49 m. ago Assembly Crises: Again, Reps Give Benue, Zamfara Governors 7 Days

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and his Zamfara State counterparts, Governor Dauda Lawal, and the leadership of the two Houses of Assembly, have been given another grace to appear before the House of Representatives Panel on Thursday, 14th May, 2025. The two Governors and the leadership of their various Houses of Assembly were absent […]

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3 h. ago Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God

As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences on Thursday, a faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all service providers to act with the fear of God. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by IHR national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed, the group emphasised that Hajj […]

Politics

5 h. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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7 h. ago ECOWAS targets January 2026 for 25% cut in air travel charges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to implement a 25% reduction in passenger service and read more ECOWAS targets January 2026 for 25% cut in air travel charges

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14 h. ago Ministry of Police Affairs, PSC strengthen ties for police reforms

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission (PSC) are set to deepen collaboration to enhance recruitment, promotion, and training within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Dr Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, made the call during a courtesy visit to PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) […] The post Ministry of Police Affairs, PSC strengthen ties for police reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Sanusi urges foreign investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming economy

Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has urged global investors to utilise the improving business environment in Nigeria read more Sanusi urges foreign investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming economy

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17 h. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago NAFDAC Urges Local Production Of Medical Devices As AFRI Medical Earns WHO Certification

In a landmark development for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for increased local production of medical devices, following the historic certification of AFRI Medical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited by the World Health Organisation (WHO). AFRI Medical’s 0.5ml auto-disabled syringes have become the first in […]

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21 h. ago Zamfara: Governor Lawal declares state of emergency on primary healthcare centres

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr Dauda Lawal has declared a state of emergency on all primary healthcare centres across the state. The announcement followed his unscheduled visits to three facilities to assess the quality of services provided. The Ministry of Health’s Information Officer, Suleiman Isah, shared this in a statement. Governor Lawal […] The post Zamfara: Governor Lawal declares state of emergency on primary healthcare centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Breaking the fiscal gridlock: Rethinking Nigeria’s overreliance on tax enforcement

In Lagos, a mid-tier manufacturing company recently found itself overwhelmed with audit notices: one from the Federal Inland Revenue Service read more Breaking the fiscal gridlock: Rethinking Nigeria’s overreliance on tax enforcement

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23 h. ago States to earn more as Senate okays new sharing formula for VAT, retains 7.5%

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has ceded more revenue to states as it passed two of the four much-anticipated Tax Reform Bills which are expected to overhaul Nigeria’s tax laws. The four bills are the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, and […] The post States to earn more as Senate okays new sharing formula for VAT, retains 7.5% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a major push to transform agriculture in Northern Nigeria, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to launch the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative targets nine northern states – Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara- with the goal […] The post FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Oniru visits Terra Kulture ahead of 5th coronation anniversary

Prominent Lagos monarch, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, Oniru of Iruland, yesterday, led a visit to Terra Kulture, as part of activities lined up to celebrate his fifth coronation anniversary. The visit is one of several institutional engagements scheduled in the lead-up to the anniversary, which holds on June 7. Oba Lawal acknowledged the […] The post Oniru visits Terra Kulture ahead of 5th coronation anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Emir Confirms Killing Of Army Captain, Soldier, 3 Terrorists In Fresh Borno Attack

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the killing of an army captain and a private soldier when some suspected terrorists attacked the Izge community in the Gwoza local government area of Borno State. The incident, which took place at about 1 am on Wednesday, also left three terrorists suspected to be […]

Events

27 h. ago Foundation Empowers Varsity Graduate With N28.5m Agribusiness Grants

In a bold move to bolster youth-led innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has awarded grants to 18 outstanding graduates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan as part of its 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). The initiative, which […]

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30 h. ago Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke commissioned three fire trucks donated to the Osun State Fire Service in Osogbo, bringing the total to seven trucks and one water tanker procured under his administration. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to providing at least one fire truck to each […] The post Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

30 h. ago Wema Bank Rewards Customers With N14m At 80th Anniversary Gala

Wema Bank has rewarded 88 loyal customers with over N14 million in cash prizes as part of its 80th anniversary. The bank’s ‘80-For-80’ campaign, which began on April 17, culminated in a grand gala event held in Lagos. During the event, eight customers each received N1 million, while 80 other lucky winners took home N80,000 […]

Economics

31 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed two of four proposed Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, aimed at improving revenue assessment, collection, and accountability. The bills, which followed a two-hour closed-door session and the adoption […] The post Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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