1 hour ago South Africa Maintain Lead, Share Points With Nigeria In Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, South Africa and Nigeria played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result left South Africa on 17 points at the top of the group and Nigeria on 11 points in second spot. The match began with a […]

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4 h. ago N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the support of Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD), to probe the Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, for allegedly misappropriating ₦11.45 billion meant for the construction of 22 smart schools in Enugu State. GGSMD Executive Director, Godwin […] The post N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at closing the widening skills gap in the nation’s telecom sector, with a focus on empowering indigenous talent to drive industry growth. At the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Skill Gaps in the Telecom Value Chain held in Lagos, Engineer Edoyemi Ogoh, Director […] The post NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Acting should be about talent, not fine face – Kanayo O. Kanayo

By John Ogunsemore Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Kanayo O. Kanayo said an actor’s primary selling point should be talent and not a fine face. He stated this in a video shared on Instagram on Monday while riling against the re-emergence of a familiar problem in the movie industry. The Living in Bondage actor said […] The post Acting should be about talent, not fine face – Kanayo O. Kanayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Why AI is struggling to take off in Nigeria: The high cost of power, infrastructure, and trust

Have you ever wondered why some new technologies seem to catch on everywhere, but certain places are a little slower read more Why AI is struggling to take off in Nigeria: The high cost of power, infrastructure, and trust

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8 h. ago Sovereign Trust: Four directors offload N2.48bn shares ahead of recapitalisation

No fewer than four insiders in Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc have raked in about N2.48 billion by selling the shares read more Sovereign Trust: Four directors offload N2.48bn shares ahead of recapitalisation

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10 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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11 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash

Augustine Eguavoen, technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that the Super Eagles cannot afford to lose to the South African team Bafana Bafana. The Super Eagles, who beat Rwanda’s Amavubi 1-0 in Uyo last Saturday, trail South Africa by six points in Group C. Another victory over Bafana Bafana will reduce […] The post 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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13 h. ago Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines

Tribune Online Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight cancellations and delays. Director of public affairs and Consumers Protection for the agency, Michael Achimugu, emphasised that passengers who are left stranded between 10:00 pm and […] Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Mathnebi partners NCDMB to train 50 youths in Oracle Primavera P6

By Sunday Ani Mathnebi Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has trained 50 Nigerian youths in Oracle Primavera P6 in Lagos. According to the Managing Director, Mathnebi Nigeria Limited, Mr. Mathias Osanebi, the five-day training programme was designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage complex […] The post Mathnebi partners NCDMB to train 50 youths in Oracle Primavera P6 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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21 h. ago EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu

Tribune Online EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu The acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Command, Aisha Abubakar, has commended Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) for the improved service quality in Enugu and its prompt response to fault clearance. Mainpower is the subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) responsible for electricity distribution within Enugu […] EFCC commends MEDL over improved electricity supply in Enugu Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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27 h. ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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27 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding

Tribune Online ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding The Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Oluwatoyin Afiz Ogun, has directed trainers handling artisans at its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme at various centres in Jos... ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding Tribune Online

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32 h. ago SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive

Tribune Online SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have stepped up efforts to support the ongoing recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry, offering regulatory concessions and unveiling new guidelines to enhance growth, innovation, and compliance. Speaking after the Insurers’ Committee meeting in Lagos, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairman of the Communication and Stakeholders […] SEC, NAICOM strengthen support for insurance industry recapitalisation drive Tribune Online

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