2 h. ago Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence

The House of Representatives has dismissed allegations by its member, Ibrahim Auyo that thr leadership demands up to N3 million read more Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence

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3 h. ago Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has lauded President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly for making it possible for Abia to receive a loan of $125m from Islamic Bank (IsDB), for the execution of strategic projects in the state. Others on the Governor’s thank you list include the Minister of Finance […] The post Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court

By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the designation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court. Reacting to the case involving a Nigerian, Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under […] The post Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “I Could’ve Stopped 2015 Polls, Card Reader Rejected Me, My Wife, Others In South, But Voting Without Accreditation Went In North” – Jonathan

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he could have stopped the 2015 general elections after repeated failures with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) card reader system. The former president made the disclosure during an interview on Thursday, recalling the tense atmosphere during the polls. Jonathan said the card reader rejected him, his […] The post “I Could’ve Stopped 2015 Polls, Card Reader Rejected Me, My Wife, Others In South, But Voting Without Accreditation Went In North” – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “I Could’ve Stopped 2015 Polls, Card Reader Rejected Me, My Wife, Others In South, But Voting Without Accreditation Went On In North” – Jonathan

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he could have stopped the 2015 general elections after repeated failures with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) card reader system. The former president made the disclosure during an interview on Thursday, recalling the tense atmosphere during the polls. Jonathan said the card reader rejected him, his […] The post “I Could’ve Stopped 2015 Polls, Card Reader Rejected Me, My Wife, Others In South, But Voting Without Accreditation Went On In North” – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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19 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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29 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 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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34 h. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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34 h. ago FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid

The proposals were aimed at modernising ageing transmission infrastructure, improving supply reliability, and meeting rising electricity demand nationwide. The post FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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36 h. ago Epstein claims: Melania Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against Hunter Biden

Tribune Online Epstein claims: Melania Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against Hunter Biden A letter from the first lady's lawyers and addressed to an attorney for Hunter Biden demands he retract the claim and apologise, or face legal action.... Epstein claims: Melania Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against Hunter Biden Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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36 h. ago Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion

The management threatens to seek legal redress if these demands are not met within the next seven days, starting from August 13, 2025. The post Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago EKEDC Denies Involvement In Badagry Prepaid Meter Initiative

The DisCo said that the alleged promoters of the scheme were unknown to the company. The post EKEDC Denies Involvement In Badagry Prepaid Meter Initiative appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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