4 h. ago UTME mass failure: JAMB begins system review for alleged technical glitches

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Monday, May 12, that it has initiated a comprehensive review of its systems to investigate potential technical glitches that may have compromised the quality of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, released on Friday, May 9. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, […] The post UTME mass failure: JAMB begins system review for alleged technical glitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2025 UTME results: JAMB engages experts to investigate ‘volume of unusual complaints’

Tribune Online 2025 UTME results: JAMB engages experts to investigate ‘volume of unusual complaints’ The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has engaged a number of experts to look into the significant volume of unusual complaints following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results on Friday. 2025 UTME results: JAMB engages experts to investigate ‘volume of unusual complaints’ Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Minister commends EATECH for setting new standards in gas pipeline management

From Adewale Sanyaolu The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has praised Engineering Automation Technology Limited (EATECH) for its innovative solutions in gas pipeline infrastructure management in Nigeria. During a visit to WrapMaster Global LLC, EATECH’s sister company in Houston, Texas, USA, Ekpo commended the company’s efforts in addressing complex challenges in […] The post Minister commends EATECH for setting new standards in gas pipeline management appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Investigative Report Special: Africans beware of Opera, OPay and others in their genre

What Do We Really Know about these Foreign Powers’ Solo Quest for Africa’s Data, Wealth, Young People, and Digital Influence? read more Investigative Report Special: Africans beware of Opera, OPay and others in their genre

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8 h. ago UTME Mass Failure: JAMB Engages VCs, IT Experts To Probe Alleged Technical Glitches

Following widespread complaints about poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into alleged technical glitches. The board was also collaborating with Vice Chancellors and IT experts to determine the root cause and ensure that affected candidates receive appropriate remedies if any […]

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9 h. ago Economic Diversification: Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov’t

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, […]

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9 h. ago ECOWAS bemoans infrastructure decay at Seme border despite heavy investments

Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has expressed strong concern over the deteriorating state of infrastructure at the Nigeria–Bénin read more ECOWAS bemoans infrastructure decay at Seme border despite heavy investments

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9 h. ago NCDF $1bn investment in affordable housing, agric, renewable energy, infrastructure, others, kicks

Tribune Online NCDF $1bn investment in affordable housing, agric, renewable energy, infrastructure, others, kicks-off The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) has announced the commencement of its landmark $1 billion investment aimed at accelerating inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across Nigeria. NCDF, one of the leading impact investment and development platforms, declared that its rolled out suite of groundbreaking programmes aim at transforming the nation’s socio-economic landscape. The programme, […] NCDF $1bn investment in affordable housing, agric, renewable energy, infrastructure, others, kicks-off Tribune Online

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9 h. ago How $21bn investment stalled Lagos enforcement of electronic call

Tribune Online How $21bn investment stalled Lagos enforcement of electronic call-up "Truckers too joined in solidarity and threatened to withdraw their services at the Lekki Deep seaport. The government had no choice but to suspend the enforcement commencement. The arrested petroleum Tankers were immediately released." How $21bn investment stalled Lagos enforcement of electronic call-up Tribune Online

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9 h. ago How $21bn investment stalled enforcement of Lagos electronic call

Tribune Online How $21bn investment stalled enforcement of Lagos electronic call-up Checks by the Nigerian Tribune has revealed that the threat by petroleum tanker and trucker drivers to withdraw their services from the $19.5 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep seaport forced the Lagos State government to quickly suspend the enforcement of its planned electronic call-up regime around the Lekki-Epe axis of […] How $21bn investment stalled enforcement of Lagos electronic call-up Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Africans for Africa Initiative Appoints FundManager to Propel Investment in Mining Sector

In a significant step toward reshaping the investment landscape across Africa’s natural resources sector, the Africans forAfrica Initiative (AforA) has read more Africans for Africa Initiative Appoints FundManager to Propel Investment in Mining Sector

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14 h. ago Africa’s Growth: Private Sector Leaders Seek Integrated Value Chains

At the recent IFC 2025 African Equity Forum in Lagos, themed “Unlocking Value and Scaling Investment in Africa’s Retail and Manufacturing Sectors,” policymakers, global investors, and industry leaders convened to assess Africa’s investment landscape and collaboratively develop strategies to strengthen local value chains. In his keynote address, Chairman of McKinsey Africa, Acha Leke, outlined Africa’s […]

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14 h. ago Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn

…Say lenders prioritising low-risk instruments over private sector credit By Chukwuma Umeorah   Eight Nigerian banks, including Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, and United Bank for Africa (UBA), have increased their investment securities to a combined N41.78 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, a 1.65 per cent rise from N41.10 trillion in December 2024. As […] The post Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago MTN Nigeria pays N764.2bn in taxes, spends N3.5bn on social investments

By Chukwuma Umeorah MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) has announced the payment of N764.2 billion in taxes, levies, and duties to the Nigerian government in 2024, reinforcing its position as a major fiscal contributor and a leader in responsible corporate governance. The disclosure was made during the presentation of the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report at […] The post MTN Nigeria pays N764.2bn in taxes, spends N3.5bn on social investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, heavy shooting in Yenagoa, 4 killed

•Police arrest 17 suspects   From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There are no signs of peace amid the raging cult war in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, and other parts of the state. The dire situation worsened over the weekend with four reported deaths and heavy shooting in Yenagoa. According to investigations, two fresh graduates were […] The post Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, heavy shooting in Yenagoa, 4 killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Akpabio: ‘How Prof Mgbeke Paid Me To Manipulate Audio Recordings Against Natasha’, Says Media Personality Ogbonnaya

Media personality Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya has accused Prof. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Prof. Mgbeke, of paying her the sum of N300,000 to manipulate audio recordings against suspended Senator of Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan In an explosive interview with investigative journalist Adeola Fayehun, Ogbonnaya claimed she was approached by Duru during the Easter holidays and […]

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22 h. ago Seme Customs denies distributing poisoned rice leads to multiple death of individuals

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has denied the false allegations of multiple deaths linked to alleged poisoned rice released by Customs at Seme border. The Service debunked the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by Isah Sulaiman, the Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Customs Area […] The post Seme Customs denies distributing poisoned rice leads to multiple death of individuals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A deadly cult war in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, has claimed four lives amid heavy shootings over the weekend. Two Niger Delta University graduates awaiting NYSC call-up were hacked to death in Gbarantoru, one person was killed in Amarata, and another died in Swali on Sunday morning. In Gbarantoru, assailants arrived in a […] The post Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago ICN rallies global investment for nurses, says workforce in crisis

As the world commemorates International Nurses Day on May 12, 2025, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has raised a read more ICN rallies global investment for nurses, says workforce in crisis

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27 h. ago First Asset Management reiterates commitment to deepen Nigeria’s investment ecosystem

As firm surpasses N1trn AUM First Asset Management Limited has reiterated its commitment towards deepening Nigeria’s investment ecosystem, just as read more First Asset Management reiterates commitment to deepen Nigeria’s investment ecosystem

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