2 h. ago Prioritise Trade Facilitation To Boost Productive Sector, Manufacturers Urge Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the government to prioritise improved trade facilitation measures to address the current constraints hindering the optimum peformance of the productive  sector. The Association stated this, while expressing deep concerns over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service to reintroduce the four per cent Free-on-Board Levy. They […]

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4 h. ago 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N110 billion to 18 universities for the expansion of the medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing studies with a view to improving healthcare manpower production. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the disbursement in Abuja, yesterday, while inaugurating the ministerial committee on TETFund […] The post 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Failed Water Projects: Nigeria To Pay W/Bank $6.25m Yearly For 40 Years

Nigeria is set to repay $6.25 million annually over the next 40 years, totalling more than $250 million, excluding interest, for a World Bank loan meant to improve water access in Ekiti, Bauchi, and Rivers states, despite negligible results, a new report has revealed. Approved in 2015, the Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Programme […]

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14 h. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries to enhance the Federal Civil Service’s operations and improve service delivery across key ministries. The move aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to boost efficiency and foster innovation in the civil service. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the […] The post Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced a breakthrough in the quest to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria.  read more FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

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33 h. ago UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, recently announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These pivotal programmes are strategically designed […] The post UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is hosting the first cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP), organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Speaking in Nsukka on Monday during the flag-off of the orientation, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, […] The post UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

Nigerian businesses must strengthen their corporate governance structures to boost investor confidence and secure the much-needed capital, experts have said. read more Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

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66 h. ago Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The African Nature Investors, ANI, has commissioned a women’s center in Toungo local government Area of Taraba State to improve livelihood support for women, stirring widespread excitement among the people of the area. The commissioning of the centre was preceded by a Trade Fair where some of the empowered women showcase […] The post Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago NGO Rejects Conditions For Restoring Seluwa’s EKSUTH Studentship

A non-government organisation, Workers’ Rights Campaign (WRC), has expressed disappointment over the harsh conditions given for the reinstatement of a nurse, Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, by the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). WRC national coordinator, Comrade Lai Brown and the national secretary, Comrade Kelvin Ayemhenre, who made this known to LEADERSHIP Sunday after […]

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3 d. ago “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey

Nigerian singer Davido has reflected on the challenging experiences he endured as a teenager while chasing his music dreams against his father’s wishes. Speaking during an appearance on the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, shared on Instagram on Friday, the award-winning artist shared how he secretly built a recording studio inside his family’s 16-bedroom mansion before […] The post “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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3 d. ago Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President 

As preventive health checks initiative gets endorsement from Diaspora citizens, medlab consumables vendors   By Enyeribe Ejiogu The 4×4 relay race is a major track and field event at the Olympic Games, in which teamwork is extremely vital for the success of the team. The team member who starts the race and then passes the […] The post Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines

…Local production pathway to drug security From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Federal government and stakeholders in pharmaceuticals have strengthened the push for ways to improve on local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other medical consumables.  The stakeholders made the request at the National Harmonisation Conference on the theme “Contextualising the Presidential Initiative to Achieve Local Production […] The post FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction

Forensic psychologist Uwom Eze has rejected allegations that Mohbad’s death was caused by drug abuse. On September 12, 2023, Mohbad passed away following an injection given by a nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe. He was buried the next day, but on September 21, 2023, the police exhumed his body for an autopsy. The pathologist overseeing the autopsy, […] The post Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The newly re-elected President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has pledged to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers and intensify efforts toward improved remuneration and union rights during his tenure. Osifo made this promise while addressing delegates at the first Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the […] The post Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices amid growing economic challenges in the country. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known at the inaugural Quadrennial Delegates Conference […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Davido Makes History With‘5ive’ At No. 1 On UK Spotify Album Chart

Nigerian superstar Davido has reached another significant achievement as his fifth studio album, 5ive, claimed the No. 1 spot on the UK Spotify album chart. This achievement marks a major international milestone, solidifying the Afrobeats icon’s status as a global music powerhouse. Released on April 18, 2025, the album has already made a strong impact […] The post Davido Makes History With‘5ive’ At No. 1 On UK Spotify Album Chart appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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