4 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG now focusing on revenue mobilisation rather than concessional funding

Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says Nigeria is moving away from concessional funding read more FG now focusing on revenue mobilisation rather than concessional funding- Wale Edun

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13 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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25 h. ago AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival

By Henry Akubuiro Since its debut four years ago, the 2025 edition of ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of artists, galleriests and facilitators in Nigeria. The fourth edition also comes with an overriding focus on the economy of art. Themed Artconomy – Redefining the Global Art […] The post AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

 Receives 2.5 million doses of Novel Oral Polio vaccine(NOPV) Engages 160 Monitors From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  and partners  on Friday flagged off the 2025  polio Immunization Campaign slated for April 24 to 30, 2025 to vaccinate all  zero-dose children under the age of […] The post Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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29 h. ago Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A veteran musician and renowned Nigerian gospel Singer,  Dr. Panam Percy Paul, has called on youths to shun Internet fraudulent practices otherwise known as ‘Yahoo yahoo’ saying it is the quickest way to ruin their destinies. The gospel artiste who urged the youths to be focused and be self disciplined said […] The post Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional leaders in Gombe State to take a more active role in addressing persistent noncompliance with polio vaccination campaigns in the state. According to UNICEF, the issue of Polio virus has remained a serious concern in Gombe and other parts of Nigeria, […] The post Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Dangote Joins World Bank’s Investment Lab To Boost Job Creation

President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been appointed to the World Bank Group’s Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL) the group moved into the next phase of its focus on implementing large-scale, job-generating investments in emerging markets. The PSIL has identified five strategic pillars—regulatory and policy certainty, political risk guarantees, foreign […]

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39 h. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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40 h. ago Taraba Advances Conservation Efforts With ANI Foundation Partnership

The Taraba State Government has strengthened its environmental conservation agenda through a strategic partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation. To commemorate Earth Day 2025, the theme is „Our Power, Our Planet.“ According to ANI, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing protection and sustainable management of the expansive Gashaka Gumti […]

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43 h. ago ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’

By Adewale Sanyaolu with agency reports Nigeria and other emerging economies will have to grapple with tighter global financing conditions for longer while the future of risk-free assets is very much in focus, the head of South Africa’s central bank has said. The World Bank views Nigeria as an emerging economy, recognizing its significant economic […] The post ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago CVFF: Shipowner urges focus on indigenous ownership, job creation boost

…Faults 2% levy on vessel docking By Steve Agbota A shipowner, Tunji Brown, has advocated the elimination of the waiver clause in Nigeria’s maritime regulations, urging its replacement with a “right of first refusal” provision to strengthen indigenous participation in the sector. Addressing journalists in Lagos yesterday, Brown, who formerly served as Secretary General and […] The post CVFF: Shipowner urges focus on indigenous ownership, job creation boost appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Unsold 92m barrels of crude puts Nigeria’s N19.6trn oil revenue at risk

Nigeria’s oil sector, the lifeblood of its economy, is grappling with a burgeoning crisis as a staggering 92 million barrels read more Unsold 92m barrels of crude puts Nigeria’s N19.6trn oil revenue at risk

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53 h. ago IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

Preserve exchange rate flexibility, protect Central Bank independence Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has called read more IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

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57 h. ago $700m cabotage fund set for disbursement in August, says NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), which oversees the long-withheld Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) for shipbuilding in read more $700m cabotage fund set for disbursement in August, says NIMASA

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57 h. ago ‘Vaccine Progress At Risk’, WHO, GAVI Warn Of Deadly Disease Resurgence Amid Funding Crisis

Amid growing concerns over resurgence of disease outbreaks, the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and global vaccine alliance GAVI, have sounded the alarm on the mounting threats to global immunisation progress. In a joint statement released Thursday to mark World Immunisation Week (April 24–30), the agencies warned that misinformation, population surges, […]

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59 h. ago TETFund Boss Bags Icon Award, Lauds Nigeria’s Progress As Skilled Labour Hub

The executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has declared that Nigeria is fast becoming a global hub for skilled labour. Echono stated this at the sidelines of the annual Vanguard Newspaper Personality of the Year Awards, where he was honoured with the prestigious Education Icon Award for 2024. In […]

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59 h. ago Renewed Hope For Local Shipowners As Oyetola Directs Disbursement Of $360m Cabotage Fund

Last week, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), to begin the process for the disbursement of the $360million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The CVFF, an intervention fund, was established under the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act of 2003. While contributions to […]

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