66 m. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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3 h. ago World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience

By Uche Usim The World Bank has granted approval for three financing operations totaling $1.08 billion to bolster education, nutrition and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement released on the bank’s website on Wednesday, these concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, enhancing household and community resilience, and addressing nutrition […] The post World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara

Tribune Online Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara The Zamfara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, in collaboration with Media and Publicity Consult (MPC), has embarked on training and capacity-building for enumerators on the importance of girls' education in the state. Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Food Security: Cross River Distributes Improved Seedlings, Herbicides To 135 Schools

The Cross River State government has commenced distribution of improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three senatorial zones in the state. The initiative was targeted at tackling guaranteeing food security and intensify the fight against hunger and starvation in the state. Commissioner for Education in the state, Senator Stephen Odey, […]

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7 h. ago West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration. read more West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

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8 h. ago Cross River empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of improved variety seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three educational zones in the state. Items distributed include maize, pumpkin, cassava, melon, and others, with the emphasis that a lot can be achieved with the cultivation of these improved seedlings. […] The post Cross River empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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12 h. ago UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall

Tribune Online UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers, staff, and community support officers due to a £260 million funding gap. Despite increased contributions from central and local government, the force says it must make “substantial tough choices” to address the shortfall. With violent crime, mobile phone theft, and shoplifting on the rise, senior officers warn that […] UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara

Tribune Online Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara At a grand ceremony held in Oghara, the monarch conferred upon Professor Ufuophu-Biri the title of Omoko of Oghara Kingdom, a distinguished honour celebrating his dedication to education, leadership, and community progress. Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has pledged to sponsor the education of a girl seen in a viral video helping her mother with a cleaning job in Lagos. This followed a viral video of a woman sweeping a street in Ikoyi with her 11-year-old daughter. Human rights activist JustAdetoun criticised the woman for engaging her […] The post Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Collaboration key to advancing pharmacy practice, says ACPN chair

The Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Tolu Ajayi, has said the future of pharmacy depends on embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritising sustainability. A statement on Tuesday by ACPN said at the 2025 Continuing Education Conference in Lagos, themed “Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice through Collaboration, Research and Innovation,” Ajayi revealed Read More

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25 h. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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25 h. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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25 h. ago Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and Read More

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26 h. ago Nigeria fortunate to have Tinubu as president – Bosun Tijani

The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his Read More

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26 h. ago Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice

In the wake of the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusegun Olanrewaju, also known as “Segun Success,” international ring official and boxing matchmaker Olusegun Ayodele Adesanya has issued a condolence message to all boxing stakeholders, asking them to avoid allowing boxers to fight with little notice, just a few days away. Considering the circumstances surrounding […] The post Segun Success’ Death: Nigerian Int’l Boxing Ref, frowns at allowing boxers fight on short notice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo: Two legends death could not kill (2)

AYO ADEBANJO: The eternal flame of ideology Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on the other hand, was the embodiment of ideological purity. As a disciple of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, he stood firmly by the principles of federalism, free education, and self-determination. His words carried the weight of history. His defiance against injustice never wavered; and his belief […] The post Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo: Two legends death could not kill (2) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti As part of its efforts to improve smart education in Ekiti State, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to commence the second phase of its educational intervention at the Ekiti Smart School in Ijan-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state. Prof. Femi Akinwumi, the Executive Chairman of the […] The post Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Camper’s Death: Police Demand Prior Notification For Hiking, Camping Activities In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced that prior notification is now mandatory for any hiking or camping activities in the Territory. The directive was communicated in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday. “The FCT Police Command advises […]

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