1 hour ago Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths

From Daniel Kanu Dr Philips Nto, Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to become billionaires, tapping into the N14 trillion lost annually to post-harvest mismanagement. Speaking during a visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abia State Chapter, […] The post Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

Oluremi Tinubu, will on Thursday and Friday in Ondo State, flag off the distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses and midwives. read more Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

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4 h. ago 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that he has what it takes to lead Nigeria as president in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, the Governor noted that he has accomplished more than just serving as the leader of the state. Makinde said: “I don’t have any doubt that I […] The post 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CBEX crash: All you need to know about the Ponzi scheme that duped Nigerians

On Tuesday, the digital investment platform CBEX suddenly collapsed, with reports indicating that investors incurred losses amounting to over N1.3 trillion. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with users expressing frustration, criticism, and concern. Many stormed the CBEX office in Oyo State to destroy their belongings. PUNCH Online has compiled a list of things you Read More

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6 h. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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8 h. ago Finland shuts border with Russia indefinitely over security concerns

Finland announced on Wednesday that its eastern border with Russia, which it closed in December 2023, will remain closed indefinitely. The Nordic country shut its 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants without visas. Helsinki claimed that the surge of migrants was orchestrated by Russia, a charge that the Kremlin Read More

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11 h. ago 2027 Polls Will Be A Showdown Between Nigerians and APC – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the 2027 general election will no longer be a regular contest between political parties but a direct face-off between Nigerians and the ruling party. In an interview on Tuesday, Makinde stated that citizens are fed up with the […] The post 2027 Polls Will Be A Showdown Between Nigerians and APC – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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12 h. ago Experts Call For Enterprise Risk Mgt To Boost Nigeria’s Business Resilience

Risk professionals and executives have warned that weak risk culture and policy instability are undermining Nigeria’s business resilience, emphasizing the critical role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in ensuring sustainable growth across sectors. The experts noted that fragmented risk approaches and regulatory misalignment expose firms to disruptions, urging businesses to integrate ERM into decision-making and […]

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14 h. ago GITEX to attract investors, boost startup ecosystem – NITDA DG

Nigeria is set to host its premier global tech event, GITEX Nigeria, with expectations of attracting over 1,000 startups and international investors, further establishing the country as a hub for digital talent. After a decade of sustained efforts, the tech agency secured the bid to host the event, which is scheduled for September 1-4, 2025, Read More

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18 h. ago Makinde pledges state burial for Olunloyo, visits Adeojo’s family

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced that the late elder statesman and former governor, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, will be accorded a state burial. During a condolence visit to Olunloyo’s residence in Molete, Ibadan, yesterday, he stated that government had appointed three officials to collaborate with the Olunloyo family in […] The post Makinde pledges state burial for Olunloyo, visits Adeojo’s family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Court reserves ruling as Ganduje challenges $413,000 bribery charges

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday reserved its ruling on preliminary objections raised in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds filed against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government filed eight counts, bordering on bribery to the tune of of $413,000 and N1.38bn, against Ganduje, Read More

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20 h. ago Local airlines battle flight delays amid operational challenges

The rise in flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria’s aviation sector has raised concerns among stakeholders, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Nigerian airline industry has faced a consistent wave of operational turmoil, with a staggering 15,000 flight delays and a significant number of cancellations in 2024. This highlights the ongoing challenges plaguing airlines and airports in Read More

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20 h. ago Aba Power creates 350 new jobs with new prepaid metre rollout

Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, Aba Power, is creating over 350 jobs with its new prepaid meter rollout that will start this month, the utility firm has said. The Senior Brand and Communication Manager of Aba Power, Edise Ekong said on Monday that jobs would come directly from its partnerships with three-meter producers. He said, Read More

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20 h. ago Enugu varsity commits to Tinubu’s 120,000 healthcare workers goal

The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu has reiterated its determination to contribute its quota to deliver President Bola Tinubu’s mandate on training 120,000 qualified healthcare workers in 16 months, nationwide. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof John Emaimo stated this during its first matriculation ceremony at the Trans-Ekulu campus, in Enugu, on Monday. Read More

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20 h. ago Simpler regulations needed for modern policy challenges – OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has revealed that governments worldwide must embrace simpler, smarter, and more adaptive regulatory frameworks to meet the challenges of modern policymaking. OECD’s latest flagship report titled ‘Regulatory Policy Outlook 2025’ emphasised the urgent need for governments to rethink how they design, implement, and review regulations to align with Read More

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 67% drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports, from 44.6 million litres daily in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, a reduction of about 30 million litres. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, speaking at the sixth Meet-the-Press briefing […] The post Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Lawmaker moves motion to prohibit use of cell phones in secondary schools in Oyo State

A lawmaker representing Akinyele 1 State Contituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Olalekan Abiola, has moved a read more Lawmaker moves motion to prohibit use of cell phones in secondary schools in Oyo State

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25 h. ago Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 127 people have died from Lassa fever so read more Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

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