7 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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15 h. ago How NYSC Allowance Sparked My Journey Into Fashion World – Kohol

The founder Vuda Fashion House Mr Andrew Kohol has narrated how his meagre National Youth Service Allowance (NYSC) sparked a fashion revolution with focus on men’s wears. Kohol spoke when 100 level students of Mass Communication from University of Jos visited his Vuba Fashion House, for a creative tour as part of their course in […]

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15 h. ago University Admission Crisis Forces Students Into Unwanted Careers

Every year in Nigeria, thousands of hopeful students apply to universities with clear visions of the careers they want. But for many, those dreams are abruptly redirected when admission letters arrive, offering them courses they never chose. Limited spaces in popular programmes, rigid quota systems, and the near impossibility of switching courses mean students often […]

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16 h. ago VIDEO: Ibom Air Hostess Came For Trouble With Emmanson, Says Eyewitness

David Ogede recounts the encounter between the two persons when he featured as a guest on Channels Television's The Morning Brief programme. The post VIDEO: Ibom Air Hostess Came For Trouble With Emmanson, Says Eyewitness appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming

Tribune Online Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming The Kano state Govt has commenced training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step-down training for students across the state. Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Tribune Online Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa STAKEHOLDERS said there is a silent epidemic of antimicrobial resistance and urged immediate, coordinated action to prevent a major public health disaster. They said the growing global concern of antimicrobial resistance contributes to about 24 deaths per 1,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa, and the situation is being made worse in the continent by how easily […] Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says

Tribune Online Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says HEAD of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Dupe Ademola-Popoola has stated that over 80 per cent of the causes of blindness in Nigerian children are either treatable or preventable and therefore called for a statewide system to ensure that no child is left without vision screening. Professor Ademola-Popoola, in a lecture […] Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture

Thursday, August 21, 2025, is Prof. Regina Chinwe Onwuchekwa’s day with history. On that day, the erudite scholar from Akokwa in Ideato North Local Government, Imo State will dazzle an array of academics and students of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), as well as other invited guests, with rare medical revelations when she delivers […] The post Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding of their children to prevent the spread of diphtheria. UNICEF facilitator, Mrs. Chineze George-Ileka, said this during a sensitisation at the Christian Women’s August Meeting on Wednesday in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra. George-Ileka said exclusive breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s […] The post Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Ilorin edition of the STEM Africa Fest ended successfully, inspiring over 500 students and educators across Kwara State to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and artificial intelligence (AI). This event was held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub for two days, featuring interactive workshops, demonstrations, and training […] The post IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it

Tribune Online Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it Card cloning is a fraudulent practice whereby information on a transactional card is illegally duplicated. In other words, it is a process that fraudsters use to copy information on a transaction card without stealing the physical card.  Afterwards, the information obtained from this card is copied into a new one. Through this, criminals are able […] Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash

Tribune Online Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash It was gathered that members of the local vigilance group, deployed to the market Father of suspected kidnapper, others killed in Kwara market clash Tribune Online

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33 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships

By Rita Ugo and Praise Adeagbo   Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and Choice International Group (CIG) have reviewed the existing partnerships between the parties for expansion and strengthening the ties, as the CIG 25 sponsored college students to China, won an additional N3 million in their ongoing training. This was disclosed by the management […] The post YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago We’re investigating soldiers, civilians clash in Nsukka – Army

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Authorities at the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army ,yesterday said they have commenced investigation into the clash between soldiers and civilians along Nsukka-Igbo Eze South Road in Enugu State. The acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of the Division, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, said in a statement that the said incident […] The post We’re investigating soldiers, civilians clash in Nsukka – Army appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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