31 m. ago Osimhen breaks Turkish goal record as Galatasaray beat Trabzonspor to end six

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen scored twice on Wednesday night to help the Istanbul giants defeat Trabzonspor 3-0 and set the Turkish football single-season record for the most goals scored by a foreign player. With 33 goals going into the final, the Nigerian striker needed two more to break Mario Jardel’s record of 34 goals […] The post Osimhen breaks Turkish goal record as Galatasaray beat Trabzonspor to end six-year cup wait appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 m. ago UK receives over 1,500 daily visa applications from Nigeria, says envoy

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja British High Commissioner to Nigeria Richard Montgomery revealed that the UK processes over 1,500 visa applications daily from Nigerians, during a briefing on UK-Nigeria economic growth in Abuja Joined by Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), and Mark Smithson, Country Director for the UK’s Department for […] The post UK receives over 1,500 daily visa applications from Nigeria, says envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 m. ago 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics

Tribune Online 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next general elections in the country draw closer. 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics Tribune Online

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2 h. ago FG unveils Nigerian Climate Investment Platform to mobilise $500m in green finance

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government launched the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP) on Tuesday, May 13, to mobilise $500 million in climate finance for infrastructure, resilience, and adaptation projects. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Abuja with Minister of Finance Wale Edun, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the National Council on […] The post FG unveils Nigerian Climate Investment Platform to mobilise $500m in green finance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pollution, toxic substances kill 9m people annually — Report

Up to 9 million people die prematurely every year due to exposure to pollution and toxic substances, a report conducted read more Pollution, toxic substances kill 9m people annually — Report

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3 h. ago Navy dismantles nine illegal refineries, seizes over 170,000 litres of stolen products in Rivers

From Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has successfully concluded an operation targeting crude oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni area of Rivers State, dismantling nine illegal refining sites and seizing large quantities of suspected stolen petroleum products. In a statement issued by the Commander of NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Cajethan Aniaku, […] The post Navy dismantles nine illegal refineries, seizes over 170,000 litres of stolen products in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Shipping: Speaker Abbas laments revenue loss to neighbouring nations

Tribune Online Shipping: Speaker Abbas laments revenue loss to neighbouring nations While stating that addressing the issues in the shipping system will be a win-win for the Nigerian Government and foreign investors, Speaker Abbas said Shipping: Speaker Abbas laments revenue loss to neighbouring nations Tribune Online

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5 h. ago CaRMIS: How A Nigerian Innovation Is Revolutionizing Humanitarian Response in West Africa

In a world shaped by rapid technological change, the gap between innovation and humanitarian response is beginning to narrow, thanks in large part to a bold new generation of thinkers who are reimagining how technology can serve the most vulnerable. At the forefront of this movement in Nigeria is the CaRMIS Online Platform, a homegrown […]

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5 h. ago Interest in Oando, Stanbic shares sustains bullish momentum at NGX

Tribune Online Interest in Oando, Stanbic shares sustains bullish momentum at NGX At the close of Wednesday's trading session, equities trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended on a bullish note, as the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.27 per cent to 109,059.33 basis points. Interest in Oando, Stanbic shares sustains bullish momentum at NGX Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Why you should blame pastors, not gospel singers charging churches for ministration — Clergyman

Tribune Online Why you should blame pastors, not gospel singers charging churches for ministration — Clergyman Nigerian pastor, Bayo Oluwayemi, has stated reasons pastors, not gospel musicians, should be blamed for commercialising ministration... Why you should blame pastors, not gospel singers charging churches for ministration — Clergyman Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Bill To Establish Agric Economics Institute Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

A bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Institute of Agricultural and Applied Economics has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to regulate, control and determine the standard of knowledge required by persons seeking to become members of the body. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu and eight others, […]

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5 h. ago Senate confirms five new INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate confirmed five new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, May 14. The confirmation followed a report by the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, presented by its chairman, Senator Simon Lalong, during plenary. The committee screened the nominees on Tuesday, May 6, under […] The post Senate confirms five new INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago $5.6B Spike in Hyperliquid Futures or Pi’s $70M Whale Buy? Neither Match BlockDAG’s Daily 150M Coin Buyer Battles!

Tribune Online $5.6B Spike in Hyperliquid Futures or Pi’s $70M Whale Buy? Neither Match BlockDAG’s Daily 150M Coin Buyer Battles! The Hyperliquid ecosystem is back in the spotlight after a $5.6 billion surge in open interest and the rollout of Hyperbridge, linking over 50 blockchains without gas fees. Pi coin price has also raised eyebrows, climbing after a $70 million buy on OKX and fresh listing buzz.  Both Hyperliquid and Pi are riding strong momentum, […] $5.6B Spike in Hyperliquid Futures or Pi’s $70M Whale Buy? Neither Match BlockDAG’s Daily 150M Coin Buyer Battles! Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Young Nigerian innovators shine at National Geographic’s 2025 Slingshot Challenge

From Lukman Olabiyi Young Nigerian innovators have gained global recognition at the 2025 Slingshot Challenge, a competition hosted by the National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Three Nigerian projects stood out, showcasing the country’s growing role in climate innovation. Reforest AI, created by 18-year-olds Lesley John Jumbo, Bright Attai, and Blessed […] The post Young Nigerian innovators shine at National Geographic’s 2025 Slingshot Challenge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Reps task NCAA on enforcement of Disabilities Act in aviation sector

Tribune Online Reps task NCAA on enforcement of Disabilities Act in aviation sector The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has charged the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to fully enforce the provisions of the Nigerians with Disabilities Act, 2018 in the aviation industry. The Chairman of the House Committee on Disability Matters, Hon. Dr. Bashiru Dawodu gave the charge on Wednesday during the Committee’s oversight visit to […] Reps task NCAA on enforcement of Disabilities Act in aviation sector Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Tinubu making courageous decisions to fix Nigeria’s economy — Shettima

Tribune Online Tinubu making courageous decisions to fix Nigeria’s economy — Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday assured that the difficult but very crucial decisions taken by the administration of President Bola Tinubu are targeted at engineering an economy that works for the Nigerian people. Tinubu making courageous decisions to fix Nigeria’s economy — Shettima Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigerians Can Now Easily Store and Manage Crypto with Dtunes’ Latest Wallet Feature

Dtunes, Nigeria’s leading app for converting gift cards & crypto app, has officially launched its new features to its Crypto read more Nigerians Can Now Easily Store and Manage Crypto with Dtunes’ Latest Wallet Feature

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6 h. ago Student loan: No fraud uncovered in NELFUND — Education Minister

Tribune Online Student loan: No fraud uncovered in NELFUND — Education Minister The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has dispelled speculations of wrongdoing against the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying no fraud was uncovered in the student loan scheme. Student loan: No fraud uncovered in NELFUND — Education Minister Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Police bust burglary syndicate in Sokoto recover items worth millions

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to a series of burglaries across the state capital, recovering stolen items valued in millions of naira. The breakthrough followed a report made by one Mustapha Maikano, a resident of Mana Layout, who reported to the Unguwar Rogo Police Station on […] The post Police bust burglary syndicate in Sokoto recover items worth millions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NFIU denounces fake circular by BNBEX, warns public against misinformation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has rejected a fraudulent circular posted on the cryptocurrency platform BNBEX, which falsely claimed the NFIU was reviewing transactions of Nigerian users under a “Nigerian Financial Surveillance Regulation”. Sani Tukur, head of NFIU’s Strategic Communications Department, stated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, that the document […] The post NFIU denounces fake circular by BNBEX, warns public against misinformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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