97 m. ago BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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97 m. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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98 m. ago CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has achieved its strongest foreign exchange reserve position in over three years, posting an impressive $23.11 billion in net reserves at the end of 2024. The development signals a robust recovery and enhanced financial stability for the country’s economy. It also reflects a substantial improvement […] The post CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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99 m. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. He also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. According to […] The post Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu

        Sarkin Hausawa Enugu State, Abubakar Yusuf Sambo, has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his fair, inclusive and speedy delivery of security and democracy dividends. He called for support for his administration’s war against criminals and effort to build a prosperous Enugu State. Mbah, whose appointees are drawn from various parts of […] The post Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Euphoria as Real Betis wins ELGRANDERBI, first time in 7 years

Goals from Johnny Cardoso and Cucho Hernández earned Manuel Pellegrini his first league victory against Sevilla FC as coach of Los Verdiblancos. Real Betis conquered city rivals Sevilla FC 2-1 on Sunday night, a result which means so much to the green and white half of the city. That was made clear by the fact […] The post Euphoria as Real Betis wins ELGRANDERBI, first time in 7 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF

Former Nigeria 400m hurdler, United States-based Victor Okorie has promised not to disappoint Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mba for his inclusion in the 12-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for next year’s 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Enugu 2026. Okorie, a Performance Director on the current board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) assured […] The post Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Iyahen Intern’l Academy awards scholarships to three students at Inter House Sports

Three outstanding students were awarded scholarships by the by Prince Iyahen, the proprietor of Iyahen International Academy at the just concluded school’s Inter House Sports over the weekend. The students- Eldad Aboghene Imade, who emerged the most outstanding student with five gold medals, Kinston Ehidiamen, the second most outstanding with two gold medals and a […] The post Iyahen Intern’l Academy awards scholarships to three students at Inter House Sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo

•Phyno, Eben headlined musical performance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off today the much anticipated Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The festival will be concluded on April 8 with about 3000 athletes and over 500 officials competing in 17 sports. In the last one […] The post President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tanzania defends top position after defeating hard fighting Namibians

By Akanimo Kufre Laksh Bakrania posed as a true hero with his Player of the Match award after a super performance in the thrilling game against hard fighting Namibians at TBS on Tuesday. The exciting cricket game kept fans on the edge of the seat until the 48th overs when Max Heingo was run out […] The post Tanzania defends top position after defeating hard fighting Namibians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice

In the wake of the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusegun Olanrewaju, also known as “Segun Success,” international ring official and boxing matchmaker Olusegun Ayodele Adesanya has issued a condolence message to all boxing stakeholders, asking them to avoid allowing boxers to fight with little notice, just a few days away. Considering the circumstances surrounding […] The post Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents  of Asa community in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, yesterday took to the streets to protest the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. From the videos trending on social media, the protesters blocked major roads in Otukpo town, causing […] The post Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo: Two legends death could not kill (2)

AYO ADEBANJO: The eternal flame of ideology Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on the other hand, was the embodiment of ideological purity. As a disciple of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, he stood firmly by the principles of federalism, free education, and self-determination. His words carried the weight of history. His defiance against injustice never wavered; and his belief […] The post Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo: Two legends death could not kill (2) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, a monarch truly worth celebrating

By Ifetayo Adeniyi and Ikenna Ukwa As the sun rises over the historic Warri Kingdom, the air thrums with anticipation. Drums echo, voices rise in song, and the vibrant hues of traditional attire paint the streets in celebration. Today marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, a day […] The post Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, a monarch truly worth celebrating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com The global surge in AI-driven data traffic is compelling telecommunications operators worldwide to prioritise edge computing and Nigeria is no exception. A new GSMA Intelligence report, “Distributed inference: AI adds a new dimension at the edge,” underscored the urgency of this shift, particularly for emerging markets like Nigeria. While the potential […] The post Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Solar firm seeks partners to advance renewable energy growth

By Chinenye Anuforo LPV Technologies, a  local solar panel manufacturer, is seeking partnerships with dealers and distributors to enhance the renewable energy sector in Nigeria. The company is offering an opportunity for partners to tap into the growing market for top-grade solar panels, with the potential to create wealth and generate employment nationwide. In a […] The post Solar firm seeks partners to advance renewable energy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EPL: Elanga’s Early Strike Helps Nottingham Forest Beat Man Utd

Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga haunted former side Manchester United after racing up the pitch in the first half to score the only goal in the 1-0 victory at the City Ground. The ex-United winger flooded forward from his own penalty area in the fifth minute, covering 85m in the space of just nine seconds, […] The post EPL: Elanga’s Early Strike Helps Nottingham Forest Beat Man Utd appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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