81 m. ago SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a comprehensive technology adoption survey targeted at registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs), in a bid to boost innovation and efficiency within the Nigerian capital market. In a circular released on Wednesday, the Commission said the assessment aims to evaluate how extensively CMOs are embracing advanced technologies in […] The post SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that 24 federal institutions had been powered by solar energy under the ‘Energising Education Project’ of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alausa, who spoke yesterday in Abuja, at the collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice chancellors of the beneficiary institutions, added that eight more universities had signed collaboration […] The post 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Convert forests to military bases to prevent insurgents occupation, Ganduje tells FG

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership has said converting forests to military bases will prevent further insurgents’ occupation and improve national security in the country. Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the ruling party, made the suggestion in Damaturu during a condolence visit to Yobe over the recent terrorists’ attack on a military formation in […] The post Convert forests to military bases to prevent insurgents occupation, Ganduje tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria First: Use Nigerian Hospitals, Cars, Atiku Replies Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the President Bola Tinubu administration’s latest “Nigeria First” mantra, as another public relations stunt designed to deceive and not deliver. He challenged the president to show his seriousness over the policy by either trading in his official Escalade for an Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car, or that […]

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3 h. ago Jigawa Commissioner Returns N301m To State Treasury After Ramadan Feeding

In a commendable act of transparency, Mr Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State commissioner for special duties, has returned N301 million to the state treasury. These funds were part of the allocation for the recent Ramadan feeding programme, which successfully provided food and aid to numerous residents. A thorough audit of the ministry’s expenses identified […]

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5 h. ago EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic development in the case involving gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, aka EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations linking him to the misappropriation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings. Instead, the EFCC has filed fresh charges focusing on regulatory violations relating to foreign exchange […] The post EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has hailed the success recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The governors wives were optimistic that the success against banned substances will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of […] The post Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke commissioned three fire trucks donated to the Osun State Fire Service in Osogbo, bringing the total to seven trucks and one water tanker procured under his administration. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to providing at least one fire truck to each […] The post Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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8 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

The Senate has passed two of the four Tax Reform Bills transmitted by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024, aimed read more Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT

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10 h. ago FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The federal government on Tuesday commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) regional office in Enugu to enhance digital inclusion and strengthen Nigeria’s tech ecosystem in the Southeast. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, described the facility as a “bridge between national policy and local potential”, […] The post FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting

By Seyi Babalola Panic broke out on Wednesday afternoon when Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Government and the Lagos State Chapter of ALGON, collapsed while speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s secretariat on Acme Road in Lagos. The incident occurred around 12:10 pm, causing widespread alarm among attendees. […] The post Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government launched an inter-agency task force to accelerate conditional cash transfers to 15 million vulnerable Nigerian households, a flagship initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The task force, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) […] The post FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Swap your Escalade for Innoson, Nord if you believe in ‘Nigeria First’, Atiku challenges Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the ‘Nigeria First’ policy approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Bola read more Swap your Escalade for Innoson, Nord if you believe in ‘Nigeria First’, Atiku challenges Tinubu

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14 h. ago Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example over the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, introduced by his government. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that on Monday, Federal Executive Council gave green light to the policy, aimed at giving preference to locally produced goods and services in all government purchases. Reacting to the development […] The post Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago AY Confirms EFCC Invitation Over Money Spraying, Warns Public Against Naira Abuse

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, known as AY, has confirmed that he was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, AY shared clips from the occasion that prompted the agency’s invitation, while also using the […] The post AY Confirms EFCC Invitation Over Money Spraying, Warns Public Against Naira Abuse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Comedian AY Reacts To EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged Naira Abuse

Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly called AY has reacted to his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira abuse. AY confirmed via a statement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, that he was questioned by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, in connection with the public spraying of […]

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15 h. ago 2025 Hajj: Sokoto Begins Airlift Of Intending Pilgrims May 9

The Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, has confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin on May 9. Addressing journalists at the agency’s headquarters, Musa stated that over 60 percent of necessary visas had already been secured […]

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