10 h. ago Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs set for boost as ministry partners with Cherie Blair Foundation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move set to empower women entrepreneurs across Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has joined forces with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women in a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to training, finance, and markets for women-led businesses nationwide. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony […] The post Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs set for boost as ministry partners with Cherie Blair Foundation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria, China mark Youth Skills Day with push for AI, digital empowerment

In celebration of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) 2025, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) is pushing for stronger Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills development initiatives. The push underscores the cooperation between Nigeria and China and highlights a shared vision for a digitally inclusive and innovation-driven future. With the global theme, “Youth Empowerment Through AI […] The post Nigeria, China mark Youth Skills Day with push for AI, digital empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Bitget Launches Institutional Services In Nigeria To Empower Fintech Innovation

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company, has officially launched its institutional services in Nigeria, offering fintech companies a robust platform to build innovative solutions on top of Bitget’s suite of institutional-grade offerings. This milestone marks a significant step in unlocking access for Nigerian fintech companies to access world-class trading tools, white-label solutions, and […]

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2 d. ago Customs partners NIIA to train senior officers on global trade, security operations

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has graduated the first batch of senior officers from its newly introduced executive course on complex Customs operations, aimed at strengthening national trade and security operations through strategic capacity building. The one month-long training, which took place […] The post Customs partners NIIA to train senior officers on global trade, security operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 8BM Freight launches fintech platform to drive innovation in schools

8BM Freight Systems, a tech-driven logistics company, has launched a fintech platform to drive innovation in secondary schools. Faridah Mamman, read more 8BM Freight launches fintech platform to drive innovation in schools

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9 d. ago Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In a week marked by fresh empowerment initiatives and sharp political crossfire, Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been fiercely defended by community stakeholders, party faithful, and clergy, all warning detractors that no amount of political blackmail can silence a legacy rooted in tangible service. Across the five local government […] The post Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NIBSS, AfricaNenda Advocate Homegrown Solutions For Financial Inclusion

With more than 400 million Africans still excluded from the formal financial system despite growing mobile phone and fintech innovations, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and AfricaNenda Foundation has called for inclusive homegrown payment solutions to promote financial inclusion on the continent. This charge came as policymakers and financial system leaders from over 10 […]

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1 week ago Lagos Street Photo Walks To Spotlight Youth Entertainment, Empowerment

The Lagos State Ministries of Youth and Social Development, and Tourism, Arts and Culture, together with the University of Lagos Faculty of Arts, Federal College of Education Akoka, and the African Creative Artist Network, have joined forces to host a youth-focused entertainment and empowerment event titled “Lagos Street Photo Walk Nigeria.” According to the organisers, […]

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2 w. ago Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

Despite the rapid rise of mobile phones and fintech innovations across Africa, over 400 million people on the continent remain read more Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

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2 w. ago Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja In a bid to increase the participation of local contractors in the execution of government contracts, the Senate has resolved to amend the Public Procurement and Local Content Acts to eliminate restrictive provisions. To this end, it directed its Committees on Public Procurement and Local Content to liaise with relevant agencies, […] The post Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Uzodimma inaugurates 24 perm secs, reassures commitment to civil service

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated 24 new permanent secretaries. During the official swearing in ceremony at the government house, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the state civil service and pledged sustained statutory and institutional support to ensure optimal performance across all sectors. The promotions, he noted, […] The post Uzodimma inaugurates 24 perm secs, reassures commitment to civil service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group tasks Nigeria Customs to adopt policies that promote economic growth

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) on Monday called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to imbibe policies that read more Group tasks Nigeria Customs to adopt policies that promote economic growth

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2 w. ago Dangote’s N720bn CNG trucks projected to save Nigeria N1.7trn, empower 42m MSMEs

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a gargantuan investment of N720 billion to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across Nigeria, a move expected to save the country over N1.7 trillion annually in fuel transportation costs. The company said the initiative is part of its broader plan to cut distribution expenses, ease the burden on […] The post Dangote’s N720bn CNG trucks projected to save Nigeria N1.7trn, empower 42m MSMEs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs

To accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless of size, have been subjected to Federal Executive Council […] The post Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG partners YOTSI to launch YEIDEP’s $2.5bn global donorship drive to empower youths, women

By Sunday Ani The federal government, in collaboration with Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI), has launched the ‘YEIDEP Global Donorship Drive and Fundraising Campaign’ to raise $2.5 billion for the implementation of the ‘Cooperative Youth Farmers and Allied Entrepreneurs Programme (CYFAEP)’, a sub-scheme of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP). YEIDEP is […] The post FG partners YOTSI to launch YEIDEP’s $2.5bn global donorship drive to empower youths, women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why we chose charity over our wedding – NFL player Anderson, wife Sheree

By Steve Agbota While celebrity weddings dominate headlines and Instagram feeds, Calvin and Sheree Lanihun-Anderson have chosen charity by launching the Lanihun-Anderson Foundation to empower people and alleviate poverty in Nigeria over a big wedding. Speaking with newsmen, the couple said there is no need to organise a flamboyant wedding when millions suffer and have […] The post Why we chose charity over our wedding – NFL player Anderson, wife Sheree appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a landmark move to accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless […] The post PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago University Of Calabar Joins OPay’s N1.2bn Scholarship Programme

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ambitious ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, promoting inclusive education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. At a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held on campus, representatives of OPay joined senior university officials and student leaders to formalise UNICAL’s entry as the eighth […]

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2 w. 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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