14 h. ago CSO sues AMCON, others over alleged undervalued sale of IBEDC for $62 million

By Lukman Olabiyi The African Initiative Against Abuse of Public Trust, a civil society organisation, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the proposed sale of […] The post CSO sues AMCON, others over alleged undervalued sale of IBEDC for $62 million appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago SEC Intensifies Fight Against Ponzi Schemes With Market Outreach

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, vowing to take decisive action against illegal fund operators while educating the public to prevent further victimisation. At an awareness campaign held in Abuja, the SEC emphasized its commitment to saturating public spaces with information about illegal investment schemes before […]

Politics

3 d. ago Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of nominees for three newly established regional development commissions to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The commissions are the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the North-Central […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Synoptic analysis of the Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC” or “the Commission”), pursuant to its powers in the Nigeria read more Synoptic analysis of the Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

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3 d. ago NSC Urges Sports Officers To Embrace New Vision For Sector Transformation

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged sports officers and professionals within the National Sports Federations to wholeheartedly embrace the Commission’s revitalised vision, which aims to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mallam Dikko made this appeal while opening a two-day […]

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5 d. ago Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting

By Christopher Oji A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre  in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa […] The post Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG

•Launches Virtual Privacy Academy From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created about 23,000 jobs within the last three years. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), revealed this during the eighth edition of the Network of African […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m, launches Virtual Privacy Academy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has announced that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created approximately 23,000 jobs in the past three years. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), disclosed this at the eighth Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference in Abuja […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m, launches Virtual Privacy Academy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

6 d. ago Tinubu swears in permsecs, chairman, commissioners of NASS service commission

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, administered the oath of office to two permanent secretaries as well as the Chairman and Commissioners of the National Assembly Service Commission. The brief ceremony, which took place at 2:12pm in the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, immediately before the start of the 25th Federal […] The post Tinubu swears in permsecs, chairman, commissioners of NASS service commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu swears in NASC chairman, commissioners, and permanent secretaries

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu swore in two permanent secretaries, Dr Mukthar Madori and Rafiu Adelana, alongside the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Chairman, Saviour Enyiekere, and 12 commissioners on Monday, May 5, at 2:12 pm in the State House Council Chamber, Abuja, before the 25th Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Senate President […] The post Tinubu swears in NASC chairman, commissioners, and permanent secretaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigerian Wrestlers’ Impressive Start At 2025 Senior African Championships Excites NSC

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has praised Team Nigeria’s commanding opening performance at the ongoing 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, where the contingent secured four gold medals on the first day of competition. Despite the withdrawal of Wrestler Mercy Adekuoroye due to illness, the Nigerian team delivered an impeccable display, with all […]

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6 d. ago Kogi has some of Nigeria’s best public schools — Commissioner

The Sun The Kogi State Government has asserted that the state now boasts some of the most beautiful and well-equipped public schools in Nigeria, thanks to deliberate and sustained investments in the education sector. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the government has consistently […] The post Kogi has some of Nigeria’s best public schools — Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “Exiting Nigeria Won’t Erase Your Liabilities” – FCCPC To Meta

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Meta Platforms Inc. that any threat to withdraw its services from Nigeria will not exempt it from ongoing legal obligations and regulatory consequences. In a statement released on Saturday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs at the FCCPC, the commission described Meta’s position as […] The post “Exiting Nigeria Won’t Erase Your Liabilities” – FCCPC To Meta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCCPC unmoved by Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria over $220m fine

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed Meta’s threat to exit the country following a $220 million fine for data privacy and consumer rights violations. The fine, upheld by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on April 25, targeted Meta and its platforms, WhatsApp and Facebook, for discriminatory […] The post FCCPC unmoved by Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria over $220m fine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu to visit Abia to flag off medical city, commission road projects

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu will be paying a working visit to Abia State this month. During the visit, the president is expected to flag off the construction of a $1.3b Abia Medical City. The president would also during the visit, commission the popular Port Harcourt Road, a major entry point into the […] The post Tinubu to visit Abia to flag off medical city, commission road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a clarification on its investigation into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme, admitting an error in a prior press release that misled the public. In a statement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare […] The post ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into discrepancies in the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan disbursements. ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. The probe follows reports implicating 51 tertiary institutions in unauthorised deductions of […] The post ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has significantly boosted agriculture, surpassing all previous administrations through increased funding, new schemes, and enhanced farmer support. Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Murtala Dabo, speaking at a quarterly ministerial press briefing, revealed that the 2025 budget allocates N74.2 billion to agriculture, representing 9.36% of the total budget. […] The post Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the revenue allocation formula to reflect changing realities as mandated by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended). The Commission also identified legal constraints hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, […] The post RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CAC, EFCC Certificates Not Substitute For Registration, SEC Warns Investors

The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has issued a warning to Nigerians about firms that claim their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and possession of a SCUML certificate from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorise them to operate investment schemes in Nigeria. Agama shared this […]

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