4 m. ago Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has validated its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched the Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, and introduced the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Action Plan. The Abuja event united government officials, development partners, civil society, academia, and vulnerable groups, showcasing participatory governance to accelerate the […] The post Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

Nigerian Labour Congress, Katsina State chapter, has lamented over poor condition of the state’s health sector, saying that there is need for more health workers. The group also called for immediate implementation of the full minimum wage across all sectors of government. Speaking during celebration of 2025 Workers’ Day in Katsina on Thursday, Chairman of […] The post Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife, Director General of the South-East Governors Forum (SEGOF), warmly congratulated Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, praising their steadfast dedication to national growth and productivity across all sectors. In a statement from the Forum’s Secretariat, Ekwunife described workers as the backbone of Nigeria’s development and progress, […] The post Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South-East governors’ commitment to workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago How Oriental Energy is making significant progress in energy sector

“We have made significant progress since Oriental Energy Resources Limited was founded. Our successes have been built on exceptional workforce, read more How Oriental Energy is making significant progress in energy sector

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12 h. ago Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stressed that reorienting Nigerians’ mindsets is vital for effective governance and sustainable national development. Speaking while hosting participants of the Senior Executive Course 47 (2025) from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Abuja, Alake urged the institute […] The post Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu’s Reforms Boosting NNPCL, Caverton, Stenabulk Shipping Partnership – Lokpobiri

The newly announced shipping sector joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Caverton Offshore Support Group, and international maritime firm Stenabulk, was made possible by President Bola Tinubu’s drive for industry reform, minister of state Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the partners, Lokpobiri […]

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13 h. ago With Cleaner Energy, Africa Can Unlock Significant Economic Opportunities – CILT

The International Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Ibrahim Jibril, on Wednesday, said by transiting to a cleaner and more efficient transport system, Africa can unlock significant economic opportunities while safeguarding the environment for future generations. Jibrin, who disclosed this during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2025 Africa Forum […]

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13 h. ago Seplat Energy JV Flags Off 2025 ‘Eye Can See’ Programme In Imo

In line with its commitment to advancing community health and wellness, Seplat Energy, with its Joint Venture partners, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has flagged off the 2025 edition of its flagship healthcare initiative, ‘Eye Can See’, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The programme’s opening ceremony, which was held at the Full […]

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13 h. ago Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Didi Walson-Jack has hailed Nigerian workers as the “bedrock of national progress” in her Workers’ Day message, emphasising unity, innovation, and excellence as keys to overcoming challenges. In a statement marking the May 1 public holiday declared by the federal government, Walson-Jack expressed […] The post Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On Workers’ Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, praised the nation’s workforce as the “driving force behind our nation’s progress”. In a heartfelt message, she commended workers’ resilience across formal and informal sectors, recognising their vital role in the country’s development. “Across all sectors, whether public or private, formal or […] The post First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Not all Nigerian workers are earning new Minimum Wage –Kayode Alakija, President SSASCGOC

  By Bimbola Oyesola   This may sound strange, more-so when the new Minimum Wage has come into force for almost a year now. But those affected are not just private sector employees, but workers in government agencies and parastatals. According to the President of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned […] The post Not all Nigerian workers are earning new Minimum Wage –Kayode Alakija, President SSASCGOC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank engages market players on suits of products

In a bid to deepen the mortgage sector and enhance product relevance in the real estate financing space, AG Mortgage read more AG Mortgage Bank engages market players on suits of products

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25 h. 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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26 h. ago Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share

Saudi Arabia’s shift from defence of oil price to aiming to expand market share could mean lower crude price for read more Oil price to stay lower for longer as Saudi Arabia abandons price defence for market share

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26 h. ago Nigeria’s N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion – Finance Minister

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government is finalising a N1.5 trillion road concession project under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), launched in 2021. The initiative involves private sector partners reconstructing and managing nine major highways across Nigeria, spanning approximately 900 kilometres, through 25-year concession agreements. On Wednesday, April 30, Minister of Finance […] The post Nigeria’s N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion – Finance Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Freeze

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments aligned with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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28 h. ago Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs

Nigeria, world’s poorest people bearing brunt of lack of progress towards SDGs – Orelope-Adefulire NGF, UN pledge support From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, called for Nigeria to prioritise internal strategies to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges amid a shrinking global multilateral space. Speaking at […] The post Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Pause

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments align with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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29 h. ago Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

President Bola Tinubu has described Aliko Dangote’s appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, as “apt”, given his read more Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

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30 h. ago Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed that Nigeria has been considered a key partner under the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), by the German Development Corporations (GIZ). Dangiwa made the revelation in a meeting in Abuja with the delegation from the German Development […] The post Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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