57 m. ago Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi

Tribune Online Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the structural rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will cost about ₦3.6 trillion... Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi Tribune Online

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99 m. ago Stransact Partners NRS To Enlighten Businesses About New Tax Law

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), enlightened corporate taxpayers and business owners on Wednesday on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape. At a one-day seminar for corporate taxpayers and business owners held in Lagos on the theme ‘Navigating Nigeria’s New Tax Landscape: Understanding the 2025 Tax Reform Acts and […]

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1 hour 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 Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer

Adefunke Maria condemned the treatment of her client by the airline's flight attendant who blocked her from disembarking upon arrival in Lagos from Akwa Ibom. The post Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 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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5 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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5 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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5 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said  the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. This was contained in his remarks yesterday, at the commissioning of […] The post Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Peace Sustained In N’Delta By Armed Forces Helped Us Meet Revenue Target – FIRS

The notable rise in tax revenue from oil production activities has been closely linked to the enduring peace in the Niger Delta region. Officials have noted that the key oil-producing areas’ stable and peaceful environment has allowed companies to maximise their operations and profits. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Zacch Adedeji has […]

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6 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 Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Concerned about the plans to construct the Marina to Lekki railway line and its effects on people whose properties will be demolished to pave right-of-way, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Elegusi has enjoined Lagos state government to ensure adequate compensation is paid to them. The project referred to as “Green Line” is a  68-kilometer […] The post Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Introduction of railway technology and administration in our tertiary schools curriculum received a boost recently when Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with five tertiary institutions on technology transfer and training. The five tertiary institutions that joined the pioneering ones are Yaba Colleege of Technology, Lagos, […] The post Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has advised corporate taxpayers and business owners on how best to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving tax environment, especially in light of the recently enacted 2025 Tax Reform Acts and the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) mandatory e-invoicing system. The guidance came during a one-day […] The post Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has submitted a bill to create 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to strengthen grassroots governance. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House. The statement highlighted the governor’s commitment to bringing governance closer to […] The post Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation

Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has urged young women to always wear underwear when in public spaces. Her guidance follows a recent viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. On August 10, videos went viral online showing passenger Comfort Emmanson engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, […] The post “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt

Tribune Online New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt The new Tenancy Bill currently under consideration by the Lagos State House Assembly will ensure a full protection of both tenants and landlords as well as reduce inhibitions to mass housing development for private investors. New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja No fewer than 411,906 Nigerians have applied for 41,307 available slots in the second phase of the National Directorate of Employment’s (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that the portal for registration had been closed. […] The post Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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