47 m. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 m. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion worth of smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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82 m. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a several routes from its hub in Lagos to read more ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

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97 m. ago Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Against fears that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, may have dumped his party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), it has been made official that he is leading the gubernatorial campaign of the party’s candidate, Chief George Moghalu. Obi had attended the campaign of the ADC […] The post Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

Nigeria’s equities market recorded a decline by 0.34 percent on Thursday as investors sold stocks like Wema Bank, UPDC, C&I read more Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

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1 hour ago Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining policies and incentives that will ensure Nigeria remains an attractive destination for energy investments. This assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., during an inspection of the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture EGTL facility in Escravos, […] The post Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to put safety nets in place to cushion the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While commending Tinubu for the economic […] The post Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation

Infrastructure connects coastal, landlocked nations By Chinenye Anuforo CSquared, a pan-African technology company, on Thursday, announced a significant milestone with the major expansion of its West African fibre network, an initiative that bridges digital divides across coastal and landlocked countries while driving economic growth across the region. Building on its active operations across the continent, […] The post CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago New Fire Service CG Assumes Duty, Vows Not To Let Nigerians Down

The new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Samuel Adeyemi Olumode officially assumed duty on Thursday with a promise to uphold national safety and public trust, vowing not to let Nigerians down in the discharge of his duties. Adeyemi, who took over from Engr. Abdulganiyu Olola Jaji was decorated on Thursday by the […]

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2 h. ago Gov Nwifuru Pays N101.8m To Support Victims Of Herdsmen Attack

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has compensated members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and victims of Nkalaha Community in Ishielu local government area over the loss of lives as well as the destruction of properties and about 140 cows during the February 2nd, 2025 attack in the community. Governor Nwifuru, […]

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2 h. ago Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

Schneider Electric is ramping up efforts to equip Nigerian engineers and technicians with the skills needed to manage cutting-edge industrial read more Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

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2 h. ago S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

At the UN International Youth Day celebration, speakers, innovators, and changemakers push for youth-led solutions to the SDGs. The Regal read more S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

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2 h. ago Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

Insurance Companies in Nigeria are waiting on the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM’s) pronouncement on what constitute the new capital requirement read more Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

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3 h. ago Niger opens to investments in transportation sector — Deputy Governor

By Steve Agbota The Niger State Government has reiterated its readiness to welcome investments across all modes of transportation to drive economic growth and enhance public safety. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, said the State is committed to supporting initiatives that promote development while safeguarding lives. “First, let me […] The post Niger opens to investments in transportation sector — Deputy Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago BBNaija: Ibifubara laments low screen time after eviction from show

By Seyi Babalola Ibifubara, a newly evicted Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestant, expressed unhappiness with the amount of TV time she received while in the house. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Ibifubara expressed her thoughts, saying she added a lot of excitement and energy to the show. However, according to her, her […] The post BBNaija: Ibifubara laments low screen time after eviction from show appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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4 h. ago Oyetola receives World Bank, reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to harness maritime potential

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to harness the vast potential of its marine and blue economy, describing the sector as a catalyst for sustainable national economic growth. Speaking when he received a visiting World Bank delegation led by Mrs […] The post Oyetola receives World Bank, reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to harness maritime potential appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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