71 m. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an Egyptian kidnapped on Monday, September 8, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State. In a Tuesday statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Adewale Osifeso disclosed that the victim was rescued without ransom payment. “This operation was […] The post Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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87 m. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed one million naira each to 47 tertiary students across Nigeria, totalling N47 million, along with laptops to aid their studies. The beneficiaries include students at various academic levels: 5 in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, 2 […] The post First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oyo youths write APC national chair, demand inclusion to avert recurrent losses

Tribune Online Oyo youths write APC national chair, demand inclusion to avert recurrent losses Addressing the reward system at the central level, the Emerging Leaders charged the national stakeholders to look inward Oyo youths write APC national chair, demand inclusion to avert recurrent losses Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike Following Meeting With Dangote Group

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has officially suspended its ongoing nationwide strike, which was initially triggered by a dispute with the Dangote Group. The union had announced the industrial action on Monday to protest the Dangote Group’s alleged refusal to allow its employees to join NUPENG, citing concerns over union […] The post NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike Following Meeting With Dangote Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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2 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party

Tribune Online Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party "It was this same factor that informed the recent decision of the National Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone its Presidential Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party Tribune Online

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3 h. ago South Africa Maintain Lead, Share Points With Nigeria In Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, South Africa and Nigeria played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result left South Africa on 17 points at the top of the group and Nigeria on 11 points in second spot. The match began with a […]

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3 h. ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NUPENG Suspends Strike As Dangote Refinery Bows To Unionisation Rights

The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The post NUPENG Suspends Strike As Dangote Refinery Bows To Unionisation Rights appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago UPDATED: NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery

The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The post UPDATED: NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) was introduced as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious social security reforms, designed to tackle decades read more State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

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4 h. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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