5 h. ago Hajj 2025: CSO Urges Enlightenment Of Intending Nigerian Pilgrims On Currency Value, Exchange Rate

As preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise gain momentum, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation, has called on State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and airlines to educate intending pilgrims on the use and identification of foreign currencies—particularly the US dollar and Saudi Riyal. The appeal followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

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28 h. ago Ponzi: Report Any Suspected Illegal Investment Schemes, SEC Urges Nigerians

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report any suspected illegal investment schemes to the commission for proper investigation and necessary action. In a notice issued yesterday, the SEC warned the investing public about the significant dangers posed by Ponzi investment schemes, which threaten the growth of the capital market. In its […]

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31 h. ago CBEX: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerians to report any suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and appropriate action. This follows the recent collapse of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX,” where  over $1 billion was lost by Nigerians. In a notice issued on Thursday, the […] The post CBEX: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and enforcement, following the collapse of the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform CBEX, which caused losses exceeding $1 billion. In a Thursday notice, the SEC warned that Ponzi schemes and unregistered digital asset platforms threaten Nigeria’s […] The post SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Fraud: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspicious investment schemes

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and enforcement action. In a Thursday notice, the SEC warned that Ponzi schemes threaten the capital market’s growth and stability, highlighting risks from illegal investment operations and unregistered digital asset platforms. The advisory follows the […] The post Fraud: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspicious investment schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Adebayo Calls For Increased Vigilance Amongst Citizens

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called on citizens to stay vigilant and actively participate in the country‘s political process. In a press briefing with newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Adebayo said that the current situation should drive the country’s politics and urged Nigerians not to rely solely […]

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4 d. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Save us from this cross’: Kukah urges Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from suffering

Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has called on President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly and save read more ‘Save us from this cross’: Kukah urges Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from suffering

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6 d. ago Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians

By Adesuwa Tsan, Kenneth Udeh (Abuja), Ighomuaye Lucky (Benin), Jude Owuamanam (Jos), Tony Osauzo (Benin), Ndubuisi Orji (Abuja), Aloysius Attah (Onitsha), Idu Jude (Abuja)   Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has sent felicitations to Christians and urged all Nigerians to imbibe the enduring virtues of love and selfless sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. […] The post Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Easter: Secondus calls for divine intervention in Nigeria’s leadership crisis

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Prince Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians to pray fervently for divine intervention in the country’s affairs. In an Easter message released through his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, Secondus highlighted Nigeria’s blessings but lamented ongoing suffering due to poor leadership. Secondus […] The post Easter: Secondus calls for divine intervention in Nigeria’s leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Let’s continue supporting Tinubu – Ododo felicitates Christians at Easter

By Seyi Babalola Usman Ododo, the Governor of Kogi, has felicitated Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration and also urged Nigerians to continue supporting the development efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he leads the nation through a crucial period of reform and repositioning. In a statement signed by the governor […] The post Let’s continue supporting Tinubu – Ododo felicitates Christians at Easter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Let’s Remember Our Fallen Comrades, Others’ Sacrifices – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to remember fallen members of the armed forces and serving comrades who embody the spirit of selfless service through dedication to duty and loyalty to Nigeria. General Musa stated this in a goodwill message felicitating with Christians on the occasion of the Easter […]

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9 d. ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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9 d. 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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1 week ago Shettima Launches 2.5m Jobs Scheme, Urges Nigerians To Embrace Opportunities At Home

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), an initiative aimed at creating 2.5 million jobs across various sectors. Anchored on six pillars of employment opportunities, LEEP which was developed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is designed to tackle youth unemployment and position Nigeria as a competitive […]

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1 week ago Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned against the importation of mercenaries to destabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit from Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), and 10 other Northern youth leaders, Okpebholo urged Nigerians to unite against […] The post Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Laying Foundation For Nigeria’s Prosperity, Says Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has said that President Bola Tinubu was laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on Tuesday, the Deputy President of the Senate urged all Nigerians to support the President in […]

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