33 h. ago Imperative of upgrading Murtala Mohammed International Airport

Tribune Online Imperative of upgrading Murtala Mohammed International Airport THE Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, initially built during World War II and expanded in 1979 with a new international terminal, is struggling to cope with the increasing demand of air travel. The airport’s passenger traffic has far exceeded its original design capacity of 200,000 passengers per year, with the current terminal handling […] Imperative of upgrading Murtala Mohammed International Airport Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja In a bid to increase the participation of local contractors in the execution of government contracts, the Senate has resolved to amend the Public Procurement and Local Content Acts to eliminate restrictive provisions. To this end, it directed its Committees on Public Procurement and Local Content to liaise with relevant agencies, […] The post Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Group tasks Nigeria Customs to adopt policies that promote economic growth

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) on Monday called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to imbibe policies that read more Group tasks Nigeria Customs to adopt policies that promote economic growth

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3 d. ago Dangote’s N720bn CNG trucks projected to save Nigeria N1.7trn, empower 42m MSMEs

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a gargantuan investment of N720 billion to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across Nigeria, a move expected to save the country over N1.7 trillion annually in fuel transportation costs. The company said the initiative is part of its broader plan to cut distribution expenses, ease the burden on […] The post Dangote’s N720bn CNG trucks projected to save Nigeria N1.7trn, empower 42m MSMEs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs

To accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless of size, have been subjected to Federal Executive Council […] The post Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG partners YOTSI to launch YEIDEP’s $2.5bn global donorship drive to empower youths, women

By Sunday Ani The federal government, in collaboration with Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI), has launched the ‘YEIDEP Global Donorship Drive and Fundraising Campaign’ to raise $2.5 billion for the implementation of the ‘Cooperative Youth Farmers and Allied Entrepreneurs Programme (CYFAEP)’, a sub-scheme of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP). YEIDEP is […] The post FG partners YOTSI to launch YEIDEP’s $2.5bn global donorship drive to empower youths, women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Why we chose charity over our wedding – NFL player Anderson, wife Sheree

By Steve Agbota While celebrity weddings dominate headlines and Instagram feeds, Calvin and Sheree Lanihun-Anderson have chosen charity by launching the Lanihun-Anderson Foundation to empower people and alleviate poverty in Nigeria over a big wedding. Speaking with newsmen, the couple said there is no need to organise a flamboyant wedding when millions suffer and have […] The post Why we chose charity over our wedding – NFL player Anderson, wife Sheree appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago New lubricant import permit death knell for local industry –LUPAN

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN) has warned that the new policy to grant permits for the Importation of lubricants could cripple Nigeria’s lubricant manufacturing industry, threaten over 200,000 jobs and derail years of industrial progress. Speaking during a recent presentation to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) […] The post New lubricant import permit death knell for local industry –LUPAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a landmark move to accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless […] The post PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago University Of Calabar Joins OPay’s N1.2bn Scholarship Programme

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ambitious ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, promoting inclusive education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. At a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held on campus, representatives of OPay joined senior university officials and student leaders to formalise UNICAL’s entry as the eighth […]

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7 d. ago Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun

Tribune Online Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun THE Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation marked the International Widows’ Day on Monday, 23 June, 2025, by empowering 136 widows from across Nigeria with economic tools and startup capital worth over N23 million. The agency made the presentation to the beneficiaries at an event held in Lagos, to raise awareness about the challenges widows face, especially […] Zakat foundation empowers 136 widows across Nigeria, donates tools, cash in Ogun Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Keystone Bank, Enterprise Dev’t Centre Sign MoU To Empower SMEs In Nigeria

Keystone Bank Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across Nigeria. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24,2025. Speaking at the event, […]

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9 d. ago HP Nigeria empowers local nonprofits with over $200,000 in grants, technology support

HP, in its ongoing commitment to creating a more equitable and connected world, hosted a face-to-face meeting with the two read more HP Nigeria empowers local nonprofits with over $200,000 in grants, technology support

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9 d. ago Man United: Osimhen to accept £200k weekly, not £300k – Fabrizio

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen is willing to accept a weekly income of slightly £200,000 at Manchester United, contrary to claims that he wants £300,000 per week, according to transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano. The clarification comes amid reports that INEOS is hesitant to satisfy the Nigerian striker’s supposed pay demands as they want to reduce […] The post Man United: Osimhen to accept £200k weekly, not £300k – Fabrizio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s First Lady advocates empowerment opportunities for women and girls

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has restated commitment to any cause that will herald improved health and education opportunities for women and girls in Nigeria and, by extension, Africa. Senator Tinubu stated this at the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies’ Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai, which brought […] The post Nigeria’s First Lady advocates empowerment opportunities for women and girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IWD: FIDA empowers Ekiti widows, seeks justice for widowhood

Tribune Online IWD: FIDA empowers Ekiti widows, seeks justice for widowhood In commemoration of this year's international widows day celebration, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Ekiti State branch has empowered widows in the state. IWD: FIDA empowers Ekiti widows, seeks justice for widowhood Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said that the secret to prosperity of any nation depends on its capacity to empower women and girls. He said every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social and economic life, and […] The post Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago With Kwara first lady’s support, Evolving Heritage empowers over 20 young artists

By Henry Akubuiro As we brace up for the 2025 Black History Month celebration of the U.K, a gathering of young artists of African descent has attracted the attention of the First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq. During the launching of the Evolving Heritage Gala exhibition, held at XCHG Workplace, UK, […] The post With Kwara first lady’s support, Evolving Heritage empowers over 20 young artists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NCAA embarks on capacity building to empower youths with skills in fields of aviation

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated empowerment programme aimed at inculcating young Nigerians with skills in different fields read more NCAA embarks on capacity building to empower youths with skills in fields of aviation

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2 w. ago PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

…says 200,000 CNG vehicles on road by December 2025 The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has launched the implementation read more PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

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