34 m. ago States Bear Burden Of Nigeria’s $100bn Annual Infrastructure Deficit – Govs

Governors have said states bear the heaviest responsibility in addressing Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this at the launch of the NGF Investopedia platform in Abuja. AbdulRazaq, who Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule represented, stressed that […]

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13 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka

Tribune Online Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka A team of indigenous contractors who claimed to be owed over N5.2 billion on Monday stormed the gate of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) demanding payment. Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria: Shop, Pay Bills and Ads with SnappyPay

  Meta Description Get your SnappyPay Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria today. Shop globally, pay for ads, subscriptions, bills, and data all funded directly from your Naira wallet.   How to Get a Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria with SnappyPay   In today’s digital world, having a reliable way to make payments across borders is […]

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2 d. ago How Nigeria’s naira debit card revival is reshaping digital commerce

After three years of suspended international transactions, Nigerian banks have reactivated naira-denominated debit cards for global use, marking a pivotal read more How Nigeria’s naira debit card revival is reshaping digital commerce

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5 d. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Outdoor advertising business under threat, as FCT issues ‘STOP WORK’ order to ongoing billboard installations in Abuja

Tribune Online Outdoor advertising business under threat, as FCT issues ‘STOP WORK’ order to ongoing billboard installations in Abuja Palpable fears seem to have gripped practitioners in the out-of-home advertising sector, especially those plying their trades in the Federal Capital Territory, over the recent ‘Stop Work’ order issued by the Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS), FCTA. The agency had, in a statement tagged ‘Notice on Illegal and Uncontrolled Billboard Installations Within FCT’,  […] Outdoor advertising business under threat, as FCT issues ‘STOP WORK’ order to ongoing billboard installations in Abuja Tribune Online

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9 d. ago PDP, Edo Govt in war of words over alleged N3.51 billion spent on travel

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Government have engaged in war of words over allegation by the opposition party that the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration squandered an alarming ₦3.51 billion on travel in the first half of 2025. The PDP in a statement signed […] The post PDP, Edo Govt in war of words over alleged N3.51 billion spent on travel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: First Lady Donates 10 TB Diagnostic Machines, ₦1bn To FCTA

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 10 tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostic machines and pledged an additional ₦1 billion to support the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in its fight against tuberculosis. The donations, made under her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), were revealed during the commissioning of the new TB Diagnostic Machines in Abuja […]

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1 week ago FG urged to address multiple tax system, insecurity, epileptic power supply for investment growth

Tribune Online FG urged to address multiple tax system, insecurity, epileptic power supply for investment growth The Federal Government has been urged to address the challenge of epileptic power supply, multiple tax system, insecurity, deficit infrastructure for investment growth. Mr. Olufemi Ayeyemi, a Canadian-based Nigerian, said this while addressing newsmen during a project facility tour of a multi-billion naira hotel project, situated at Obada-Oko area in Ewekoro Local Government Area of […] FG urged to address multiple tax system, insecurity, epileptic power supply for investment growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UNICEF, Katsina government boost malnutrition fight with N1billion

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina   The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Katsina government say they are committing additional N1 billion to combat malnutrition cases ravaging parts of the state. Reports indicate that some 650 children died from malnutrition between January and June 2025, even with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) prevalence in the Mashi […] The post UNICEF, Katsina government boost malnutrition fight with N1billion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Adeleke denies spending N3.1b on foreign trips, N115m on fumigation

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has refuted claims that his administration spent N3.1 billion on foreign trips and N115 million on fumigation in the first six months of 2025, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the […] The post Adeleke denies spending N3.1b on foreign trips, N115m on fumigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago N712bn airport renovation, wasteful, reckless, insensitive –ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned plans by the Federal Government to spend ₦712 billion on renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in  Lagos, describing it as wasteful, reckless and insensitive. The ADC, in a statement by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,  stated that the planned renovations […] The post N712bn airport renovation, wasteful, reckless, insensitive –ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu Sues Reno Omokri For N60bn Over Alleged Defamation

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has sued ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri for N60 billion over alleged defamatory remarks The suit, filed at the Enugu High Court, seeks N50 billion in general damages for emotional distress, and harm to Kanu’s reputation. An additional N10 billion is being sought as aggravated damages for what […] The post Nnamdi Kanu Sues Reno Omokri For N60bn Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG To Spend N900bn Revamping Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Keyamo

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N758.68 billion for major rehabilitation at Lagos and Kano international airports. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo disclosed that N712.26bn was allocated for Lagos airport and N46.39bn for Kano after the FEC meeting. In addition, N42.14 billion was approved for the runway and taxiway upgrade at Port Harcourt International […] The post FG To Spend N900bn Revamping Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Keyamo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dino Melaye Officially Joins ADC, Gets Membership Card After PDP Resignation

Ex-Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye made the announcement on Thursday, via a video shared on his verified X handle. In the video, leaders of the Kogi State chapter of ADC visited Melaye in his office, where they presented him with […] The post Dino Melaye Officially Joins ADC, Gets Membership Card After PDP Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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