3 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at closing the widening skills gap in the nation’s telecom sector, with a focus on empowering indigenous talent to drive industry growth. At the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Skill Gaps in the Telecom Value Chain held in Lagos, Engineer Edoyemi Ogoh, Director […] The post NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reinforced their shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. NEITI’s Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who led a delegation of NEITI’s management team signals a renewed […] The post NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Privatisation: Telecoms’ $76bn investment yet to connect millions

..27m Nigerians lack access to connectivity Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has attracted $75.6 billion in investment since the 2001 privatisation, yet read more Privatisation: Telecoms’ $76bn investment yet to connect millions

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s Education Sector Is In Trouble, Says JAMB Panel Chair Epelle

The chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Jake Epelle, has said the Nigeria’s education sector was in trouble. Epelle, who is also the head of TAF Foundation, said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday […]

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31 h. ago Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s oil and gas sector may be headed for a major crisis as the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have declared support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its nationwide […] The post Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Afrinvest Unveils 20th Edition Of Nigerian Banking Sector Report

In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will unveil the 20th edition of its flagship Nigerian Banking Sector Report. The report, themed ‘ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to A New Growth Frontier’, highlights the need for extraordinary reforms and strategic investments to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global economy. Speaking ahead of […]

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42 h. ago Lokpobiri Woos EPC Investors With Reduced Royalties, Enhanced Cost Recovery

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies to reinvest in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, emphasising the significant incentives available for deepwater operators under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Speaking at the EPC Deepwater Investment Roundtable organised by the Oil Producers Trade […]

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50 h. ago Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a De Minimis Threshold Value of $300 for low-value consignments, a move aimed at simplifying clearance procedures, facilitating trade, and supporting Nigeria’s growing e-commerce sector. The De Minimis threshold refers to the value below which imported goods are exempted from customs duties and […] The post Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to reposition its tourism sector as a driver of economic growth, insisting that “a new Nigeria is possible if we shift from consumption to production.” Obi made the call on Saturday at the opening of […] The post Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Shea sector eyes $300m gains as NASPAN backs export ban, seeks 90

…calls for investment in local processing, incentives, and market reforms The National Association of Shea Products of Nigeria (NASPAN) has read more Shea sector eyes $300m gains as NASPAN backs export ban, seeks 90-day relief for aggregators

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3 d. ago Tanker Drivers Reject Strike, Demand Arrest Of NUPENG Leaders

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a critical branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have launched a fierce attack on the union’s national leadership, calling for immediate arrest of key executives over what they describe as “reckless and destabilising” actions that threaten Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on governments, development partners, and the private sector to take concrete actions to strengthen Nigeria's health financing system. Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate

Tribune Online Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Despite progress made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Health Sector Renewal Compact and the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, challenges persist Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Federal Govt Cracking Down On Mining Licence Hoarders, Fraudsters – MCO

The federal government is intensifying its crackdown on licence hoarders and impostors in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. It has announced plans to revoke thousands of mining licences as part of a sweeping effort to clean up the industry and boost investor confidence. Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) Obadiah Nkom revealed during a live […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties On Development Of Marine Sector

The Nigerian government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to partner on projects and polices for the development of the Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This was revealed when the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. […]

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5 d. ago Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

…says Nigeria must shift from 75% out-of-pocket healthcare to pooled financing, Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State has urged Nigeria read more Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

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5 d. ago FCCPC issues rule to curb abuse in Nigeria’s digital lending sector

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new rules to rein in abusive practices in Nigeria’s fast-growing read more FCCPC issues rule to curb abuse in Nigeria’s digital lending sector

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5 d. ago Oyebanji restates commitment to private sector partnership for economic growth

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has restated the commitment of his administration to partnering with critical private sector players and institutions as a strategic drive for economic growth and sustainable development of the state. He stated this, on Tuesday, when he received the management team of the First Bank Plc led by the […] The post Oyebanji restates commitment to private sector partnership for economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has projected that Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will contribute up to 21 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027, consolidating its position as one of the fastest-growing drivers of the national economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed […] The post GITEX Nigeria: FG projects ICT contribution to hit 21% by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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