7 h. ago Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025

By Zika Bobby The 2025 World Cassava Day celebration was held in grand style in Abuja, spotlighting cassava as a cornerstone for food security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. The event, themed: “Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports”, brought together leaders from government, business, and development institutions to chart a new […] The post Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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65 h. ago How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

As Africa’s most populous nation seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and drive industrialisation, cassava crop has been read more How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

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3 d. ago World Climate Day: Kogi Assembly Speaker, Members Plant Trees

The speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, yesterday led other members in planting trees around the Assembly complex as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Climate Day. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the speaker, who led other members to plant trees around the Assembly Complex, emphasised the […]

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4 d. ago Keystone Bank Empowers Entrepreneurs With SME Business Clinic Nationwide

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic across 10 major Nigerian cities. A statement by the bank said the initiative was in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability.” […]

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6 d. ago Abuja Catholic Women Pledge Commitment To Members’ Welfare Celebrates 2025 Day

Catholic women in Abuja have stressed their commitment to promoting the spiritual, social, and economic well-being of Abuja women through vocational skills training and care for widows and the vulnerable. The president of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Kubwa Chairperson Princess (Dr) Joan Jummai Idonijie JP, revealed this at the Abuja Archdiocese 2025 Day celebration […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria Seafarers Will Remain Competitive, Globally Employable – Oyetola

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola said that the Ministry is committed to ensuring that Nigerian seafarers remain competitive and globally employable. He disclosed this at the 2025 Seafarers Day celebration titled, “My Harassment-Free Ship,” held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The minister further stated that the ministry is also actively supporting […]

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1 week ago Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun

Tribune Online Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun THE Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation marked the International Widows’ Day on Monday, 23 June, 2025, by empowering 136 widows from across Nigeria with economic tools and startup capital worth over N23 million. The agency made the presentation to the beneficiaries at an event held in Lagos, to raise awareness about the challenges widows face, especially […] Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit drugs from January 2025 to June 2025. This was disclosed by the State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug […] The post Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘2025 Children Day Essay Competition Will Produce Nigeria’s Brightest Young Tech Innovators’

The management of SystemSpec, organisers of the 2025 Children’s Day Essay Competition, has assured that Nigeria’s brightest young tech innovators will emerge at this year’s competition’s awards. The competition being hosted by SystemSpec is scheduled for Friday, June 27. A compelling convergence of youthful brilliance, an unwavering commitment to national development, and a strategic commitment […]

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1 week ago Plan International Engages Girls With ICT, Digital Innovation

In a bid to promote digital innovation, Plan International has engaged young girls, equipping them with deep knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital innovation tools to foster national development. Speaking yesterday in Abuja during the commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, Samuel Odili, an ICT teacher with Noble Leadership Academy, […]

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1 week ago Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted

By Seyi Babalola The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court issued its ruling after the Crescent Sighting Committee validated […] The post Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities

Tribune Online WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a series of activities to mark the 2025 World Environment Day (WED), celebrated globally under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” With initiatives focused on education, advocacy, and infrastructure support, FBRA’s campaign this year centred on promoting circular economic practices, fostering behavioural […] WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities Tribune Online

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1 week ago Marwa, Obasa, others to headline pharmacists’ mental health lecture

By Cosmas Omegoh Mental health issues in Nigeria will be on the table for discussion when members of the Board of Fellows (BOF), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), converge on Lagos on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to mark their two-day 2025 Mid-year Meeting, an event which incorporates their 7th Annual Public lecture. At the occasion, members […] The post Marwa, Obasa, others to headline pharmacists’ mental health lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Foundation Empowers 250 Widows With Tools, Cash Grants To Mark International Widow’s Day

In commemoration of International Widow’s Day 2025 themed “Empower Her: From Loss to Leadership,” the Chadash Empowerment Foundation has trained and empowered 250 widows across Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja with vocational equipment and financial support to help them rebuild their lives. The Foundation, led by its founder/convener and wife of […]

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1 week ago NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State has arrested 312 suspects and seized a total of 803.672 kilograms of drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. The state commander, Mrs. Obot Bassey, revealed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Uyo to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse […] The post NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oral hygiene: Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7million pupils

By Zika Bobby In its drive toward deepening oral hygiene among kids, Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has begun 2025 Brush Day & Night awareness campaign in three locations across the country with the target of reaching 2.7 million pupils. The initiative, which is part of Pepsodent’s ongoing move to sensitise pupils about oral […] The post Oral hygiene: Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7million pupils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability

Tribune Online Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration’s bold economic reforms are delivering strong growth, price stability, and a more stable exchange rate—a trajectory recognised by both international financial institutions and industry stakeholders, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his address to the National Assembly to highlight […] Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability Tribune Online

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