4 h. ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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28 h. ago Exploration Of Mineral Resources Poses Security Threats In Yagbaland – Group

A socio-cultural group, “Apapo Omo Yagba,” in Kogi State, has said that the exploration of mineral resources in their land is posing a serious security challenge to Yagbaland. They say that the government must strengthen the security system in the area urgently. According to the group, Apapo Omo Yagba is an organisation formed to champion […]

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57 h. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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3 d. ago Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of their safety amidst ongoing security concerns in northern Nigeria. In a statement made on Friday through the Commissioner for Youth, Sports Development, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration is taking measures […] The post Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs

…empowers 4,000 constituents in Imeko-Afon LGA Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, has restated his calls against the killing of residents of communities bordering the Republic of Benin by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service. The senator, who bemoaned […] The post Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Airlines suspend flights as NiMET workers embark on indefinite strike

By Chinelo Obogo Airlines have suspended flights nationwide due to the ongoing industrial action of staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Air Peace which flies to over 20 domestic routes, said in an email to their customers on Wednesday, that it is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect due to the strike […] The post Airlines suspend flights as NiMET workers embark on indefinite strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security

President Bola Tinubu expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, telling the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs that “enough is enough.” This statement followed a closed-door meeting on Wednesday where the President discussed the country’s security challenges with top security officials. In a press briefing following […] The post NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government . At the meeting, prominent political, religious and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the state, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm on […] The post Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a record-breaking revenue performance in the first quarter of 2025, raking in N1.75 trillion. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday , where the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, attributed the impressive figures to sweeping reforms, increased surveillance, and enhanced digital operations. […] The post Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders converged […] The post Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Easter: ACF Felicitates Christians, Decries Insecurity, Corruption, Nepotism

The apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has extended its felicitations to Christians worldwide as they celebrate Easter 2025 amid daunting socioeconomic, political, and security challenges worsened by monstrous corruption, selfishness of leaders, nepotism, and provocative and ostentatious lifestyles of political leaders. ACF in its Easter message made available to journalists in Kaduna […]

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8 d. ago Easter: ACF Celebrates With Christians, Decries Economic, Security Challenges

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has extended felicitations to the Christians on the occasion of 2025 Easter celebrations even amid socioeconomic, political and security challenges confronting the nation. These, the apex northern sociopolitical group said were worsened by corruption, selfish leadership, nepotism, provocative and flamboyant lifestyles of political leaders. ACF in its Easter message in […]

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1 week ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger

From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has expressed great concern over growing security challenges in the country, especially in parts of the North, saying the activities of bandits and other insurgents are hampering its operations. Comptroller General of the Customs Service, Mr. Bash Adewale Adeniyi, stated this in Minna, Niger State, on […] The post Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash

Auctions 500 jerrycans, two drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed great concern over the growing security challenges, especially in parts of the north, saying that the activities of bandits and other insurgents is hampering its operations. The Comptroller General of the Customs Service, […] The post Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How insurance companies can be resilient through economic headwinds – Chizoba Ehiogu

Insurance companies need to embrace strategic, customer-centric, and operational reforms to withstand Nigeria’s challenging economic terrain. This was the submission read more How insurance companies can be resilient through economic headwinds – Chizoba Ehiogu

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1 week ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Affairs Minister Seeks Holistic Approach To Tackle Terrorism 

Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has called for holistic and multifaceted approach among security agencies in order to address the challenges of terrorism. Gaidam stated that implementing the international standard and good practice of sound, modern, integrated, and cooperative border management will go a long way in putting an end to this threat. […]

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2 w. ago Balancing Revenue Generation Amid National Security Challenges

In the last few years, Nigeria’s economy has diversified its revenue streams. The country has stopped its over-reliance on oil to other streams such as export and revenue from cargo imported into the country. The revenue generated from these multiple streams is spent on developmental projects such as bridges, railways, superhighways, airports, and seaports, among […]

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2 w. ago The Narrative Of Sponsored Insecurity In Nigeria And The Deafening Silence Of Critical Benue Stakeholders

In recent years, Nigeria has been grappling with a surge in insecurity, particularly in the form of terrorist attacks, banditry, and herdsmen-farmer conflicts. A growing narrative suggests that these security challenges are not merely the result of internal factors, but are also fueled by external forces. This narrative posits that certain individuals and groups, are […]

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