2 h. ago NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new rule that requires companies sending bulk international text messages, also known as Application-to-Person (A2P) messages, to get a licence that costs N10 million. These A2P messages are the kind you get from banks, online stores, hospitals and political campaigns, automated texts sent […] The post NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Immersive tech to revolutionise African construction safety –Expert

A United States-based Nigerian construction management expert, Dr. Opeyemi Oyeyipo has advocates for integrating immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Metaverse into Africa’s construction industry. This, he believes, will reduce workplace fatalities and enhance project delivery timelines. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Oyeyipo, a Senior Lecturer at the University […] The post Immersive tech to revolutionise African construction safety –Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Report Of Meeting To Step Down For Southern Candidate Fake — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared as fake, a purported meeting where he was reportedly pressured to step down for a candidate of Southern origin ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the clarification while reacting to inquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians regarding a meeting where he was said to have rejected […]

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5 h. ago Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses

Tribune Online Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses TecPoint Global Solutions Ltd has announced its official partnership with Starlink as one of only two licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) selected to... Starlink partners Nigerian firm to bridge internet connectivity gaps for businesses Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre

Tribune Online JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre This development comes just days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited slashed its pump price for PMS, reducing it from ₦945 to ₦910 per litre. JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre Tribune Online

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7 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant update to its visa reciprocity policy, which will now affect Nigerian citizens seeking non-immigrant, non-diplomatic US visas. According to the statement, effective immediately, most such visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry with a validity period of three months. In a […] The post US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has responded to comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala, who accused Peter Obi of lacking empathy for victims of recent violence in Benue State. Bwala had taken a swipe at the former Anambra State governor for not visiting the victims, noting that VeryDarkMan, who went to the area himself, […] The post VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Coalition politicians crying because they’re not in govt – Gov Radda

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda said coalition opposition leaders are only crying and shouting because they are outside government and not out of genuine concern for Nigerians. Radda stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. He said the antecedents of the opposition figures show they […] The post Coalition politicians crying because they’re not in govt – Gov Radda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago CBN, banks expand payment frontiers with naira card usage abroad

Nigerian banks last week resumed international usage of naira debit cards, setting various spending limits as foreign exchange (FX) conditions read more CBN, banks expand payment frontiers with naira card usage abroad

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10 h. ago NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) organised an interactive workshop to empower small and medium-sized enterprises read more NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Dangote refinery expects to process 100% local crude by year end

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery in Lagos expects Africa’s biggest refinery to rely totally on Nigerian crude by the end of the read more Nigeria’s Dangote refinery expects to process 100% local crude by year end

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11 h. ago Again LP alerts Nigerians on Abure’s misleading information, says party not expelling Obi

From Idu Jude, Abuja Leadership of the Labour Party has again alerted Nigerians of a plot by the former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure, and some persons in the former national working committee (NWC) to stir public resentment against LP 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with claims that the former Anambra State governor […] The post Again LP alerts Nigerians on Abure’s misleading information, says party not expelling Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has emerged the winner of the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize in Category C3 (Access to Information and Knowledge), with its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), a flagship initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The announcement was made on Monday, July 7, at the WSIS Prizes […] The post Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Rapper MI Features Bill Gates, Broda Shaggi, Layi Wasabi In Comedy Skit

Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, has featured American billionaire Bill Gates, alongside Nigerian comedians Broda Shaggi and Layi Wasabi in a comedy skit, engaging in a lighthearted exchange within a music studio setting. The skit, shared via the rapper’s Instagram account, depicts Bill Gates offering what appears to be lyrical suggestions to […]

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11 h. ago TRADDOC Commander Aligbe laments Nigerian Army’s inability to produce its equipment 65 years after establishment

Declares 2025 development workshop open in Minna   From John Adams, Minna   The Commander, Doctrine and Training Commands of the Nigerian Army, Major-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe has said that the inability of the Nigerian Army to produce it equipment locally remains one of the greatest challenges facing the institution after 65 years of its establishment. […] The post TRADDOC Commander Aligbe laments Nigerian Army’s inability to produce its equipment 65 years after establishment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts

Tribune Online Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new visa requirement mandating all Nigerian applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas to... Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Dangote Refinery eyes full transition to Nigerian crude by year

Dangote Industries Limited says its 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, the largest in Africa, will begin relying solely on Nigerian crude by read more Dangote Refinery eyes full transition to Nigerian crude by year-end

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15 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Resume Training Ahead Of Botswana Clash

The Nigerian senior female team, Super Falcons, are scheduled to return training on Tuesday evening after resting on Monday. Falcons’ Head coach, Justine Madugu permitted the squad to unwind on Monday following their impressive 3-0 victory over Tunisia, which marked a triumphant start to their campaign in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). […]

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