50 m. ago Kano Govt To Rehabilitate 718 Political Thugs, Phone Snatchers

The Kano State government has met with cluster leaders of repentant political thugs and promised to rehabilitate them by providing skills and start-up kits. The event, which was held yesterday in Kano was attended by 718 repentant political thugs and phone snatchers. In his address, the commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, charged […]

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67 m. 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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77 m. ago Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minority shareholders of Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc (TCN) have commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its sustained regulatory oversight of the company, while calling for a fair resolution to the prolonged ownership and governance dispute. The shareholders, numbering over 4,000, attributed the lingering deadlock to the failure of the […] The post Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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90 m. ago Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project

By Chinwendu Obienyi The drive to modernise Nigeria’s trade processes gained fresh momentum yesterday as top government agencies met at the Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja to fast-track the National Single Window (NSW) project. Launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in April 2024, the NSW aims to simplify trade procedures, enhance transparency, and deliver […] The post Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V)

Introduction The last part of this treatise recommended a range of measures for resettling the agenda of our economic transformation such as project financing, diversification and public-private partnership. This week’s episode continues that theme with the following suggestions: Human Capital Development, Military Tightening, Enhancing Infrastructural Development, Strengthening Governance/Fighting Corruption, Leveraging Regional and Global Trade Opportunities, […] The post Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sought the intervention of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede to establish which zonal command of the commission is authorised to operate in the state. In a Tuesday statement signed by its Assistant Secretary General, Comrade Olatunji Adejuwon, NANS noted […] The post NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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6 h. ago Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State, escaped on Tuesday after attacking personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The NCoS spokesman, Abubakar Umar, confirmed the jailbreak in a statement issued by the Service. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to […] The post Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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7 h. ago Tambuwal: Netizens Challenge EFCC On Okowa, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello

The recent arrest of former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial crime, has set the social media abuzz. Tambuwal was detained from Monday to Tuesday evening by EFCC when he honoured the anti-graft agency’s invite over suspicious cash withdrawal to the tune of N189bn […]

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7 h. ago How Public Officers Make Fraudulent Anticipatory Declaration Of Assets — Olukoyede

EFCC urged the leadership of CCB to take note of such criminality and intensify investigation through innovative ways to curtail corruption. The post How Public Officers Make Fraudulent Anticipatory Declaration Of Assets — Olukoyede appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal On Bail, Blasts ADC For Politicising Anti

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal, who was detained on Monday after honouring the invitation of the EFCC over alleged fraudulent withdrawal of cash to the tune of N189 billion as Sokoto State governor was released on Tuesday. An EFCC source said Senator […]

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8 h. ago Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commissioned two new Cross River State-owned Cally Air’s aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for the read more Tinubu commissions two Cally Air’s aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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8 h. ago Tambuwal clocks 24 hours in EFCC custody as commission, ADC trade words

Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, has spent over 24 hours in the custody of read more Tambuwal clocks 24 hours in EFCC custody as commission, ADC trade words

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9 h. 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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11 h. ago Okojie, former NUC executive secretary, visits Maduka University

Describes development in institution as monumental Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commissions (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie recently visited read more Okojie, former NUC executive secretary, visits Maduka University

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12 h. ago Kano Gov’t To Rehabilitate 718 Repentant Thugs, Phone Snatchers

The Kano State Government has met with cluster leaders of the repentant political thugs in the state and promised to support them through a process of rehabilitation, skills training and start-up kits. The event which took place on Tuesday in Kano had 718 repentant political thugs and phone snatchers in attendance. The Commissioner for Information […]

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13 h. ago Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections

Tribune Online Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections "We call on citizens to speak up, to resist, and to demand that the EFCC stop this witch-hunting in the interest of our democracy. Today, it is... Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Climate Change: Niger Bans Tree Cutting, Creates Agency For Green Initiative

The Niger State government, on Tuesday, announced a ban on felling of trees across the state to preserve the environment against the negative effects of climate change. Speaking to Journalists, Commissioner of Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Yakubu Kolo, said the state has a law mandating people to plant more than three trees in […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu reverses Dankaka’s previous appointment, names Omidiran new FCC Chairman

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reversed his earlier decision and appointed Ayo Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Omidiran replaces Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marked by controversy. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, clarified that this statement […] The post Tinubu reverses Dankaka’s previous appointment, names Omidiran new FCC Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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