5 h. ago Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

The Abia State Government has promised to upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training read more Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

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14 h. ago Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

As student debt climbs and wages stagnate, many recent graduates in the United States are finding the job market increasingly read more Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

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19 h. ago CBN: Winning war against exchange rate gaps, FX speculations

By Michael Nwadike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has activated market-driven pricing for the naira, significantly enhancing transparency and restoring investor confidence. With disciplined reforms and policy clarity, the naira has stabilized at a more sustainable level against the U.S. dollar. The once-wide gap between the official and parallel market rates has all but […] The post CBN: Winning war against exchange rate gaps, FX speculations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

The federal government has empowered Federal Colleges of Education to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education and Bachelor’s Degrees read more FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

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31 h. ago FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

In a major step toward reforming teacher education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy in all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs). This development comes after the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The law […] The post FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Women on Wheels: 130 women join Nigeria’s trucking industry in six years

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Lafarge Africa Plc has trained and empowered 130 women to join the trucking industry in Nigeria from 2019 till date. This was disclosed in a release in Calabar after the graduation of 30 female truck drivers through the Women on Wheels (WOW) initiative. Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, praised […] The post Women on Wheels: 130 women join Nigeria’s trucking industry in six years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Naira falls to ₦1,602.02/$1 amid persistent forex volatility

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The naira weakened further, Wednesday, closing at ₦1,602.02 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a decline from Monday’s rate of N1,596 per dollar, driven by ongoing currency volatility and a shortage of dollar inflows. Intraday trading saw […] The post Naira falls to ₦1,602.02/$1 amid persistent forex volatility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Shettima: Fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification will benefit Nigerians

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged that the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and energy sector overhaul, are challenging but essential for Nigeria’s progress. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a visit by a delegation from Berlin’s Hertie School of Governance, Shettima said, […] The post Shettima: Fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification will benefit Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city

Francis Nwifuru has initiated the construction of an industrial city to address the rising unemployment rate in the state. read more Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city

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3 d. ago FGN bond demand declines as inflation raises rate hike concerns

The Debt Management Office (DMO) faced less enthusiasm from investors at its April FGN bond auction, with total bids less read more FGN bond demand declines as inflation raises rate hike concerns

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3 d. ago Waterway Safety: Oyetola Flags Off Distribution Of 42,00 Life Jackets

To enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, flagged off the distribution of 42,000 life jackets to waterway users across 12 selected riverine states. The initiative flagged off at a ceremony in Minna, Niger State, is aimed at curbing the alarming rate of boat mishaps […]

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4 d. ago Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

In an effort to tackle unemployment and boost economic growth, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the read more Adamawa govt approves recruitment of 4,000 into civil service

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4 d. ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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5 d. ago UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is hosting the first cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP), organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Speaking in Nsukka on Monday during the flag-off of the orientation, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, […] The post UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Headies 2025: Davido Presents Odumodublvck With ‘Next Rated Artist’ Award

Nigerian music sensation, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly called Odumodublvck, has won the coveted ‘Next Rated Artist’ award at the Headies held on Sunday night at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The award was presented by Davido, who visibly was excited and proud, shared a heartfelt message before announcing the winner. “I won this award about […]

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5 d. ago Headies: How Odumodublvck defied organisers after Next Rated award

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck had a controversial moment at the 17th Headies Awards ceremony, which was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos on Sunday. The hip-hop star, who won the Next Rated award, was accompanied to the stage with his mother and 10 men. Odumodublvck was cut off midway during his acceptance speech and […] The post Headies: How Odumodublvck defied organisers after Next Rated award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

Funso Doherty, former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has raised alarm over the reported 54.3% failure rate among the state’s public school read more Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

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6 d. ago Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability

Dr. Jibril Mustapha, the President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for the presidency in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Saturday from Lagos, Mustapha emphasized that the country is facing numerous challenges, including economic hardship, insecurity, and unemployment, which require strong leadership to […] The post Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

The World Bank’s projection that Nigeria’s poverty rate could soar to 56 percent by 2027 is now a source of read more World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

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