3 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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4 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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5 h. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Govs, Defence Ministers, Security Chiefs Strategise Against Killings

Governors and security chiefs have met in Nasarawa and Borno States to find workable solutions to the renewed attacks and killings at the subnational levels. The meetings were attended yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, by governors of the North Central zone, and in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which featured the two defence ministers and […]

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16 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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17 h. ago “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), recently addressed the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on Africa during an interview with Nigerian journalists at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington D.C on Friday. According to Okonjo-Iweala, the impact of the tariffs on the continent would be relatively minor due to […] The post “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago IMION launches Executive Course to strengthen maritime security in global trade

BY PHILIP NWOSU As concerns grow over maritime insecurity and its impact on global commerce, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has announced a high-level executive course designed to address threats to maritime security and their implications for international trade. The two-day course, titled “Maritime Security and Global Trade: Strategic Perspectives for Nigeria’s Blue […] The post IMION launches Executive Course to strengthen maritime security in global trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The newly re-elected President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has pledged to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers and intensify efforts toward improved remuneration and union rights during his tenure. Osifo made this promise while addressing delegates at the first Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the […] The post Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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23 h. ago Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

Arogundade Oluwasegun, founder of Leagile Supply Services, has said that ongoing trade tensions and increasing reciprocal tariffs are causing major read more Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

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24 h. ago Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigerians seeking to diversify their assets and safeguard family wealth will now have a clearer path into global real estate markets as property experts convene in Lagos to offer direct access to investment opportunities in London and Dubai. The initiative is expected to deepen the country’s participation in international asset ownership, providing […] The post Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

As digital assets continue to gain traction across Africa, countries are stepping up efforts to regulate the space. Kenya is read more From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

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29 h. ago Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

Bolstered by shared histories and burgeoning economic ties, Africa and the Middle East are setting their sights on becoming the read more Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

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30 h. ago The patience dividend: Why leaders who wait strategically lead stronger

In 2013, Satya Nadella wasn’t the loudest contender for Microsoft’s CEO role. While the media buzzed with bigger names and read more The patience dividend: Why leaders who wait strategically lead stronger

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31 h. ago Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

In the ever-evolving theatre of global trade, policy decisions taken in Washington can ripple across the globe—from Wall Street to read more Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

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