60 m. ago Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act needs reform already – Stakeholders

Key players in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have called for an urgent review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), read more Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act needs reform already – Stakeholders

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2 h. ago Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to curtail the escalating crisis and killings of innocent citizens in Benue and Taraba states, the Inter-faith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Nigeria, has called on both governments, as well as the federal government, to increase their support for mediation and dialogue efforts. The Co-Chairman, IDFP Nigeria, […] The post Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

The Federal Government has called on the United States to review its recent decision to limit the validity of non-immigrant read more Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

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12 h. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer

Tribune Online SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer THE Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the increasing prevalence of viral hepatitis and liver cancer in the country, along with the associated impacts on the health and socioeconomic well-being of Nigerians. They stated that, due to the unavailability of liver transplantation services in […] SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer Tribune Online

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15 h. ago SOGHIN calls for urgent reforms in gastrointestinal, liver care

By Doris Obinna Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN) has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to urgently address pressing deficiencies in Nigeria’s healthcare system. It made the call at its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, with emphasis on critical […] The post SOGHIN calls for urgent reforms in gastrointestinal, liver care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the Police Command in the state to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The groups, which came as a coalition, also urged the police to recover assets […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood

The Sun The Kogi State government has issued a strong appeal to residents living in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer grounds as part of early preventive measures ahead of the anticipated seasonal flooding. This call was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, […] The post Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood-prone areas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him read more Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

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59 h. ago Develop Proactive Approach To Plastic Waste Mgt, MAN Tells Ogun Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Ogun State government to develop a sustainable approach to managing plastic waste, especially single use plastics in the state. The Association stated this in a statement signed by its director-general, Segun Ajayi-Kadir. MAN recognises the government’s initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste, promoting recycling, and fostering […]

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3 d. ago Nasarawa North APC endorses Tinubu for 2027, urges Sule for Senate

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa North Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, while unanimously urging Governor Abdullahi Sule to contest the Senate seat to represent the zone in the same election year. The endorsement was made at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting […] The post Nasarawa North APC endorses Tinubu for 2027, urges Sule for Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections

A South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged Nigerians to reject any political party or candidate that failed to fulfill their electoral promises made during the 2023 electioneering campaigns. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajadi charged the electorate to critically assess the track records of parties […] The post NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged read more Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

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4 d. ago Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms

By Lukman Olabiyi Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Monday Ubani has strongly criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what he described as its continued silence on the deteriorating welfare and professional conditions of lawyers across the country. In a statement titled “Reinventing the Nigerian Bar Association: Urgent imperatives for reformative and caring leadership,” […] The post Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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6 d. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the people of Plateau State to cease hostilities and foster peaceful coexistence. She vowed never to visit the state again on a sympathy visit due to what she described as unnecessary killings. Speaking when she and her Renewed Hope Initiative team visited […] The post First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to make use of the access and opportunities of the digital age to better their lives and contribute to nation building. Tijani spoke in Kano at the commissioning of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Northwest Digital Industrial Park, […] The post Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago IMF flags Nigeria’s fiscal risks as oil revenue trails budget

The International Monetary Fund urged the federal government to rework its 2025 N54.99 trillion budget to reflect a less favourable oil price read more IMF flags Nigeria’s fiscal risks as oil revenue trails budget

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