62 m. ago Telecom Sector Tariff Has Increased Investment In Nigeria – NCC Boss

The Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has stated that the recent tariff hike by telecom service providers has created massive investment opportunities for the Nigerian telecoms sector. The NCC boss stated this during an interactive session with the media on Tuesday in Abuja. Although specific figures are […]

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63 m. ago Banks Raise N2.5trn Ahead Of Recapitalisation Deadline – Report

Ahead of the March 31, 2026, deadline for banks to shore up their capital base as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria, banks have raised a total of N2.5 trillion, mostly from local investors. This is as the total assets in the industry are projected to reach N242.3 trillion by the end of this […]

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76 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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85 m. ago High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse

Tribune Online High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse By Saratu Mutah Haggai ACROSS cities and towns in Nigeria, an alarming trend is gradually stealing the future of the nation’s youth. Once considered a simple remedy for cold and flu, cough syrup—especially the codeine-based type—is being dangerously repurposed as a recreational drug. From street corners to student hostels, young Nigerians are increasingly indulging in […] High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse Tribune Online

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95 m. ago Foundation commends FG over policy on menstrual health, hygiene

The Onyedinma Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for adopting and rolling out the first read more Foundation commends FG over policy on menstrual health, hygiene

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95 m. ago Lookman returns to Atalanta, to train apart for next 2 weeks

Ademola Lookman turned up to Atalanta training Tuesday without informing the club first and will work separately for the next two weeks, as his future remains a mystery. The striker had stormed out on August 4 after submitting a formal transfer request, angry that the €45m including bonuses offer from Inter had been rejected. He […] The post Lookman returns to Atalanta, to train apart for next 2 weeks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oil dispute: Court acquits Asemota, 6 others over alleged felony

A Lagos High Court presided over by Justice M.A. Dada has discharged and acquitted Mr. Osahon Asemota, founder and CEO of Mettle Energy & Gas Limited and six others in a protracted oil dispute regarding the alleged 10,000 tons of contaminated petroleum products estimated at over $11 million. In November 2018, Inspector General of Police […] The post Oil dispute: Court acquits Asemota, 6 others over alleged felony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Agbaja nation woos investors to tap on opportunities at 9th Mile multi

Agbaja Leaders of Thought (ALT) has called investors from Nigeria and beyond to buy into the Enugu Industrial Park. ALT made the call at a press conference to announce the upcoming Agbaja Summit 2025, aimed to spotlight the multi- million naira Industrial Park located at the 9th Mile in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu […] The post Agbaja nation woos investors to tap on opportunities at 9th Mile multi-million naira industrial park appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Mbah partners ANAMMCO to rebuild 50 abandoned buses, boosts Enugu’s transport system

Enugu State Government has engaged ANAMMCO Vehicle Company to remanufacture 50 decommissioned city buses from the defunct Coal City Shuttle Service. Speaking yesterday at the formal handover of two new pick-up trucks to the Ministry of Transport, Benneth Ejindu, Chief of Operations at ANAMMCO Motors, commended Governor Mbah’s commitment to transforming the transport sector and […] The post Mbah partners ANAMMCO to rebuild 50 abandoned buses, boosts Enugu’s transport system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2027: Northern group renews call for APC, Tinubu to jettison joint Muslim ticket

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A body representing the marginalised ethnic nationalities of Northern Nigeria, under the auspices of Northern Ethnic Nationalities’ Forum (NENF), has renewed its appeal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu, to jettison the plan for a Muslim-Muslim joint presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. The forum, in a […] The post 2027: Northern group renews call for APC, Tinubu to jettison joint Muslim ticket appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Excitement in Ebonyi community over infrastructure, empowerment

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Nkpoghoro autonomous community in Afikpo,  Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been without a market since its inception. The people produce rice, yam, cassava, maize, okro, melon, groundnut, potato, cocoyam, palm oil  and other crops in large quantities but have no market to sell them. They only depended on […] The post Excitement in Ebonyi community over infrastructure, empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Back to school: Day IMION brought journalists from newsroom to classroom

By Philip Nwosu The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has taken a significant step toward deepening public engagement with Nigeria’s maritime sector by organising a specialised executive course for media practitioners on the Blue Economy. The course held on July 30, at the IMION Auditorium in Apapa, Lagos, brought together journalists, naval officers, legal […] The post Back to school: Day IMION brought journalists from newsroom to classroom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Insurance, pension leaders to chart new path at NAIPE confab

The Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) is set to host its 10th annual national conference on September 16, 2025 in Lagos. It promises to bring together some of the heaviest players in the insurance and pension sectors to dissect and reshape the regulatory and operational frameworks driving both industries. Former Commissioner for […] The post Insurance, pension leaders to chart new path at NAIPE confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago How NAICOM’s new law seeks to end Nigeria’s building collapse tragedy

By Henry Uche mercy4henryuc@gmail.com No more excuses! That is the key message of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to builders and homeowners, as it begins invoking its powers enshrined in the Nigerian Industry Insurance Act (NIIRA) 2025, to tackle the rising scourge of building collapses in Nigeria. For decades, the haunting images of collapsed buildings, […] The post How NAICOM’s new law seeks to end Nigeria’s building collapse tragedy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Seplat boosts Nigeria’s LPG market with gas from ExxonMobil’s old asset

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s independent energy company, has taken a step toward reshaping the country’s energy landscape by delivering its read more Seplat boosts Nigeria’s LPG market with gas from ExxonMobil’s old asset

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3 h. ago Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking

By Steve Agbota The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has advocated inter-agency and multi-sectoral collaborations to combat the rising incidents of human trafficking and stowaways in the nation’s marine and blue economy sector. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the leadership of the National Agency […] The post Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Judge orders sale of Gen. Sabo’s property against NJC advice, pending suits

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An Upper Sharia Court Judge, Ado Ahmed Mukhtar has ordered the sale of the Abuja property of the late Director of Military Intelligence (DMI), Gen. Ibrahim Sabo against the advice of the Council as well as a pending cases in court. Specifically, the judge issued a writ dated July 31, 2025 […] The post Judge orders sale of Gen. Sabo’s property against NJC advice, pending suits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago MTN, NB, Guinness to resume dividend payments as pressure eases

…Cadbury, Unilever, NASCON join list of payers MTN Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries and Guinness Nigeria are on track to resume dividend read more MTN, NB, Guinness to resume dividend payments as pressure eases

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5 h. ago Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari

By Chinyere Anyanwu The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has stated that rethinking the country’s module of agricultural financing is critical to building a sustainable non-oil export economy. The minister stated this during the 2025 First Bank Agric & Export Expo held in Lagos yesterday. The programme was themed; “Fundamentals of Building […] The post Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s Eurobond market return likely on expected US rate cuts

Nigeria may soon return to the Eurobond market on the expectation of a United States’ rate cut in September that read more Nigeria’s Eurobond market return likely on expected US rate cuts

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