10 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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10 h. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, Gamechanger To Revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […]

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10 h. ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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15 h. ago Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday

By Damiete Braide The heart of Lagos Island will once again vibrate with colour, rhythm and cultural pride, as Lagos Fanti Carnival stages a comeback on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. With roots tracing back to 1890, the carnival is more than a festive gathering, it’s a living testament to the enduring ties between Nigeria […] The post Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration

By Eze Onyekpere In 1999, when Nigeria returned to democratic governance after years of military rule, a public officer declaring their assets meant laboriously filling out multiple paper forms by hand, submitting them physically to a government office, and hoping they wouldn’t disappear into the labyrinthine filing systems of bureaucracy. Twenty-six years later, that archaic […] The post Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production

From Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced ambitious goals to attract $60 billion in sectoral investment and achieve a daily crude oil production of two million barrels per day (bpd). Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari shared these targets at a townhall meeting held at NNPC Towers in Abuja on […] The post NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Tech Entrepreneur Urges Young Africans To Set Goals, Create Opportunities

Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur and investor, Oyemonlan Benjamin Oseoje, has emphasised the importance of goal-setting and proactive planning as essential traits for contemporary entrepreneurs hoping to achieve success in today’s fast-paced business landscape. . Speaking on the mindset required to succeed, he said, “To be a go-getter, you must at first be a goal-setter.” He urged […]

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23 h. ago Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss

NDPC partners with health ministry to strengthen data protection in healthcare From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it is currently investigating global platforms like Truecaller and TikTok over their handling of Nigerian citizens’ data. NCDPC also said that it has intensified efforts to secure sensitive information within the country’s healthcare […] The post Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Juma Jux, Priscilla Ojo Tie The Knot In Lagos Traditional Ceremony

Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has officially tied the knot with Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The couples sealed their union with a traditional wedding ceremony held in Lagos. The ceremony, held on Thursday, drew friends and family who gathered to celebrate and extend their well wishes to the couple. READ MORE: […] The post Juma Jux, Priscilla Ojo Tie The Knot In Lagos Traditional Ceremony appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FG demands proof of diaspora investors’ $250m in Winhomes Estate

The Federal Government has demanded proof or evidence of investment from Diaspora Nigerians who ‘claim’ to have invested $250 million read more FG demands proof of diaspora investors’ $250m in Winhomes Estate

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29 h. ago Africa tired of being poor, Adesina seeks end to raw commodity exports

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to put an end to the export of raw materials if the continent is to overcome poverty and underdevelopment. According to data from the Office of US Trade Representative and other multilateral institutions, Africa accounts for less than 2 per Read More

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30 h. ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago African airlines cargo demand falls in February as trade tensions weigh

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing that African airlines saw read more African airlines cargo demand falls in February as trade tensions weigh

Transport

32 h. ago Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

….says country yet to scratch surface of mineral wealth Frank Aigbogun, Publisher of BusinessDay Media, has said Nigeria is “turning read more Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

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33 h. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

Nigeria’s inflation crisis shows no signs of abating in 2025. Fresh data reveals that year-on-year headline inflation climbed to 24.23% in read more Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

Economics

34 h. ago NUC To Incorporate Artificial Intelligence, 11 Other New Programmes In CCMAS

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has begun the development of Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for 12 new programmes that were either outstanding or omitted during the earlier review of the curriculum in the Nigerian University System (NUS). The programmes will be incorporated into the CCMAS for the various disciplines to which they […]

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34 h. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

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38 h. ago Ethical AI can transform global healthtech—If we scale it right

Artificial intelligence has the power to revolutionise HealthTech, not by simply building smarter systems but by crafting technologies that serve read more Ethical AI can transform global healthtech—If we scale it right

Politics

39 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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