84 m. ago Ministers Advocate Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Devt

Nigeria’s ministry of Regional Development has pledged to enhance regulatory frameworks and policy measures aimed at strengthening economic growth and revitalizing regions across the country. At a three-day sectoral retreat in Lagos, minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a […]

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87 m. ago Positive Corporate Earnings Trigger N239bn Stock Market Gains In April

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation which represents the market value of all listed companies gained N239 billion in the month of April, 2025 as a result of positive corporate Earnings declared by some listed entities in the country. The overall market performance measure All-Share Index (ASI), which tracks the general market movement of all […]

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88 m. ago Afrinvest Raises N15bn Working Capital Through Commercial Paper

  Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited said, it is raising N15billion to support its short term funding requirements. The company issued its series 3 & 4 Commercial Paper Issuance of N15 billion under its N25 billion CP and scheduled to close on May 6, 2025. The proceeds from the CP will be used to support the […]

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6 h. ago Lagos worst hit as Nigeria loses over N30bn to 42 market fires

• Stakeholders call for policy overhaul, improved safety systems   By Chinelo Obogo Between January 2023 and April 2025, at least 42 market fires ravaged major commercial hubs across 11 states in Nigeria. This led to the destruction of goods and property worth more than ₦30 billion. According to findings by Daily Sun, Lagos State […] The post Lagos worst hit as Nigeria loses over N30bn to 42 market fires appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Aruwa Capital eyes $50m fund to boost checks for women‑led startups

Women entrepreneurs in healthcare, fintech, clean energy and essential consumer goods are in line for bigger checks in growth investments from Lagos-based Aruwa Capital read more Aruwa Capital eyes $50m fund to boost checks for women‑led startups

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7 h. ago UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a united action of all citizens and leaders to end zero dose immunization of children against polio virus and other preventable diseases in northeast Borno and Yobe states. The call came as a week-long campaign to boost vaccination and stop polio spread […] The post UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa It was a total dominance with ecstasy for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco as the nation’s women wrestlers swept all four gold medals, they competed for except Adekuoroye Mercy in 57kg, who fell ill and had to be pulled out of the tournament. The […] The post Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Sharp Practices: Suspended Vendor Behind Smear Campaign Against Us, Says P

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has said that the allegation against its operations was a smear campaign from a vendor that was suspended from the P-CNGi Conversion Incentive Program in December 2024 due to unethical practices. The agency publicly condemned the smear campaign orchestrated by the Independent Conversion Sector (ICS), led by one […]

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18 h. ago Nigerian Firm, Brazilian Varsity Sign MoU On Livestock Production

The chief executive officer, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited, Michael Olusegun Akinruli, has said that his firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ), Brazil, to boost food security in Nigeria through improved dairy production, especially cattle. He added that the cooperation was facilitated by the company’s […]

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18 h. ago Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Team Nigeria dominated day one of the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, securing four gold medals in women’s freestyle wrestling. Despite the absence of Mercy Adekuoroye (57kg), who withdrew due to illness, and veterans Blessing Oborududu and Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigeria’s women wrestlers excelled. Christianah Ogunsanya (53kg) led the […] The post Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyetola distributes 3,500 life jackets in Bayelsa for safer waterways

From Idu Jude, Abuja Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola led the distribution of 3,500 life jackets to water transport users in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to enhance safety on Nigeria’s waterways. A statement from the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Friday, May 2, said the event is part of the federal […] The post Oyetola distributes 3,500 life jackets in Bayelsa for safer waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Young Women in Leadership empowers next generation of female leaders with skills to thrive

Beyond Boundaries, in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, has read more Young Women in Leadership empowers next generation of female leaders with skills to thrive

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22 h. ago 10 Stockbroking Firms Trade Equities Worth N275.6bn In 4 Months

Cordros Securities Limited and nine others on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited traded N275.601 billion in the first four months of the year, 2025. The NGX Broker Performance Report showed that the top 10 stockbrokers were responsible for 57.08 percent of the total value of stocks traded. Cordros Securities led in transaction value, executing trades […]

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29 h. ago FG, CSOs Urge States To Domesticate Women’s Empowerment Policy

The federal government in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on state governments to prioritise the domestication and implementation of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy to advance inclusive growth and gender equality. The call was made yesterday at a stakeholders’ retreat on the Kano Women’s Economic Empowerment (Kano WEE) Policy, supported by […]

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30 h. ago Fintiri above religious, ethnic, gender politics – Gov’s COS

By Billy Graham, Abel Yola   Chief of Staff to the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Dr. Edgar Amos, has debunked the spurious claims among opposition groups and their social media agents, alleging that the governor has a hidden bias against Christians and women in government appointments. In a strongly worded statement he titled,“Fintiri […] The post Fintiri above religious, ethnic, gender politics – Gov’s COS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Africa Demands Monetary Independence As Activists Protest Against CFA Franc In Mali

On May 3, 2025, Bamako, the capital of Mali, hosted a conference of pan-Africanists, ANTI-CFA FRONT, organised by the non-governmental organisation, Urgences Panafricanistes. The event brought together activists, economists and civil society representatives opposed to the use of the CFA franc, a currency considered by many to be a symbol of neo-colonialism and an obstacle […]

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32 h. ago “We are going to be drinking and socializing, wear something comfortable and sexy.”

“My sunshine I am so pleased to see you, have you seen Rick?” She asked her eyes lighting up as she sighted me. I had been slaving in the kitchen all day just to see that crooked smile. I had not seen or heard from Rick all day but was loath to agitate her so […] The post “We are going to be drinking and socializing, wear something comfortable and sexy.” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago World Bank poverty prediction: How Nigerians can survive hardship

• Experts suggest how to survive bad times   By Cosmas Omegoh If the predictions of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) come to pass, Nigeria’s economic woes are sure to increase. And the result will be that a vast number of Nigerians will be mired in extreme poverty by 2027.   […] The post World Bank poverty prediction: How Nigerians can survive hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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