2 h. ago Minister Harps On Digital Agriculture To Enhance Food Production

The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has charged Nigerian farmers to prepare to adopt digital and technologically driven agriculture practices that will enhance food production and food security. Tijani, who noted the nation’s huge population and farming practice, emphatically declared that there was no way Nigeria would produce enough food […]

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Will Tackle Erosion, Boost Rail, Gas In Anambra – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday in Awka to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast region. These include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves and Anambra’s exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan. Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu, in a statement […]

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3 h. ago Reps Move To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Other Natural Disasters

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading, a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation, titled „Bill for an Act to Repeal […]

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3 h. ago Sahara Group Foundation Reaffirms Commitment To Entrepreneurs

The Sahara Group Foundation has repositioned the Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative to support entrepreneurs on the continent with seamless access to markets, technology, and business advisory services. Speaking at the launch of MADAA reloaded held yesterday in Lagos, director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya said, “through the MADAA initiative, we aim […]

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4 h. ago Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Media professionals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nasarawa State have been urged to take the lead in exposing and addressing digital rights violations and data privacy breaches affecting residents across the state’s 13 Local Government Areas. This call was made yesterday during a one-day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Media […] The post Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bauchi Govt Signs $158m Value Chain Agreement To Boost Agriculture, Economic Growth

The Bauchi State government has signed a $158 million financial agreement to implement the value chain development programme in the state. The programme, co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the federal government, is set to be executed across ten northern states, including Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, […]

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6 h. ago Defending the indefensible? Israel, Palestine, and the Ugandan Judge

On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice, sitting at The Hague, Netherlands, gave an Advisory Judgement in a read more Defending the indefensible? Israel, Palestine, and the Ugandan Judge

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8 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Commissions N5.73bn Water Supply Scheme In Yobe

The federal government has commissioned the 3,200 million litres per day (MLD) Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade local government area of Yobe State, a step toward improving access to clean and safe water in the country’s North East. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, officially inaugurated the facility on behalf of […]

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9 h. ago No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, has told the Federal High Court that neither Kogi State Government or any of its Local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The witness further said […] The post No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God

As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences on Thursday, a faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all service providers to act with the fear of God. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by IHR national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed, the group emphasised that Hajj […]

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13 h. ago Salawa Abeni Remains ‘My Wife’ Despite Being Married To Another Man, Says Fuji Maestro Kollington

Veteran Fuji musician, Alhaji Kollington Ayinla, has said that his entranged wife and Waka crooner, Salawa Abeni, remained his ‘wife’ despite being married to another man now. The veteran musician, who held sway in the 1990s and 2000s, known as ‘Keben Kwara’ with his hit songs ‘Ijo Yoyo’ and ‘Kasabubu’ and dance style, disclosed this […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Tinubu praised His Holiness Leo XIV for his historic election and leadership role According to a statement issued by Special […] The post Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Begin Extradition Of Simon Ekpa After Prosecution In Finland

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has disclosed that a leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, is currently facing trial in Finland. Prince Fagbemi made the revelation during a special engagement session organised to update Nigerians and stakeholders on the achievements of […]

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17 h. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 98 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations across Enugu and Kwara States. The Enugu Zonal Directorate apprehended 51 suspects, including three females, in the Premier Layout area of the Enugu State capital. Items recovered included 18 luxury cars, laptops, […] The post EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi to resolve the issues within his party before aspiring to lead the country. Akpabio made the remark on Thursday during the valedictory session in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He was responding to Obi’s comment on the […] The post Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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20 h. ago Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rejected Peter Obi’s claims that the September 21, 2024, governorship election was not free and fair. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the government called Obi’s assertions unfounded and disrespectful to Edo voters’ democratic choice. The statement […] The post Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria to issue N250 billion Green Bond in October 2025 – Minister

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government plans to issue a N250 billion Sovereign Green Bond in October 2025, with a N50 billion bond scheduled for late May, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal announced at the eighth Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja. Nigeria, the first African nation to launch a Sovereign Green […] The post Nigeria to issue N250 billion Green Bond in October 2025 – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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