15 h. ago NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body

Tribune Online NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project

Tribune Online Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project Nigeria is already the world’s largest producer of cassava, but successive administrations have struggled to fully industrialise the sector. Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss

Tribune Online How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, provides a deep insight into the newly launched Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative by the Federal Government. He spoke at the monthly education dialogue organised by the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN). TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE brings the excerpts: Tell us what […] How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss Tribune Online

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59 h. ago NSSEC boss reaffirms commitment to inclusive learning, effective education

Tribune Online NSSEC boss reaffirms commitment to inclusive learning, effective education The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has reaffirmed commitment of the commission towards ensuring the provision of inclusive education that will result in effective learning and improved literacy and numeracy levels in Nigeria. Executive Secretary, NSSEC, Dr Iyela Ajayi, stated this during a two-day national workshop to boost the capacity of Special Education Desk […] NSSEC boss reaffirms commitment to inclusive learning, effective education Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG

Tribune Online Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Lokpobiri stressed the need to sustain the positive trajectory to meet both domestic and international energy obligations. Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NPAN congratulates The Sun MD, Ukeh, on election as NGE general secretary

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has congratulated the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, on his emergence as the General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). In a letter signed by its Executive Secretary, Feyi Smith, NPAN commended Ukeh’s victory at the recently concluded Biennial […] The post NPAN congratulates The Sun MD, Ukeh, on election as NGE general secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Port congestion, container backlogs long resolved –NSC Chief

By Steve Agbota                                      The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has dismissed recent reports of port congestion and unreturned empty containers, stating that such issues were resolved some time ago. Speaking to journalists recently, […] The post Port congestion, container backlogs long resolved –NSC Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Experts Urge Targeted Messaging To Improve Family Planning Uptake In Nigeria

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s reproductive health sector have called for more tailored and context-sensitive communication strategies to improve the uptake of modern family planning (FP) methods across the country. This call was made during a dissemination webinar by the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), which unveiled findings from a Family Planning Communication Landscaping Assessment […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko

Tribune Online Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko “Our leaders must create circumstances and an environment that ensure our brains are available for our services and development. Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector

Tribune Online 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector Ongoing efforts aimed at attracting foreign direct investment gained momentum as 216 Chinese investors are set to invest in... 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university premises on Tuesday, Professor Pate disclosed that a […] The post NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

SCM Capital Asset Management Limited, the Fund Manager of the Nigeria Energy Sector Fund (NESF), has announced a coupon payment read more SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

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4 d. ago Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?

A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin. The vice president […]

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4 d. ago PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary At 100th NEC Meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following a resolution passed at the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, confirmed the decision, emphasizing unity and preparation for the […] The post PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary At 100th NEC Meeting appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ahead Of NEC Meeting, PDP Rift Over Anyanwu’s Return Deepens

The feuding camps within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have refused to shift ground over Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s return as national secretary and the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for today. LEADERSHIP learnt that, as of yesterday, the camps were finalising plans regarding Anyanwu and the NEC gathering. Their hard stances have created […]

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5 d. ago Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report

Tribune Online Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report NIGERIA’S banking sector recorded a strong 39.6 per cent year-on-year growth in 2024, with total assets rising to N170.02 trillion from N121.8 trillion in 2023. This remarkable expansion was fueled by surging remittance inflows, the widespread adoption of digital financial services, and broader sector reforms, according to the State of Enterprise (SOE) Report 2025. Despite […] Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FG halts controversial dues for private firms, sets N25m interim cap

…NECA, OPTS, ALTON, others rejoice, say move’ll restore investor trust By Uche Usim To address mounting concerns from Nigeria’s private sector, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced a temporary halt to the implementation of contentious provisions in the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) (Amendment) Act 2023. This was contained in a […] The post FG halts controversial dues for private firms, sets N25m interim cap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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