4 h. ago Keystone Bank Addresses Challenges Facing SMEs In Kaduna, Others

A nationwide SME Business Clinic, held in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025, has provided vital support to entrepreneurs in 10 major Nigerian cities throughout June. Themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” the initiative focused on equipping small and medium-sized enterprises with the skills and resources needed […]

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35 h. ago Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7m pupils on oral hygiene

By Zika Bobby In its drive toward deepening oral hygiene among kids, Pepsodent, has begun the 2025 Brush Day & Night awareness campaign in three locations across the country with a target to reach 2.7 million pupils. The initiative, which is part of the product’s ongoing move to sensitize pupils about oral hygiene, will be […] The post Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7m pupils on oral hygiene appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday

Tribune Online World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Friday, July 11 is the 2025 commemoration of the World Population Day, an annual event, observed to raise awareness on global population issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health as well as human rights; it encourages worldwide attention to population issues, aiming to promote sustainable development and well-being. The event, established by […] World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Keystone Bank Empowers Entrepreneurs At Business Clinic In Abuja, 9 Other Cities

Keystone Bank Limited has demonstrated its commitment to entrepreneurial growth by hosting an SME Business Clinic in Abuja and nine other states across Nigeria. The  bank said the Business Clinics  held throughout June in celebration of the United Nations’ World SME Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” brought together small and medium-sized […]

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3 d. ago Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025

By Zika Bobby The 2025 World Cassava Day celebration was held in grand style in Abuja, spotlighting cassava as a cornerstone for food security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. The event, themed: “Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports”, brought together leaders from government, business, and development institutions to chart a new […] The post Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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6 d. ago World Climate Day: Kogi Assembly Speaker, Members Plant Trees

The speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, yesterday led other members in planting trees around the Assembly complex as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Climate Day. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the speaker, who led other members to plant trees around the Assembly Complex, emphasised the […]

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7 d. ago Keystone Bank Empowers Entrepreneurs With SME Business Clinic Nationwide

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic across 10 major Nigerian cities. A statement by the bank said the initiative was in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability.” […]

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9 d. ago Abuja Catholic Women Pledge Commitment To Members’ Welfare Celebrates 2025 Day

Catholic women in Abuja have stressed their commitment to promoting the spiritual, social, and economic well-being of Abuja women through vocational skills training and care for widows and the vulnerable. The president of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Kubwa Chairperson Princess (Dr) Joan Jummai Idonijie JP, revealed this at the Abuja Archdiocese 2025 Day celebration […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations. Speaking at a special joint session of Saint Lucia’s Senate and House of Assembly at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, […] The post Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Seafarers Will Remain Competitive, Globally Employable – Oyetola

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola said that the Ministry is committed to ensuring that Nigerian seafarers remain competitive and globally employable. He disclosed this at the 2025 Seafarers Day celebration titled, “My Harassment-Free Ship,” held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The minister further stated that the ministry is also actively supporting […]

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1 week ago FG appoints Morenike Grace as Chair of Nigerian Legion National Council

Tribune Online FG appoints Morenike Grace as Chair of Nigerian Legion National Council The Federal Government has appointed Morenike Grace Henry (JP) as the Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion. According to a press release signed by Henry David, Assistant Chief Information Officer at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has named Morenike Grace Henry (JP) as the […] FG appoints Morenike Grace as Chair of Nigerian Legion National Council Tribune Online

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1 week ago Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun

Tribune Online Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun THE Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation marked the International Widows’ Day on Monday, 23 June, 2025, by empowering 136 widows from across Nigeria with economic tools and startup capital worth over N23 million. The agency made the presentation to the beneficiaries at an event held in Lagos, to raise awareness about the challenges widows face, especially […] Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun Tribune Online

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1 week ago 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent Igbo sociocultural organisation, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to address the hunger and poverty ravaging the country. 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit drugs from January 2025 to June 2025. This was disclosed by the State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug […] The post Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘2025 Children Day Essay Competition Will Produce Nigeria’s Brightest Young Tech Innovators’

The management of SystemSpec, organisers of the 2025 Children’s Day Essay Competition, has assured that Nigeria’s brightest young tech innovators will emerge at this year’s competition’s awards. The competition being hosted by SystemSpec is scheduled for Friday, June 27. A compelling convergence of youthful brilliance, an unwavering commitment to national development, and a strategic commitment […]

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2 w. ago Plan International Engages Girls With ICT, Digital Innovation

In a bid to promote digital innovation, Plan International has engaged young girls, equipping them with deep knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital innovation tools to foster national development. Speaking yesterday in Abuja during the commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, Samuel Odili, an ICT teacher with Noble Leadership Academy, […]

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted

By Seyi Babalola The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court issued its ruling after the Crescent Sighting Committee validated […] The post Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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