4 h. ago Lower 6GHz spectrum rollout opens new digital frontier for Nigeria

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) release of draft guidelines on opening the lower 6GHz spectrum has been described by stakeholders as a smart move that goes far beyond regulatory housekeeping. It is being lauded as one that accentuates Nigeria’s readiness to keep pace with global technology trends. When the United States Federal […] The post Lower 6GHz spectrum rollout opens new digital frontier for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review

Tribune Online Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its decision to return to market-driven pricing in the telecoms sector has spurred over one billion dollars in infrastructure investment in 2025. Mr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. He explained that the policy shift, introduced […] Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review Tribune Online

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7 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Makinde Donates New SUV To Ayefele Days After Fire Razed Fresh FM

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, presented a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the Friday fire incident that razed parts of his Music House Complex in Ibadan. Property worth millions of naira were lost to the fire that badly burnt sections of the […]

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13 h. ago ‘No Amount Of Blackmail Will Stop Us’ Wike Chides Civil Servants, ‘Fake’ Contractors

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has vowed that no amount of intimidation or blackmail would derail his focus on infrastructure development. The FCT Minister stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the newly rehabilitated Phase 2 of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bwari area council. Wike’s statement was a […]

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14 h. ago NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken its consumer protection campaign directly to young Nigerians, sensitising National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on smart data usage, consumer rights, and their role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Officials of the Commission, led by its Consumer Affairs Bureau, were at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent […] The post NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Umar Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, before the read more EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

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14 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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16 h. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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16 h. ago Gombe: Governor Yahaya’s 3G Project plants 10,500 trees to Green Tumfure

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Government has planted 10,500 trees across newly constructed roads and residential areas in Tumfure community under the Gombe Goes Green (3G) Project, a flagship initiative of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. The 3G Project, launched in 2019, aims to plant one million trees annually to combat desertification, restore degraded […] The post Gombe: Governor Yahaya’s 3G Project plants 10,500 trees to Green Tumfure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Emir of Argungu assures Rotary Healthy Communities maximum support to combat malaria, pneumonia in Kebbi 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera has assured the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge(RHCC) his maximum support to combat Malaria and other communicable diseases in the state.   Mera stated this while hosting the delegates of RHCC led by it Country Lead,Dr. Dele Balogun in his palace, Argungu […] The post Emir of Argungu assures Rotary Healthy Communities maximum support to combat malaria, pneumonia in Kebbi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Galaxy Backbone Limited As ICT Infrastructure Provider

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider for Federal Government Institutions, covering IP-network services, data centre hosting, and related infrastructure solutions. According to a statement issued on Monday by Chidi Okpala, Head, Corporate Communications of the Galaxy Backbone Limited, this is in line […]

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22 h. ago Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola has recounted how struggling with academics made him drop out of high school and steer him into the world of business. Speaking in the newly released 286-page memoir, ‘Making It Big’, Otedola, 62, revealed how he started his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968. The energy mogul disclosed […] The post Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nigeria–China Partnership Backs $550m Inner Galaxy Expansion

The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has backed Inner Galaxy Steel Company, which has embarked on a $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement was made during the director-general of the NCSP, Joseph Tegbe’s official visit to Inner […]

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31 h. ago Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi

Tribune Online Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi Manu Soro commended the students, teachers and parents for the excellent performance in line with the objectives of establishing the school. Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi Tribune Online

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35 h. ago NCC weighs stricter measures to boost telcos’ compliance, service quality

to launch public mapping tool in September to sign infrastructure protection agreements The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is read more NCC weighs stricter measures to boost telcos’ compliance, service quality

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37 h. ago FUTHLafia to set up vaccine research centre to tackle outbreaks

By Abel Leonard, Lafia   The Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHLafia), has established a Vaccine Research Centre in a move aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported vaccines and boosting Africa’s fight against infectious diseases.   The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ikrama Hassan, who spoke to Daily Sun on the project […] The post FUTHLafia to set up vaccine research centre to tackle outbreaks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Wike debunks claims of awarding N5bn contracts to local contractors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that he awarded N5 billion worth of contracts to local contractors.  According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, no contract under the current administration has been awarded to local contractors, and […] The post Wike debunks claims of awarding N5bn contracts to local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FCTA Vows To Clear Illegal Settlements, Criminal Hideouts In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared a renewed crackdown on illegal settlements and shanties harbouring criminals, vowing to restore security and enable development projects in the Federal Capital City (FCC). In a statement on Monday, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka revealed that the […]

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