10 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Tackle Issues Plaguing Nigeria’s Football To Attract Investors, NFF, Others Urged

To gain private sector confidence and attract high-profile investors, Nigeria’s football industry must address and cleanse itself of the numerous issues affecting the nation’s football landscape, according to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former chairman of Gombe United FC and a prominent sports critic. In a chat with LEADERSHIP Sports regarding the management of football […]

Politics

14 h. ago Airport saga: Govt must create jobs to reduce anger crisis – Adejoh

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja If Nigeria is to avoid a full-blown social breakdown, urgent steps must be taken to reduce the daily pressure on citizens, says former PDP governorship aspirant, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh. Adejoh, a women leader and public analyst, said that with the frequent anger crises occurring in public places, especially at the […] The post Airport saga: Govt must create jobs to reduce anger crisis – Adejoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization

By Adebowale Johnson The Global Proliferation Alliance (GPA) has decried the regulatory conflict between the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in Nigeria, particularly concerning the evaluation and control of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), especially food crops. According to the GPA, “this dual regulation […] The post GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Inaugurate National Sports Commission Board Now, SWAN Urges Tinubu

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately inaugurate the 17-member governing board of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Established in 1964, SWAN serves as the umbrella body for all sports editors, reporters, producers, and presenters. It warned that the commission was operating in gross violation of its establishing […]

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2 d. ago Pray for Tinubu, Akume, Alia, other leaders, Ortom urges Nigerians

Chief Samuel Ortom has urged Nigerians to ceaselessly pray for President Bola Tinubu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, and other leaders in positions of authority. Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue, spoke when members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives […] The post Pray for Tinubu, Akume, Alia, other leaders, Ortom urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Religious leaders must cultivate people into leadership – Rev. Aboyeji

As WYBF installs Adegbesan 4th chairman Sam Aboyeji, general overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church, Nigeria, has urged religious leaders across the read more Religious leaders must cultivate people into leadership – Rev. Aboyeji

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4 d. ago Jigawa AFAN chairman urges action against fake fertiliser in markets

Tribune Online Jigawa AFAN chairman urges action against fake fertiliser in markets The Chairman of the Jigawa State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Engr. Awwalu Garba Ibrahim has called on the Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to... Jigawa AFAN chairman urges action against fake fertiliser in markets Tribune Online

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5 d. ago UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems

Tribune Online UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent and sustained investment in breastfeeding-friendly policies, decrying stagnating breastfeeding rates and declining early initiation practices in Nigeria. UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe

Tribune Online FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe He also called for strengthened collaboration and partnerships between governments, humanitarian organisations, and local communities to address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition, as well as... FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe Tribune Online

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6 d. ago $94bn Debt: Ohanaeze Cautions FG Over Worsening Economic Crisis

Former Minister of Information and ex-President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, has issued a grave warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating political and economic conditions, urging immediate and far-reaching reforms to prevent national disintegration. Speaking at the public presentation of Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy and Wadata Wonders, two books by veteran journalist Mr. Ike Abonyi in […]

Economics

6 d. ago Expert Seeks Urgent Reforms In Land Acquisition To Drive Infrastructure Dev’t

A leading expert in land management and infrastructure development, ESV. Emmanuel Mark, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s right of way acquisition processes to unlock sustainable infrastructure growth across the country. In a newly released article titled “Public Infrastructure and Right of Way Acquisition in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges”, Mark emphasised that land acquisition […]

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7 d. ago NBA president decries chaos in real estate sector, calls for urgent reform

Tribune Online NBA president decries chaos in real estate sector, calls for urgent reform The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN has raised the alarm over deep-rooted structural and legal deficiencies plaguing Nigeria’s real estate ecosystem, calling for urgent and far-reaching reforms to restore investor confidence and streamline land administration. The NBA boss, who stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, at a one-day policy […] NBA president decries chaos in real estate sector, calls for urgent reform Tribune Online

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7 d. ago EFCC boss warns real estate developers against money laundering

Tribune Online EFCC boss warns real estate developers against money laundering The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has urged real estate developers in Nigeria to align their operations with the law, pay their taxes, and conduct due diligence on clients to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic development and avoid being used for money laundering. EFCC boss warns real estate developers against money laundering Tribune Online

Events

7 d. ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: Drop Shettima or forget N’East, APC stakeholders urge Tinubu

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the North East geopolitical zone have advised President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate or risk losing votes from the area in 2027. A section of the APC major stakeholders from the zone, in separate interviews, described Shettima […] The post 2027: Drop Shettima or forget N’East, APC stakeholders urge Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Group decries rising insecurity in S’West, demands LG policing

By Lukman Olabiyi The Oodua Unity Group has raised the alarm over the worsening insecurity plaguing the South West region of Nigeria and parts of Kogi and Kwara states, urging governments at all levels to take immediate and decisive action. Rising from a consultative meeting held in Lagos, the pan-Yoruba interest group called for the […] The post Group decries rising insecurity in S’West, demands LG policing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support

By Doris Obinna As the world observes the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have called on governments to prioritise investment in health systems that support breastfeeding mothers. World Breastfeeding Week, commemorated every year from August 1 to 7, highlights that breastfeeding is one of […] The post World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Bye election: Allow Justice Azuka to rest in peace, APGA urges supporters of ADC candidate

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The National Coordinator, All Progressives Grand Alliance,  (APGA) Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe has urged the supporters of African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Onitsha North I State Constituency bye election to stop playing politics with death of Hon. Justice Azuka. Azuka, LP member representing Onitsha North I Constituency was kidnapped in […] The post Anambra Bye election: Allow Justice Azuka to rest in peace, APGA urges supporters of ADC candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gara Gombe Calls For State Of Emergency In Nigeria’s Football Refereeing

Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, chairman of the Gombe State Athletics Association and former secretary of the now-defunct Nigeria Football Stakeholders Forum, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to declare a state of emergency regarding refereeing in Nigerian football. His call follows allegations of match-fixing during the recently concluded football season across various leagues […]

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