56 m. ago National Integrated Electricity Policy 2024 and road to attaining energy security in Nigeria

This essay assesses the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), presented by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu and approved by read more National Integrated Electricity Policy 2024 and road to attaining energy security in Nigeria

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10 h. ago Intelligence gathering is required to combat insurgency, insecurity, Otti tells security agencies

Alex OttI, Governor of Abia State, has said that if intelligence gathering is properly deployed, Nigeria Security Agencies would be read more Intelligence gathering is required to combat insurgency, insecurity, Otti tells security agencies

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17 h. ago Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn

…Say lenders prioritising low-risk instruments over private sector credit By Chukwuma Umeorah   Eight Nigerian banks, including Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, and United Bank for Africa (UBA), have increased their investment securities to a combined N41.78 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, a 1.65 per cent rise from N41.10 trillion in December 2024. As […] The post Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago AfDB’s Adesina secures backing over verdict on Nigeria’s economy

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Former Director of News, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Smolette Adetoyese Shittu-Alamu, has backed the President of Africa Development Bank (AFDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, over his verdict on Nigeria’s economy. Adesina had recently said the Nigerians were better off in 1960 than now, a remark that did not sit well with the […] The post AfDB’s Adesina secures backing over verdict on Nigeria’s economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Despite Deployment Of Marshals, Illegal Mining Still Thrives

One year after the federal government created Mining Marshals from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to combat illegal mining, the illicit trade is still booming. An appraisal of the situation at illegal mining sites in some states of the federation showed that those involved in the acts were still very active while […]

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49 h. ago Northern governors, traditional rulers call for state police creation

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe, and Noah Ebije, Kaduna Northern governors and traditional rulers have endorsed the establishment of state police to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, urging the National Assembly to expedite the necessary legal framework. The resolution emerged from a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the 19 Northern States […] The post Northern governors, traditional rulers call for state police creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago NNPC, Dangote To Promote Healthy Competition For National Prosperity

As part of ongoing efforts to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and foster healthy competition, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have pledged to deepen collaboration aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and advancing shared prosperity for Nigerians. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the […]

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59 h. ago Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Meaningful youth empowerment is the most effective tool for tackling insecurity in Nigeria, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Mr. Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, has said. Speaking at the Imo State Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit held in Owerri on Friday, Shoga emphasized that equipping young people with skills, financial access, […] The post Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Tinubu Lauds Qatari Investment Plans In Agriculture, Food Security

President Bola Tinubu welcomed new investments from Qatar, particularly in agriculture and food security, during a meeting with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Thursday Al-Khulaifi announced that a Qatari business delegation will visit Nigeria soon to explore opportunities in agriculture, food security, and petrochemicals. Tinubu emphasised Nigeria’s […] The post Tinubu Lauds Qatari Investment Plans In Agriculture, Food Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Lagos APC Set For LG Primaries On Saturday Amid Tight Security

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the Lagos Local Government (LG) elections are set to take place tomorrow, May 10, 2025, at the State Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja. Final preparations have been made to ensure a smooth and successful event, which will determine the party’s candidates for chairmanship and councillorship positions ahead of […] The post Lagos APC Set For LG Primaries On Saturday Amid Tight Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG reaffirms commitment in improving food, water and energy security

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja   Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev has reaffirmed his commitment to securing food, water, and energy security through the use of the irrigate Nigeria project. Professor Utsev made this known at the inauguration of the project steering committee on sustainable power project and irrigation in Nigeria, SPIN, […] The post FG reaffirms commitment in improving food, water and energy security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across Oyo State and the nation. He gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Fred Ikokotu, to the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […] The post Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA) has announced that the completion of the Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project marks a significant step toward Nigeria’s food security. Ahmed Bekaji, UBRBDA’s Area Manager for Gombe State, shared this during a media interaction, stating […] The post Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Gov Zulum Accuses Security Personnel Of Promoting Insecurity In Borno

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has accused military and other security personnel of promoting insecurity in Maiduguri and its environs. Governor Zulum insisted that former and current serving personnel of Nigerian security forces have played a significant role in influencing civilian into criminality, radicalism, prostitution and other vices, heightening terrorism threats in the state. […] The post Gov Zulum Accuses Security Personnel Of Promoting Insecurity In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adeyanju Expresses Frustration Over Difficulties In Securing VeryDarkMan’s Bail

Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed frustration over the challenges in securing his client’s release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement released Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC said that […] The post Adeyanju Expresses Frustration Over Difficulties In Securing VeryDarkMan’s Bail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senate plans national security summit amid spike in killings

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has resolved to organise a two-day national security summit in Abuja, with participation from all levels of government, traditional institutions, civil society and the security sector. This is just as it urged the executive to review and update national security policies based on the recommendations from the summit. In […] The post Senate plans national security summit amid spike in killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 40 Years After, DSS Removes Arogundade’s Name From Watchlist

The Nigerian Chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI) has announced the removal of the name of the Executive Director of International Press Centre, Mr Lanre Arogundade, from the Department of State Security’s watchlist after about 40 years. IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, announced this in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, at the 3rd Nigerian Media […]

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5 d. ago Senate to hold National Security Summit to address rising insecurity

From Kenneth Udeh, Adesuwa Tsan Abuja The Nigerian Senate has resolved to hold a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja, involving federal, state, and local governments, traditional rulers, civil society, students’ unions, and security agencies, to address the escalating wave of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and terrorism across Nigeria. The Senate also urged the federal government […] The post Senate to hold National Security Summit to address rising insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago We Need More Military Men To Combat Terrorists – Adamawa Monarch Tells FG

A traditional ruler in Adamawa State, Tol Huba, Alheri Nyako, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu’s government to deploy more troops to Hong Local Government Area, amid rising security case in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the development is coming, following some recent attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in communities within his area. Several […] The post We Need More Military Men To Combat Terrorists – Adamawa Monarch Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago VDM Saga: Goje calls for NSA’s intervention, warns of national security risks

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Kaduna-based social commentator and public affairs analyst, Yusuf Ishaku Goje, has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to urgently intervene in the controversy surrounding the recent arrest of social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), warning that the situation could escalate into […] The post VDM Saga: Goje calls for NSA’s intervention, warns of national security risks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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