92 m. ago Procurement Professionals Blame Quacks For Substandard Projects

The Association of Procurement Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) has blamed the engagement of unqualified persons or quacks in the procurement and supply chain management for substandard projects across the country, such as failed roads and collapsed buildings. The president of APPON Dr Emem Kanico, disclosed this at the 5th Annual National Conference of the association,  […]

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14 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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22 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship

The Companion has called on Nigerians to embrace a positive shift in mindset to tackle the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. In a statement at the end of its two-day Elective Conference of 2025, the association of Muslim men in business and the professions called on all Nigerian youths to get engaged with current socio-economic […] The post The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Tinubu’s gains will stall unless governors confront their own failures

The past year has handed Nigeria’s state and local governments a fiscal windfall unmatched in recent history. The removal of read more Tinubu’s gains will stall unless governors confront their own failures

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24 h. ago Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says

Tribune Online Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says HEAD of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Dupe Ademola-Popoola has stated that over 80 per cent of the causes of blindness in Nigerian children are either treatable or preventable and therefore called for a statewide system to ensure that no child is left without vision screening. Professor Ademola-Popoola, in a lecture […] Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams

Tribune Online Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a technical glitch that affected the recent release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, reassuring the public of its commitment to maintaining the integrity of national examinations. He gave the assurance in a press release via the ministry’s X (formerly […] Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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39 h. ago Night Travel, Overloading Fueling Boat Mishaps, Says Niger LG Chair

The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume has blamed night travel and overloading for some boat mishaps. He also called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists during a fact-finding mission on the […]

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41 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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45 h. ago Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi

Tribune Online Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi Motilayo Abisola Omoniyi (née Olapade Agoro), the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Angy Care Health Foundation, a registered charity, both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, is a practical nurse based in the United Kingdom and is passionate about charity works. In this interview with ADEOLA OJO, on her charity mission in Nigeria […] Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minority shareholders of Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc (TCN) have commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its sustained regulatory oversight of the company, while calling for a fair resolution to the prolonged ownership and governance dispute. The shareholders, numbering over 4,000, attributed the lingering deadlock to the failure of the […] The post Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Ijaw group replies attackers of PAP boss Otuaro, alleges sentiments

Following incessant attacks by faceless groups allegedly from Warri, a group known as the Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI, has reiterated that the attackers never embraced the Presidential Amnesty Programme when it was proclaimed by then President, late Uma’ru Yar’Adua in 2009. This was contained in a response to the latest attacks, which IPDI said […] The post Ijaw group replies attackers of PAP boss Otuaro, alleges sentiments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago TCN minority shareholders commend SEC oversight, recommend way forward

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minority shareholders of Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc (TCN) have commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its sustained regulatory oversight of the company, while calling for a fair resolution to the prolonged ownership and governance dispute.   The shareholders, numbering over 4,000, attributed the lingering deadlock to the failure of […] The post TCN minority shareholders commend SEC oversight, recommend way forward appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Community for Empowerment and the Development and Arewa Consultative Youth Movement have sued Dapo Segun, chief financial officer (CFO) of the NNPC Limited and former executive vice president (EVP) downstream, praying for his sack, arrest and prosecution over alleged role in the failure of the refinery rehabilitation, OVH NNPCL […] The post Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Doctors to Lagos govt: Don’t blame us if we embark on indefinite strike

Tribune Online Doctors to Lagos govt: Don’t blame us if we embark on indefinite strike The medical doctors in the employment of the Lagos State government have called on the state government to return the money deducted from their July salaries and also address their pending welfare issues; otherwise, they will embark on an indefinite industrial action. Doctors to Lagos govt: Don’t blame us if we embark on indefinite strike Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tariff Slash: EERC To Resolve Power Supply Shortage In Enugu

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has said that it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of state into blackouts MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it blamed the development on the drastic reduction of power being supplied it by […]

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4 d. ago Tariff Slash: EERC moves to resolve sudden power supply shortage in parts of Enugu

As EEDC blames “code coverage conflicts and related glitches” The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, says it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of the country into an acute power shortage. Recall that MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it […] The post Tariff Slash: EERC moves to resolve sudden power supply shortage in parts of Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lekki ‘shit water’ boreholes evidence of government failure, CAPPA alleges

From Idu Jude, Abuja A civil rights organisation under the aegis of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has noted with concern the recent remarks made by Mahmood Adegbite, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lagos State. The Lagos Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has acknowledged during a public […] The post Lekki ‘shit water’ boreholes evidence of government failure, CAPPA alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2025 WASSCE Results Worst Since 2015 – Private School Proprietors

This year’s performance still shows a drop compared to 2024, when 72.12 per cent of candidates obtained five credits, including English and Mathematics. The post 2025 WASSCE Results Worst Since 2015 – Private School Proprietors appeared first on Channels Television.

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