3 h. ago Nigeria’s poverty reduction goals threatened by persisting economic crisis

• Rising inflation, insecurity, weak GDP stall Agenda 2050   By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s ambition to lift 80 million citizens out of poverty by 2050 is facing mounting challenges as worsening economic conditions continue to erode progress, Daily Sun’s analysis has shown. With food inflation surging, insecurity spreading and GDP growth faltering, key pillars of […] The post Nigeria’s poverty reduction goals threatened by persisting economic crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Rivers NOA engages public on NELFUND via social media dialogue

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Rivers State Directorate has successfully held its weekly social media dialogue with a focus on the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The live Facebook event created a platform for young Nigerians to learn more about the initiative and interact directly with experienced voices and beneficiaries. The session delved into key […] The post Rivers NOA engages public on NELFUND via social media dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Army Busts Illegal Bunkering Sites, Recover 591,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have successfully dismantled 21 illegal refining sites, arrested 36 suspected oil thieves and confiscated over 591,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta. The operation, which was conducted between April 28 and May 11, 2025, was carried out in operational synergy with other security agencies. The Acting […]

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8 h. ago Crisis Looming In APC, Ganduje, Others May Return To PDP — Lamido

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the verge of a major crisis. According to him, key figures in the party, including the National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, may soon defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido […] The post Crisis Looming In APC, Ganduje, Others May Return To PDP — Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Networks In Nigeria With Major Drug Busts

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) foiled a daring attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, to smuggle large amounts of cocaine concealed in her private part, stomach, and a false compartment of her handbag. The woman, dressed in a hijab to evade security checks, was attempting to board a Qatar Airways […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Networks In Nigeria With Major Drug Busts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Plateau attacks: Troops nab notorious gunrunners, recover AK

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, in collaboration with an intelligence agency, have arrested two notorious gunrunners and kidnappers in Barkin read more Plateau attacks: Troops nab notorious gunrunners, recover AK-47

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17 h. ago HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned allegations of corruption against Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as a politically motivated smear campaign aimed at undermining a key ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group responded to a protest at the Economic and Financial […] The post HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago After VeryDarkMan’s Alarm, NAPTIP Rescues 78 Human Trafficking Victims From Côte d’Ivoire

A total of 78 Nigerian victims of human trafficking, including underage girls and three babies, have returned to the country following their rescue from Côte d’Ivoire, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Sunday. The victims, predominantly young women between the ages of 13 and 30, were evacuated aboard […]

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19 h. ago FG to end Cabotage waivers, back indigenous shipping to boost maritime sector

To launch national shipping carrier through PPP By Steve Agbota In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector, create jobs, and boost indigenous participation in the shipping industry, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to bring an end to the issuance of […] The post FG to end Cabotage waivers, back indigenous shipping to boost maritime sector- Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago PPP key to drive shoe, garment for paramilitary agencies – ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has stated that the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment sector can meet a significant portion of the uniform needs for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to prioritise locally produced goods under his […] The post PPP key to drive shoe, garment for paramilitary agencies – ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Quality ingredient sourcing, processing key for wine production – Fidelis Egbochie

The Nigeria multibillion Naira wine and spirits market continues to receive rave reviews despite multiple challenges. The solid performance of read more Quality ingredient sourcing, processing key for wine production – Fidelis Egbochie

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23 h. ago “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come down hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), condemning the agency’s detention of ex-lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure. He described the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his concern in a statement issued on […] The post “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago NOA spreads, deepens education enlightenment programme in Southwest states

Through its school sensitization programme in the Southwest, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) aims to make schools sanctuaries of moral awakening, civic education, and personal transformation. One morning in October 2023, students at St. Peter’s Unity Secondary School in Akure, capital of Ondo State, gathered for what they assumed would be another school assembly. But […] The post NOA spreads, deepens education enlightenment programme in Southwest states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Insecurity: Zulum Orders Immediate Ban Of Petrol Sale In Bama LGA

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama local government area, including Banki. The order was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state. In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda […]

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45 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reveals Plan To Work With EFCC, Gives Agency Conditions

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist […]

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46 h. ago Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Meaningful youth empowerment is the most effective tool for tackling insecurity in Nigeria, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Mr. Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, has said. Speaking at the Imo State Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit held in Owerri on Friday, Shoga emphasized that equipping young people with skills, financial access, […] The post Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago EU, UN Agencies Launch €60m Health, Social Projects In Sokoto

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations (UN) and the the Nigerian government, has launched three transformative projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience in Sokoto State and across the country. The launch, which took place at the Sokoto Government House, drew high-level participation including the EU Ambassador, […]

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50 h. ago Fiscal discipline, monetary efficiency key to running a liberal economy – Adebayo

Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo is the leader and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP in the last general elections. read more Fiscal discipline, monetary efficiency key to running a liberal economy – Adebayo

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58 h. ago Businessman producing fake Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, others caught in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said one Madu Abuchi Simon has been caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson in Lagos. The agency disclosed this in an X post on Thursday. NAFDAC said the […] The post Businessman producing fake Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, others caught in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev, has stated that efficient hydrology is the bedrock of sustainable water management. Professor Utsev said this at the official launch of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency,(NIHSA) , Hydro Club, in Government Secondary School, Kubwa, Abuja,on Friday. The minister who was represented by […] The post Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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