8 h. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Lopsided Recruitment Practices

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearing to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), interrogated […]

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27 h. ago Agribusiness: Oyo Gov’t Attracts N46bn Investment, Supports 46,000 Farmers

Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, has disclosed that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. Akande said Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness had fructified, […]

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3 d. ago Harmonised policies between real estate, tourism sectors will facilitate investments —Commissioner

Tribune Online Harmonised policies between real estate, tourism sectors will facilitate investments —Commissioner Harmonised policies between the real estate and tourism sectors would facilitate hospitality-driven investments such as resorts and cultural tourism zones, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Lagos State, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said. The commissioner emphasised this when speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Female Lawyers in Real Estate Practice (FELIREP), held […] Harmonised policies between real estate, tourism sectors will facilitate investments —Commissioner Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti

Tribune Online Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abutu Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has ordered an investigation into the incident, adding that two suspects have been arrested. Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending

Tribune Online Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending also to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to jointly investigate and monitor the funds Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending Tribune Online

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7 d. ago PenCom mulls diversification to alternative assets for higher returns

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is considering diversification of pension assets investments to alternative asset classes for higher returns, amid read more PenCom mulls diversification to alternative assets for higher returns

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1 week ago Oyo govt attracts $170m worth of agribusiness investment —Commissioner

Tribune Online Oyo govt attracts $170m worth of agribusiness investment —Commissioner THE Oyo State government said agribusiness in the state has attracted $170 million in investment into the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said this on Thursday during the maiden edition of the inter-ministerial news briefing on government activities in the last two years, held at the conference room of […] Oyo govt attracts $170m worth of agribusiness investment —Commissioner Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police Exonerate Real Estate Developer, Lawyer Of Alleged Forgery

The Nigeria Police Force has exonerated a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi, of any involvement in the allegations of forgery and willful property damage. In an investigative report signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the General Investigation Section, Force Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos, the police […]

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2 w. ago Nigerians should expect improved quality of telecom services

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians of improved quality of telecom services within the next two months. The Commission gave the assurance during a media engagement in Abuja on Thursday. The Commission said there are ongoing investments in infrastructure and enhanced collaboration with industry players to guarantee this feat. […] The post Nigerians should expect improved quality of telecom services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SEC warns Nigerians against investing in Zugacoin, Samzuga GPT

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the investing public against patronising Zugacoin and Samzuga GPT, describing them as unauthorised and unregulated crypto assets. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said it had observed online promotions of the two digital assets, including Zugacoin variants SZCB and SZCB2, despite […] The post SEC warns Nigerians against investing in Zugacoin, Samzuga GPT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors

By Philip Nwosu Dozens of Ghanaians on Tuesday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Roman Ridge, Accra, decrying alleged harassment, intimidation, and rights violations of Ghanaian nationals and investors in Nigeria by Nigerian security agencies. The demonstration, led by Ghanaian investment firm Jonah Capital and its local partners, comes amid escalating tensions […] The post Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members

Tribune Online Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered an investigation into the role of the Tactical Team in the Okokomaiko area of the state in the release of six suspected dreaded cult members. Lagos CP orders probe into release of six killer cult members Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State government has announced plans to attract global investment into its waterfront infrastructure through a new partnership with the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). The move is part of a broader strategy to transform the state’s coastal assets into a hub for tourism, housing, and sustainable economic development. Speaking at […] The post Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rig Count Rises To 41 As NUPRC Enforces Drill Or Drop Policy

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a significant increase in rig activity, rising from 11 rigs before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to 42 rigs currently in operation. This surge reflects growing investor confidence and a revitalised upstream sector, driven largely by the Commission’s enforcement of the “Drill or Drop” policy. However, […]

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3 w. ago Buni’s Investments In Roads, Infrastructure Key To Economic Prosperity In Yobe – Commissioner

The Yobe State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umaru Wakil, has described Governor Mai Mala Buni’s unwavering investment in road and infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic prosperity and social transformation across the state. Engr. Wakil made this known when he paid an unscheduled visit to the ongoing asphalt overlay on the Potiskum–Ngojin road, one […]

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3 w. ago SEC warns Nigerians against investing in punisher coin, $PUN

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in Punisher Coin, also known by its symbol $PUN, citing concerns over its unauthorized presale and lack of regulatory approval.   In a statement issued over the weekend, the Commission disclosed that the promoters of Punisher Coin are not […] The post SEC warns Nigerians against investing in punisher coin, $PUN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Rivers investment climate advances Nigeria’s energy, industrial transformation goals – Tinubu

From Tony John, Port Harcourt President Bola Tinubu has declared that the completion and operationalisation of the second power plant in Afam communities, Rivers State, marked a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving sustainable electricity supply and industrial transformation. President Tinubu made the assertion on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, via virtual commissioning […] The post Rivers investment climate advances Nigeria’s energy, industrial transformation goals – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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