59 m. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Society

3 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

Society

8 h. ago Polio: Vaccinators decry parental refusal in Gombe’s Tumfure community

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The 2025 routine immunisation campaign against poliovirus and other preventable diseases in Gombe State has faced resistance in Tumfure, a busy suburb of Gombe metropolis, raising concerns among vaccinators about children’s health. Health workers reported growing noncompliance during house-to-house visits, despite awareness campaigns backed by the Gombe State Government, UNICEF, and […] The post Polio: Vaccinators decry parental refusal in Gombe’s Tumfure community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

8 h. ago Nigeria adopts National Energy Transition Policy, to achieve net

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The federal government has adopted the National Energy Transition Policy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2060 through a just and inclusive energy transition. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and NEITI Board Chairman, announced this at the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Board retreat in Umuahia, […] The post Nigeria adopts National Energy Transition Policy, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 – Akume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted into evidence a video in which Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the read more Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

Events

14 h. ago SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a comprehensive technology adoption survey targeted at registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs), in a bid to boost innovation and efficiency within the Nigerian capital market. In a circular released on Wednesday, the Commission said the assessment aims to evaluate how extensively CMOs are embracing advanced technologies in […] The post SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

20 h. ago Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government has restated its commitment to ending violence against children, women, and vulnerable groups. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the recommitment at the kickoff of the two-day Regional Meeting of Pathfinder African Countries on the Global Alliance to End Violence Against Children in Abuja on Wednesday, where […] The post Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

21 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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23 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed two of four proposed Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, aimed at improving revenue assessment, collection, and accountability. The bills, which followed a two-hour closed-door session and the adoption […] The post Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

36 h. ago Nigerian Open AI Board Member Under Pressure As Global Campaign Gains Momentum

A rapidly growing global campaign backed by over 110,000 people calls on OpenAI’s newest board member, Adebayo Ogunlesi, to block the company’s transition to a for-profit model. Ogunlesi is a prominent Nigerian billionaire and investment banker who joined OpenAI’s board in January 2025. Campaigners from the People For AI Coalition argue that OpenAI CEO Sam […]

Politics

39 h. ago Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs

Cascador, an annual program focused on developing Nigerian entrepreneurs who are scaling mission-driven companies, has inked a partnership deal with Sterling Bank to launch a funding model for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million fund, the partnership introduces flexible financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, […] The post Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

41 h. ago TD Africa, Huawei empower installers to drive eKit deployment across Africa

By Chinenye Anuforo   To ensure seamless adoption of the Huawei eKit solution across Africa, TD Africa, the continent’s leading technology distributor, in collaboration with Huawei, hosted an exclusive Installer Workshop in Lagos, recently. The workshop is a strategic initiative to educate, empower and recruit certified installers who will become TD Africa’s official hands-on force […] The post TD Africa, Huawei empower installers to drive eKit deployment across Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

46 h. ago Jigawa signs Operations and Maintenance Model for PHCs, primary schools

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Jigawa state has launched a pioneering Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Model for Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and primary schools, signed into effect by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, on April 25, 2025, in Dutse. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to ensure the functionality and sustainability of critical infrastructure, […] The post Jigawa signs Operations and Maintenance Model for PHCs, primary schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

50 h. ago Senate To Begin Investigative Hearings On Alleged Abuse Of Federal Character Principle

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has announced the commencement of investigative hearings into several government agencies. This development follows a motion moved in March 2025 by Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), which was overwhelmingly adopted by the Senate. The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Address Systemic Abuse and Ineffective Implementation of […]

Politics

58 h. ago FG approves National Integrated Electricity Policy to transform power sector

The Federal Government has officially ratified and adopted a comprehensive roadmap for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) through the read more FG approves National Integrated Electricity Policy to transform power sector

Politics

59 h. ago Speaker Abbas Pushes For Adoption Of Renewable Energy To Diversify Economy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has said Nigeria must adopt renewable energy to diversify its economy. According to Abbas, the case for renewable energy is compelling as it holds substantial implications for national policy agendas. The speaker noted that Nigeria is assuming a continental leadership role in the race to […]

Politics

59 h. ago FG approves power sector roadmap, adopts National Integrated Electricity Policy

The Federal Government has formally ratified and adopted a roadmap for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) by approving the read more FG approves power sector roadmap, adopts National Integrated Electricity Policy

Politics

64 h. ago Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students

By Gabriel Dike Miva Open University, Yaba, Lagos, a pioneering institution in digital education, has launched its flagship study centre in Lagos. Its bold mission is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to close Nigeria’s yawning university admission gap. With over 900,000 qualified students denied university admission annually due to capacity limitations at conventional universities in […] The post Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Five Children Suffocate To Death In Abandoned Vehicle In Nasarawa

A devastating incident occurred on Sunday in the Agyaragu community, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, resulting in the deaths of five children. The children, who were six to ten years old, suffocated to death inside an old car that was parked in a nearby residence. Samuel Akala, a community resident and the Publicity […] The post Five Children Suffocate To Death In Abandoned Vehicle In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a united action of all citizens and leaders to end zero dose immunization of children against polio virus and other preventable diseases in northeast Borno and Yobe states. The call came as a week-long campaign to boost vaccination and stop polio spread […] The post UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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