70 m. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement With Trinidad & Tobago For Direct Flight

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his Republic of Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago that will signal a new era of air connectivity between […]

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76 m. ago Peak Milk Reinforces Quality Dairy Nutrition, Introduces Affordable Peak Mini

Nigeria’s dairy brand produced by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, Peak Milk has reinforced its commitment to nourishing Nigerians with quality dairy nutrition with the introduction of Peak Mini, a smaller, more affordable pack of its signature Peak Evaporated Milk. The renowned dairy brand further affirmed to providing high-quality dairy products to consumers for over 70 […]

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99 m. ago Nigeria’s Oil Palm Growers to replant 1.5m hectares in industry revamp plan

The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) plans to revamp the industry by replanting 1.5 million hectares of land read more Nigeria’s Oil Palm Growers to replant 1.5m hectares in industry revamp plan

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2 h. ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria Records $9bn Post Harvest Loss Annually – Varsity Don

The Agric Business Incubation Centre director at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Philips Nto, has said the country records about $9bn in post-harvest losses annually. Nto made the statement while speaking to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on mitigating food insecurity in the country as the farming season has begun in […]

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2 h. ago Green line rail will open up new Lagos hubs for development – Olumide

Oluyinka Olumide, commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has said that the Green line rail will open up new read more Green line rail will open up new Lagos hubs for development – Olumide

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3 h. ago Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

An Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has remanded Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as read more Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

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3 h. ago U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

…programme displaces American professionals – proponents Lawmakers in the United States (U.S) have proposed a new law under the ‘Fairness read more U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

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7 h. ago Coastal highway: Diaspora investors urge FG to obey court order

Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora have called on the Federal Government to comply with a court order concerning the alleged diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that residents of the Okun Ajah area protested against a proposed diversion of the highway route Read More

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8 h. ago Treating malaria, typhoid 10 times yearly could signal serious health condition – Expert

Health experts have warned that many Nigerians who are diagnosed and treated for malaria or typhoid more than 10 times in a year may unknowingly be suffering from a far more serious health condition, one that often goes undetected and misdiagnosed. The physicians cautioned that such frequent treatments without lasting relief could be a sign Read More

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10 h. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable display of fiscal efficiency, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved a historic 95 percent implementation of its 2024 statutory budget, according to the Minister, Nyesom Wike.  According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the minister noted that this milestone marks a significant […] The post Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye, a former member of the defunct music duo P-Square, testified in the N1.3 billion fraud case against his older brother, Jude Okoye on Monday. Jude Okoye is standing trial on a seven-count charge, including fraud and money laundering, based on a petition written by Peter Okoye through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘Enough is enough,’ Tinubu demands permanent solution to Plateau killings

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent violence in Plateau State, which resulted in the deaths of over 40 people, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. “We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough,” Tinubu said in a statement signed Monday Read More

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13 h. ago Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

In a bold move to tackle unemployment and boost national productivity, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch read more Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

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13 h. ago Export promotion council begins cocoa production hub in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is enlarging cocoa export base in the South-South to boost Nigeria’s share of the read more Export promotion council begins cocoa production hub in Bayelsa

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13 h. ago Anambra CP unveils operation to tackle kidnapping, other crimes

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has unveiled ‘Operation Udo-Gachi zero kidnapping and other violent crimes’ to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. Orutugu who did the unveiling at the Amawbia Bridge along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka on Monday, said the purpose is to let Ndi Anambra and residents Read More

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14 h. ago How Online Gambling Boosted Nigerian Revenue In The Last Quarter of 2024

Nigeria’s gross gaming revenue reached €675.1 million by the end of 2024, with the final quarter accounting for a significant portion of this total. The increase in revenue stemmed primarily from the growth of online gambling, supported by improved internet accessibility, mobile platform functionality, and streamlined digital payment solutions. These factors created an environment in […]

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14 h. ago South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a G20 event in its capital city Abuja, an offer read more South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

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14 h. ago Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

Akeem Lasisi, award winning Nigerian performance poet and journalist, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify read more Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

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