17 m. ago VIDEO: Angry investors storm CBEX office in Ibadan following platform crash

A group of angry individuals stormed the CBEX office located in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, looting furniture and other items after the digital trading platform reportedly crashed. Eyewitnesses said the mob forcibly entered the premises, carting away tables, couches, and other office equipment. The attack is believed to have Read More

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91 m. ago Haulage Cost Crashes By 157% At Lagos Port Amid Low Cargo Import

Due to low cargo imported into the country due to the high exchange rate and high cost of clearing cargo out of the port, the cost of moving already cleared containers out of the Lagos Seaports – Apapa and Tin-Can Island- has crashed by 157 per cent in the last one week. LEADERSHIP gathered that […]

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue

The FGN/IFAD coordinating office has disclosed that it has successfully trained over 600 farmers across five local governments in Benue State in budgeting, goal setting, saving, credit use, insurance investment, and other farming techniques. The Benue State project coordinator FNG/IFAD Value Chain Development  Programme Additional Financing ( VCDP), Dr Emmanuel Igbaukum, who disclosed this during […]

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9 h. ago Farmers get pest control advisory as Tomato Ebola triggers price surge

By Chinyere Anyanwu                                   neveralonewitu@gmail.com   Farmers have been advised to embark on collaborative land preparation, particularly in local government areas, to help reduce pest infestations and prevent further outbreaks following the recent outbreak of tomato disease, Tuta Absoluta […] The post Farmers get pest control advisory as Tomato Ebola triggers price surge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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23 h. ago Vehicles, Shops Destroyed In Fresh Fuel Truck Explosion In Oyo

Another tanker exploded on Saturday at the Lead City University road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate end of the expressway, destroying properties worth millions of Naira, including vehicles and shops. The incident at 2:45 p.m. had thrown owners of the affected shops into bankruptcy, even as the fire razed several cars and motorcycles parked along […]

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23 h. ago ‘Our Efforts To Boost Oyo’s Economy Through Tourism Paying Off’

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the state is committed to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a key cornerstone in the administration’s economic strategy. This was as the governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, would receive a wide-bodied aircraft before the end of the year, […]

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25 h. ago FG Accessing $2.3bn To Boost Transmission Infrastructure – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the pilot phase of the Siemens Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) has reached 90 per cent completion. This milestone marks significant progress in the government’s efforts to stabilise the national power grid and enhance electricity supply across the country. Adelabu, who announced this on Sunday, said that the […]

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29 h. ago Why Nigeria keeps ignoring risk: A call for strategic foresight

In Nigeria, we often wait for disaster before reacting. Whether it was the 2009 banking crisis, the fuel subsidy removal read more Why Nigeria keeps ignoring risk: A call for strategic foresight

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40 h. ago 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck

By Oluseye Ojo Operatives of Oyo State Police Command have arrested three persons, suspected ro be members of a criminal syndicate that masterminded the hijacking and diversion of a DAF truck, loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The suspects reportedly had hands in the hijacking of the tanker at a spot on […] The post 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas devastated by recent attacks, vowing to resettle displaced residents and secure their lands for farming. His tour covered Hurti, Daho, and other hard-hit areas, where he met with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), as announced by Gyang Bere, […] The post Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Our Efforts To Boost Oyo Economy Via Tourism Paying Off —Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that the state was well on course with its commitment to expanding the economy through tourism as a key cornerstone in the administration’s economic strategy. This is as the Governor assured that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, will receive a wide-bodied aircraft before the end of […]

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46 h. ago Circular Road: Property Owners Hail Oyo Govt On Compensation

Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have lauded Oyo State government for commencing the payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in Ajota-Alaago axis of the project. Reacting to the payment of compensations, some of the property owners in their separate responses, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde […]

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49 h. ago Adamawa govt to invest N2bn to support farmers, youths to tackle food insecurity

The Adamawa State government has disclosed that it would invest N2 billion to boost the agricultural sector by providing farmers read more Adamawa govt to invest N2bn to support farmers, youths to tackle food insecurity

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56 h. ago NDLEA destroys 1.6m kg illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed heaps of illicit drugs weighing about 1.6 million kilograms seized across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states. Our correspondent gathered that the feat was historic as it was the largest volume of seizures to be set ablaze in the history of the agency. […] The post NDLEA destroys 1.6m kg illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Namadi warns Jigawa farmers against diverting subsidised inputs

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has warned farmers against diverting subsidised agricultural inputs provided by the government across the State. It could be recalled that the governor’s warning against diverting inputs is consistent with previous statements. In April, he warned against the diversion of fertilizer meant for farmers, emphasising that anyone found culpable would be Read More

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57 h. ago 1.6m Kilograms Of Drugs Destroyed In NDLEA’s Largest Seizure

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully destroyed over 1.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs seized across Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states. The destruction, held on Saturday at Ipara along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State, is now recognized as the largest single seizure incineration in the agency’s history. Among the drugs incinerated […] The post 1.6m Kilograms Of Drugs Destroyed In NDLEA’s Largest Seizure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Makinde unveils Kunle Afolayan film village, highlights tourism’s role in Oyo

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state is well on course in its commitment to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a cornerstone in the economic strategy of his administration. The governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, would receive a wide-bodied Read More

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64 h. ago Benue: FIRS to educate business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs on tax incentives for business growth

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to educate business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs on tax incentives to support business growth. FIRS Executive Chairman Dr Zac Adedeji, announced this at the FIRS Day during the 12th Benue National Trade Fair 2025, organised by the Benue Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and […] The post Benue: FIRS to educate business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs on tax incentives for business growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

65 h. ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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