2 h. ago Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices and uphold democratic values. The electoral […] The post Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago INEC Chairman, Yakubu, Tasks African Youths On Peaceful Polls

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on African youths to promote peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu also urged young Africans to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices, and uphold democratic values. The Nigerian chief electoral officer made the […]

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5 h. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW facility to drive Nigeria’s digital revolution –Mgt

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […] The post Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW facility to drive Nigeria’s digital revolution –Mgt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigerian Business Owners Tasked On Adaptability Amid Changing Economic Climate

  Firms and businesses in Nigeria have been urged to reposition their trades and deploy innovation for sustainability amidst the unpredictability in the economic landscapes of Nigeria and West Africa. Hence, innovation helps develop unique products and services that set firms apart from other competitors through innovative thinking and problem-solving. This was disclosed at the […]

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13 h. ago INEC Chairman charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible election

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu gave the charge, also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices, and uphold democratic […] The post INEC Chairman charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 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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52 h. ago Yobe family planning team preaches safe motherhood practices

The Yobe Family Planning Media Advocacy Team has called for increased engagement with stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and community leaders, to further promote safe childbirth spacing practices in the state. Leveraging the 2025 theme on safe motherhood, the team urged stakeholders to continue collaborating to end preventable deaths and prioritise women’s long-term well-being. A statement Read More

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59 h. ago Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister

Urges collaboration to strengthen sector   By Merit Ibe The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently loses an estimated $2 billion annually to medical tourism, which reflects the gap in confidence, access, and quality within the local system. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, represented by Prof Lanre Wasiu […] The post Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Keystone Bank Gets Recognition For Excellence In Customer Service Experience

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to service excellence, emerging as the Best in Customer Experience at the 14th Edition of the West Africa Innovation Awards held in Lagos. The prestigious annual awards ceremony celebrates brands and professionals that exemplify excellence, creativity, and innovation across various sectors in West Africa, with […]

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3 d. ago Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Plateau, Bauchi

Troops under Operation Safe Haven have uncovered a plot by Islamic State West Africa Province to establish operational bases in Plateau and Bauchi states. According to a statement signed by OPSH’s media officer, Major Samson Zhakom, on Sunday, troops arrested two suspected ISWAP members during a sting operation on April 11 around the Yelwa area Read More

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4 d. ago Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Plateau State. In a coordinated operation on  April 11, 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam busted an ISWAP cell located around Yelwa axis in […] The post Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast

By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema has pledged the airline’s support to repatriate Nigerian minors trafficked to Ivory Coast. In a statement he released today, Onyema condemned human trafficking, describing it as “inhumane, callous, and ungodly,” and urged for more national collaboration to combat the crisis. “We should discourage trafficking of any […] The post Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) said they have successfully arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province read more Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

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4 d. ago A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ikot Ekpene local government in Akwa Ibom state has recounted experiences as the first council in local government democratic experiment in West Africa by British colonial administration in 1951.  Speaking during a one day anniversary  symposium to commemorate the creation of the local government 74 years ago  on the theme: ” […] The post A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has lamented the drop in the quality of graduates being produced in the Nigerian universities. Jega said he had observed that, lately, many Nigerian universities were producing graduates not worthy in character and learning, adding that the development […] The post Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago INEC chairman urges collaboration among West Africa election bodies

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for greater collaboration among Election Management Bodies in West Africa to strengthen democratic governance in the region. Yakubu spoke at the opening of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions in Banjul, Gambia, according to a post via Read More

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6 d. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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8 d. ago Northern Group Blasts Rumour Mongers Over INEC Chairman’s Replacement Story

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned recent rumours that Professor Mahmood Yakubu has been replaced as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by its president general, Yerima Shettima, the Arewa Group categorically described such claims as ‘fake and mischievous’. Shettima said that in a time when Nigeria […]

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8 d. ago ECOWAS Bank approves €230m to strengthen infrastructure in West Africa

The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has approved a total of €230 million and $10 million to finance projects aimed at stimulating development and boosting economic activities in West Africa. A statement by the bank on Tuesday said the financing package was granted during the 91st ordinary meeting of Read More

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