2 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

As varsity marks World Malaria Day The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has said that read more Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

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5 h. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72

By Femi Opadere As the sun rises on yet another beautiful day, Nigeria and the world take a moment to honour a giant, a visionary, and a true leader in business—Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil Plc, as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Just like the moon shining brightly among the […] The post A moon amongst the stars: Celebrating Dr. Mike Adenuga at 72 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Premier League History Shows Man Utd Can Be Restored – Amorim

Ruben Amorim has told beleaguered Manchester United fans to take comfort from Premier League history as they seek to close the gap on champions-in-waiting Liverpool. On the same day Liverpool were aiming to draw level with United on 20 top-flight titles by beating Tottenham, United required a 96th-minute equaliser from Rasmus Højlund to secure a […]

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9 h. ago Mark Carney declares Canada election win: ‘Trump will never break us’ he says

Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney said that Donald Trump will “never break us” as his Liberal Party stormed to victory read more Mark Carney declares Canada election win: ‘Trump will never break us’ he says

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13 h. ago FCTA Building Entrepreneurship Skill Centre For Secondary Schools – Director

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is building an Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre to promote entrepreneurship education in secondary schools. Dr Mohammed Ladan, the Director/Secretary, FCT Secondary Education Board, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, on the sideline of a two-day training of FCT teachers on innovation and entrepreneurship education. Ladan told the […]

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17 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago AI, Digitalisation Will Promote Safety At Workplace — Expert

The manager of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr Armstrong Ojulari on Monday stressed the importance of the the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and greater technology compliance in workplaces. Ojulari stated this during an interview with LEADERSHIP at the sidelines of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day for […]

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30 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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32 h. ago Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Stakeholders engaged by the Abia State Government have convened in Umuahia to review the draft Abia State Startup Act, aiming to align it with the federal Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) of 2022. The one-day engagement seeks to foster a legal framework to support tech-driven entrepreneurship in the state. Commissioner for Science, […] The post Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP

Many Americans do not agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and read more Half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds

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40 h. ago Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy

By Aidoghie Paulinus   1. Why is the U.S. tariff policy “a step backward in history”? We live in the 21st century—an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.  As President Xi Jinping pointed […] The post Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U

The quarterfinals of the Pastor Umo Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup, popularly known as the Arise Cup, delivered a thrilling day of football marked by dramatic finishes, nerve-racking penalty shootouts, and heroic performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. At the center of the day’s drama was the clash between De Ark […] The post Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states this year due to read more NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

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58 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening  For Azibaola Robert and wife, Stella Robert, nothing is too big and nothing is too small in appreciating a long-time spiritual father and mentor, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and his spouse, former First Lady, Dame Patience […] The post Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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