65 m. ago Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested an Abuja-based couple, Yusuf Yunusa and Blessing Yusuf, along with six others, for stealing cars across the FCT and selling them to unsuspecting buyers. Josephine Adeh, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Adeh said the […] The post Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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4 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

Access Holdings spent the bulk of N351 billion capital raised during its 2024 rights issue on acquiring Standard Chartered subsidiaries read more How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

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7 h. ago United Capital Q1 scorecards show outstanding start to new year

United Capital Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025. The company’s gross earnings read more United Capital Q1 scorecards show outstanding start to new year

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8 h. ago Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Defendants in a case of criminal conspiracy and theft of gold jewelry valued at N300 million pending at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court have asked the presiding judge, Justice Njideka Chioma Nwosu-Iheme to disqualify herself from conducting the trial over alleged bias. The defendants, Rukhayat Usman Abbeyson, Lauretu Ahmed, […] The post Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Premier League History Shows Man Utd Can Be Restored – Amorim

Ruben Amorim has told beleaguered Manchester United fans to take comfort from Premier League history as they seek to close the gap on champions-in-waiting Liverpool. On the same day Liverpool were aiming to draw level with United on 20 top-flight titles by beating Tottenham, United required a 96th-minute equaliser from Rasmus Højlund to secure a […]

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13 h. ago FCTA Building Entrepreneurship Skill Centre For Secondary Schools – Director

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is building an Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre to promote entrepreneurship education in secondary schools. Dr Mohammed Ladan, the Director/Secretary, FCT Secondary Education Board, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, on the sideline of a two-day training of FCT teachers on innovation and entrepreneurship education. Ladan told the […]

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18 h. ago Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts

By Chinwendu Obienyi   Sage Grey Finance Limited, a financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, while becoming a participatory member of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. With the announcement, Sage Grey Finance […] The post Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Nigeria eyes tourism boom as NIHOTOUR hosts UN tourism hopeful

By Johnson Adebowale The bustling corridors of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) recently played host to a figure with grand designs for Africa’s travel landscape: Mr. Harry Theoharis, the candidate vying for the top seat at the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). His visit, orchestrated by the dynamic leadership of NIHOTOUR’s […] The post Nigeria eyes tourism boom as NIHOTOUR hosts UN tourism hopeful appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo has dismissed an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former governor read more Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

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26 h. ago Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

…first tranche coming after April salaries The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited N35,000 monthly wage award read more Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

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26 h. ago Residents commends Gombe gov’t, UNICEF for efforts to end polio, other diseases

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Some residents in Kaltungo Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State has expressed their appreciation for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the state government’s ongoing efforts to combat poliovirus and other preventable diseases. The residents stated this during immunization campaign on Monday in Kaltungo LGA. The campaign, which was […] The post Residents commends Gombe gov’t, UNICEF for efforts to end polio, other diseases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Global South nations to unite in addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Third South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, he called for stronger cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience to move beyond mere words. Akpabio leads a Nigerian delegation of eight senators: Peter Nwaebonyi, […] The post Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Man United reach €15m annual salary agreement with Victor Osimhen

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to meet Victor Osimhen‘s transfer terms, including a €15 million annual salary, as they push read more Man United reach €15m annual salary agreement with Victor Osimhen

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30 h. ago 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the South East to make strategic political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against continued isolation from the national mainstream. The former Abia State governor emphasised the need for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region to maximize political opportunities. In a statement on […] The post 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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