68 m. ago Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List]

By Seyi Babalola Saudi Arabia has announced a change in visa policy, barring nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria is listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban […] The post Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Saudi Arabia Denies Placing Nigeria, 13 Others On Visa Restrictions

Saudi Arabian authorities have denied issuing a viral memo notifying travellers of visa restrictions and an entry ban against nationals of 14 countries. The purported memo had named Egypt, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, and Algeria among the countries facing the restrictions. Nigeria, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh were also listed as restricted […]

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4 h. ago US tariffs: Don’t be weak, don’t be stupid – Trump to Americans

President Donald Trump has appealed to Americans to remain calm amid the plummeting value of US stocks after markets opened on Wall Street. Data from the S&P 500 index, which tracks the country’s leading listed companies, showed a 200-point drop or 4% on Monday. Also, New York shares were not left out of the dip, […] The post US tariffs: Don’t be weak, don’t be stupid – Trump to Americans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago No country has developed under democracy — Burkina Faso President

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said, Read More

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14 h. ago How Buni’s Road Projects Reverberate Hope, Economic Activities, Others In Yobe

For years, Adamu Buba, a farmer from Jajere village, faced daily struggles that many in rural Yobe can relate to. Like most in his community, his life was deeply intertwined with agriculture, yet getting his produce to market was an exhausting and often fruitless effort. The journey from his home to the nearest market involved […]

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14 h. ago Pepecoin, Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Face Further Downslides As Meme Season Ends Whilst Remittix Could 100x By August

The meme coin movement faces a slowdown due to multiple market cycles which were sustained by enthusiasm for hype and online virality. The meme coins Pepecoin (PEPE) Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB lose support from culture-based momentum and speculative price action because their market demand decreases,  and price charts stagnate along with rising doubts Read More

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19 h. ago US tariffs may spur local production, AfCFTA push – Analysts

Market watchers have said that the Federal Government may need to drive the pace of local production and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement following the imposition of a 14 per cent tariff on exports from Nigeria to the United States of America. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the tariff as Read More

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19 h. ago Africa’s real estate market projected to reach $17.64tn by 2025

Experts in the real estate sector have projected that Africa’s real estate market has the potential to reach $17.64tn by 2025. The Chief Executive Officer of Eximia Realty Co Ltd and a thought leader in real estate, Hakeem Ogunniran, made this assertion at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Summit recently in Lagos. The Read More

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19 h. ago N18bn investments wiped out as NGX axes Capital Oil, 2 others in regulatory sweep

•Market’s integrity, transparency non-negotiable –RegCo   By Chinwendu Obienyi and Chukwuma Umeorah Shareholders in Nigeria’s capital market are bracing for huge losses following the recent delisting of Capital Oil Plc, Goldlink Insurance Plc and Med-View Airline Plc by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The three firms are culprits of  prolonged regulatory infractions and operational failures and […] The post N18bn investments wiped out as NGX axes Capital Oil, 2 others in regulatory sweep appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Group faults Femi Pedro’s consideration as ambassador from Lagos

A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is Read More

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26 h. ago 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The death of Aliyu Modibbo Yola, son of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Alhaji Mai Borno, has raised the number of New Nigerian Newspaper (NNN) beneficiaries awaiting payment from the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) to 110. Modibbo Yola passed away on Sunday, 6 April 2025, at the Federal Medical […] The post 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago US tariffs pose ‘destabilising challenges’ to Nigerian trade – Minister

The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Read More

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31 h. ago “I’m Raising Ransom For My Kidnappers” – 2Baba Breaks Silence On Mother’s Viral Claim

Nigerian music star 2Baba has broken his silence over his mother’s viral claims that he was kidnapped, responding with humour during a recent performance. The buzz began after his family members, including his mother, Rose Idibia, raised concerns about his whereabouts—particularly as his ongoing divorce from actress Annie Idibia continues to make headlines. In a […] The post “I’m Raising Ransom For My Kidnappers” – 2Baba Breaks Silence On Mother’s Viral Claim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago FCMB’s N144.6bn capitalisation fails as profit declines to N73bn

The FCMB Group has revealed that the N144.6bn additional funds that it raised through its public offer had a limited impact on its earnings for the 2024 financial performance. This was disclosed in its audited accounts and earnings report for the period which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday. While the profit Read More

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42 h. ago Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, at the  official inauguration of phase 1 Kugbo International Market constructed by the Abuja Investment Company Limited, (AICL), has said that the market is poised to enhance local and national economies by fostering trade and commerce.  She emphasised that the market […] The post Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago FX market: CBN injects $198 million to boost liquidity, stabilize trading

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In a move to stabilize the foreign exchange market and ensure adequate liquidity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, intervened by injecting US$197.71 million through sales to Authorized Dealers. CBN Director, Financial Markets Department, Omolara Duke in a circular at the weekend, said that the intervention was necessary due […] The post FX market: CBN injects $198 million to boost liquidity, stabilize trading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Obiora Okonkwo Drops Out Of APC Primary In Anambra Over Electoral Controversies

Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra, has announced his withdrawal from the party’s primary election. His decision comes amid growing controversy surrounding the authenticity of the delegates’ list. The primary, scheduled to hold at the Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, was supposed to begin at […] The post Obiora Okonkwo Drops Out Of APC Primary In Anambra Over Electoral Controversies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected US$197.71 million into the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday to stabilise trading and ensure enough liquidity. The move came through sales to Authorised Dealers, as confirmed by a weekend circular from Omolara Duke, CBN Director of the Financial Markets Department. Duke explained that […] The post CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Imasuen hails Supreme Court’s removal of LP’s Abure, lists achievements

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South under the Labour Party and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to remove Julius Abure as the Labour Party National Chairman. He called it a welcome development. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling […] The post Imasuen hails Supreme Court’s removal of LP’s Abure, lists achievements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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