72 m. ago INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation SAFE read more INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

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1 hour ago Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the break of dawn, Jabi Lake in Abuja usually awakens with a lively pulse. By 6 a.m., the once quiet space transforms into a buzzing hub where joggers chase their daily goal of 10,000 steps, vendors set up small stalls, and families share quality time. For many, this place isn’t […] The post Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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2 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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2 h. ago Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion

The management threatens to seek legal redress if these demands are not met within the next seven days, starting from August 13, 2025. The post Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, will take effect from September 19, 2025. From that date the Nigeria read more Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

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2 h. ago An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

ǼLEX LITIGATION NOTES ǼLEX is pleased to have successfully represented General Electric International Operations Nigeria Limited (GEION), the Appellant, Appeal read more An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

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2 h. ago Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift

Tribune Online Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Bitcoin hit a fresh record high during early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing above $124,000 on the back of Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations

Tribune Online Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations The Maritime Safety Investigation Regulation seeks to streamline investigations into maritime accidents and incidents.... Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 70% Of Refined Petrol Importation Puts Africa At Risk – ARDA

The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has decried Africa’s continuous importation of over 70 per cent of its refined petroleum products, a development that threatens the continent’s energy sufficiency. The group urged oil-producing nations to prioritise adding value to oil production by refining the products. The continent, it said, relies on Europe and other […]

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3 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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5 h. ago Tambuwal’s Probe Political Persecution, Says ADC Deputy Youth Leader

Deputy national youth leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the opposition in Nigeria. Obasi who said this in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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5 h. ago Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of the media in the campaign against vote buying to ensure the success of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, who gave the assurance at the state office of the commission during the […] The post Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election. Bwala, who appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, stated that Obi […] The post Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship

By Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently slash the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at Nigeria’s ports, describing the levy as an unbearable strain on businesses and consumers amid worsening economic conditions. In a letter dated August 11 and signed […] The post APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FG Targets N493bn For Kano–Katsina Road, Carter Bridge Projects

The Federal Government has set a combined target of N493 billion for the upgrade of the Kano–Katsina Road and the planned construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, following approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told State House correspondents […]

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7 h. ago How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

Nigeria’s housing crisis – particularly in states like Lagos – is a reflection of rapid urbanisation colliding with inadequate housing read more How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

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7 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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