3 h. ago Lagos Info Commissioner Omotoso Attends 17th Headies Awards Ceremony

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, was among the notable attendees who arrived at the 17th edition of The Headies Awards, currently taking place at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, themed “Back to Base” and “Apologetically African,” celebrates the richness of African music and marks a […]

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3 h. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

Presidency has chided opposition parties over their inability to strengthen internal mechanisms, urging it not to blame President Bola Tinubu read more Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

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4 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, shareholders dialogue on strategic initiatives

The Board of a pan African Commodities Exchange, Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) and the Exchange’s shareholders have exchanged read more Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, shareholders dialogue on strategic initiatives

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6 h. ago FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians against the growing threat of cyber slavery within the West African sub-region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted with grave concern the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, […] The post FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ribadu To Succeed Tinubu After Second Term, Primate Ayodele Predicts

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will emerge as the next president of Nigeria after the two-term tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2031. Speaking in an interview with Daily Sun newspaper, Ayodele forecasted that Ribadu would take […]

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8 h. ago Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The African Nature Investors, ANI, has commissioned a women’s center in Toungo local government Area of Taraba State to improve livelihood support for women, stirring widespread excitement among the people of the area. The commissioning of the centre was preceded by a Trade Fair where some of the empowered women showcase […] The post Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Excitement As ECOWAS Leaders Launch Celebrations Of 50th Anniversary

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the beginning of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc. This launch took place on  April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana with the leaders making more commitment to boost the economies of the […]

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12 h. ago Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh

From Sunday Ani The Etsako East Local Government Chair in Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh, has revealed that Nigeria loses over 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with the figure steadily rising. Speaking at the 4th anniversary and roundtable on sustainable development organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, […] The post Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

ALX recently launched its 2025 Ventures Incubator cohort, an elite group of startup founders handpicked from across the country, in read more ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

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18 h. ago Tax Reform Bill To Exempt Real Estate Sector, Construction Firms From VAT

The federal government has declared that the Tax Reform Bill, once enacted, will exempt real estate transactions from Value Added Tax (VAT), a move aimed at reducing the cost of building materials and housing. This reform is expected to ease the financial burden on low-income earners and stimulate growth in the construction and real estate […]

Economics

18 h. ago Yellow Card Empowers African Businesses To Unlock Growth With Payment APIs

Yellow Card has released a comprehensive new eBook designed to empower businesses across Nigeria and the continent by providing valuable insights to help them scale in today’s rapidly evolving, digital-first economy. The eBook titled ‘Unlock the Future of Business Expansion with Payment APIs’ is available on the Yellow Card website. It delves into how businesses […]

Economics

24 h. ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

…Says Elumelu, bridging gap between old and new Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice president, has extolled what he termed the staying read more Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

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41 h. ago How this island went from luxury cars and free healthcare to economic struggles

Once considered the richest country in the world per capita, Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, now faces economic read more How this island went from luxury cars and free healthcare to economic struggles

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42 h. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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