1 hour ago How NASENI’s EMDI Collaboration Is Powering Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s industrial growth is contingent upon the development of local engineering materials and products. The country’s reliance on foreign technology has hindered its economic progress, emphasizing the need for indigenous innovation. For decades, the country was relying on imports from the West and other nations. Determined to address this shortcoming, the National Agency for Science […]

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21 h. ago Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone

Tradtional Rulers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Imo state, under the aegies of Okigwe Zonal Council of Ndi Eze have warned an amorphous group in the zone, Okigwe First Movement and other such groups to desist from working against the zone’s political interest. The monarchs insisted that Okigwe zone’s aspiration to produce a successor to the […] The post Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Global South nations to unite in addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Third South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, he called for stronger cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience to move beyond mere words. Akpabio leads a Nigerian delegation of eight senators: Peter Nwaebonyi, […] The post Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation revealed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in the three states, a situation which climaxed […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company(KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation disclosed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in these states, a situation which climaxed during the […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Top 10 countries by growth rate of industrial robot installations

The global industrial robotics industry experienced major shifts in 2023, with several countries recording significant increases in robot installations. According read more Top 10 countries by growth rate of industrial robot installations

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6 d. ago Beta Glass invests in local supply chains to boost industrial growth in Nigeria

Beta Glass, a leading manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, said it is investing in local supply read more Beta Glass invests in local supply chains to boost industrial growth in Nigeria

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8 d. ago Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has constituted a committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, to investigate and address the persistent power outages in Kebbi State. Idris who stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after attending a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum on […] The post Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner 

Agreement Covers Agriculture, Mining, and the Ajaokuta Industrial Park In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and […] The post Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has said for Nigeria to experience sustainable power supply, the energy sector needs a comprehensive forensic performance audit. The proposed audit would cut across financial management, operational performance, resource allocation, infrastructure management, asset integrity and value for money. The CIFCFIN’s President and Chairman, […] The post Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDPHC invest N500bn in Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure

Jennifer Adighije, the Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited, has announced that the company has so read more NDPHC invest N500bn in Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure- Adighije 

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2 w. ago Kaduna Career Fair 2025: Jobberman links jobs to young Nigerians

The Kaduna Career Fair 2025, held in Kaduna State has ended with success, as Jobberman connected thousands of young job seekers with employers across diverse industries. Under the theme: “Empowering Your Career Journey: Navigating Opportunities and Growth,” the fair attracted about 1,000 job seekers and featured on-the-spot interviews by 44 companies, resulting in immediate job […] The post Kaduna Career Fair 2025: Jobberman links jobs to young Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria must aggressively invest in gas, reinstate PPAs – Barth Nnaji

Barth Nnaji, former minister of power has made a strong case for Nigeria to aggressively pursue investments in its natural read more Nigeria must aggressively invest in gas, reinstate PPAs – Barth Nnaji

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2 w. ago Stakeholders champion regulatory reforms, investment strategies at Future of Power Africa

Stakeholders and experts in the energy space have said stable and forward-thinking regulations would attract long-term investments in Africa’s power read more Stakeholders champion regulatory reforms, investment strategies at Future of Power Africa

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2 w. ago 2027: Nsukka leaders endorse Mbah, cite massive projects in zone

Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District otherwise known as Nsukka Zone have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah to continue in office beyond 2027, saying he has transformed the zone in less than two years of his administration. The Nsukka leaders who converged on Adada House, Nsukka, yesterday, under the aegis of Enugu State Coalition for Progress, […] The post 2027: Nsukka leaders endorse Mbah, cite massive projects in zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano government committee on Uromi killings visits Edo State

A high-powered committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to investigate the recent killing of some of the read more Kano government committee on Uromi killings visits Edo State

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2 w. ago Sexual harassment: SSANU rejects FUOYE VC’s clearance, threatens strike

The Western Zone of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Thursday rejected the resolution of the Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, which absolved the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment. PUNCH Online reports that the Governing Council absolved Fasina of allegations of sexual Read More

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