1 hour ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Freesami Media Founder Joseph Ikyobo Set To Wed Fiancée Stephanie Kenti

Joseph Ikyobo, the founder of Freesami Media and talent manager at Red Nation Records, has captured the hearts of many with his recent engagement to his girlfriend, Stephanie Kenti. The proposal, which took place on April 10 — coinciding with Stephanie Kenti’s birthday — was a romantic surprise that quickly went viral, sending waves of […]

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16 h. ago Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is set to swap the football pitch for the octagon, making his mixed martial arts debut next month. The 43 year old Frenchman will compete at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy. Evra, known as a defender on the football […] The post Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Funke Akindele, Chimamanda, Pastor Jerry To Headline Chude’s Talk Concert In Lagos

A star-studded line-up of creatives, thought leaders and and cultural influencers is set to grace the stage at the highly anticipated three-day Talk Concert in Lagos. Top actors and musicians – including the dynamic Funke Akindele, Falz the Bahd Guy, Bobby Ray, Pastor Jerry, and renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – are set to bring […]

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21 h. ago NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have set up teams on both sides to strengthen collaboration on the fight against the interconnected menace of human and drug trafficking as well as substance abuse. The fresh effort was the highpoint of discussions between […] The post NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival

By Henry Akubuiro Since its debut four years ago, the 2025 edition of ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of artists, galleriests and facilitators in Nigeria. The fourth edition also comes with an overriding focus on the economy of art. Themed Artconomy – Redefining the Global Art […] The post AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

 Receives 2.5 million doses of Novel Oral Polio vaccine(NOPV) Engages 160 Monitors From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  and partners  on Friday flagged off the 2025  polio Immunization Campaign slated for April 24 to 30, 2025 to vaccinate all  zero-dose children under the age of […] The post Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional leaders in Gombe State to take a more active role in addressing persistent noncompliance with polio vaccination campaigns in the state. According to UNICEF, the issue of Polio virus has remained a serious concern in Gombe and other parts of Nigeria, […] The post Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos

By Chinenye Anuforo The digital revolution in Nigeria is about to get its due recognition as the highly anticipated “50 Most Valuable Personalities (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025” prepares to take center stage on May 22, 2025. This landmark event, planned to be hosted at the BON Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, promises to […] The post Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

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41 h. ago Our goal is to grow guests’ loyalty beyond reasoning at Lagos Continental Hotel – Schleissing

In August 2024, the management and staff members of Lagos Continental Hotel were happy to welcome a new member in read more Our goal is to grow guests’ loyalty beyond reasoning at Lagos Continental Hotel – Schleissing

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43 h. ago Foreign Dominance: Shipowner Demands Waiver Clause Removal In Cabotage Trade

A foremost Shipowner, Tunji Brown, has called for the removal of the waiver clause and replaced it with a right of first refusal provision to ensure local Shipowners have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts. Speaking to LEADERSHIP, the former secretary general and member of the Board of Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), expressed concern […]

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43 h. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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57 h. ago IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

Preserve exchange rate flexibility, protect Central Bank independence Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has called read more IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

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61 h. ago $700m cabotage fund set for disbursement in August, says NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), which oversees the long-withheld Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) for shipbuilding in read more $700m cabotage fund set for disbursement in August, says NIMASA

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61 h. ago ‘Vaccine Progress At Risk’, WHO, GAVI Warn Of Deadly Disease Resurgence Amid Funding Crisis

Amid growing concerns over resurgence of disease outbreaks, the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and global vaccine alliance GAVI, have sounded the alarm on the mounting threats to global immunisation progress. In a joint statement released Thursday to mark World Immunisation Week (April 24–30), the agencies warned that misinformation, population surges, […]

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63 h. ago Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs

In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has established a subcommittee to work alongside heads of security agencies. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration to resolve the country’s security crisis, which includes widespread banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes. The governors emphasised the need for urgent […] The post Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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