67 m. ago Era Of Depending On Oil Revenues Must End– Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected the long-standing narrative that Northern Nigeria depends solely on wealth generated by other regions, declaring that the North has become a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of the Bauchi Investment Summit at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, […]

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15 h. ago Mental Health, Career Growth Take Centre Stage As Baze Varsity Hosts 2025 Career Week

Baze University, Abuja, on Monday, October 7, 2025, commenced its annual Career Week, a three-day event designed to promote mental health awareness, career development, and student engagement. The programme has once again positioned the institution as a champion of student wellbeing and holistic education. The week began with a Health Walk organised by the Student […]

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15 h. ago Osinbajo Accuses Supreme Court Of Inconsistency, Seeks Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Justice System

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faulted the Nigerian Supreme Court for what he described as inconsistency and excessive reliance on technicalities at the expense of substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, made the observation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, during the second Prof. Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture organised by the Kwara State University […]

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17 h. ago We’ll Continue To Prioritise Citizens’ Needs In Our Budget – Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that his administration will continue to consult and engage with residents on the making of the state’s annual budgets, with a view to understanding their aspirations and prioritising their needs. The governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 […]

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17 h. ago Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup: New Champion Set To Emerge As Ogbe

For the third consecutive year, a new champion is poised to emerge at the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup, following the successes of Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, Warri South West, and Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, who have both earned their places in this year’s final. The annual tournament commenced on September 18, 2025, in Asaba, […]

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20 h. ago ‘I’d have become a doctor, but my father made me fall in love with literature, storytelling’

Kalu Ikeagwu is a celebrated British-Nigerian actor and writer, with standout performances in many Nollywood films. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, where he earned a degree in English Literature, Kalu has also made his mark on television with appearances in award-winning series including ‘Domino’, ‘Tinsel’, ‘Super Story’, and ‘Doctor’s Quarters’. In this interview […]

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23 h. ago Osinbajo urges restructuring of Nigeria’s legal, judicial philosophy

Former vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria’s legal and judicial philosophy, especially the tendency of courts prioritising technicalities over substantive justice. Osinbajo made the call at the second Prof Yusuf Ali’s annual lecture organised by the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the […] The post Osinbajo urges restructuring of Nigeria’s legal, judicial philosophy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has queried the haste with which injunctions and ex-parte orders were sought and granted by court to stop workers from realising their legitimate objectives. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this yesterday at the 2025 annual public lecture of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja. The lecture […] The post NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago TMC urges Islamic scholars to guide politicians toward national progress

THE Muslim Congress (TMC), Oyo State chapter, has called on Islamic scholars across the country to continually counsel political officeholders on policies and actions that will advance the welfare of citizens and promote national development. The call was made during the organisation’s 2025 ‘Annual State Lecture’, held on Sunday at the International Conference Centre, University […]

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24 h. ago Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion

Greenwich Merchant Bank has attained a major growth milestone by successfully meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N50 billion minimum capital requirement for banks of its level. The apex bank, in a letter dated September 22, 2025, confirmed its approval of Greenwich’s N22.6 billion fresh capital raised through a Rights Issue and Private Placement, […] The post Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care

Tribune Online Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care “Overall, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vision Initiative will conduct vision screenings for 11.5 million people, distribute nearly seven million pairs of eyeglasses and... Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Union pressures private firms on minimum wage, casual labour

By Lukman Olabiyi and Marvelous Udoruisi The Employers Association for Private Employment Agents of Nigeria (EAPEAN) has vowed to clamp down on private companies that fail to comply with the national minimum wage and violate decent work standards. Speaking at the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the union held in Lagos, the newly elected […] The post Union pressures private firms on minimum wage, casual labour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Cross border trade: Kebbi Customs generates N25.66m in one month

Tribune Online Cross border trade: Kebbi Customs generates N25.66m in one month The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs, as at the end of September, generated a total revenue of N25.66 million... Cross border trade: Kebbi Customs generates N25.66m in one month Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Nigeria Loses $3.3bn To Oil Theft, Sabotage, Oil Firms Withold N1. 5trn Revenue —NEITI

This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Engr. Ogbonanya Orji, at the 2025 Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) conference in Lagos on Thursday. The post Nigeria Loses $3.3bn To Oil Theft, Sabotage, Oil Firms Withold N1. 5trn Revenue —NEITI appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago LASTMA Arrests Man For Impersonation, Extorting ₦7,800 From Lagos Motorist

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly posing as one of its officials and extorting ₦7,800 from an unsuspecting driver. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He stated that the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday near the […] The post LASTMA Arrests Man For Impersonation, Extorting ₦7,800 From Lagos Motorist appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup: Semifinals Take Centre Stage In Ozoro, Ughelli

The semifinals of the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup football competition are set to take place today, 9 October, at two venues. The annual competition commenced on 18 September in Asaba, culminating in the final four teams emerging from over 1,000 secondary schools that began the tournament at the preliminary stage. Warri South Local Government, […]

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40 h. ago Upstream Oil Regulator Attracts $4.9bn Gas Investment, Unveils Road Map

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has attracted $4.9 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments and unlocked nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves, 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, into the country’s gas industry since the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021. The regulator has also unveiled regulatory road map targeting to unlock over 55 […]

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42 h. ago Adamawa State Records 161% Growth In IGR Under Governor Fintiri

Adamawa State has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its fiscal capacity under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, with the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rising by an impressive 161% over the past five years , from ₦6.2 billion in 2019 to ₦16.2 billion in 2024. This phenomenal growth reflects the Fintiri administration’s deliberate […]

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42 h. ago Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria

Tribune Online Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria THE wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described cancer as a ‘generational threat’ that continues to claim the lives of many women in Nigeria every year. Mrs Soludo, founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, made this statement on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed every October. She […] Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria Tribune Online

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43 h. ago WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies

Tribune Online WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies IN a report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), it was reported that at the end of 2024, there were 123.2 million displaced people globally. 73.5 million of these individuals were internally displaced persons, 42.7 million were refugees, and 8.4 million were asylum seekers. The UN Refugee Agency raises the alarm that displacement has nearly […] WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies Tribune Online

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