16 h. ago Use Easter celebration to pray for peace, unity in Bauchi, Nigeria – Commissioner

Titus Saul Ketkukah, Commissioner for Works and Transport, Bauchi State, on Friday called on Christian communities to use this year’s read more Use Easter celebration to pray for peace, unity in Bauchi, Nigeria – Commissioner

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18 h. ago Akwa Ibom to boost economy through tourism investments – Commissioner

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government plans to diversify its economy by investing in tourism to create jobs and boost revenue. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Dr Anieti Nsewo Udofia announced this in Uyo during World Heritage Day on April 18, themed “Heritage Under Threat From Disaster and Conflict”. Udofia revealed that […] The post Akwa Ibom to boost economy through tourism investments – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner 

Agreement Covers Agriculture, Mining, and the Ajaokuta Industrial Park In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and […] The post Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Stakeholders Canvass Risk Mgt In Infrastructure, Enterprise Devt

Stakeholders in the insurance industry have canvassed risk management in governance, infrastructure planning, enterprise development, and public policy to engender national growth and development. Speaking on this development, at the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos recently, the commissioner for insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, said stakeholders must embrace a proactive, data-driven […]

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53 h. ago Three Nigerian girls rescued from human traffickers in Ghana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three Nigerian girls, aged between 17 and 19, have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Ghana and repatriated to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed in a statement. According to a statement issued by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the girls, […] The post Three Nigerian girls rescued from human traffickers in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation

In a landmark gesture aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting sports development, the British High Commission has made a generous donation of jerseys, boots, rugby balls, and other essential equipment to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The initiative is part of a strategic partnership with UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid, known for supporting […] The post British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Three Nigerian girls rescued from Human trafficking in Ghana as repatriation efforts intensify

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three Nigerian girls, aged between 17 and 19, have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Ghana and repatriated to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed in a statement. According to a statement issued by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the girls, […] The post Three Nigerian girls rescued from Human trafficking in Ghana as repatriation efforts intensify appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago British High Commission Donates Kits To Nigeria Rugby Football Federation

In a bid to promote the game of rugby in Nigeria, the British High Commission, in collaboration with SOS Kits, has generously donated rugby kits and balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). This initiative aims to further develop the sport within the country. The presentation took place at the Media Centre of the […]

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68 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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4 d. ago Enugu in forefront of gaming conversation in Nigeria – ESGC boss

•State ready to host 2025 Gaming Conference From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Enugu State has taken a leap from obscurity to the forefront of conversations in the gaming sector in Nigeria. This followed intentional actions taken by the Enugu State Gaming Commission in the last one and a half years, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s […] The post Enugu in forefront of gaming conversation in Nigeria – ESGC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rwanda’s envoy urges African youths to lead campaign against hate speech 

The Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, has urged African youths to take the lead in the campaign against hate speech and other stereotypes capable of breeding disunity and causing disaffection in the continent. Bazivamo made this call on Wednesday while speaking at the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi Read More

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4 d. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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5 d. ago NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, […] The post NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Exciting Showdown Ahead As 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tourney Holds In May

The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tournament gears up for an exhilarating showdown at the Ikeja Golf Club from May 16 to 17, 2025. Prominent aviation companies and institutions, including ExecuJet Nigeria FZE, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), are already […]

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8 d. ago Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Hungarian Secretary of State, Dr. Tristan Azbej has commissioned a six-floor edifice donated to the College of Nursing Sciences, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital in the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. On the delegation during the visit were Dr. Lóránd Endreffy, Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria and Kristóf Kőrősi, Deputy Head of […] The post Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on leadership tussles in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), where it ruled principally that such issues are not justiciable by courts, a constitutional lawyer and former National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has asked all political parties in […] The post Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s oil reserves hit 37.28n barrels, gas reserves reach 210.54 TCF – NUPRC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s total proven and probable (2P) crude oil, condensate, and gas reserves as at January 1, 2025, have been pegged at 37.28 billion barrels and 210.54 trillion cubic feet (TCF) respectively. This was according to fresh data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The figures, contained in a […] The post Nigeria’s oil reserves hit 37.28n barrels, gas reserves reach 210.54 TCF – NUPRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Price Increase: Plaintiff Seeks Discontinuation Of Case Against Multi

Festus Onifade, a legal practitioner, sought an order from the Federal High Court to discontinue the case against Multi-choice Nigeria. The plaintiff asked the court to dismiss the case in a notice of discontinuance dated April 7, 2025. Barrister Onifade had dragged Multi-choice Nigeria Limited and the Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission before the […]

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1 week ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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1 week ago New Securities Act may remove Nigeria from FATF grey list – SEC

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama, has said Nigeria may soon exit the Financial Action Task Force grey list. This came following the signing of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 by President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement from the SEC on Wednesday, Agama said this while speaking during Read More

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