66 m. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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1 hour ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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3 h. ago FG Inaugurates MSME Committee To Strengthen Agric Value Chain

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the Implementation Technical Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Agro-Allied Commodities Cooperatives of Nigeria (NACCON). The mandate is strengthening the agricultural value chain, driving corporate partnerships, boosting economic growth, and creating more opportunities for Nigerian farmers. At the ceremony in […]

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5 h. ago Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has blamed lack of adequate lecturers in Radiography courses in Nigerian universities on mass movement of qualified manpower abroad to seek for greener pastures otherwise known as Japa. The board equally said the situation has led to many universities in the country seeking accreditation […] The post Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Emmanuel Eni’s Light Paintings shine a stark light on fragile world

By Damiete Braide Nigerian artist, poet, and sculptor based in Germany, Emmanuel Eni, popularly known as Blackman in European Kitchen, recently opened his latest solo art exhibition, From Heaven to Hell, in the Bavarian town of Schwarzenbach am Wald, Germany. The event, held last week, drew a packed hall of art lovers, diplomats, and local […] The post Emmanuel Eni’s Light Paintings shine a stark light on fragile world appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage

Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared that she has set high standards for her next romantic partner, joking that her particular requirements could be why she’s “still single.” In a recent Apple Music 1 interview, posted X on Thursday, the singer discussed her 2023 hit ‘Somebody’s Son’ and shared the traits she looks for […] The post My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may avoid legal consequences following an accident that left Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. The accident occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and involved a Dangote Group truck, which allegedly struck Ruth and the commercial […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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14 h. ago Fatoyinbo’s Comment On CAC Founder Babalola Misunderstood — CCYF

Following the uproar on alleged disparaging comment by the founding pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, on the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) said it was pertinent to address the matter, saying Fatoyinbo was misunderstood. LEADERSHIP reports that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), replacing the current management team read more Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

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17 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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