1 hour ago Kano Police Nab Three Over Abuja Armed Robbery, Recover Stolen Car

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in connection with an armed robbery in Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects. “On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained […] The post Kano Police Nab Three Over Abuja Armed Robbery, Recover Stolen Car appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago CBN launches PSV 2028 to power inclusive, innovative payments future

By Chiwendu Obienyi and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a bold blueprint designed to transform the country’s financial ecosystem into a more inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive payments landscape. The new strategy was launched at the inaugural meeting of the PSV […] The post CBN launches PSV 2028 to power inclusive, innovative payments future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security

Tribune Online Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has reiterated his call on Nigerians to reject genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what he described as “food colonialism” in the country. Bassey  made the call in a keynote address delivered at the National Symposium on GMOs in Abuja, saying that […] Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FG intensifies efforts to curb glitches in digital payments, boost financial inclusion nationwide

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying measures to eliminate glitches in digital payment systems and expand e-commerce, aiming to ensure all Nigerians have access to reliable and convenient financial services. Spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and development […] The post FG intensifies efforts to curb glitches in digital payments, boost financial inclusion nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NFF Dismisses Reports Of FIFA Clearing South Africa Over Player Ineligibility Controversy

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports indicating that FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that no official communication has been received from FIFA regarding the matter. […]

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18 h. ago Ezekwesili Condemns Extension Of Senator Natasha’s Suspension From Senate

A former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has criticised the Senate over what she described as the unconstitutional extension of the six-month suspension period of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili, in a statement titled: “A Memo to the Nigerian Senate, Judiciary and Fellow Citizens,” on Wednesday in Abuja, […]

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19 h. ago First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize

• Hands over N100m award to Enugu as Model Green State   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday officially launched the RHI Green Nigeria Challenge, a nationwide environmental competition aimed at empowering families, youth groups, communities, and states to engage in tree planting and environmental cleanliness.   The […] The post First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Shalamar to perform in Abuja on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary

Tribune Online Shalamar to perform in Abuja on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary Renowned American R&B group, Shalamar, is set to light up Abuja with an unforgettable concert on... Shalamar to perform in Abuja on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary Tribune Online

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23 h. ago BREAKING: NCAA warns airlines against flying with unruly passengers

 …reiterates solidarity with operators From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has directed domestic airlines not to operate flights whenever there is an unruly passenger on board, stressing that cabin crew must be protected at all times. Achimugu, who spoke during […] The post BREAKING: NCAA warns airlines against flying with unruly passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago $1.7 BN World Bank Loan: CNPP, CNCOs condem APC’s latest move

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), in conjunction with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has raised alarm over the fresh loan request from the World Bank amounting to $1.75 billion despite unprecedented revenue collections within the last eight months. The group in press statement on Thursday, jointly […] The post $1.7 BN World Bank Loan: CNPP, CNCOs condem APC’s latest move appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed one million naira each to 47 tertiary students across Nigeria, totalling N47 million, along with laptops to aid their studies. The beneficiaries include students at various academic levels: 5 in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, 2 […] The post First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered a Special Intelligence Squad of the corps to comb the forests and arrest the killers of eight civil defence officers. The CG also ordered the rescue of a Chinese expatriate kidnapped at […] The post Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reinforced their shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. NEITI’s Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who led a delegation of NEITI’s management team signals a renewed […] The post NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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57 h. ago Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate

A resident of the Kagini community, located off the Kubwa-Dei-Dei Expressway in Abuja, was discovered dead in his home on Friday, with his body found hanging. The deceased, identified only as Anago, aged 30, reportedly ran a shop in the area and lived alone in an apartment within Zone 4. A police source in the […] The post Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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