” emphasizing the prioritization read more The Nigeria First Policy: Why Local Cloud is Now a National Imperative

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64 h. ago How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

Since the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, many supporters of Bola Tinubu—Nigeria’s president and former governor of Lagos—have attributed the read more How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

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69 h. ago Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rejected Peter Obi’s claims that the September 21, 2024, governorship election was not free and fair. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the government called Obi’s assertions unfounded and disrespectful to Edo voters’ democratic choice. The statement […] The post Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CILT Partners Maritime Academy On Blue Economy, Education, Others

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has extended its hands of fellowship to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom State for a strategic partnership to harness the blue economy potentials for economic development of the state and country. The collaboration would also cover core areas of education, […]

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