5 h. ago Plateau: We will do anything to prevent further attacks – Mutfwang

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has assured that his administration is doing everything necessary to prevent further killings in the state. Plateau has been subject to wanton bloodshed, with more than 100 people in different communities murdered by gunmen in two weeks. Speaking via his official X account, Mutfwang revealed that an expanded security council meeting […] The post Plateau: We will do anything to prevent further attacks – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Contactless biometric passport system will commence this April for Nigerians in US, other countries

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that the roll-out of the contactless biometric passport system will commence in the U.S. read more Contactless biometric passport system will commence this April for Nigerians in US, other countries- Official

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8 h. ago How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

As Nigeria turns to renewable energy, solar power stands out as one of the most promising and accessible solutions to read more How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

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13 h. ago FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State for its proactive efforts in combating climate change and raising awareness about its impact, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),George Akume, delivered this commendation during a courtesy visit by contestants of the 2025 Miss Africa […] The post FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Lagos strengthens position as Nigeria’s technology nerve centre

Lagos, a metropolis of over 20 million people, is strengthening its position as Nigeria’s technology nerve centre, steadily expanding its data centre footprint to align with Africa’s broader digital infrastructure network. Nigeria’s commercial hub drives most of the country’s 16 operational data centres, including Google, MDXi (MainOne by Equinix) and Africa Data Centres, within a Read More

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17 h. ago Gov Mutfwang Convenes Security Meeting Over Renewed Attacks On Plateau Communities

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has convened an expanded security council meeting in a swift response to the tragic attacks on Zike and Kimakpa communities in Bassa local government area of the state. LEADERSHIP reports that over 50 persons were killed in a dawn attack in both communities on Monday morning. The meeting, held […]

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17 h. ago Harvard vows to defend varsity’s independence amid funding threat

Elite US university Harvard risked billions of dollars in federal funding Monday as it rejected a list of sweeping demands that the Trump administration said are intended to crack down on campus antisemitism. The call for changes to its governance, hiring practices, and admissions procedures expands on a list Harvard received on April 3, which ordered officials Read More

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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26 h. ago Benue traditional rulers warn against negotiating with herders 

The traditional rulers in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State have warned against negotiating with herders to cede land within the council. This resolution was made at the end of an extraordinary expanded sitting of Gwer West LG Traditional Council held on Saturday at the palace of Ter Tyoshin in Naka and presided Read More

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28 h. ago ‘Our Efforts To Boost Oyo’s Economy Through Tourism Paying Off’

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the state is committed to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a key cornerstone in the administration’s economic strategy. This was as the governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, would receive a wide-bodied aircraft before the end of the year, […]

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32 h. ago Union Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Energy Consumption through Renewed Partnership with Starsight Energy

Starsight Energy, a leading energy-as-a-service and cooling solutions provider in Africa, announced the successful renewal of its cooling and power read more Union Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Energy Consumption through Renewed Partnership with Starsight Energy

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37 h. ago REA: From rural electrification agency to renewable energy agency

The purpose of this article is to briefly review Chapter 4 of the National Integrated Electricity Policy, titled, “Climate Change, read more REA: From rural electrification agency to renewable energy agency

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38 h. ago Oil price slump as tariff tension pushes Nigeria’s FX market into turbulence

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market is once again facing renewed volatility as global economic uncertainties, driven by slumping oil prices and protectionist trade measures from the United States, continue to exert pressure on the naira and the nation’s external reserves. Daily Sun gathered that despite demand pressures and intervention by the Central […] The post Oil price slump as tariff tension pushes Nigeria’s FX market into turbulence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Immigration expands contactless passport renewal to USA, Mexico, others

The Nigerian Immigration Service has rolled out its Contactless Biometric Passport Application System in four more countries. The countries include the USA, Mexico, Jamaica, and Brazil. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, shared on the service’s X handle on Sunday. Akinlabi said the move was Read More

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42 h. ago Nigeria Immigration Service begins contactless passport system in the Americas

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the expansion of its Contactless Biometric Passport Application System to several countries in read more Nigeria Immigration Service begins contactless passport system in the Americas

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50 h. ago Our Efforts To Boost Oyo Economy Via Tourism Paying Off —Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that the state was well on course with its commitment to expanding the economy through tourism as a key cornerstone in the administration’s economic strategy. This is as the Governor assured that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, will receive a wide-bodied aircraft before the end of […]

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55 h. ago Abia First Lady Tasks Agric Programme Beneficiaries On Opportunities

Wife of Abia State governor, Priscilla Otti, has tasked beneficiaries of the Youth Agricultural Support Programme in the state to use the opportunity to transform their lives and their communities. Otti made the call at the training/empowerment of beneficiaries of the programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative of wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu in […]

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63 h. ago My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina

By Christy Anyanwu     Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, shares her inspiring story of perseverance and determination. Born on January 8, 2001, Chidimma is a Nigerian-South African beauty pageant titleholder who represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico, finishing as the first runner-up. I’ve learned […] The post My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Makinde unveils Kunle Afolayan film village, highlights tourism’s role in Oyo

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state is well on course in its commitment to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a cornerstone in the economic strategy of his administration. The governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, would receive a wide-bodied Read More

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69 h. ago Nigerian student defrauds US varsity of $49,000, pleads guilty

A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Mercy Ojedeji, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and unlawful use of fraudulent immigration documents in the United States. According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri on Thursday, the plea was entered in a US District Court in St. Louis, Missouri. Read More

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