41 h. ago Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has stressed the need for partnerships and greater investment in irrigation to tackle climate change, population growth, and food insecurity. The minister made this known at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on […] The post Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Reps Demand Crackdown On Masterminds Of ₦1.3tr CBEX Crypto Scam

The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of the crash of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme – CBEX, calling for an urgent crackdown by all security agencies on the perpetrators of the economic crime. LEADERSHIP recalls that the scheme has trapped over ₦1.3 trillion belonging to thousands of Nigerians. Chairman, House […]

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56 h. ago Nigerian Business Owners Tasked On Adaptability Amid Changing Economic Climate

  Firms and businesses in Nigeria have been urged to reposition their trades and deploy innovation for sustainability amidst the unpredictability in the economic landscapes of Nigeria and West Africa. Hence, innovation helps develop unique products and services that set firms apart from other competitors through innovative thinking and problem-solving. This was disclosed at the […]

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60 h. ago Farmers turn to adaptive, resilient practices to beat changing climate

With rain-fed agriculture becoming increasingly unreliable, farmers across Africa and beyond are turning to more adaptive and resilient practices to read more Farmers turn to adaptive, resilient practices to beat changing climate

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61 h. ago Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Dr Uwa Igiehon, Managing Director of Industrial Park, Ologbo, Edo State, has urged the Federal Government to invest in local engineers to reduce Nigeria’s capital flight. Speaking during an inspection of the Ossiomo Power Independent Power Project (IPP) in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, he emphasised that Nigeria has the […] The post Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

Opeyemi Bamidele, a Senate leader, has challenged governments at all levels, corporate organisations and philanthropists to invest more meaningfully in read more Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State for its proactive efforts in combating climate change and raising awareness about its impact, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),George Akume, delivered this commendation during a courtesy visit by contestants of the 2025 Miss Africa […] The post FG commends Cross River’s leadership in climate change awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Coastal highway: Diaspora investors urge FG to obey court order

Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora have called on the Federal Government to comply with a court order concerning the alleged diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that residents of the Okun Ajah area protested against a proposed diversion of the highway route Read More

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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4 d. ago Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to embrace innovative strategies to tackle the continent’s irrigation and water management crisis. Tinubu made this call while declaring open the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, currently holding in Abuja. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the […] The post Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago REA: From rural electrification agency to renewable energy agency

The purpose of this article is to briefly review Chapter 4 of the National Integrated Electricity Policy, titled, “Climate Change, read more REA: From rural electrification agency to renewable energy agency

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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8 d. ago FG woos French investors with economic reforms, market potential

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged French businesses to seize new investment opportunities emerging from Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms. Addressing the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Idris said the country is undergoing a transformation aimed at fostering private-sector growth and deepening ties with international partners, particularly France. The Read More

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8 d. ago EU, AFD unveil N70.3bn initiative to combat Lake Chad insecurity

The European Union and Agence Française de Développement have officially launched a N70.37bn (€40 million) initiative to tackle poverty, climate change, agriculture and insecurity among vulnerable populations in Borno State and across Lake Chad Basin host communities. The Lake Chad Inclusive Economic and Social Recovery project, implemented by Action Against Hunger, CARE International, and other Read More

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8 d. ago 2025 Annual Flood Outlook: 176 LGAs in 30 states and FCT face high flood risk, FG warns

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has warned that 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding in 2025. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev, shared this during the unveiling of the 2025 Annual Flood […] The post 2025 Annual Flood Outlook: 176 LGAs in 30 states and FCT face high flood risk, FG warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NPA urges investors to leverage Authority’s simplified export processes

By Steve Agbota Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has encouraged traders and investors to use the NPA’s simplified export processes. He spoke at the ‘NPA Special Day’ during the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. This year’s theme is “Developing Nigeria’s industrial sector/SMEs for economic advancement and global recognition”. Dantsoho […] The post NPA urges investors to leverage Authority’s simplified export processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Kano Gov’t Rolls Out New Environmental Laws To Curb Pollution

The Kano State Government has unveiled a new set of environmental protection laws aimed at addressing increasing pollution across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in the state, Dr. Dahir Hashim disclosed this shortly after submitting the new legal framework to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, who pledged full […]

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9 d. ago Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called on African nations to urgently invest in their human capital and scale up productivity as a strategy to mitigate the impact of potential trade disruptions under a second Donald Trump presidency in the United […] The post Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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