60 m. ago SEC, Law Firm On Driving Infrastructure Development Through Islamic Finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Metropolitan Law Firm and the planning committee for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) have signed a partnership to provide a transformative platform for developing innovative, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions to power Africa’s infrastructure and real sector growth. Both organisations said they will drive […]

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2 h. ago Health Insurance Scheme Partners NBS, SERVICOM On Data Management

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has signed two agreements with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the SERVICOM Office to strengthen collaboration for data-driven decision-making and improved service delivery. Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Director General of NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, reiterated the importance of accurate data in ensuring Universal Health Coverage […]

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7 h. ago IDGC: Neya Kalu Foundation empowers Igbere Secondary School students in Abia

In celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC), the Neya Kalu Foundation, led by the Publisher of The Sun Newspaper, Neya Uzor Kalu, has brought joy to students of Igbere Secondary School in Abia State’s Bende Local Government Area. The foundation donated ₦500,000 to assist with school fees and provided essential […] The post IDGC: Neya Kalu Foundation empowers Igbere Secondary School students in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events

By Funsho Arogundade Like an old wine in a new bottle, city lawyer and philanthropist, Dr. Siju Iluyomade has scaled up the preparations for the 17th edition of ‘Arise Women Conference’, following a low key celebration observed last year. The humanity-based programme organised annually is a non-profit organisation founded to cater for the less privileged […] The post Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro

•‘Many Nigerian women grow up internalising norms that discourage open interaction with men’ By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Dr Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is a United Kingdom-trained Consultant Obstetrician. In March this year, she has been the Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency. In this interview, she speaks about herself and how she’s been handling her new […] The post How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro-Okor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Federal Government Backs Private Sector Collaboration On Climate Action

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has affirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to supporting and collaborating with genuine private sector partners who share of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nation. Akume made the statement when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and […]

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14 h. ago FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government and the House of Representatives, have applauded the Chinese Government over the China Women’s Film Festival organised by the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Gabriel Zock, gave the […] The post FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions impacts Katsina’s IGR – Commissioner

Muhammad Kankara has acknowledged the recent closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions in the state. read more Closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions impacts Katsina’s IGR – Commissioner

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18 h. ago Katsina partners Belgian NGO to provide breast, cervical cancer care for women

Katsina State Government has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Revive, a Belgian-based international Non-governmental organisation (NGO), to provide read more Katsina partners Belgian NGO to provide breast, cervical cancer care for women

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20 h. ago Sterling Bank’s Switch partners Thunes to enable free diaspora remittances

Switch, Sterling Bank’s cross-border payments and diaspora banking platform, has partnered with Thunes, a global payments network based in Singapore. read more Sterling Bank’s Switch partners Thunes to enable free diaspora remittances

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21 h. ago Makinde Faults Umahi For Dodging ‘Cost Per Kilometre’ Question On Lagos

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for refusing to provide a clear breakdown of the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing his response to public inquiries as evasive and unnecessary. Speaking in a viral video on Friday, Makinde said there was no reason for Umahi to […]

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21 h. ago Stakeholders Launch Health Report On Nigeria, Highlight Challenges

A new report on Nigeria’s healthcare system has exposed challenges plaguing the sector, including poor infrastructure, underfunding, weak governance, and persistent inequalities in access to quality care. This is as Nigeria makes history as the first African country to produce a Country Health System and Services Profile (CHSSP). The 295-page report, jointly produced by the […]

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21 h. ago Banking, telecom sectors set for advanced encryption with Futurex

Futurex, a global leader in enterprise-grade data encryption solutions, has partnered with Spire Solutions, the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) read more Banking, telecom sectors set for advanced encryption with Futurex-Spire tie-up

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22 h. ago Katsina Shuts Down 32 Unlicensed Private Tertiary Institutions

The Katsina State Government has ordered the closure of 32 private tertiary institutions operating without proper accreditation or licenses from regulatory bodies in the State. The Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Muhammad Isah Kankara, disclosed this during the 2026 pre-budget defence before a committee chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic […]

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22 h. ago Eko DisCo Urges Stakeholders To Join Hands In Tackling Energy Crimes, Vandalism

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), on Thursday, held an extensive customer engagement forum in Agbara District, Lagos State, bringing together community stakeholders to address power supply challenges, safety concerns, and the critical issue of energy theft. The forum, which covered five zones under Agbara District – Agbara, Aiyetoro, Aradagun, Badagry, Igborosun, and Oko-Afo, provided […]

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23 h. ago JUST IN: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Ceasefire Announced

News cameras captured queues of men, women and children walking along the coastal road after the start of the truce at 0900 GMT. The post JUST IN: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Ceasefire Announced appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire

News cameras captured queues of men, women and children walking along the coastal road after the start of the truce at 0900 GMT. The post UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago “I Can Afford To Be A Failed Musician, Not A Failed Father” — Adekunle Gold

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about his family and personal values, revealing that his wife, Simi, and their daughter, Adejare, remain the most important part of his life. Speaking on a recent episode of the NotJustOk podcast, posted on X on Thursday, the ‘Orente’ crooner shared that his biggest motivation is to provide […] The post “I Can Afford To Be A Failed Musician, Not A Failed Father” — Adekunle Gold appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed how then-Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis forced him to accept a move to the Serie A club in the summer of 2020. Osimhen said while providing his statement to Italian police as part of an investigation into claims of irregularities in his move from Lille to Napoli five years […] The post Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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