39 m. ago Cross River talks tough, blacklists illegal online gambling operators

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Cross River State Government has launched a fresh clampdown on illegal and non-compliant online lotteries and sports betting operators in a bold move to sanitize the sector and protect players. Director-General of the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency, Micheal Eja, told journalists in Abuja, yesterday, that the Agency’s recent […] The post Cross River talks tough, blacklists illegal online gambling operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 m. ago Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law, creating a formal legal framework for 48 specialised police training institutions spread nationwide. This significant legislative milestone aims to restructure and enhance police education, professional development, and operational readiness across Nigeria. The bill, championed by […] The post Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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74 m. ago Kano State Government targets N15billion monthly IGR in 2026

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has set a target of N15 billion monthly internal generated revenue in 2026. Mohd Abba Aliyu, Executive Director, Compliance and Enforcement, Kano State Internal Service (KIRS) disclosed this at a stakeholders workshop organised by the Service in partnership with an NGO, Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement( […] The post Kano State Government targets N15billion monthly IGR in 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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79 m. ago Woven rights: Kente’s voice finds protection – what Nigeria must do next

On the outskirts of Bonwire, Kumasi, old weaver Mama Kofi folds a strip of vibrant Kente over her shoulder – read more Woven rights: Kente’s voice finds protection – what Nigeria must do next

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88 m. ago Promote Transparency To Drive $1trn Economy Target , Tinubu Urges Accountants

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged accountants across the country to play a leading role in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable financial management practices as Nigeria pursues its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the 55th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of […]

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89 m. ago Aviation Fuel Price Has Risen To N1,400/litre Despite Stable Supply – Operator

The price of aviation fuel has increased to as high as N1,400 per litre in some parts of Nigeria, even as supply levels remain stable. Airline operators have expressed concern over the price hike, noting that fuel availability at depots and airports has not been disrupted. The chief operating officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Maxi […]

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89 m. ago Customs Intercept 8 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice, Petrol, Others Worth N1.2bn

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, has intensified its anti-smuggling operations across the South-West, intercepting contraband goods worth over N1.2 billion within six weeks. The seizures include eight trucks fully laden with smuggled foreign parboiled rice, 11,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cannabis sativa, 15 tokunbo […]

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92 m. ago Eko DisCo Registers Excel Electricity Distribution Coy As Subsidiary

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Eko DisCo) has formally registered Excel Electricity Distribution Company Limited as a 100% subsidiary to take over the operations of its electricity distribution business in Lagos State. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Management of Eko DisCo said this was in compliance with Lagos State Government regulatory requirements. […]

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96 m. ago FHA Mortgage Bank’s N100bn expansion plan targets 20 new branches

The mortgage market in Nigeria will be getting a major boost as 20 new branches are on the way following read more FHA Mortgage Bank’s N100bn expansion plan targets 20 new branches

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2 h. ago “No Genocide In Nigeria” – CAN Declares, Days After Tinubu Met Christian Leaders In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted recent allegations of a Christian genocide in the country, calling them exaggerated narratives being pushed by foreign interests. The controversy began after American comedian Bill Maher claimed that Christians were being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria. Maher claimed that Islamist groups had burned down churches and […] The post “No Genocide In Nigeria” – CAN Declares, Days After Tinubu Met Christian Leaders In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CBN bars debtors, blacklisted BVNs from operating as POS agents 

Tribune Online CBN bars debtors, blacklisted BVNs from operating as POS agents  THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new restrictions on who can qualify to operate as Point of Sale (PoS) agents under its revised Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria, effectively barring individuals with unresolved debts, watch-listed Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), or a history of financial misconduct from participating in the […] CBN bars debtors, blacklisted BVNs from operating as POS agents  Tribune Online

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5 h. ago FG inaugurates education project board, sets N20bn approval threshold to boost transparency

The federal government has established the Ministerial Project Approval Board (MPAB) to enhance accountability, transparency, and infrastructure delivery in the read more FG inaugurates education project board, sets N20bn approval threshold to boost transparency

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8 h. ago Super Agents Get N20m Fine For Ownership Changes Without Approval – Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N20 million fine on any super agent, financial institution, or entity that alters its ownership structure without securing prior approval from the apex bank. This sanction, contained in the Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria issued in October 2025, is part of measures […]

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8 h. ago HURIWA condemns media trial, demands probe of Enugu land dispute

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the ongoing media trial, cyberbullying, and alleged torture of Enugu-based estate developer, Kingsley Nebo, urging the Nigeria Police Force and relevant authorities to ensure fairness, transparency, and protection of human rights in the ongoing investigation into the Etiti Ngwo land dispute. […] The post HURIWA condemns media trial, demands probe of Enugu land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NASENI: Driving Nigeria’s Transition To Sustainable Climate Action, Green Economy

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is investing heavily in Nigeria’s sustainable climate action in order to boost green economy as encapsulated in the doctrine of development and industrialization marshaled by the Agency’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu. Building a sustainable climate action is critical to the policy initiative of President […]

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9 h. ago Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the Uyo-Odukpani Road as an economic emergency, just as he called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in its rehabilitation. Otu lamented that the deplorable state of the road was hampering trade, industrial operations and inter-regional connectivity across the South-South. The Governor made the […] The post Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Jos crisis: Everyone is involved – Maj. Gen. Rogers (rtd), committee chairman

Retired Maj. Gen. Rogers Ibe Nicholas is the former commander of Operation Safe Haven in Jos, which is now Operation Enduring Peace. He was equally the former commander of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East. In this interview with JUDE OWUAMANAN, he spoke about the crises on the Plateau and other issues of interest. You […] The post Jos crisis: Everyone is involved – Maj. Gen. Rogers (rtd), committee chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers

By Henry Uche Parthian Pensions Limited has called for a nationwide push on financial literacy to boost the adoption of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and expand coverage in Nigeria’s vast informal sector. Speaking at the 10th National Conference and Anniversary of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) in Lagos recently, the […] The post Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2)

INTRODUCTION In our last outing in this treatise, we started with a brief introduction of the subject matter, after which we delved into the following sub-topics: Public Interest Litigation (PIL); Rule of Law; Significance in Nigeria’s Socio-political Context; Thesis Statement; we later x-rayed the Right to Development in the Nigerian Context, focusing on Origin and […] The post Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FG secured over $2 billion loan in two years to boost electricity supply – Adelabu

Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power has announced that the federal government, in the last two years secured over $2 billion read more FG secured over $2 billion loan in two years to boost electricity supply – Adelabu

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