3 h. ago WAFCON: “We’re Confident Of Beating Super Falcons” – Zambia Midfielder

Ahead of July 18th, 2025 clash between Super Falcons and Copper Queens of Zambia, Racheal Nachula has expressed confidence that her team will beat Nigeria in the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations. The Zambia Women’s midfielder stated this on Wednesday, during a press conference in Morocco. The last time the two teams clashed in […] The post WAFCON: “We’re Confident Of Beating Super Falcons” – Zambia Midfielder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura

Tribune Online Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura “Campaigning to be President was important enough for him to visit Ilorin, but Buhari, the modern-day Ahmadu Bello of the North, was not important enough for him to visit Daura. And he wants to North to vote for him in 2027? The same man who promised to unleash “religious war” on the Muslim Ummah?" Buhari: ‘Medicine after death’, Omokri calls out Peter Obi over visit to Daura Tribune Online

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5 h. ago $300 helicopter levy: Oil firms, operators shun NAMA’s ultimatum

Tribune Online $300 helicopter levy: Oil firms, operators shun NAMA’s ultimatum Oil companies and helicopter operators have defied NAMA’s seven-day ultimatum to pay a $300 landing levy, insisting the fee lacks $300 helicopter levy: Oil firms, operators shun NAMA’s ultimatum Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   A day after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is leading a delegation comprising ministers, governors, and mourners to Daura for prayers in honour of the late leader. According to the statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, joining […] The post Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NASCO trains 800 youths in AI, digital skills across Nigeria

NASCO Group, in commemoration of World Youth Skills Day 2025, hosted capacity building workshop themed “Youth Empowerment through AI and read more NASCO trains 800 youths in AI, digital skills across Nigeria

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7 h. ago Defined Benefit Pensioners To Get Free Health Insurance Coverage By 2026

There are ongoing discussions between the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure that pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) get free health insurance services, LEADERSHIP learnt. To this end, about 80 per cent of pensioners under the old pension scheme are expected to have access to […]

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8 h. ago Dangote: Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Is 33m Litres Daily, Not 50m Litres/day

There is an  ongoing controversy over the actual volume of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption, with experts and industry stakeholders holding differing views amid claims of data inflation by the Dangote Group president, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) estimates the nation’s petrol consumption at around 50 million litres daily, […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria Pushes For 2.4mbpd OPEC Quota Amid Rising Oil Output

Nigeria is opening conversation with the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), seeking production capacity of 2.4 million barrels per day (bpd). The federal government is also targeting production of 2 million bpd, including 1.7 million bpd of crude oil and 300,000 bpd of condensate output. Nigeria, is seeking a production target under the OPEC+ […]

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15 h. ago NHIA expands coverage to include HIV, TB, other critical illnesses

•Hits 20 million enrollees   By Henry Uche The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has expanded the national health insurance scheme to cover some extreme health cases including people with HIV (PLHIV) and for TB patients, with pilots under way in four states. It also said that it has been able to meet […] The post NHIA expands coverage to include HIV, TB, other critical illnesses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Universal Insurance deepens coverage for informal sector, posts N15bn gross premium

By Henry Uche   Universal Insurance Plc has widened its digital portfolio with “OkadaPass,” a one‑stop policy that insures the motorcycle, its dispatch rider, the parcel in transit, and covers personal injuries for everyone in the bike‑delivery value chain. The product was recently introduced in Lagos by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jeff Duru, at the 2025 Annual […] The post Universal Insurance deepens coverage for informal sector, posts N15bn gross premium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigeria, China mark Youth Skills Day with push for AI, digital empowerment

In celebration of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) 2025, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) is pushing for stronger Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills development initiatives. The push underscores the cooperation between Nigeria and China and highlights a shared vision for a digitally inclusive and innovation-driven future. With the global theme, “Youth Empowerment Through AI […] The post Nigeria, China mark Youth Skills Day with push for AI, digital empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Jnr D’Tigers suffer second defeat at FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup

Beggi, Nweke unable to lift Nigeria The Junior D’Tigress suffered a second successive loss in the FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup yesterday in Czech Republic. Despite strong performances from Idumagbo Beggi (17pts) and Toby Nweke (16pts), the Nigerian team slumped 61-79 to their Portuguese counterparts in the game played at the Sportovní hala […] The post Jnr D’Tigers suffer second defeat at FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Regional rivalries rekindled as 2025 ITTF Africa West Championships serve off in Lagos

The quest for West African table tennis supremacy officially gets underway today, as top players from across the region gather at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, for the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships. The prestigious four-day tournament, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 African Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, will […] The post Regional rivalries rekindled as 2025 ITTF Africa West Championships serve off in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago World PR Day: Newmark, PRGN Move To Tackle Polarisation, Misinformation

The Newmark Group, in partnership with the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), will be leading a global conversation on the role of communication in bridging divides, counter rising global polarisation and the spread of misinformation. Themed “Building Bridges & Navigating Polarisation,” the event scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 16, will bring together top […]

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22 h. ago Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG

Tribune Online Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has lamented that only 10% of the Kaduna population is covered by the scheme despite Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Table tennis titans clash in Lagos at ITTF Africa Championships

The battle for regional table tennis supremacy kicks off on July 16 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, read more Table tennis titans clash in Lagos at ITTF Africa Championships

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24 h. ago Osun debt and IGR are now tools for 2026 cheap politics and propaganda

Aregbesola, as governor of Osun State, raised the state’s internally generated revenue from N300 million to N1.6 billion monthly. Osun read more Osun debt and IGR are now tools for 2026 cheap politics and propaganda

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25 h. ago FIBA U19 WWC: Junior D’Tigress Suffer Second Defeat, Avoid US In Round Of 16

Nigeria’s Under-19 Women’s Basketball Team, the Junior D’Tigress, suffered their second consecutive defeat at the ongoing FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup in the Czech Republic, losing 61-79 to Portugal in their third match of the tournament on Tuesday. Despite commendable performances from Idumagbo Beggi (17 points) and Toby Nweke (16 points), the Nigerian team fell […]

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26 h. ago Enugu rejigs facilities to host 2026 national sports festival

The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to host the 2026 National Sports Festival, with major infrastructural upgrades already read more Enugu rejigs facilities to host 2026 national sports festival

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29 h. ago Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina

Former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina has said the late Muhammadu Buhari could have died long ago if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals to manage his health. In the wake of the former president’s death, Adesina, who spoke during Channels Television’s coverage of the burial, added that Nigeria lacks the expertise needed to handle Buhari’s […] The post Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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