96 m. ago Investments & Securities Act 2025 To Stimulate Economic Growth – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 is a game changer that has the strong potential for stimulating growth for the Nigerian capital market and the economy. The director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this during an interview in Abuja on some of the highlights of […]

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4 h. ago 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting

Tribune Online 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting THE Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has opened a bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with the service providers. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop […] 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Manufacturers regaining confidence as forex stabilises – MAN

Manufacturers are optimistic about the stability of the sector following a challenging period of unsold inventory and economic uncertainty, according to the Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, George Onafowokan. The PUNCH reported in 2024 that the MAN Ogun State chairman lamented the unsold inventory of members rising to N350bn due Read More

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5 h. ago Nigeria advances geospatial technology for smart city development

Nigeria is making significant strides in geospatial technology, a crucial tool for building smart cities and modern infrastructure across the country. The Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, said this at a one-day workshop on Thursday on the use cases for the very high-resolution drone imagery and street view data collected for part of the Read More

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7 h. ago Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest

Tribune Online Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Self-determination groups in the Southwest, under the aegis of Yoruba Assembly, have expressed serious concerns over the worsening security situation in the region, stressing that the only solution to addressing cases of kidnapping, banditry, and other crimes, which have become rampant in the country, is through the establishment of State Police. Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR

Tribune Online Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has congratulated the Chairman of the AMAC Press Corps, Comrade Wisdom Acka, on his induction into the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) family on Friday, 28th March 2025, at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. In a statement released on Thursday and signed […] Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo promised on Wednesday to keep pushing development so residents can enjoy democracy’s benefits. The governor spoke at the palace of the Oba of Benin after returning from Abuja, where the election petition tribunal confirmed him and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, as the rightful winners of […] The post Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSA Ribadu Reunites Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 Other Kidnap Victims With Families

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed over Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, and 17 other kidnap victims to their families in Abuja. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government […]

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11 h. ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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12 h. ago Stakeholders seek better training facilities, curricula for pharmacy technicians

Stakeholders in the pharmacy sector have called for improved training facilities and effective curricula for pharmacy technicians across the country. They made the call on Thursday at an interactive forum and workshop organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria in Abuja. The event, themed “Advancing the Training and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians in Nigeria: Regulatory Read More

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12 h. ago Coalition Tackles EFCC For Declaring Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted

The Coalition for Good Governance and Accountability has raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted despite her prior communication with the commission about being out of the country for medical reasons. At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the group, […]

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13 h. ago Dunamis Founder Paul Enenche, Wife Mark 31 Years Of ‘Pressure

The founder and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Dr. Paul Enenche, has proudly declared that his marriage has remained free of pressure for 31 years, attributing this remarkable stability to the preservation of Jesus Christ. As the cleric and his wife, Dr. Becky Paul-Enenche, a distinguished medical director, prepared to celebrate […]

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13 h. ago Transcorp hotels pays out N7.57bn dividend amid impressive financial year

…plans expansion in Abuja, Ikoyi facilities Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a total dividend payout of 74 kobo per share read more Transcorp hotels pays out N7.57bn dividend amid impressive financial year

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13 h. ago Shettima stands in for Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dakar, Senegal. He will stand in for President Bola Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day celebration. Senegal marks its Independence Day on 4 April each year. It celebrates freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day features parades, ceremonies, and cultural events […] The post Shettima stands in for Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago DHQ denies Niger’s withdrawal for MNJTF, vows to capture terrorist kingpin, Turji

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, clarified that the MNJTF remains a critical regional security Read More

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15 h. ago Shettima departs Abuja for Dakar to attend Senegal’s 65th Independence anniversary

Tribune Online Shettima departs Abuja for Dakar to attend Senegal’s 65th Independence anniversary A statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, observed that as Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. Shettima departs Abuja for Dakar to attend Senegal’s 65th Independence anniversary Tribune Online

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15 h. ago WAAD 2025: Ace Artist Tobechi Achionye Thrills Abuja Audience

In a spectacular commemoration of the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, sensational autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has delivered a scintillating performance in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. World Autism Awareness Day is an international observance dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, […]

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