5 h. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri

…As Monarch Alloy opens plant in Lagos By Kehinde Aderemi President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs and adding value in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the disclosure in Lagos during the commissioning of Monarch Alloy Limited Oil and Gas Pipe Coating […] The post Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund

By Steve Agbota The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has pledged full legislative support to overhaul Nigeria’s maritime legal framework and promote indigenous vessel ownership. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. […] The post Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Alhaji Makanjuola Yahaya Lanre, a real estate developer and grassroots political advocate, has cautioned that the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) could widen inequality between wealthy and under-resourced communities without careful implementation. Speaking on Wednesday at the 6th Nigerian Union of […] The post Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop

By Chinenye Anuforo The transition to clean energy is paramount for Nigeria’s sustainable development, offering a pathway to energy security, environmental preservation, and economic growth. Recognizing this critical need, the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), a non-profit committed to consumer rights and empowerment, is set to host a significant Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Stakeholders’ […] The post Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

Chika C. Anotaenwere, a Nigerian scholar currently pursuing a doctorate degree in the US, is pioneering a groundbreaking advances in read more Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

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6 d. ago Politicians Using 2027 To Distract Nigerians From Failures – CSOs, Lawyers

Some key civil society organisations (CSOs) and lawyers have accused politicians of using permutations, debates and even campaigns for the 2027 general election to distract Nigerians attention from their failures in office. They bemoaned the worsening insecurity in the country which has resulted into killings, kidnapping and maiming of innocent and hapless Nigerians, as well […]

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6 d. ago AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has estimated a $1 billion investment opportunity for Nigeria’s feed and fodder sector. The AU disclosed this at the High-Level Inventory and Investment Forum for Nigeria in Abuja, yesterday. The theme of the conference was: ‘Harnessing Feed and Fodder Data for […] The post AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: Nigerians To Decide If ‘Corruption’ Under PDP Has Died Under APC — Makinde

As the 2027 political debates gather momentum, Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde said Nigerians must reflect if corruption, claimed to be killing the country under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been eliminated under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Makinde said the time was ripe to reflect once again, on what is […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s feed, fodder sector offers $1bn investment opportunity — AU

The African Union Inter-Africa Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) says Nigeria’s Feed and Fodder sector offers an investment opportunity worth read more Nigeria’s feed, fodder sector offers $1bn investment opportunity — AU

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1 week ago ABU VC Urges Responsible Resource Management, Cites Religious Texts

The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ahmad Adamu, has called on Nigerians to manage the country’s natural resources responsibly, drawing inspiration from the Bible and the Qur’an. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development and urban planning, Professor Adamu delivered a lecture […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria A Pillar Of African Stability – Pakistani Military Chief

The chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has commended Nigeria’s role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. He stated this during a visit to Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Pakistani Military Chief Lauds Nigeria’s Role As Regional Power

The Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has commended Nigeria for its role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. General Mirza stated this during a high-level courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air […]

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2 w. ago Deliver On Key Gas Initiatives For National Economic Growth, Ekpo Urges NNPC

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has charged the new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to prioritize the completion of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) and Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) projects and other critical National Gas Projects. Ekpo made this call during a courtesy visit by NNPC Ltd.’s new leadership, led by […]

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2 w. ago Why Enugu is committing huge resources to nursing education – Gov Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has disclosed that the reasons behind his administration’s deliberate commitment of huge resources to the training of students studying nursing and midwifery in the state was to create career opportunities for them to excel in the medical profession. This was even as students from the Enugu State College of […] The post Why Enugu is committing huge resources to nursing education – Gov Mbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Canon rewards veteran NPFL photographer Akeem Olaosun

After nearly three decades of documenting Nigeria’s local football league with a decades-old camera, veteran photojournalist Akeem Olamide Olaosun has been honoured by leading camera manufacturer, Canon. Olaosun, popularly known as Ola Photo Sports, has spent over 25 years capturing moments from the Nigeria Premier Football League across various cities. Despite limited resources, he remained Read More

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2 w. ago Nigeria Needs Economic Innovations To Create N500trn Budget, Says Agbakoba

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that Nigeria must embrace a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming Nigeria’s economy from a resource-dependent model into a diversified, production-oriented powerhouse to achieve a budget of N500 trillion for 2026/2027. Agbakoba also emphasised that President Bola Tinubu must adopt a rapid, […]

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2 w. ago NNPC Board: ‘Petroleum Ministry Representative’s Appointment Violates PIA Provision’

The appointment of a level 14 officer from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been described a violation of the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Recall that President Bola […]

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Tinubu orders manhunt as govs condemn attacks

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the gunmen who killed many people in some communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. This is just as the Northern States Governors’ Forum condemned the attacks, describing them as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu hails Adegunwa’s N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaboration

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice,  Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the Read More

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