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Thesun
· Jun 15

NDDC Denies Ownership of Cross River Nyanghasang Road, Slams Federal Lawmakers for Politicization

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has denied involvement in the Nyanghasang community road project in Cross River State, attributing it entirely to the state government. Orok Duke, NDDC Commissioner representing Cross River, stated that the road project originated under former Governor Liyel Imoke and is being continued by Governor...
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Politics
Thesun
Thesun
· Jun 13

Victor Osimhen Faces Career Risks as 5 Clubs May Hinder His Football Ambitions

Victor Osimhen, a top European striker, faces critical career decisions due to his high wage demands and Napoli’s €75 million valuation. Five clubs—Al Hilal, Everton, Juventus, Newcastle United, and Fenerbahce—are identified as potentially unsuitable destinations for Osimhen, risking stagnation due to factors like low competition levels, tactical mismatch, or financial...
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Football
Thesun
Thesun
· Jun 12

France Donates €850,000 to Nigeria to Combat Plastic Pollution and Support University Recycling Projects

The French government has donated €850,000 to Nigeria to address plastic pollution through recycling initiatives. The fund includes provision of two micro recycling plants to Nigerian universities, specifically Nile University and UNILAG, complemented by training and capacity building. The donation is part of a wider global strategy involving the UN...
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Education
Thesun
Thesun
· Jun 12

Nigeria Customs Partners with Stakeholders to Enhance Rail Cargo Transport at Apapa

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Command held a meeting with stakeholders including the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), clearing agents, and freight forwarders to enhance trade facilitation and optimize cargo movement via rail. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu emphasized the need to improve logistics through multimodal transport, aiming for seamless trade processes...
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Business
Thesun
Thesun
· Jun 5

NADDC Launches Policies To Boost Local Car Production, Regulate Nigeria’s Auto Industry

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commenced formulating policies to promote Nigerian-made cars and regulate the automobile sector. The Director General, Oluwemimo Osanipin, emphasized the registration of vehicle importers, distributors, and dealers to ensure safety and environmental standards while combating smuggling and unsafe imports. Stakeholders including the...
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Business
Thesun
Thesun
· Jun 4

Amaechi: APC Wouldn’t Have Won 2015 Elections If Yakubu Was INEC Chairman

Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi criticized the current Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, saying he would have hindered the All Progressives Congress (APC) from winning the 2015 elections if he had been in charge then. Amaechi praised former INEC chairman Attahiru Jega for his transparency, which facilitated...
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Politics