34 m. ago Varsities to get N2.8bn, polys N1.9bn as TETFund announces 2025 intervention

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive Secretary of Read More

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82 m. ago Anambra benefits from European Bank’s erosion, land degradation fund

Anambra State has been named among the beneficiaries of the European Investment Bank (EIB) intervention fund aimed at addressing erosion read more Anambra benefits from European Bank’s erosion, land degradation fund

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91 m. ago You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been accused of distorting facts and embarrassing the Nigerian Senate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday, said Akpoti-Uduaghan globalised her suspension by sharing a different narrative. The accusation comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension for alleged violation of Senate rules, which she took to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary […] The post You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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99 m. ago Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at restricting the use of foreign vessels on the Nigeria’s coastal read more Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

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1 hour ago Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport

From Steve Agbota, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 […] The post Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU

Nigerian Senate has denied allegations claiming that the six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to sexual harassment claim against Senate President Godswil Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Senate on Wednesday, was responding to Senator Natasha’s statements at the Inter-Parliamentary Union on Tuesday. Recall that the Kogi lawmaker had taken her case before […] The post “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’

Tribune Online Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’ A pro-Tinubu group, Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA) has appointed former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a Star Associate. The NTCA is a registered group of like-minded Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora,who are committed to the promotion of the laudable efforts and programmes of President Tinubu administration to reposition Nigeria for […] Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’ Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Imprisonment Over Alleged Contempt Of Court

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), and chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem, over what she described as a willful disobedience of a court order. […]

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5 h. ago Ondo Attacks: Gov Aiyedatiwa Assures Residents Of Maximum Security

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured residents of government’s intervention following the brutal attack on Alajido and Sunday Camp Farm settlements in Akure North Local government area of the state. Aiyedatiwa who equally assured residents of the affected areas of immediate security measures and amelioration of their plights, described the incident as an […]

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7 h. ago Why Senator Natasha Was Suspended, Nigerian Senate Replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has explained to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended due to gross misconduct rather than any allegations of sexual harassment. The chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, who spoke before the IPU on Wednesday, […]

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9 h. ago EXPLAINER: Why VAR ruled out Álvarez’s penalty against Madrid in UCL thriller

Controversy erupted in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid after Julián Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed following a VAR intervention. The decision, which played a pivotal role in Atlético’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and even Atlético’s head coach, Diego Simeone. The penalty shootout, held at Read More

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16 h. ago A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight

A week ago, I published a piece in this column titled, “In Defense of Akande, Osoba and My Role as Advocate in the Lagos Assembly Case( See my column in the Daily Sun of 6th March 2025 https://thesun.ng/in-defence-of-akande-osoba-and-my-role-as-advocate-in-lagos-assembly-case/ )”. Purportedly in response to the said intervention, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, on Monday the 10th of […] The post A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Effective strategies for enhancing FG’s digital assets tracking

The Federal Government’s launch of the National Electronic Assets Register marks a significant attempt to address long-standing financial management issues, but its implementation faces numerous challenges that could undermine its effectiveness. This critical analysis examines the implications of this initiative and identifies potential hurdles and possible solutions. The introduction of a centralised digital platform to Read More

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16 h. ago N20bn compensation: Igboho drags AGF, DSS to Supreme Court, seeks reversal of Appeal Court judgment

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has approached the Supreme Court to seek the reversal of judgment of the Court of Appeal, which set aside  the N20 billion exemplary and aggravated damages awarded to him against the Federal Government. Department of State Services (DSS) operatives had […] The post N20bn compensation: Igboho drags AGF, DSS to Supreme Court, seeks reversal of Appeal Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago UK tightens visa rules for care workers, skilled workers and students

The UK Government has announced new visa rules affecting foreign workers and students. Starting April 9, employers looking to hire read more UK tightens visa rules for care workers, skilled workers and students

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22 h. ago Rainstorm destroys Kwara school, others, govt promises swift intervention

Kwara State Government has asked the management of Ansar-Udeen College, Ijagbo in the Oyun Local Government Area of the state to forward the list of property damaged during the Monday rainstorm disaster in the community. Over 100 residents of Ijagbo town were rendered homeless by the rainstorm which wreaked havoc on the community. It was Read More

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23 h. ago Naira fall continues as market records highest rate of N1,550

The naira continued its free fall on Wednesday, after some months of stability as the foreign exchange (FX) market recorded read more Naira fall continues as market records highest rate of N1,550

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23 h. ago Ongoing oil sector reforms attracted $17bn investment in 2024 – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that reforms in the oil and gas sector, driven by the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and Executive Orders issued by President Bola Tinubu, attracted about $17bn in foreign investment in 2024. The Executive Vice President of Upstream, Udy Ntia, disclosed this during an investor Read More

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25 h. ago Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja During a media chat on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, criticised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for disrespecting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to bring peace to the state. He addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, emphasising the importance of […] The post Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago TETFund Moves To Improve Power Supply In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said that it was introducing a Special Intervention to address the issue of incessant power failure in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Chairman, Board of Trustees of TETFund, Hon. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Wednesday while inaugurating the steering committee on Alternative Energy Solution Initiative in tertiary institutions Masari, […]

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