18 h. ago Reforming Nigeria’s Transport Sector: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Reality

By Muhammad Musa-Gombe Nigeria’s transport sector stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, mounting economic pressures, and read more Reforming Nigeria’s Transport Sector: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Reality

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20 h. ago Supreme Court to hold valedictory session for late Justice Ogwuegbu on May 14

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Supreme Court of Nigeria will hold a valedictory session on May 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. to honour the late Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, who passed away on October 28, 2024, at age 91. The Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is expected to attend. According to […] The post Supreme Court to hold valedictory session for late Justice Ogwuegbu on May 14 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Companies Worried About Macroeconomic Volatility, Inflation Rate

A rising number of companies and Nigerian chief executive officers (CEOs) are increasingly concerned about inflation and a widening skills gap, according to the PwC 28th Annual Global CEO Survey: Nigerian Perspective. The report, released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), highlighted that economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and a fast-changing labour market were major challenges for business […]

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60 h. ago Coalition Targets 2.5m Jobs Under ‘Ndigbo 2035’ Southeast Devt Plan

A coalition of Ndigbo at home and in the Diaspora is set to unveil a sustainable development plan for the Southeast known as Ndigbo Workable Development Goals – 2035 (Ndigbo-2035), aimed at creating 2.5 million new jobs and lifting 5 million people out of poverty. This was disclosed by its programme director, Rev. Chidi Jacob, […]

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3 d. ago Implement Pension Increment For Retirees, PenCom Charges Sanwo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to extend periodic pension increases currently enjoyed by Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) retirees to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to boost their monthly pensions. The director-general of PenCom,  Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

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3 d. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Foundation Empowers Varsity Graduate With N28.5m Agribusiness Grants

In a bold move to bolster youth-led innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has awarded grants to 18 outstanding graduates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan as part of its 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). The initiative, which […]

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6 d. ago Addressing logistics gap is crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth – Report

For Africa’s most populous country to drive sustainable and inclusive growth, it must address infrastructural bottlenecks, especially in its logistics read more Addressing logistics gap is crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth – Report

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6 d. ago Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students

By Gabriel Dike Miva Open University, Yaba, Lagos, a pioneering institution in digital education, has launched its flagship study centre in Lagos. Its bold mission is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to close Nigeria’s yawning university admission gap. With over 900,000 qualified students denied university admission annually due to capacity limitations at conventional universities in […] The post Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago You’re A Dependable Partner’, Speaker Abbas Hails Deputy Kalu At 54

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated his Deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as the latter attains the age of 54 on Monday, May 5, 2025, describing him as a “dependable partner.” Abbas commended Kalu for being “a reliable co-pilot in the affairs of the 10th House,” saying both of […]

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7 d. ago “Fame At 19 Deprived Me Of Life Experiences” – Lil Kesh On Early Stardom

Nigerian rapper and singer Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has shared his thoughts on rising to stardom at a young age, describing the experience as intense and emotionally demanding. Appearing on the Esther Show, in an episode published on X on Sunday, the “Shoki” hitmaker opened up about the pressure that came with […] The post “Fame At 19 Deprived Me Of Life Experiences” – Lil Kesh On Early Stardom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago I Got Pregnant At 20, Felt The World Was Against Me – Eniola Ajao

Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has shared her experience of becoming a mother at the age of 20, opening up about the difficulties she encountered while navigating societal pressures and expectations. During a recent episode of the Talk To B podcast shared on YouTube on Saturday, the actress and filmmaker reflected on how being pregnant outside […] The post I Got Pregnant At 20, Felt The World Was Against Me – Eniola Ajao appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Makinde Celebrates Chief Imam Of Ibadan Sheikh Ajigbotomokekere At 90

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulgaaniyy Ajigbotomokekere on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Makinde felicitated the renowned Islamic cleric on witnessing the landmark age, lauding him for making a great impact on Islam, Ibadanland, Oyo State and humanity. The governor, on Sunday, celebrated Sheikh Agbotomokekere, […]

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8 d. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Govs, Others Bid Late Afenifere Leader Adebanjo Farewell

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediate-past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, governors Lagos and Oyo States; Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Engr. Seyi Makinde were among the eminent Nigerians that joined the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to bid the elder statesman, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, farewell on Saturday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. […]

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9 d. ago Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies

Emmanuel Yamai Bakam, a native of Fadia Tudun Wada community in Kajju Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has raised alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plot by certain individuals, allegedly aided by the security agencies, to violate the age-old customs and traditions of the Bajju people. Bakam made […] The post Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago CBN: Winning war against exchange rate gaps, FX speculations

By Michael Nwadike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has activated market-driven pricing for the naira, significantly enhancing transparency and restoring investor confidence. With disciplined reforms and policy clarity, the naira has stabilized at a more sustainable level against the U.S. dollar. The once-wide gap between the official and parallel market rates has all but […] The post CBN: Winning war against exchange rate gaps, FX speculations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago President AfDB Adesina pays tribute to late Afenifere leader Pa Adebanjo

Says late Adebanjo “Nigeria’s gladiator of truth.” From Okwe Obi, Abuja President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo as “Nigeria’s gladiator of truth.” In his tribute recently, to the late elder statesman who died at the age of 96, […] The post President AfDB Adesina pays tribute to late Afenifere leader Pa Adebanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections

By Seyi Babalola Funke Akindele, a famous Nigerian actress-turned-politician, has announced her political plans after an unsuccessful attempt in the last general elections. The actress was the running mate to Abdulazeez Adediran, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. Following their defeat by Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives […] The post Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Labour to FG: Fix economy, security to ease Nigerians’ plight

…Seeks upward review of retirement age to 65 …Raises alarm over new terrorist group springing up in N’Central The Nigeria read more Labour to FG: Fix economy, security to ease Nigerians’ plight

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1 week ago World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas dies at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun and the world’s oldest living person, has died at the age of 116, read more World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas dies at 116

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