83 m. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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5 h. ago Nepal PM Resigns As Protests Over Social Media Ban Turn Deadly

Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned on Tuesday after violent protests against a short-lived social media ban spiralled into a broader movement against corruption and the country’s political elite. The resignation did little to calm the streets as tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads, torched government buildings, and attacked political leaders and Army […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates

Tribune Online Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates Olohungbebe advised principals, parents, and guardians to collect students’ results from the Ministry of Education starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, at no cost. Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safe Blood Transfusion Project In Kano

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming blood transfusion services across the country, pledging to ensure that no Nigerian dies from lack of safe blood. The Safe Blood Project, unveiled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Coordinating Minister […]

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7 h. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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8 h. ago No petrol shortage despite tanker drivers’ strike, Dangote Refinery assures

Tribune Online No petrol shortage despite tanker drivers’ strike, Dangote Refinery assures A spokesman for Nigeria’s Dangote refinery said on Tuesday that the country would not experience a petrol shortage despite... No petrol shortage despite tanker drivers’ strike, Dangote Refinery assures Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Peter Obi Resumes Public Engagements After Brief Medical Break

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements after a short break on health grounds. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi had announced over the weekend that he was suspending scheduled activities within and outside the country after falling ill during a tourism event in Enugu. […]

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8 h. ago 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP

Tribune Online 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP The PAP, in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the agency does not owe fees in Novena or any institution within or outside the country. 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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14 h. ago Manufacturing, Agric Sectors’ Underperformance Weakens Industrialisation

The underperformance of Nigeria’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors is significantly weakening the country’s industrialisation efforts. Industry stakeholders attributed the real sector’s underperformance to multiple challenges constraining the realisation of its huge potential. These include persistent structural challenges, including an unreliable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to affordable finance, regulatory bottlenecks, and the significant reduction […]

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16 h. ago Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola

Tribune Online Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Nigeria, in the past few decades, has been battling with crises that have led some analysts to believe that the nation is jinxed. But a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Femi Babalola, in this interview, declares that citizens of the country have been suffering from the ineptitude of their […] Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Egbin Power Sustains Scholarship Awards, Restates Commitment To Community Development

Egbin Power Plc, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as it celebrated the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power, and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence […]

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19 h. ago Students Confirm Disbursement Of N800m Scholarship By Bauchi Governor

The National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) has confirmed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration has disbursed N800 million as part of the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme to indigent students across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, NUBASS national president, Comrade Bello Ibrahim Aliyu, described the development as “historic in […]

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19 h. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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