62 m. ago ‘Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible’, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has described as baseless and highly irresponsible, claims by the member representing Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House, Ibrahim Usman Auyo, that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before accepting to present motions, bills, or petitions on behalf of Nigerians during plenary […]

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4 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago National Assembly Members ‘Receive Money’ To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has alleged that federal lawmakers undertake sponsorship of Motions and Bills in the House as ‘contract jobs’. The lawmaker specifically claimed that his colleagues get between ₦1million and ₦3million to agree to sponsor […]

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5 h. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion worth of smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

The Federal Government has announced plans to unlock over $150 billion worth of dormant land capital nationwide as part of read more FG targets $150bn boost through dormant land capital unlocking initiative

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6 h. ago Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

Insurance Companies in Nigeria are waiting on the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM’s) pronouncement on what constitute the new capital requirement read more Insurers await NAICOM pronouncement on composition of new capital

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8 h. ago Facility upgrades drive up cargo volumes at APM Terminals Kano

Through Bill of Lading volumes at APM Terminals Kano rose 51 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to read more Facility upgrades drive up cargo volumes at APM Terminals Kano

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9 h. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027

Former Minister of Interior and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, flagged off a membership drive in Kosofe LGA on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Addressing party supporters at the event, Aregbesola criticized major political parties, saying, “The APC, Peoples Democratic […] The post Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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11 h. ago VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo

Tribune Online VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo According to him, Tinubu’s leadership has addressed the nation’s economic challenges, pointing to the recently assented tax reform bills as evidence of progress. VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo Tribune Online

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13 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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13 h. ago ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill

Tribune Online ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill "Why should I pay N36 million? What does that even mean? Why will the government take money from me when it has never given me ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of the media in the campaign against vote buying to ensure the success of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, who gave the assurance at the state office of the commission during the […] The post Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA

Nigeria’s fuel consumption recorded a sharp decline in June, with total evacuation dropping to 1.44 billion litres, an 18.54 per cent fall compared to the previous month, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement on Wednesday, George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, said the daily average fuel […] The post Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG Targets N493bn For Kano–Katsina Road, Carter Bridge Projects

The Federal Government has set a combined target of N493 billion for the upgrade of the Kano–Katsina Road and the planned construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, following approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told State House correspondents […]

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17 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has submitted a bill to create 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to strengthen grassroots governance. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House. The statement highlighted the governor’s commitment to bringing governance closer to […] The post Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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