1 hour ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

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2 h. ago Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons?

Tribune Online Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Last week, the news filtered out about the sad demise of a medical student at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, via suicide. This brings to the fore again the rising spate of suicide deaths, especially among young persons. Another recent example is that of a female student who died from suicide in Lagos […] Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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3 h. ago Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation

Tribune Online Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Six civil society groups – the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF), the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Child Health Organisation, New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa (EWNA/BCA) have sent a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging it to halt the privatisation […] Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly conveyed to his office to suspend some public officials. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi yesterday. The State House of […] The post Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1)

Tribune Online The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1) AS the Founder and former Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of the University of Lagos, former Chairman of all Pro-Chancellors, the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti even though I never attend any secondary school or university, I am very well […] The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1) Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s corporate FX inflows rose to $1.2bn in July – Report

By Chinwendu Obienyi Foreign exchange (FX) inflows from non-bank corporates into Nigeria’s FX market rose sharply in July, offering some relief to dollar liquidity as the naira continued to face pressure. According to data quoted from FMDQ by FBNQuest Merchant Bank, corporates injected about  $1.2 billion into the market in July 2025, up from $800 […] The post Nigeria’s corporate FX inflows rose to $1.2bn in July – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CSR: PENGASSAN renovates Kwali school, donates learning materials

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), through its foundation, has renovated two blocks of classrooms at the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Tukuruwa village, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. As part of […] The post CSR: PENGASSAN renovates Kwali school, donates learning materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says leading global platforms Google, Microsoft and TikTok have closed and deactivated more than 13 million accounts in line with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. Mrs Hadiza Umar, director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations of NITDA said the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, […] The post Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Governors Back NCC Plan To Cut Costs, Boost Broadband Access

In a decisive step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) plan to reduce costs and accelerate broadband access across the country. During a courtesy visit to the NGF Secretariat in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, […]

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11 h. ago NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders

Tribune Online NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders South-West chieftain of the NNPP has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to increase the salaries of political office holders, including the President, Vice President, ministers, and others, describing the move as “needless, insensitive, and morally bankrupt” in light of Nigeria’s current economic hardship. NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners

Tribune Online Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners The Speaker of the House, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, admonished the commissioners to work in synergy to ensure that the governor succeeds and also accord the Assembly its due respect. Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Tinubu administration not known for abandoning projects – Wike

Flags off ambitious water supply project for Bwari satellite town From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has underscored the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to fulfilling its promises during the commissioning of the Bwari water project on August 20. Speaking to a large gathering in […] The post Tinubu administration not known for abandoning projects – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing the process as anti-people and a betrayal of residents’ right to safe, affordable, and publicly managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, […] The post Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago IGP Mobilises Policemen From Abuja, Kaduna For Zamfara Assembly Supplementary Poll

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Gummel, and the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, to Zamfara State, to monitor the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency. Addressing police officers and other security agencies ahead of the exercise scheduled for August 21, […]

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15 h. ago Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order

Tribune Online Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order Mainpower has now approached the commission, seeking an immediate suspension of the order pending the hearing and determination of its petition. Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order Tribune Online

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16 h. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Benue Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Governor Alia, Speaker

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Terver Zamber, it was revealed that the resolution was reached during plenary presided over by Speaker Dajoh. […] The post Benue Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Governor Alia, Speaker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago PepsiCo’s $20m factory signals Nigeria’s shift to sustainable industrialisation – Minister

By Chinenye Anuforo Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Wednesday declared that PepsiCo’s newly commissioned factory in Lagos, developed in partnership with global logistics giant DP World, represents a major step toward sustainable industrialisation and regional export competitiveness for Nigeria. The facility, which officially rolled out the […] The post PepsiCo’s $20m factory signals Nigeria’s shift to sustainable industrialisation – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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