34 m. ago Nigeria Has Exited Its Phase Of Economic Instability — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured investors that the most auspicious and convenient time to choose Nigeria as an investment destination is now, saying the nation has exited its phase of economic instability. He attributed the milestone to the decision made by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to get rid of the […]

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35 m. ago Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The dispute between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Riverpark Estate developers remains unresolved as the FCTA’s Department of Development Control resumed enforcement actions on Wednesday, October 8, seeking to stop what it classified as unauthorised building activities in the estate. Director of Development Control and leader of the enforcement […] The post Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 m. ago Tinubu Wants Pension Funds Deployed To Oil & Gas Sector Investment

President Bola Tinubu has called for a strategic review of pension fund asset policies to allow investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, urging a rethinking to unlock the vast economic potential of the industry. President Tinubu, who commissioned the $400 million Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) crude oil export terminal in Otakikpo, Rivers State, […]

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69 m. ago NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment

By Chinenye Anuforo The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called on state governments to align their policies on Right of Way (RoW) and step up protection of telecom infrastructure to fast-track broadband investment and digital inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in […] The post NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, has represented a suggestion that tertiary institutions should start accessing interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) after 10 years of establishment. Prof. Osodoke, at a Townhall Meeting organised by TETFund in Abuja on Wednesday, October […] The post No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said that its major goal in the various reform programmes is aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty in their millions. Declaring the #31st Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) closed in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun stated that the overall […] The post Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers can’t be reinstated — PSC

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday said it cannot reinstate AIG Idowu Owohunwa, CP Benneth Igwe, DCP Simon Lough, and 191 other officers who were recently retired from service over alleged age falsification. The PSC said the clarification has become necessary following a judgement of the National Industrial Court, Abuja […] The post Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers can’t be reinstated — PSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Gov Idris kicks against politicising insecurity, says mischief makers should desist

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has kicked against politicising insecurity in the state and advised the mischief makers to desist. Idris noted that there was no local government in the state that was ungovernable, describing the false alarm as fake with political motives. The Governor stated this while speaking in Birnin […] The post Gov Idris kicks against politicising insecurity, says mischief makers should desist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced its plans to construct 500 housing units to support the relocation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yelewata and other communities in Benue State. The plan was disclosed during a high-level multisectoral coordination meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, convened […] The post Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago End Killings Of Christians, Protect Their Communities Now, CAN Tells Government

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued an urgent call to the federal government, demanding transparent and equitable action to halt the violent attacks targeting Christian communities and bring the perpetrators to justice. The demand was contained in a statement signed by the National President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, in response […]

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2 h. ago House Of Reps Want Security Infrastructure Of Rural Communities Strengthened

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to establish, upgrade and adequately equip police outposts and security stations in identified rural flashpoints across Kebbi State and other affected parts of the country. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion on “Need to Strengthen […]

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3 h. ago POS transactions: Nigerians weigh in following FG’s restrictions

By Esther Bassey   The Federal Government’s new rules limiting Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions have continued to stir mixed reactions among Nigerians. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently pegged the daily limit for POS operators at ₦1.2 million and ₦100,000 for individuals, explaining that the move is aimed at curbing fraud, money laundering, and other […] The post POS transactions: Nigerians weigh in following FG’s restrictions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IPOB fumes over NMA’s failure to submit medical report on Kanu

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has deeply expressed its anger over the failure by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to submit the medical report of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at his ongoing trial on Tuesday. Spokesperson of IPOB Emma Powerful, condemning the act by the NMA in a statement he released […] The post IPOB fumes over NMA’s failure to submit medical report on Kanu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 R𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 Claim Of ‘G𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞’ A𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 Nigerian 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country’s security challenges as a ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. The lawmakers, on Wednesday, also took steps to stop the US proposed law to require the her Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ […]

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3 h. ago Abuja lawyers petition New York AG to probe Sowore’s financial conduct, visa status

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A coalition of Abuja-based lawyers has formally petitioned the Attorney General of New York State to investigate Sahara Media Group Inc. and its founder, Omoyele Sowore, citing concerns over financial transparency, tax compliance, and visa validity. Represented by Heartland Advisors & Solicitors, the petition delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja […] The post Abuja lawyers petition New York AG to probe Sowore’s financial conduct, visa status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As the continent faces mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) alongside key partners launched a pivotal dialogue aimed at curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) and advancing tax justice at the 13th Pan-African Conference (PAC 2025) from October 7 to 10. The conference, hosted in Johannesburg, convenes […] The post TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Marketers Blame Soaring Cooking Gas Prices On Supply Disruptions, Exploitation

It is no longer news that the price of cooking gas has skyrocketed across major cities in Nigeria, leaving many households struggling to cope with the soaring cost of the essential commodity. In several parts of the country, the cost of cooking gas has doubled within weeks, with prices now hovering between ₦2,000 and ₦3,000 […]

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4 h. ago 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubu’s reforms – World bank

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the World Bank for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) in Abuja on Wednesday. Verghis said […] The post 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubu’s reforms – World bank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago StudyIn Nigeria bridges students’ education, employability gap with career pathways

host second global education conference StudyIn Nigeria provides practical solutions to bridge the gap between education and employability, as it read more StudyIn Nigeria bridges students’ education, employability gap with career pathways

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4 h. ago NANS Threatens To Block Federal Highways Over ‘Sabotage Of Dangote Refinery’

NANS condemned what it described as a coordinated attempt by vested interests to frustrate Nigeria’s refining independence. The post NANS Threatens To Block Federal Highways Over ‘Sabotage Of Dangote Refinery’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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