32 m. 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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1 hour ago China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   The Chinese Government, has called on the United States Government to correct its wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs.           The United States had in an executive order issued on April 2, 2025, announced that it will impose reciprocal tariffs on its major trading partners, including 34-percent […] The post China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Minister performs Ibesikpo CNG plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, today led the groundbreaking ceremony for Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves will help create a fair energy shift as the world moves to cleaner sources. Ekpo’s […] The post Minister performs Ibesikpo CNG plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NDDC Gives N10bn Stimulus To Niger Delta Chamber Of Commerce

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Niger Delta region. Announcing the release of the fund during the inauguration of the NDCCITMA board of directors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC […]

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2 h. ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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5 h. ago MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections

Finding a life partner within the guidelines of Islam can be challenging in today’s digital age. MuslimDate, a halal matchmaking app, is revolutionizing how Muslim singles in Nigeria connect by offering a faith-centered, culturally aware, and privacy-focused approach to marriage. Unlike conventional dating apps, MuslimDate is designed exclusively for Muslims seeking genuine, marriage-focused relationships in […] The post MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nasarawa trains staff on PPPs to tackle infrastructure deficit

The Nasarawa State Government has trained management staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state in tools to implement climate-smart Public Private Partnership projects, to address infrastructure deficit and boost the state’s economy. The capacity building workshop was anchored by the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency in collaboration with the United Kingdom Nigeria Read More

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5 h. ago At Senegal’s 65th Independence Day, Nigeria Backs Deeper Regional Cooperation

The Nigerian government has described its relationship with Senegal as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values and economic interdependence. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday. VP Shettima had represented President Bola […]

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8 h. ago Firm Introduces Safety Tips For Secure Deliveries In Nigeria

Global urban mobility platform inDrive has launched a set of essential safety tips to help Nigerian customers ensure secure and efficient deliveries. This initiative comes as the platform experiences significant growth in the country, with increasing demand for person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-business (B2B) deliveries. The newly introduced safety measures include selecting reputable couriers with good […]

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12 h. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago My grandma thought I died in 1979 National Stadium stampede – Gbenga Adeyinka

Award-winning comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, talks about his passion for Nigerian sports and Arsenal, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Apart from hosting sporting events, how involved have you been with sports? I played football and volleyball. I have always been a lover of sports all my life. I anchor the GOTv Boxing Night and I Read More

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16 h. ago Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Abdulsalam, an experienced professional, takes on this critical role at a time when the steel plant is expected to play a significant part in Nigeria’s industrialization and economic growth. His appointment aims to drive the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right

“Monetary policy is like juggling six balls. It is not an interest rate up, there is an interest rate down. There is the exchange rate, there are long-term yields, there are short-term yields, and there is credit growth” –  Raghuram Rajan When Olayemi Cardoso was first appointed the Central Bank Governor, many greeted his appointment […] The post Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FG received N347.5 billion in dividends from portfolio companies in 2023

The Federal Government received N347.5 billion in dividends from its portfolio companies in 2023, marking a 567 percent growth from read more FG received N347.5 billion in dividends from portfolio companies in 2023

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24 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Top women’s volleyball clubs in Africa have begun battle for the top prize at the 2025 Africa Women’s volleyball club championship in Abuja after it was declared open by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu. While charging participants to compete clean, the First Lady, in a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday, […]

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26 h. ago SEC partners UNIZIK’s centre for capital market to boost SMEs

Tribune Online SEC partners UNIZIK’s centre for capital market to boost SMEs Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has given its full backing to the upcoming Conference/Workshop on Harnessing Capital Market Opportunities for the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Investment Sustainability, scheduled for May 2025. SEC partners UNIZIK’s centre for capital market to boost SMEs Tribune Online

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26 h. ago First Lady, Sen Tinubu declares 39th African Women Club Volleyball Championship open in Abuja 

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu officially declaring the African Women Club Volleyball Championship open in Abuja.   Senator Tinubu enjoined the athletes to see themselves as Ambassadors of the sports and of the limitless potentials that lie in African women.   The tournament, she said “is a testament to the strength and commitment of […] The post First Lady, Sen Tinubu declares 39th African Women Club Volleyball Championship open in Abuja  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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27 h. ago Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries

By John Ogunsemore Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has distanced himself from an online youth empowerment initiative promising between N5 million and N10 million in financial support to beneficiaries. The GEJ Foundation, in a disclaimer shared on X on Friday, said the initiative tagged “Empowering Nigerian Youth Enhancing Economic Growth” is fake and misleading. In […] The post Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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