63 m. ago NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

…To promote intellectual, digital development The Nigeria leading cultural agency, the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and The read more NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

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2 h. ago MCO honours six retirees for contributions to national growth

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has honoured six retirees and a former director for their significant contributions to the agency’s mandate and their commitment to excellence. The ceremony, held at the MCO conference hall in Abuja, recognised their role in advancing national growth through the mining sector. MCO Director-General, Engr. […] The post MCO honours six retirees for contributions to national growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide

The Obidient Movement has introduced an online portal aimed at registering its members both in Nigeria and abroad, along with issuing official identity cards. In a statement released on Saturday by the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and its Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure, the organization said the new identity card […] The post Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria Has Exited Turbulent Economic Period – Cardoso, Edun

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have declared that Nigeria has exited its most turbulent economic period and is now firmly on the path to growth and stability. Speaking on Friday night at a joint press conference at […]

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7 h. ago NEMSA Eyes Partnership With Customs Against Fake Electrical Products

Managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir, is pressing for a strong collaboration between his organization, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to rid the country of substandard electrical products used in the country’s power value chain. Tahir, […]

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7 h. ago Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s Human Capital Devt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to position human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s economic trajectory turning positive, says Cardoso

The Nigerian economy is beginning to turn the corner with an increased investor confidence, growing reserves and macroeconomic stability, according read more Nigeria’s economic trajectory turning positive, says Cardoso

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19 h. ago Army Probes Alleged Extortion Of Farmers, Motorists By Personnel In Kwara

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA), Sobi Cantonment in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday said that has begun investigation into allegation of extortion levied against its personnel on road blocks in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of the state. A statement released by acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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20 h. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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22 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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24 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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26 h. ago Continental Hotel Celebrates Workers’ Day, Commits To Personnel Welfare

Continental Hotel’s emphasis on employee welfare and development has created a positive work environment, driving exceptional service and memorable experiences for guests. The cluster director, Human Resources, Continental Hotels, Niyi Agoro, who disclosed this as part of the company’s efforts to celebrate Workers’ Day, said its  commitment to employee welfare is a key factor in […]

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26 h. ago BAT Marketing Nigeria Gets Award For Commitment To Diversity, Equity

BAT Marketing Nigeria has been recognised with an award for its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its operations and workplace culture. The award was received from Commonwealth Businesswomen Africa (CBW-Africa) held at the 2025 CBW-Africa Summit, which took place in Lagos. Head of Business Communication and Sustainability, BAT West and Central […]

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30 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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32 h. ago ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’

By Okorie Uguru The General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel, Mr  Christoph Schleissing has said the relative stable business climate in Nigeria is creating a conducive environment for top hospitality outfits like  the Lagos Continental Hotel to thrive.  He explained that in the last few months between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the […] The post ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie

Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie, a former Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University, Owerri, and former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), in this interview with Stanley Uzoaru in Owerri, expresses concerns over claims that the Imo Charter of Equity started with the election of Chief Achike Udenwa as the governor of Imo […] The post Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals

Team Nigeria has wrapped up its participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals —13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze — cementing its status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in […] The post Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA

• We’re planning to link 7 North-West states by rail From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Muhammad Kabir Kamba, the Director General of Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) and Secretary of the North-West Investment Promotion Agencies Forum, in this interview discuses, among other issues, how the regional investment forum plans to resolve energy and transportation […] The post Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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