1 hour ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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2 h. ago “America Under Trump Feels Like A Nigerian Government” — Chimamanda Adichie

Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has taken a swipe at the administration of President Donald Trump in the United States, comparing it to the corrupt democratic systems often seen in Africa. The renowned writer said the Trump administration reminds her of how a Nigerian government operates. READ MORE: Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, […] The post “America Under Trump Feels Like A Nigerian Government” — Chimamanda Adichie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Alert Microfinance Bank enhances customer experience with innovative products

Alert Microfinance Bank has contributed in reshaping Nigeria’s microfinance banking landscape with the launch of several cutting-edge products designed to read more Alert Microfinance Bank enhances customer experience with innovative products

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11 h. ago Police dismantle gun smuggling ring in Kano, seize 19 rifles

The Kano Police Command has arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery, thuggery and other violent crimes within the last one month. The state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori made the disclosure during a news conference on Wednesday where he noted the achievements recorded since he assumed duty as CP in Kano State. He stated that Read More

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13 h. ago FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has reacted to the United States (US) tariff imposition on imported goods, saying that it will soon announce a number of schemes to absorb the shock the tariff would cause. Speaking when Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma […] The post FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu unveils LEEP initiative, targets 2.5m jobs in 2 years

…Begs youths to stay, contribute to nation’s growth From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a new national initiative aimed at creating at least 2.5 million sustainable jobs within two years and transforming the Ministry of Labour and Employment into a job-creating powerhouse. Tinubu, at […] The post Tinubu unveils LEEP initiative, targets 2.5m jobs in 2 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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24 h. ago Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Across the world, political leaders embark on foreign trips to strengthen diplomatic relationships with other countries, and in the process strengthen their economic and security interests. These foreign trips take the forms of conferences, seminars and peer reviews, among others. In most cases, the cost of such trips is not available […] The post Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Enugu varsity commits to Tinubu’s 120,000 healthcare workers goal

The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu has reiterated its determination to contribute its quota to deliver President Bola Tinubu’s mandate on training 120,000 qualified healthcare workers in 16 months, nationwide. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof John Emaimo stated this during its first matriculation ceremony at the Trans-Ekulu campus, in Enugu, on Monday. Read More

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30 h. ago Tackling insecurity in Anambra achievable – LP governorship candidate

The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Dr George Muoghalu, has said that tackling the challenges read more Tackling insecurity in Anambra achievable – LP governorship candidate

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30 h. ago Northern Group Lauds DSS, Warns Against Sabotaging War Against Terrorism

  The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for its contributions to national stability and its ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. In a statement signed by spokesperson of the group, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group noted what it said were indications of a campaign launched by certain […]

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30 h. ago Makinde Announces Plans For State Funeral To Honor Olunloyo’s Legacy

On Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed that Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, the former governor who passed away on April 6, will be honored with a state funeral that reflects his immense contributions to the state and the country. Makinde, during his condolence visit to the Olunloyo family in Ibadan, revealed that detailed plans were […] The post Makinde Announces Plans For State Funeral To Honor Olunloyo’s Legacy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago BAT Marketing Nigeria wins award for diversity, equity, inclusion

BAT Marketing Nigeria has received a prestigious award from Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa) at the 2025 CBW-Africa Summit in read more BAT Marketing Nigeria wins award for diversity, equity, inclusion

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32 h. ago ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) have emphasised that transparent corporate reporting is vital for attracting both local and foreign investors to Nigeria’s capital market. This was highlighted at the second ICAN-NGX Corporate Reporting Award in Lagos on Tuesday, which honoured listed companies excelling […] The post ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Boeing, Junior Achievement Nigeria support 600 girls with STEMpreneurship skills

Junior Achievement Nigeria has partnered with Boeing to launch the STEMpreneurship Quest Program, which is set to reach 600 girls read more Boeing, Junior Achievement Nigeria support 600 girls with STEMpreneurship skills

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41 h. ago Nigeria Must Address Key Challenges For $1trn Goal – UBA GMD

The group managing director of United Bank for Africa, Oliver Alawuba has said Nigeria needs to take deliberate efforts to address major challenges facing the country, including insecurity, high inflation pressure, enhancing ease of doing business and access to finance for her to achieve the $1 trillion economy target of the current administration. The UBA […]

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41 h. ago Contributions To 6,000MW Target: NDPHC MD Gets Young Achiever Award

The managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has been recognised as the Young Achiever of the Year at the 2025 Energy Times Awards for her dedication to achieving the sector-wide goal of 6,000 megawatts in power generation. Organisers of the award noted that Adighije was […]

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42 h. ago Nigeria Air Traffic Engineers Can’t Achieve Excellence – President

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has raised the alarm that Air Traffic Engineers cannot deliver the level of excellence the aviation sector demands. The president of NAAE, Seizling Miri, who spoke at NAAE’s Lagos Branch AGM, lamented that many engineers were overstretched, saying cases of continuous shifts and repeat of duty rosters […]

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42 h. ago Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR

Political conversations or arguments involve discussions that can range from casual exchanges to heated debates often driven by personal beliefs, values, experiences or interests. The 13th day of April 2025, being Palm Sunday witnessed the “highest fall-out “of lmo Charter of Equity conversations at a lunch reception in Lagos organized for the award wining Governor […] The post Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago LEADERSHIP Award: Radda Hails Northwest Governors’ Recognition

Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has lauded the outstanding achievements of his counterparts from Jigawa and Kano States following their recognition at the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held in Abuja. In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Governor Radda congratulated […]

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