4 h. ago Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis

Tribune Online Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced two British citizens, Oyedipe Andrew Adejuwon and Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra, to a total of eight years’ imprisonment for conspiring to import 51.10 kilograms of cannabis sativa into Nigeria. Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis Tribune Online

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5 h. ago FG launches initiative to educate students, staff on environmental issues

Tribune Online FG launches initiative to educate students, staff on environmental issues The Federal Government has launched the Green School Initiative, a programme designed to promote environmental awareness and sustainability within... FG launches initiative to educate students, staff on environmental issues Tribune Online

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6 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg

Tribune Online BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by... BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO

Tribune Online Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO The Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported that investors once again demonstrated their confidence in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Securities through the high level of subscription—₦91.42 billion—recorded in the recent Sovereign Green Bond Offer. Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO Tribune Online

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8 h. ago United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa

Tribune Online United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa United Capital Plc has officially commenced operations of its latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds: the UCAMWAL Bond Fund and the UCAMWAL Diversified Fund, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s strategic pan-African expansion and signals […] United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has charged governors of the five states in the Southeast zone to work closely with each other towards regional cooperation and development. Umeh spoke in Awka on Thursday while chairing the Inaugural Alpha Times Roundtable, organised by Mr Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in Anambra […] The post Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 6,260 Terrorists Killed, 5,365 Civilians Rescued In 2 Years — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that a total of 6,260 terrorists have been killed across the country through joint military operations in the past two years. This is just as the troops also recovered stolen products worth over N83 billion within the period. Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi revealed this while […]

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12 h. ago FG closes case against Nnamdi Kanu in terrorism, treason trial

Tribune Online FG closes case against Nnamdi Kanu in terrorism, treason trial The Federal Government on Thursday closed its case in the alleged treason and terrorism charges preferred against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. FG closes case against Nnamdi Kanu in terrorism, treason trial Tribune Online

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17 h. ago FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

…VAT, CIT, import duties rise The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.659 trillion in revenue to read more FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

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28 h. ago ICAN offers specialised services to Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has concluded arrangements to offer specialized services to one of the local read more ICAN offers specialised services to Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State

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28 h. ago Nigeria launches Community of Practice on Inclusive Green Jobs policy

The Sun In a bold step towards aligning climate ambition with employment equity, Nigeria has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder Community of Practice (CoP) on Inclusive Green Jobs aimed at developing a national framework to support green skills, job creation, and coordinated policy reform. Convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, with technical leadership […] The post Nigeria launches Community of Practice on Inclusive Green Jobs policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Web3 ai’s 1,747% ROI Potential Outpaces Avalanche Price Moves and Polkadot’s ETF Speculation

Avalanche (AVAX) is turning heads as its price moves closer to a potential breakout above $32. Trading near $20.89, the read more Web3 ai’s 1,747% ROI Potential Outpaces Avalanche Price Moves and Polkadot’s ETF Speculation

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33 h. ago South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

Seriti Green, CEO, Peter Venn, one of the key speakers presenting on Wednesday at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in read more South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

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33 h. ago FG seeks varsities’ support on climate change, renewable energy solutions

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged universities to join hands in promoting evidence-based research on climate change and renewable energy solutions to support its net zero green transition pathway by 2060. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, who made the call at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, during […] The post FG seeks varsities’ support on climate change, renewable energy solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Trump declares ‘unconditional surrender’, says US now controls Iranian airspace

From Kenneth Udeh Amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of combative posts on social media platform X, claiming “unconditional surrender” and asserting US military dominance over Iranian airspace. “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran Nobody does it better than the […] The post Trump declares ‘unconditional surrender’, says US now controls Iranian airspace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap

Tribune Online Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to close the nation’s $2.3 trillion gap through public-private partnership (PPP), while also urging the global investment community that Nigeria is ready and open for business. He said his administration would fast-track approvals for viable infrastructural projects in the country, saying what matters to […] Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday announced plans to raise up to N50 billion through the issuance of its read more Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

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63 h. ago Man United send scouts to watch Nice midfielder Hicham Boudaoui

Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Hicham Boudaoui, with club scouts in attendance to watch Nice and read more Man United send scouts to watch Nice midfielder Hicham Boudaoui

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65 h. ago Nigerian Scholar, Fayemiro advocates inclusive policy through NGO partnerships

Tribune Online Nigerian Scholar, Fayemiro advocates inclusive policy through NGO partnerships Public policies are often shaped in offices far removed from the realities of ordinary Nigerians. But for Omowonuola Fayemiro, bridging this gap between policymakers and the people is at the centre of her research. Findings by this news medium revealed her work explores how Nigerian NGOs — often the closest link to the grassroots — […] Nigerian Scholar, Fayemiro advocates inclusive policy through NGO partnerships Tribune Online

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