76 m. ago UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI), to boost key sectors of the economy and support the growth of sustainable and viable businesses in the country, especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women. The facility disbursed through the Federal […] The post UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector

Amid challenges in the downstream sector of the economy, NIPCO Plc, an integrated downstream operator in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, has tasked its employees to increase their efforts, as the organisation aims to be a leader in the oil and gas sector for the good of all stakeholders. Managing director/CEO of the company, Suresh Kumar, speaking […] The post NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her 25-year-old son, Faruk, in Mushin, Lagos, for allegedly storing and distributing a large consignment of cannabis. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives stormed Ladega Street on Wednesday, August 13, where they raided the suspects’ hideout and recovered 298 […] The post NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NGF set to launch ‘Investopedia’ platform to to drive subnational investment

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a move aimed at bridging the gap between Nigeria’s vast untapped economic potential and available global capital, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to launch a groundbreaking platform dubbed the NGF Investopedia.  The comprehensive initiative is designed to spotlight investment opportunities across all 36 states, transforming how subnational projects […] The post NGF set to launch ‘Investopedia’ platform to to drive subnational investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NGF set to launch ‘Investopedia’ platform to drive subnational investment

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a move aimed at bridging the gap between Nigeria’s vast untapped economic potential and available global capital, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to launch a groundbreaking platform dubbed the NGF Investopedia.  The comprehensive initiative is designed to spotlight investment opportunities across all 36 states, transforming how subnational projects […] The post NGF set to launch ‘Investopedia’ platform to drive subnational investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive

Popular Nigerian cleric, Apostle Johnson Sulaiman, has publicly criticized Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, following a tragic accident allegedly caused by a Dangote truck in Auchi, Edo State. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred near the headquarters of Omega Fire Ministries in Auchi, where Apostle Sulaiman is the presiding pastor. Reports confirmed that a Dangote […] The post “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA

…rakes in N89.2bn in 6 months By Chinelo Obogo The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized and handed over cartons of expired drugs to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The  Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Eghosa Edeldouk said this during a press conference this week where she also […] The post Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago How NNPP used thugs to intimidate, attack and disenfranchise our supporters – Kano APC

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the bye- elections conducted on Saturday in Shanono/Bagwai LGAs and fix a new date for a fresh, free and transparent elections in the area. The party accused the New Nigeria Peoples Party […] The post How NNPP used thugs to intimidate, attack and disenfranchise our supporters – Kano APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By

Folajimi Oyekunle, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency read more INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By-election

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11 h. ago Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend announced that its enforcement team successfully intercepted two forty-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, containing expired pharmaceutical products. The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized consignment was estimated at N130 million. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, […] The post Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago IPOB Applauds Canadian Court Ruling Labeling APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has applauded what it describes as a “significant ruling” by a Canadian court, claiming that Nigeria’s leading political parties—the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—have been designated as terrorist organisations. In a press statement dated August 16, 2025, and signed by IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, […] The post IPOB Applauds Canadian Court Ruling Labeling APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Amid Concerns, Monarch, Others Sue For Peaceful Rivers LG Polls

He cautioned that despite the heavy burdens Rivers State has carried, the people must not allow internal conflict to destroy the state. The post Amid Concerns, Monarch, Others Sue For Peaceful Rivers LG Polls appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

Smirnoff Ice has strengthened the support for Nigeria’s creativity, unity and the energy of young people as part of its read more International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

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11 h. ago NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja After a three-year manhunt, a 36-year-old notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking offences. Ibigide was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms in his distribution bus. A […] The post NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Osun 2026: Babayemi urges mass voter registration for APC win

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has called on the people of Osun State to participate massively in the ongoing voter registration exercise initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in preparation for the 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued […] The post Osun 2026: Babayemi urges mass voter registration for APC win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Unemployment: Gov Eno Orders CBT Option As 15,000 Scramble For 3,000 Jobs

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed concern at the high rate of youths’ unemployment in the State as 15,000 applications have so far been received for the 3,000 Job slots announced by government. Consequently, to screen the remaining 12,000 applicants, the governor has ordered that interview should be conducted through Computer Based […]

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14 h. ago INEC declares NNPP, APC winners of one constituency each in Kano re

The ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano state, as well as the opposition political party in the state, read more INEC declares NNPP, APC winners of one constituency each in Kano re-run election

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17 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has offered to preside over a committee to resolve the longstanding communal conflict between Eket and Ibeno over boundary disputes in the state. During a town hall meeting for Eket Federal Constituency, Eno announced the establishment of the committee to address the lingering boundary […] The post Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Notorious Drug Kingpin Arrested In Delta As NDLEA Intercepts N7.8bn Opioids In Rivers

Three years after launching a manhunt for him over drug trafficking offences, a notorious drug kingpin, 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms with his distribution bus. Ibigide came under searchlight […]

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17 h. ago Catholics Seek Divine Intervention On Insecurity As Mother, Son Killed In Benue Community

The Saint Joseph Orokam Catholic Community in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State has decried the killing on Wednesday night of a woman and her son in Orokam, amidst the deteriorating security situation in the area, and has called for fasting and prayers to curb the menace. A native of the village residing in […]

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