2 h. ago Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector

…Mergers, investor talks intensify By Chinwendu Obienyi The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened investor confidence and sparked renewed speculation about possible mergers and acquisitions ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 deadline. Daily Sun, on […] The post Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senior Special Assistant to  President Bola  Tinubu on Public Health, Uju Anwukah, has said Nigeria is ranked as the second malnourished country globally. Anwukah, who spoke at the Nutrition and Food Security summit organised by the House of Representatives Committee Nutrition and Food Security,  added  that Nigeria is ranked as the […] The post Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Entertainment industry has minimised youth unemployment in Nigeria –Olawale, Ibiyank founder

By Zika Bobby Music executive and founder of Ibiyank Worldwide Entertainment, Saka Azeez Olawale, has said that the rise of Nigeria’s entertainment industry has provided sources of livelihood for youths across the country, thereby reducing their involvement in crime and other social vices. Olawale, who equally presides over Massmediaforum—a widely followed blog dedicated to showcasing […] The post Entertainment industry has minimised youth unemployment in Nigeria –Olawale, Ibiyank founder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s role in Buhari’s emergence as president insignificant –Boss Mustapha

From Ismail Omipidan and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has stirred up fresh political controversy by dismissing the insinuations in many quarters that President Bola Tinubu was highly instrumental to Mohammadu Buhari’s emergence as President in 2015 after the merger of other political parties that produced […] The post Tinubu’s role in Buhari’s emergence as president insignificant –Boss Mustapha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said claims by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that the opposition is plotting to topple the Federal Government before the 2027 polls is a ploy by the government to clampdown on  opposition leaders. The ADC, in a statement by its interim National Publicity Secretary, […] The post FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Government has stressed the urgent need for active engagement of all stakeholders in addressing climate change to ensure sustainable development across Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said this during a visit by a delegation from the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development […] The post FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa As rain intensified in several parts of Bayelsa state in recent days, the Bayelsa State Government has cried for help from the Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other well-meaning organizations to support the state in addressing the twin problems of flooding and coastal erosion. Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence […] The post Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to  reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through second reading. It would mark a major […] The post Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been handed a one-year prison sentence for tax fraud. The current Brazil national team manager failed to pay tax on image rights revenues in 2014, when the Italian was at the Spanish side, according to a statement. Ancelotti was at Real Madrid for two stints, first from 2013 […] The post Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FIFA CWC: PSG Humiliate Real Madrid To Set Up Final Clash With Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning 4-0 thrashing of LaLiga giants, Real Madrid to set up a Club World Cup final against winners of UEFA Conference League, Chelsea. Luis Enrique’s side delivered another performance which gives them the chance to conclude an incredible season with a world title at New York’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The […] The post FIFA CWC: PSG Humiliate Real Madrid To Set Up Final Clash With Chelsea appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi

Former spokesperson for Peter Obi has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will retain power in 2027 if African Democratic Congress present a southern candidate as its presidential flag bearer. The veteran Nollywood actor noted that the ADC should present a northern political heavyweight like ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, among others. Speaking during […] The post Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs

Tribune Online Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs The Oyo State Government has ordered about 202 teachers who were not integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to return to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) without further delay. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, who stated this during a meeting with […] Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Trafficking: We were sleeping with 20 men each daily – victims

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspected members of interstate human trafficking syndicates who specialized in the recruitment, harbouring and trafficking of young girls from other parts of the country to the northern region for sexual exploitation. NAPTIP said that three […] The post Trafficking: We were sleeping with 20 men each daily – victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its fight against terrorism, banditry and other violent crime has yielded positive results with the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of several arms, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), among other dangerous weapons across the country. This is just as the army has promised to rid the […] The post Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Panic as hoodlums storm Osun communities to effect court order

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Members of Ifesowapo communities in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Governor Ademola Adeleke, to rescue them from hoodlums who have invaded their communities and  destroyed their property under the guise of securing a court order. Speaking on behalf of the communities covering […] The post Panic as hoodlums storm Osun communities to effect court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos

By Christopher Oji There was tension at the Federal Ministry of Works Annex, Obalende, Lagos, yesterday, as a coalition of civil society organisations and residents of Okun Ajah staged a protest to demand justice for residents and investors of Okun Ajah who lost their lands due to realignment of road construction work in the area. […] The post Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the state Police Command  to investigate and persecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The groups, which came as coalition, also urged the police to recover assets belonging to them and […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja As the National Assembly moves closer to concluding its latest constitution review exercise, it has announced plans to transmit the final report of proposed amendments to the 36 state Houses of Assembly before December 2025. This timeline aligns with the legislature’s internal schedule for concluding public hearings, collating recommendations, and securing […] The post Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state-level approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Stakeholders seek united front for sustainable industrialisation

By Merit Ibe      Stakeholders in the sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector have  highlighted the importance of ESG-aligned infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration to achieve climate-smart industrial development in Africa. In the face of accelerating climate risk, evolving financial priorities, and a generational shift toward values-driven leadership, they  called for action between […] The post Stakeholders seek united front for sustainable industrialisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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