2 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Content is the New Oil” – Izuchukwu Nwankpa’s vision to monetise creativity for young Nigerians

Data is expensive and visibility even more so, but one tech entrepreneur is betting big on a simple idea: Nigerian read more “Content is the New Oil” – Izuchukwu Nwankpa’s vision to monetise creativity for young Nigerians

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3 h. ago How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

As Africa’s most populous nation seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and drive industrialisation, cassava crop has been read more How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

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4 h. ago Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases

Tribune Online Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases He urged all healthcare workers across the state to be on high alert and to report any suspected case promptly. Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Cloud provider doubles down on compliance with new certification

Olla Systems, a provider of cloud and IT infrastructure solutions, has received Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) read more Cloud provider doubles down on compliance with new certification

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10 h. ago FG Begins Vehicle Recycling Enforcement October, Eyes N60bn Annually

The federal government will begin full enforcement of Nigeria’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Waste Recycling Regulation in October 2025, as it accelerates plans to establish a national system for dismantling and recycling obsolete automobiles—an initiative expected to generate over N60 billion annually and create more than 40,000 jobs. Director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development […]

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12 h. ago The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria

Tribune Online The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria • Conveners to present report to Tinubu, NASS • Each ethnic nationality movement to have 20 representatives • Govs to send 24 delegates each No fewer than 700 delegates are expected to converge on the Federal Capital, Abuja from July 15 to deliberate on how to fashion a more realistic constitution for the country. The […] The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Farm Innovation Launches VetWiz 2.0 For Disease Surveillance

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has officially launched VetWiz 2.0, an upgraded digital platform for animal disease diagnosis and real-time surveillance across Nigeria. The enhanced platform seeks to close critical data gaps in animal health, boost veterinary response, and strengthen public health systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Farm […]

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23 h. ago Atalanta set price tag for Ademola Lookman amid Arsenal interest

Atalanta have placed a £52 million price tag on Nigerian winger and 2024 African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, read more Atalanta set price tag for Ademola Lookman amid Arsenal interest

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24 h. ago Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide

Tribune Online Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Nigeria’s push for industrial development has been tragically undermined by decades of systemic failure, institutional decay, and the abandonment of over 11,000 government projects between 1971 and 2011, according to Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank (AfDB). Delivering a keynote address at the 55th Anniversary […] Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Tribune Online

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25 h. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution

Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has committed over N720 billion toward the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks intended for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products. The project, according to company estimate, may result in cost savings exceeding N1.7 trillion annually for Nigerians. The company noted that the initiative will take on fuel […] The post Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday

Tribune Online National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday "This situation is exacerbated by factors such as: climate change and..." National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday Tribune Online

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25 h. ago ‘Immoral’: Democrat leader slams Trump’s megabill during speech

Tribune Online ‘Immoral’: Democrat leader slams Trump’s megabill during speech Standing beside stacks of binders, Jeffries systematically criticized the bill, which includes deep cuts to Medicaid and other federal programs. ‘Immoral’: Democrat leader slams Trump’s megabill during speech Tribune Online

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25 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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25 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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26 h. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Japan Island has experienced 900 earthquakes in two weeks — Report

Tribune Online Japan Island has experienced 900 earthquakes in two weeks — Report Guesthouses on the islands have paused tourist bookings, with some designated as emergency shelters. Japan Island has experienced 900 earthquakes in two weeks — Report Tribune Online

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27 h. ago IATA’s aviation fuel matchmaker to connect airlines, suppliers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform to facilitate SAF read more IATA’s aviation fuel matchmaker to connect airlines, suppliers

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28 h. ago NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission are collaborating on regional early read more NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

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