69 m. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

At the UN International Youth Day celebration, speakers, innovators, and changemakers push for youth-led solutions to the SDGs. The Regal read more S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

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10 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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28 h. ago Tinubu Pledges To Make Steel Sector Nigeria’s Industrial Backbone

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to reposition the steel sector as the industrial heart of Nigeria and the hub of the nation’s economic diversification. Accordingly, the President outlined ongoing efforts by his administration to revamp legacy projects in the sector, such as the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, […]

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33 h. ago Tackle Issues Plaguing Nigeria’s Football To Attract Investors, NFF, Others Urged

To gain private sector confidence and attract high-profile investors, Nigeria’s football industry must address and cleanse itself of the numerous issues affecting the nation’s football landscape, according to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former chairman of Gombe United FC and a prominent sports critic. In a chat with LEADERSHIP Sports regarding the management of football […]

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34 h. ago NAPE marks 50 years of leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector, sets agenda for the future

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, August 14, 2025, read more NAPE marks 50 years of leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector, sets agenda for the future

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35 h. ago FG, Institute Plan Methane Mitigation In Nigeria’s Gas Sector

The federal government is collaborating with an Africa/Europe-based Africa Policy Research Institute (AFRI) to advance methane mitigation and reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal who stated this yesterday in Abuja at a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders. He said in regards to reducing the impact […]

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36 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Consortium To Construct Speed Rail In Nigeria

The federal government, the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence the construction of a proposed Gas and 4000km high speed rail also known as bullet train in Nigeria. The federal government revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja when the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment […]

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36 h. ago SPE Seeks Global Energy Leadership To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Future

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has made a call for bold action toward a cleaner, more secure energy future, as it wrapped up the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE). Over 2,000 delegates, 100+ exhibitors, and top industry minds from around the world converged at Lagos Eko Hotels Convention Centre, […]

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36 h. ago ‘Nigeria Controls $1.2bn Share of the Annual Lubricant Market’

The Group Chairman of Oilden Energies Ltd., Oluwatoni Oladiran, has revealed that Nigeria holds a $1.2 billion share of the annual lubricant market, with projections suggesting it will grow at 7.7 per cent to reach $1.9 billion in the coming years. He emphasised that the African lubricant market was valued at $4.2 billion annually and […]

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36 h. ago Israel Opens 40 Startup Opportunities For Nigerian Innovators

The Israeli government has announced that it has opened 40 startup opportunities for Nigerian innovators to enhance their potential for productivity and investment to strengthen the capacity for skill development of Nigerian inventors. This was the crux of the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz’s visit to the […]

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37 h. ago R.T. Briscoe ‘Drivers’ Forum’ delivers impact, reinforces brand leadership – DMD

By Moses Akaigwe R.T. Briscoe (Nigeria) Plc has, once again, emphasised the need for corporate fleet owners, ministries, departments and agencies, to take proper care of their investments in the face of rising cost of vehicles and spare parts hitting the roof tops. Speaking at the just concluded driver’s forum organised by R.T. Briscoe Nigeria […] The post R.T. Briscoe ‘Drivers’ Forum’ delivers impact, reinforces brand leadership – DMD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Google Targets 39m Nigerian Children With New Gemini App Feature

With its New Gemini App Feature, Google targets a young population of approximately 39 million children aged six and under. Its new ‘Storybook’ feature within the Gemini app generates short, narrated stories from user prompts and images, and turns simple prompts and personal images into unique, narrated stories. According to Google, the launch provides a […]

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40 h. ago Beyond Money And Land: Rethinking How Nigeria Rewards Excellence

In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]

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62 h. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Nigerian doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “slump and die” epidemic across the country. The doctors, drawn from the […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Peter Obi And Bala Mohammed: Redefining Opposition Politics In Nigeria

As Nigeria begins its long march toward the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is already showing signs of ideological fragmentation, strategic realignment, and renewed public scrutiny. In a country where politics often feels like a zero-sum game, the recent meeting between Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Bala Mohammed offers a refreshing counter-narrative—one that emphasizes […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria Backs UN’s First Global Advocate For Peace, Maryam Hassan

The Nigerian government has pledged unalloyed support to the newly appointed United Nations Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar Hassan, in her bid to promote unity and peace across the globe. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, described the appointment of Maryam, a Nigerian spoken word artist and peace advocate […]

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3 d. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths

seek emergency intervention, funding From Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigerian Doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “Slump and Die” epidemic across the country. The […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Resist Corruption, Serve Selflessly,’ Anglican Church Charges Nigerian Leaders

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has charged political leaders to resist corrupt practices and prioritise the interests of the people who elected them into office for the sake of posterity. Former Bishop of Okene Diocese, Rt. Reverend Emmanuel Ajulo made the call during his sermon at the Trinity Diaconate and Priesthood Ordination, Inauguration of […]

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3 d. ago It Is Economically Viable To Play Football In Nigeria – NPFL Chairman

Amid the desperation among Nigerian footballers for greener pastures abroad – even opting for obscure foreign leagues – the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, has declared that it is more economically viable for players to remain in the domestic league than to play in more remote parts of the […]

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