4 h. ago Alleged Forgery: AGF Files Fresh Charges Against Lawyer, Others

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has filed fresh charges against a legal practitioner, Bob Chiedozie Ugu and five others bordering on alleged forgery of title documents, theft, conspiracy and impersonation. The Commissioner of Police  had initially filed a 7-count charge marked No: FCT/HC/CR/302/2023, against Bob Chiedozie Ugu; Samuel Udo-Imeh; Ifeanyi Abaekwueme and a […]

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9 h. ago Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investment To Deepen Network Coverage, Drives Digital Inclusion

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced a bold move to double its capital investment in the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding network infrastructure, advancing digital inclusion, and enhancing customer experience nationwide. This increased investment will power a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, expansion into […]

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10 h. ago Billionaire Bill Gates reveals plan to give away all his wealth

American tech billionaire Bill Gates has revealed his plan to give away all his wealth over the next two decades. The Microsoft founder, whose net worth is pegged at $108 billion, detailed his plan in what he called the final chapter of his career in an article published on his website on Thursday. Gates disclosed […] The post Billionaire Bill Gates reveals plan to give away all his wealth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 98 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations across Enugu and Kwara States. The Enugu Zonal Directorate apprehended 51 suspects, including three females, in the Premier Layout area of the Enugu State capital. Items recovered included 18 luxury cars, laptops, […] The post EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago AGF files fresh charges against lawyer Bob Ogu, five others for alleged forgery

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has filed fresh charges against legal practitioner Bob Chiedozie Ogu and five others for alleged forgery, theft, conspiracy, and impersonation. Initially, the Commissioner of Police filed a seven-count charge (FCT/HC/CR/302/2023) against Ogu, Samuel Udo-Imeh, Ifeanyi Abaekwueme, and Earth Conscience Limited before the […] The post AGF files fresh charges against lawyer Bob Ogu, five others for alleged forgery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria adopts National Energy Transition Policy, to achieve net

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The federal government has adopted the National Energy Transition Policy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2060 through a just and inclusive energy transition. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and NEITI Board Chairman, announced this at the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Board retreat in Umuahia, […] The post Nigeria adopts National Energy Transition Policy, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 – Akume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago First Lady Supports Imo Govt Healthcare Policy With 100–Bed Facility

The Imo State governor,  Hope Uzodimma has stressed that his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access. Uzodimma spoke  at the inauguration of the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, a project initiated by Nigeria’s first lady to boost the […]

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22 h. ago LASAA Extends Educational Support To Ikorodu Public Schools In CSR Drive

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme with foreign institutions. However, domestic scholarship initiatives, including the Nigerian Scholarship Awards for public university and polytechnic students, bursaries for education students, and presidential scholarships for NYSC ex-corps members, remain unaffected. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced this in […] The post Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a major push to transform agriculture in Northern Nigeria, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to launch the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative targets nine northern states – Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara- with the goal […] The post FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Foundation Empowers Varsity Graduate With N28.5m Agribusiness Grants

In a bold move to bolster youth-led innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has awarded grants to 18 outstanding graduates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan as part of its 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). The initiative, which […]

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37 h. ago FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government launched an inter-agency task force to accelerate conditional cash transfers to 15 million vulnerable Nigerian households, a flagship initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The task force, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) […] The post FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago HerStartup: An Initiative Changing The Narrative For Female Founders

When Ngozi Nwabueze first began pitching her digital legal startup, PocketLawyers — a web-based platform that connects everyday people with real-time legal support — she was often met with polite smiles and curt dismissals. The idea was strong, the market need was real, but she found herself pushing against invisible barriers. Investors didn’t just question […]

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42 h. ago Trump administration offers $1,000, free flights in new self

The Trump administration has unveiled a new self-deportation initiative, offering free one-way airline tickets and a $1,000 stipend to unauthorised read more Trump administration offers $1,000, free flights in new self-deportation scheme

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42 h. ago Asides remittances, other diaspora investments can be catalysed into Africa

Almaz Negash, CEO and founder of the African Diaspora Network (ADN), has noted that although over $100 billion is sent read more Asides remittances, other diaspora investments can be catalysed into Africa- Expert

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45 h. ago Gov Soludo Launches Free Digital Skills Scheme To Empower 1m In Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to democratise access to digital education. The initiative targets provision of free, high-quality digital skills training to over one million Anambra residents and indigenes. At the heart of the initiative is the SID […]

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46 h. ago IMF’s 3% economic growth forecast short of Nigeria’s potential – IMPI

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has questioned the rationale by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for downgrading its read more IMF’s 3% economic growth forecast short of Nigeria’s potential – IMPI

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47 h. ago Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja In a bold stride towards transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has launched the One Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative empowering one million people through the Solution Innovation District (SID) The ground-breaking programme aims to democratize access […] The post Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago NLNG To Discuss Nigeria’s Gas Opportunities At China WGC 2025

An oil major Shell, among other international oil majors operating in the country, the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG), alongside national oil companies, would be presenting key projects initiatives and major gas potentials available in Nigeria at the World Gas Conference 2025 in Beijing, China Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) leads Ekperikpe Ekpo, […]

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50 h. ago Stakeholders Push To End Drug Abuse Among Youths, In Workplaces

The Institute for Public Safety and Prevention of Sociopathic Behaviour, in partnership with the African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP), Nigeria, has called for urgent action to end drug abuse among youths and within organisations nationwide. This call was made at a two-day training workshop on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention in the Workplace, […]

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