5 h. ago Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital

Tribune Online Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for September 25, 2025, will ask shareholders to approve plans to raise N20 billion in fresh capital. In a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the company explained that the capital raise could be carried out through a mix of share issuance options, […] Rights Issue: Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc to raise N20bn I’m fresh capital Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

Transport owners have rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend their planned industrial action, vowing to proceed with the read more NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

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16 h. ago Elumelu, Dolan to receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th annual gala in New York

Organisers say awardees exemplify enlightened leadership Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa, and founder of the read more Elumelu, Dolan to receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th annual gala in New York

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s Michael Ibe Honoured At Caritas Internationalis Committees Chairs Forum 2024

The Caritas Internationalis Committees Chairs Forum has honoured Nigeria’s Michael Ibe with the prestigious award of “Most Outstanding Contributor Award”, in recognition of his innovations, strategic leadership, and transformative contributions to the Catholic Relief agency. This award was one of the series of events when the Caritas Internationalis, the confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development, […]

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24 h. ago Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return

Tribune Online Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return A teacher in Germany who has been on sick leave since 2009, while receiving a full salary, has sued her employer after being asked to undergo a medical examination to confirm her condition, the country’s media reported. The unnamed teacher from Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia  sued her employer after it began to challenge her unusually long […] Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return Tribune Online

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25 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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38 h. ago Edo: My defection signals mass exodus from PDP to APC – Iyamu

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The lawmaker representing Orhionmwon South constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly, Bright Iyamu, has said his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with his supporters signalled a mass exodus from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said this when he was officially received into […] The post Edo: My defection signals mass exodus from PDP to APC – Iyamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Benue people to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu. He said such support is crucial to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the appeal on Saturday,  while handing over renovated structures and a fully […] The post “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago 2027: CSOs, experts warn exclusion of women, PWDs, others may lead to unrest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, stakeholders have emphasised that addressing exclusion and building truly inclusive political processes are vital to preventing unrest and advancing national development. Experts and civil society leaders at the 2nd Annual Otivism Lecture in Abuja celebrating pro-democracy activist Otive Igbuzor’s 62nd birthday, sounded urgent […] The post 2027: CSOs, experts warn exclusion of women, PWDs, others may lead to unrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Tor Tiv blesses agro machine manufacturer in Gboko, charges youth on skills acquisition 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A Gboko-based manufacturer of different agro processing machines, Engr Jacob Tyo has received Royal blessings from the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse.  Tor Tiv who received Engr Tyo in his Palace in Gboko was amazed by the technological exploits of the young man. The Tor Tiv […] The post Tor Tiv blesses agro machine manufacturer in Gboko, charges youth on skills acquisition  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Eddie Kwansa: Unraveling The Mystery Behind Owerri’s ‘Ghostly’ Legend

The Folklore Eddie Kwansa Story has it that Peacocks music band with Nze Dan Orji as the lead vocalist recorded a hit track to appeal to one John Obikwe to forgive his elder brothers and return home to Owerri from Ghana. According to folklore passed down for about 40 years or more in Igbo land […]

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63 h. ago NAPS Presents 10 Demands As Federal Government Assures Of Polytechnic Reforms

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) met with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa where they tabled a 10-point demand and received the commitment of the federal government to revamp Polytechnic education. The meeting which held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja was led by the NAPS President, Comrade Eshiofune Paul […]

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63 h. ago Tesla to award Musk an unparalleled $1 trillion pay if he meets targets

Tesla’s board has proposed a $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk in what would be the largest corporate read more Tesla to award Musk an unparalleled $1 trillion pay if he meets targets

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64 h. ago FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development

From Idu Jude, Abuja The federal government of Nigeria, and the Republic of China, has reaffirmed commitment to deepen bi-lateral relationship in the area of Marine and Blue Economy development. The committee was made by both nations on Thursday in Abuja the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, received the Chinese Ambassador to […] The post FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award

Tribune Online 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award A total of 10,465 students from tertiary institutions across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State have applied for the 2025 bursary award organised by the Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation and the Tinubu Support Group Bursary Award. 10,465 Kogi students jostle for Senator Karimi’s bursary award Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Gombe Governor hits back at critics, says his administration has performed well

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has dismissed criticisms of his administration, insisting that his government has recorded visible achievements across the state. Speaking on Thursday while receiving Jerry Joseph Damara and former Deputy Governor Tha’anda Rubainu, who both defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress […] The post Gombe Governor hits back at critics, says his administration has performed well appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG considers new constitution, regional system, as Nwachukwu renews call for true federalism

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu yesterday restated his administration’s commitment to constitutional reforms and economic restructuring, disclosing that very soon, Nigeria would have a new Constitution. The President, represented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this at the Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture held in Lagos in […] The post FG considers new constitution, regional system, as Nwachukwu renews call for true federalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties On Development Of Marine Sector

The Nigerian government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to partner on projects and polices for the development of the Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This was revealed when the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Embarks On European Leave; Shettima Assumes Interim Duties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day working vacation in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency has announced. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President departed Abuja on September 4 and will spend his annual leave between France and […] The post Tinubu Embarks On European Leave; Shettima Assumes Interim Duties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October

Tribune Online Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October Governor Otu, while receiving Dabiri-Erewa, commended her pioneering role in strengthening Nigeria’s ties with its citizens abroad.... Cross River to host national diaspora focal persons summit in October Tribune Online

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