9 h. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions The Federal Government has commenced measures to ensure stability and sustainability in the electricity supply to public health institutions across the country. FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Beware of scammers, Bauchi hospital warns, says laptop contract fraudulent

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disclaimed a fraudulent procurement contract. The hospital’s Head of Public Relations Unit, Usman Koli, made the disclaimer in a statement issued on Friday. He said, “ATBUTH Bauchi wishes to alert the general public about fraudulent activities perpetrated by individuals impersonating the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Read More

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17 h. ago FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

The Nigerian, German government and the private sector have come together to strengthen the cold chain infrastructure in a move read more FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

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17 h. ago Experts call for increase in local sourcing, backward integration projects

Nigeria’s food supply chain is troubled by inefficiencies that experts say stifle productivity, increase post-harvest losses, and leave the country read more Experts call for increase in local sourcing, backward integration projects

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21 h. ago ‘N1.92trn Subsidy Debt, Absence Of Funding Threaten Power Sector Stability’

PowerUp Nigeria, a power sector advocacy group, has said, Nigeria’s power sector hangs precariously at the edge of a huge crisis given the huge outstanding government subsidies, which is now in the region of N1.92 trillion. According to a report, federal government subsidies to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) is within the region of  […]

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22 h. ago Land agent’s killing: Delta gov’s aide laments rise in kidnapping

The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, has decried the rise in kidnapping in some parts of the state allegedly perpetrated by some Fulani herders. Gwamnishu disclosed this in multiple Facebook posts on Thursday while referencing the death of a female land agent, Esther Osaze, Read More

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24 h. ago Tinubu marks 73rd birthday today, seeks spiritual guidance for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation to mark his 73rd birthday, which is on Saturday. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Read More

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24 h. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPE), to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. The move according to the Senate, is to protect national security and economic sovereignty. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Bleak outlook looms amid Nigeria’s first decline in money supply

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s economic activities could suffer potential slowdown following its first decline in money supply which fell to N110.32 trillion at the end of February 2025, financial analysts said on Thursday. Data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  revealed that money supply in the country dipped by 0.56 per cent on […] The post Bleak outlook looms amid Nigeria’s first decline in money supply appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Experts lament as crude shortage, funds ground seven refineries

The persistent unavailability of crude oil has significantly hindered investments in the establishment and full capacity operations of seven new and existing refineries across the country, local refiners stated on Thursday. They also warned that without a steady and reliable supply of crude, the ambitious objective to attract investors and investments aimed at boosting local Read More

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31 h. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   In a bid to protect national security and economic sovereignty, the Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities and Exchange Commission to […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Tinubu to mark 73rd birthday with special prayer at Abuja National Mosque

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu, ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday, will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session for the nation.   He will use the occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting […] The post Tinubu to mark 73rd birthday with special prayer at Abuja National Mosque appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Nigeria can produce over 2.5m tonnes of fish annually, says varsity Don

Urges FG to support small-scale operators for fish production From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A University Don, Prof. Mabel Ipinmoroti, has disclosed that Nigeria has the potential to produce over 2.5 million tonnes of fish annually if available resources are well utilised. She lamented that the mining fields within the river basins of Osun river has […] The post Nigeria can produce over 2.5m tonnes of fish annually, says varsity Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja   Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest.   The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciated Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seeds, fertilizers, […] The post Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Natasha Recall: Electoral College Tasks INEC On Transparency

The Nigerian Electoral College has requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guarantee that the recall procedure for the suspended senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, follows the established guidelines. INEC had communicated the commencement of the process in a letter to the Kogi Central Senator, Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday. “Pursuant to Section 69 of […]

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44 h. ago Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue

Tribune Online Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Each parent who spoke on the matter expressed deep disappointment over the situation, lamenting that what began as a mutual relationship had turned into a distressing ordeal. Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Tribune Online

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44 h. ago US condemns killing of Cameroonian soldiers in Lake Chad Basin attack

The United States has condemned the killing of Cameroonian soldiers serving in the Multinational Joint Task Force in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Yaoundé expressed condolences to Cameroon, describing the attack as a “heinous” act of terrorism. The statement read, “The United States Embassy in Youande condemns Read More

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44 h. ago Shettima tasks judiciary on sustaining integrity, rule of law

Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Abuja, put the judiciary to task on the need to resist external pressure read more Shettima tasks judiciary on sustaining integrity, rule of law

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46 h. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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