2 h. ago New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement

By Okorie Uguru The newly elected president of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr. Aliyu Badaki has pledged to reposition the federation and revive Nigeria’s tourism sector through a new initiative he tagged Tourism Transformation Movement (TTM). Badaki made the pledge in his acceptance speech after his election as the 8th National […] The post New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF […] The post Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade

… Customs promises to ease export obstacles The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is partnering with the federal government of Nigeria read more 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade- Presidency

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24 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that in 2022, a year before President Bola Tinubu took over power, Nigeria spent $25 billion in subsidies. While the country spent about $10 billion on foreign subsidies, it also spent about $15 billion on forex subsidies. But,  the country was spending less than $10 billion […] The post Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms in right direction, he should be given credit – Okonjo

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has lauded President Bola Tinubu for efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s economy, read more Tinubu’s reforms in right direction, he should be given credit – Okonjo-Iweala

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30 h. ago Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says the emerging opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from poor governance, not promoting the presidential ambition of any individual. Speaking in Sokoto shortly after being received by an overwhelming crowd of supporters honouring an invitation by the […] The post Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi "Most importantly, our President must know that he's not a tourist, but the Chief Executive of a troubled nation, so he must..." Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election. Bwala, who appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, stated that Obi […] The post Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship

By Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently slash the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at Nigeria’s ports, describing the levy as an unbearable strain on businesses and consumers amid worsening economic conditions. In a letter dated August 11 and signed […] The post APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago ADC: Peter Obi knows Virus Afflicting PDP Has No Cure – Bolaji Abdullahi

The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has taken a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the comment while speaking about former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Abdullahi, in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday, said Obi is well aware that the […] The post ADC: Peter Obi knows Virus Afflicting PDP Has No Cure – Bolaji Abdullahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Access Bank deepens Africa–Caribbean trade links at ACTIF 2025

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc has strengthened Africa–Caribbean trade relations and forged deeper institutional partnerships through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held recently in Grenada. The high-profile gathering drew leaders and policymakers from across both regions, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of […] The post Access Bank deepens Africa–Caribbean trade links at ACTIF 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed new board members for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), key agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Idris Olorunnimbe has […] The post Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft

Gov Otu targets three new aircrafts, international routes with Cally Air From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the 3rd and 4th aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government for its Cally Air fleet. The launch, which took place at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, had in attendance the State […] The post Cally Air: Shettima launches Cross River’s 3rd, 4th aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Deputy Senate President tasks Barau Football Club to win Nigerian Premier League

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin has urged the members of the newly promoted Barau Football Club ( BFC) to go all out and win the the Nigerian Premier League. He spoke at a reception organised in honour of the players and officials of the Club following their recent elevation to the […] The post Deputy Senate President tasks Barau Football Club to win Nigerian Premier League appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s FOREX hits $40.159b on Tinubu’s reforms – Presidency 

Presidency has attributed the increase in Nigeria's FOREX reserves from $37.195 billion on July 1, 2025, to $40.159 billion on August 7. read more Nigeria’s FOREX hits $40.159b on Tinubu’s reforms – Presidency 

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