2 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Why Sovereign Bond Composite Notes could bridge Nigeria’s SME $32bn credit gap

Sovereign Bond Backed Composite Notes (SBCNs) can serve as a catalyst to accelerate Nigeria’s funding-starved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) read more Why Sovereign Bond Composite Notes could bridge Nigeria’s SME $32bn credit gap

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3 h. ago FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

The Federal Government has announced plans to unlock over $150 billion worth of dormant land capital nationwide as part of read more FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

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3 h. ago FCTA Receives CNG Hybrid Buses From Presidential Initiative To Boost Public Transport

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday took delivery of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hybrid buses donated by the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), marking a significant step in enhancing public transportation in the nation’s capital. Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transport Secretariat, Chinedu Elechi, who received the buses on behalf of the FCT […]

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4 h. ago Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

Insurance Companies in Nigeria are waiting on the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM’s) pronouncement on what constitute the new capital requirement read more Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

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5 h. ago PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

targets 75% final salary as pension for police The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced new reforms aimed at improving read more PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

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6 h. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists To Prioritise National Interest

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has enjoined journalists in the country to prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by his […]

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10 h. ago $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG

The number of vehicles converted so far has risen from about 4,000 to 100,000. The post $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases

Reiterates government’s zero tolerance for child labour From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has expressed concern over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, who made this known while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly […] The post Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago From delistings to listings: Lessons from South Africa’s capital markets

Nigeria’s equity market finds itself ensnared in a troubling paradox. While the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has delivered an impressive 36 read more From delistings to listings: Lessons from South Africa’s capital markets

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27 h. ago Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

…as 30 states spent 6.27trn in 6 months Cross Rivers, Taraba, Benue states spent over 70 percent of their first read more Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

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29 h. ago First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will kick off in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in […] The post First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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31 h. ago Deji Of Akure Orders Closure Of Markets For Aheregbe Festival

The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered a day closure of all markets and shops in Akure, the state capital on Thursday for the Aheregbe Festival. Oba Aladetoyinbo said the closure becomes necessary as part of the age long tradition in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival. In a statement issued […]

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33 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Lagos Govt To Revive $300bn Dead Assets In Nigeria

With trillions of Naira locked in dormant assets across Nigeria, Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa have collaborated to reinvigorate the nation’s economic potential in dead capital, which is estimated at $300 billion. The top government officials who spoke at the stakeholders’ workshop on the Nigeria […]

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34 h. ago New Hampshire Capital announces new prepaid meter Prices for Ikeja Electric

New Hampshire Capital, a Meter Asset Provider (MAP), has announced new prepaid meter prices under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) read more New Hampshire Capital announces new prepaid meter Prices for Ikeja Electric

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37 h. ago FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commissioned a Nigerian firm to attract an estimated N11 trillion in annual revenue through tourism in the nation’s capital. Imoh Ebong, the chairman of Groovy December, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday. He added that the firm was working with the Federal Government’s agencies led […] The post FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FG Plants Seeds Of Peace, Prosperity At Kawu Grazing Reserve

Federal government yesterday flagged off the 2025 National Pasture Planting Day at the historic Kawu Grazing Reserve in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It pledged to transform grazing reserves into hubs of sustainable livestock production, peaceful coexistence, and economic empowerment. The minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described the […]

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42 h. ago Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V)

Introduction The last part of this treatise recommended a range of measures for resettling the agenda of our economic transformation such as project financing, diversification and public-private partnership. This week’s episode continues that theme with the following suggestions: Human Capital Development, Military Tightening, Enhancing Infrastructural Development, Strengthening Governance/Fighting Corruption, Leveraging Regional and Global Trade Opportunities, […] The post Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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