90 m. ago ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched

By Lukman Olabiyi A new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been launched by the Path to Peace Foundation (PPF). The initiative, titled; “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports

The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, said that while startups in Nigeria don’t have […]

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8 h. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the role of the state branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), led by Dr Nathaniel Ogungbangbe on the delayed payment of the federal allocations to the local government council areas as ‘ignominious and unpatriotic,’ saying […] The post Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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9 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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12 h. ago NISCN Urges Wike To End Motor Touting, Textbook Scams In Abuja

The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to urgently address what it described as “terrorism” by workers in the transportation sector in Abuja. NISCN, established by the Federal Government in 1964 and officially gazetted in 1989, said it was worried by […]

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15 h. ago FG reaffirms commitment to investment in the deepwater sector

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to investment in the deepwater sector The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to investment in the deepwater sector assuring Engineering, Procurement and FG reaffirms commitment to investment in the deepwater sector Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling

Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island residence in Lagos, alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, following a court-ordered writ of possession issued on August 15, 2025. The property, which Ali Baba purchased for ₦220 million in 2021 from the federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), became […] The post Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

The Federal government has summoned the Dangote Group and members of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas NUPENG, read more FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

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26 h. ago ‘Federal Government Is Responding’, Says PETROAN On Proposed Nationwide Strike

The update comes as the Association announced plans to suspend the lifting and dispensing of petroleum products for three days beginning on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The post ‘Federal Government Is Responding’, Says PETROAN On Proposed Nationwide Strike appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Minister Promises Upgrade Of Critical Environmental Infrastructure

Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the federal government’s commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country’s development and protecting the environment. Balarabe spoke in Lagos when he inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). […]

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31 h. ago Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker

Tribune Online Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker Nigeria’s much-publicised N6.28 trillion windfall tax and foreign exchange (FX) gains projected for 2024 have yielded nothing as of September, underscoring the dangers of over-optimistic budget assumptions, according to investment bankers. A report by Cowry Asset Management Limited shows that the ambitious revenue plan outlined in the 2024 federal budget is unraveling. The government had […] Why N6.28trn windfall tax projection failed —Investment Banker Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Federal Government Borrows N2.769trn From Bond Market In 8 Months

The federal government has dominated the bond market, raising N2.769 trillion in eight months, with corporate listings accounting for a significantly lower N43.2 billion value. This substantial difference highlights the government’s reliance on the bond market to finance its activities. The strong demand for government bonds is driven by attractive yields and Nigeria’s stable credit […]

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37 h. ago NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

Transport owners have rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend their planned industrial action, vowing to proceed with the read more NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

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38 h. ago Strike: FG to hold urgent talks with Dangote, NUPENG on Monday

The federal government, through Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of Labour and Employment, has invited the management of Dangote group and the read more Strike: FG to hold urgent talks with Dangote, NUPENG on Monday

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39 h. ago Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row

The federal government has waded into the conflict between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote refinery amid the looming strike. NUPENG had alerted members of the public on September 5 that it would embark on industrial action in response to Dangote refinery’s alleged prevention of its compressed Natural Gas […] The post Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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40 h. ago FG urged to partner estate agencies to tackle nation’s housing deficit

The Federal Government has been urged to partner real estate agencies in the country to build low cost estates for read more FG urged to partner estate agencies to tackle nation’s housing deficit

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