1 hour ago FG reserves contracts below N20bn for indigenous contractors –Umahi

By Chukwuma Umeorah and Ifeoma Nwajei The Federal Government has directed that contracts valued below N20 billion will no longer be awarded to expatriate firms but reserved exclusively for indigenous contractors. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the underdeck infrastructure of the Third Mainland and Carter Bridges in Lagos yesterday […] The post FG reserves contracts below N20bn for indigenous contractors –Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security

Tribune Online Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has reiterated his call on Nigerians to reject genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what he described as “food colonialism” in the country. Bassey  made the call in a keynote address delivered at the National Symposium on GMOs in Abuja, saying that […] Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Tinubu Orders Swift Action To Further Cut Food Prices Nationwide

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to urgently implement measures aimed at reducing food prices across the country. The Minister Of State For Agriculture And Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, revealed this directive on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Abdullahi, the President’s instruction is focused on guaranteeing the safe […] The post Tinubu Orders Swift Action To Further Cut Food Prices Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NFF Dismisses Reports Of FIFA Clearing South Africa Over Player Ineligibility Controversy

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports indicating that FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that no official communication has been received from FIFA regarding the matter. […]

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11 h. ago NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across Nigeria by December. The initiative aims to enhance safety and strengthen regulation on the country’s waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, disclosed the plan while addressing journalists on Wednesday. He said the move […] The post NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NiMet Boss Urges Stronger Support To Sustain Weather Services

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for increased support across sectors to boost cost recovery and strengthen the agency’s service delivery. Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum themed “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Anosike stressed that sustaining NiMet’s […]

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14 h. ago Speaker Abbas Hails ICRC Boss Ewalefoh’s Visionary Leadership At 50

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader and a beacon of service to the nation. In his goodwill message, the Speaker noted that […]

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17 h. ago Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday intensified efforts to create awareness on suicidal behaviours among Nigerians. Speaking in Dutse to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), the Jigawa State Director of NOA, Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, emphasized the urgent need to break the stigma surrounding suicide and encourage open conversations on mental health. […] The post Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago I’m Not Joining Amaechi In ADC, Will Still Run For Governorship In Rivers – Tonye Cole

Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tonye Cole, has dismissed speculations that he is set to join former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. He clarified that he has no plans of moving to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, despite Amaechi’s new political direction. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, […] The post I’m Not Joining Amaechi In ADC, Will Still Run For Governorship In Rivers – Tonye Cole appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago BREAKING: NCAA warns airlines against flying with unruly passengers

 …reiterates solidarity with operators From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has directed domestic airlines not to operate flights whenever there is an unruly passenger on board, stressing that cabin crew must be protected at all times. Achimugu, who spoke during […] The post BREAKING: NCAA warns airlines against flying with unruly passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has convened its inaugural state-level coordination meeting with operators and stakeholders of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), in line with directives from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The engagement, held under the leadership of […] The post Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago National Youth Games: I’m Not Aware Of Any Demotion – Aniagwu

The Delta State commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has stated that he is not aware of any demotion involving Festus Ohwojero, the immediate past director-general of the Delta State Sports Commission, who has reportedly been reassigned from the position of executive assistant to Senior Special Assistant to the Governor […]

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20 h. ago Leverage Capital Market Opportunities To Raise Funds, SEC Urges Insurers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged listed insurance companies to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to raise the needed funding for the ongoing recapitalisation exercise, just like banks raised N3 trillion in their ongoing banking recapitalisation exercise. The director-general of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, addressed insurance operators at the […]

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22 h. ago NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives

Tribune Online NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced new measures to further strengthen safety and NIWA reiterates commitment to safer waterways, unveils fresh directives Tribune Online

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37 h. ago N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the support of Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD), to probe the Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, for allegedly misappropriating ₦11.45 billion meant for the construction of 22 smart schools in Enugu State. GGSMD Executive Director, Godwin […] The post N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at closing the widening skills gap in the nation’s telecom sector, with a focus on empowering indigenous talent to drive industry growth. At the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Skill Gaps in the Telecom Value Chain held in Lagos, Engineer Edoyemi Ogoh, Director […] The post NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Sovereign Trust: Four directors offload N2.48bn shares ahead of recapitalisation

No fewer than four insiders in Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc have raked in about N2.48 billion by selling the shares read more Sovereign Trust: Four directors offload N2.48bn shares ahead of recapitalisation

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41 h. ago Israel orders full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of military takeover

By John Ogunsemore The Israeli military issued an order on Tuesday for the complete evacuation of Gaza City, home to approximately one million Palestinians, as it prepares for a large-scale ground offensive aimed at seizing control of the enclave’s largest urban centre. The directive, described as the first comprehensive evacuation order for the entire city […] The post Israel orders full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of military takeover appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reinforced their shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. NEITI’s Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who led a delegation of NEITI’s management team signals a renewed […] The post NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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