93 m. ago YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria

The Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Adesina Aladeloba, has traced the incessant building collapse in Nigeria to ineffectiveness poor communication from design stage. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture of the college, titled “Communication: Why the ‘Tower’ Remained Abandoned Heretofore” at Yusuf Grillo Hall, Aladeloba explored how the fragmented and […] The post YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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94 m. ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the poor performance of the power sector, Federal Government has disclosed that it is working with the World Bank to assess a loan facility of $500 million to reset the distribution side (DIsCos). Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Director General (DG) of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Ariyo […] The post Power sector: FG seeks $500m World Bank loan to reset DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “Despite Fame, Fela Was Very Poor, Couldn’t Even Afford Food For Us” – Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has opened up about the financial hardships his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, faced while raising his family. Speaking in a recent interview with Afropolitan, posted on Instagram, Femi revealed that even as Fela’s first hit, Jeun Ko Ku, gained widespread acclaim, the family was living in severe poverty. […] The post “Despite Fame, Fela Was Very Poor, Couldn’t Even Afford Food For Us” – Femi Kuti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international organized criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and the UAE. In a statement issued on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, said the operation followed a two-week intelligence-led exercise across Lagos, resulting in the arrest of three leaders of […] The post NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago CBT Proposal: Nigeria cannot afford to leave rural dwellers behind – Chidoka

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to prioritize inclusivity in its plans to introduce Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for WAEC examinations. Speaking at a webinar organized by the Digital and Technological Empowerment Innovation Initiative for Next Generation (DIniti8tive), Chidoka stressed that the country cannot afford […] The post CBT Proposal: Nigeria cannot afford to leave rural dwellers behind – Chidoka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Stage Play ‘Fela And The Kalakuta Queens’ Returns To Lagos This December

The internationally acclaimed stage production Fela and the Kalakuta Queens is returning to Lagos this Christmas. Created and co-written by Bolanle Austen-Peters, the musical has become Nigeria’s highest-grossing and most-watched theatre production, with performances held in major cities worldwide. Bolanle Austen-Peters announced the return of Fela and the Kalakuta Queens on her official Instagram handle, […]

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45 h. ago Baliqees Wins Prestigious West Africa Women Agripreneur Award

A Nigerian climate advocate and CEO of Green Republic Farms, Salaudeen-Ibrahim Baliqees, has been named the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) Regional Winner for West Africa. The announcement was made recently at the Africa Food Systems Forum held in Dakar, Senegal, where she stood out from over 1,900 applicants representing 44 African […]

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45 h. ago Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Farmers in Anambra State have expressed concern over the inadequacy of rainfall this year, lamenting the negative effects on their farming activities. The farmers, who blamed the sad situation on climate change, said that the late return of the rains, coupled with its abnormally low and irregular nature affected their crops’ […] The post Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Olakunle Maruf, Attahiru Ahmed, Adelowo Oladipo and Tola Adenubi report on the rising cases of boat accidents that conitnued to claim lives in Northern Nigeria. ONCE regarded as the lifelines of trade, farming, and daily travel, the rivers of northern Nigeria have in recent weeks become watery graves. A string of boat mishaps has left […] Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Labour Party to Tinubu: Nigerians can’t afford nomadic President

Tribune Online Labour Party to Tinubu: Nigerians can’t afford nomadic President "Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu has travelled and virtually ‘lived’ outside Nigeria for nearly 160 days. This is almost half of Labour Party to Tinubu: Nigerians can’t afford nomadic President Tribune Online

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56 h. ago UPDATED: Super Eagles Pip Rwanda To Keep Slim World Cup Qualification Hopes Alive

Nigeria will play South Africa next as they hope to revive their campaign after a poor start. The post UPDATED: Super Eagles Pip Rwanda To Keep Slim World Cup Qualification Hopes Alive appeared first on Channels Television.

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58 h. ago Bayelsa: Sylva dismisses reports of link to disruption of council of chiefs’ meeting

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A former petroleum minister, Chief Timipre Sylva, has dismissed reports linking him to the invasion and disruption of a Council of Chiefs meeting in Okpoama community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The report had claimed that the suspected thugs who invaded and disrupted the meeting were acting on behalf […] The post Bayelsa: Sylva dismisses reports of link to disruption of council of chiefs’ meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Eno signs electricity law, plans power summit to tackle outage in A/ Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa State Commissioner for Information Hon Anìekan Umanah has said that the state governor pastor Umo Eno has signed electricity law and planed to hold power summit to address perennial electricity supply problems and tariff reduction which will help residents to afford cost of electricity in the state. The Commissioner also […] The post Eno signs electricity law, plans power summit to tackle outage in A/ Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Femi Otedola Reveals How War, Storm Nearly Disrupted Temi, Mr Eazi’s Wedding

Nigerian billionaire businessman and author Femi Otedola captivated guests with a heartfelt speech at his daughter Temi Otedola’s wedding to singer Mr Eazi. In a video that captured the moment and went viral on Saturday, the billionaire recounted being skeptical when Temi introduced him to Eazi in 2017, joking about his dreadlocks. He revealed that […] The post Femi Otedola Reveals How War, Storm Nearly Disrupted Temi, Mr Eazi’s Wedding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago ‘There’s no more daddy, don’t call me,’ Otedola tells daughter at wedding

Tribune Online ‘There’s no more daddy, don’t call me,’ Otedola tells daughter at wedding Nigerian billionaire businessman and author, Femi Otedola, has stirred emotions with a heartfelt speech at the wedding of his daughter, Temi, to Afrobeats singer, Mr Eazi. ‘There’s no more daddy, don’t call me,’ Otedola tells daughter at wedding Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Kogi Government Reiterates Commitment To Tackle Erosion, Flooding

Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling erosion and flooding through deployment of infrastructure designed to provide lasting solutions to ecological challenges across the State. Speaking in Lokoja, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo said the Governor Usman Ododo-led administration was determined to change the face of Kogi with […]

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65 h. ago China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture

Tribune Online China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture He said addressing poverty requires comprehensive investment in food security, agriculture, industrialisation, education, security and developmental stability. China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Ehi Braimah slams leaders, demands transparent, sincere governance

Ehi Braimah, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of NaijaTimes, has called out Nigerian leaders for what he described as a lack of sincerity, accountability, and compassion in handling the country’s pressing crises. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, where he analysed national issues ranging from the cost of living crisis to poor governance, Braimah did not […] The post Ehi Braimah slams leaders, demands transparent, sincere governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Four Food Vendors Injured As Vehicle Crashes Into Roadside Eatery In Benue

An early morning accident at Welfare Quarters in Makurdi, has left four people injured after a small pickup van, commonly referred to as a High-Jet, veered off the road and collided with a roadside eatery. Daily Post reports that eyewitnesses claimed the vehicle was driven by an underage driver, who miraculously escaped the crash without […] The post Four Food Vendors Injured As Vehicle Crashes Into Roadside Eatery In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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