26 m. ago CSOs Launch Energy Transition As Gas Flaring, Others Threaten Communities

A civil society organisation (CSO) committed to poverty and environmental risk reduction has expressed concerns over widespread gas flaring, methane emissions, environmental degradation and carbon pollution in the Niger Delta. Towards this end, the Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPPDRR) has rallied global agencies including Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) and Oilwatch […]

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41 m. ago “APC Supporters Curse My Family, But Now Claim To Be The Victims” – Mr Macaroni

Popular comedian and activist, Mr Macaroni, has fired shots at supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of years of non-stop online harassment. In a post shared on his official X handle on Monday, Mr Macaroni expressed disbelief at how some of these trolls now portray themselves as victims, despite their constant attacks […] The post “APC Supporters Curse My Family, But Now Claim To Be The Victims” – Mr Macaroni appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Champions League: Can Real Madrid stars lead comeback against Arsenal?

Real Madrid face a monumental task in their quest for another UEFA Champions League crown after suffering a shocking 3-0 read more Champions League: Can Real Madrid stars lead comeback against Arsenal?

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65 m. ago Boeing, Junior Achievement Nigeria support 600 girls with STEMpreneurship skills

Junior Achievement Nigeria has partnered with Boeing to launch the STEMpreneurship Quest Program, which is set to reach 600 girls read more Boeing, Junior Achievement Nigeria support 600 girls with STEMpreneurship skills

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2 h. ago NECA Canvasses Support For Federal Gov’t On New Expatriate Reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has canvassed support for the Federal Government and other stakeholders in implementing expatriate reforms, including the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this at a high-level stakeholder dialogue titled “Sensitisation on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms” held at the NECA […]

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5 h. ago USAID cuts leave African health systems in crisis as malaria, cholera surge

As clouds gather and humidity rises across West Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed. In Nigeria — home to 30 percent of the world’s annual 600,000 malaria deaths — clinics that once served 300 people a day in the conflict-hit Read More

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5 h. ago OPEC cuts global oil demand growth forecasts over US tariffs

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Monday slightly cut its forecast for oil demand growth, citing the impact of US tariffs on the world economy. A report by Reuters quoting the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report for April said the Secretariat now sees demand growing by 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025, Read More

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6 h. ago LEADERSHIP Award: Radda Hails Northwest Governors’ Recognition

Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has lauded the outstanding achievements of his counterparts from Jigawa and Kano States following their recognition at the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held in Abuja. In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Governor Radda congratulated […]

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7 h. ago Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN

• UBA GMD lists hurdles to achieving $1trn economy From Uche Usim and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As the race for commercial banks’ recapitalisation peaks and the global commerce landscape quakes in the face of the raging US-China tariff war, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians not to panic as the local financial […] The post Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Senate’ll ensure equitable spending of N1trn earmarked to revive moribund solid minerals sector

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chairman, Senate committee on Solid Minerals Development, Ekong Sampson, has said the 10th senate would ensure equitable use of the N1 trillion earmarked in 2025 budget by the Federal Government to revive the moribund solid mineral sector He said this is part of Federal Government’s effort to diversify the economy by […] The post Senate’ll ensure equitable spending of N1trn earmarked to revive moribund solid minerals sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to continue supporting the 750km Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. He disclosed this in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the  flag off of the Calabar section. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. I take responsibility for the […] The post Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narrated his ordeal while trying to get […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue -Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain

The 24th edition of NOG Energy Week will help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry. Themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, the event is scheduled to hold from 29 June to 3 July 2025, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. It will bring together leaders, […] The post NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Abbas praises Tinubu, Sani for support, distributes empowerment items in Kaduna

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu supported his bid to become Speaker even without knowing him personally. Abbas, who made the disclosure while distributing empowerment materials to his constituents in Zaria, Kaduna State, said the President’s support was based solely on what he had read about Read More

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11 h. ago Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving a top-80 ranking on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by 2030, emphasizing the importance of grassroots implementation and data-driven policies to transform the nation’s socioeconomic landscape.  Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, Shettima launched the state’s National Human […] The post Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable display of fiscal efficiency, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved a historic 95 percent implementation of its 2024 statutory budget, according to the Minister, Nyesom Wike.  According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the minister noted that this milestone marks a significant […] The post Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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12 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state.  In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narratedHow Governor Alia blocked my support for […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs

The United Nations has appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider the blanket application of high tariffs on global trade, warning that such measures could severely damage the economies of some of the world’s most vulnerable nations. The call was made on Monday through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), […] The post UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu Condemns Fresh Plateau Killings, Tasks Mutfwang To End Violence

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the Sunday killings of over 40 innocent residents of Plateau State. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president strongly condemned the violence and extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau State. Tinubu also urged […]

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