8 h. ago Dignitaries at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace – Radio Nigeria – New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Friday

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14 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Despite All I Did For Wike, I Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Respect Me” – Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying that he does not know why he disrespects him. Amaechi dared Wike, to take a walk with him from Abuja to Port Harcourt to prove his popularity. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the former minister, who is also […] The post “Despite All I Did For Wike, I Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Respect Me” – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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42 h. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Nigeria seals landmark Brazil film pact as Ali Nuhu hails partnership

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Nigeria’s film industry has recorded another major milestone on the global stage with the recent signing of a landmark Nigeria–Brazil Audio-Visual Cooperation Agreement, described as a “great leap” for trans-border film investment, growth, and cultural exchange. Speaking after the historic signing ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Dr Ali […] The post Nigeria seals landmark Brazil film pact as Ali Nuhu hails partnership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman

Coalition represents “bad chapter in Nigeria’s past” – Kachikwu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chief Ralph Nwosu has formally handed over and presented the membership card of the party to former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the interim National Chairman […] The post ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago NAICOM Grants Operational Licenses To Merged SanlamAllianz Entities

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially issued operational licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance Nigeria Limited, marking a key regulatory milestone in the wake of the recently announced merger between Sanlam and Allianz operations in Nigeria. At a brief handover ceremony held Wednesday in Abuja, the commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, […]

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61 h. ago Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit

Discloses $60m talks with investors to electrify Onne port as Nigeria’s first green port From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN SUMMIT) held in Abuja on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima pledged that Nigeria will soon eliminate its reliance on diesel and significantly reduce carbon emissions through the deployment […] The post Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NASENI partners Abuja Tech Village to boost local manufacturing, innovation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As part for efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and boost the economy, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled plans to transform 300 hectares of land at the Abuja Technology Village (ATV) into a hub for factories, technology companies, and innovation-driven enterprises. Executive Vice Chairman and […] The post NASENI partners Abuja Tech Village to boost local manufacturing, innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NASENI partners Abuja Tech Village to drive local manufacturing, innovation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As part of efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and boost the economy, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled plans to transform 300 hectares of land at the Abuja Technology Village (ATV) into a hub for factories, technology companies, and innovation-driven enterprises. The Executive Vice-Chairman and […] The post NASENI partners Abuja Tech Village to drive local manufacturing, innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?

A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin. The vice president […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s VAT overhaul tilts power to states, eases households’ burden

In a country where fiscal power has long rested in Abuja, Nigeria’s newly signed value added tax (VAT) reforms could read more Nigeria’s VAT overhaul tilts power to states, eases households’ burden

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4 d. ago FG inaugurates board of NPA, admonishes on transparency, alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Monday, June 30, 2025, officially inaugurated an 11-member board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Abuja. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, noted that the event marks a critical step in strengthening the governance structures of Nigeria’s maritime institutions and positioning […] The post FG inaugurates board of NPA, admonishes on transparency, alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria charts industrial growth through gas turbine deployment

Nigeria took a step towards redefining its energy future as key stakeholders, industry leaders, and policymakers convened in Abuja at read more Nigeria charts industrial growth through gas turbine deployment

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5 d. ago CBN posts $3.73bn current account surplus in Q1 2025, driven by surge in non

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria recorded a current account surplus of $3.73 billion in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a strong rebound in the goods account and a surge in non-oil exports. This was according to the latest Balance of Payments (BoP) statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Though the […] The post CBN posts $3.73bn current account surplus in Q1 2025, driven by surge in non-oil exports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s green bond stock fell to N32.83 billion in 2024, a sharp decline from N47.83 billion recorded a year earlier, as the country struggles to mobilise adequate climate finance to tackle worsening environmental challenges. According to the State of Enterprise (SOE) 2025 report, the drop followed the redemption of Access Bank’s […] The post Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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