11 m. ago Promote Transparency To Drive $1trn Economy Target , Tinubu Urges Accountants

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged accountants across the country to play a leading role in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable financial management practices as Nigeria pursues its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the 55th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of […]

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59 m. ago Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Grassroots Development Monitoring and Advocacy Centre (GDMAC) has raised alarmed and urgently calls for decisive and coordinated efforts to tackle the growing menace of armed bandits infiltrating the forests and communities of Kwara State, particularly in Kwara North and South senatorial zones. According to the group, recent attacks have triggered fear […] The post Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi-sector action to uproot criminal hideouts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tijani, Alake, NITDA Boss Lead Virtual Forum Before Foreign Investment Network’s Conference

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi; Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Olatunbosun Alake; and other dignitaries will lead the discussion as the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) hosts a high-impact Pre-Event Virtual Forum in the […]

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6 h. ago Olam Agri Empowers 1,004 Women Through Crown Flour Angels Academy

Olam Agri has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by graduating 355 women from its Crown Flour Angels (CFA) Baking Academy, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 1,004 in just three years. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Kano, recently, the NABTEB State Coordinator, Talatu Muazu, commended Olam Agri for its sustained focus […]

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7 h. ago HURIWA condemns media trial, demands probe of Enugu land dispute

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the ongoing media trial, cyberbullying, and alleged torture of Enugu-based estate developer, Kingsley Nebo, urging the Nigeria Police Force and relevant authorities to ensure fairness, transparency, and protection of human rights in the ongoing investigation into the Etiti Ngwo land dispute. […] The post HURIWA condemns media trial, demands probe of Enugu land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NASENI: Driving Nigeria’s Transition To Sustainable Climate Action, Green Economy

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is investing heavily in Nigeria’s sustainable climate action in order to boost green economy as encapsulated in the doctrine of development and industrialization marshaled by the Agency’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu. Building a sustainable climate action is critical to the policy initiative of President […]

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7 h. ago Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the Uyo-Odukpani Road as an economic emergency, just as he called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in its rehabilitation. Otu lamented that the deplorable state of the road was hampering trade, industrial operations and inter-regional connectivity across the South-South. The Governor made the […] The post Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the failing health of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is facing trial in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, businessman and cleric from Cross River State, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of […] The post FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria must sustain investment in maritime security for economic growth –IMO

By Steve Agbota Following the zero piracy incidents Nigeria recorded in the last four years, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has called on the federal government to sustain investment in its maritime security  for economic growth. This is even as he described the nation’s maritime architecture-Deep Blue Project as […] The post Nigeria must sustain investment in maritime security for economic growth –IMO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers

By Henry Uche Parthian Pensions Limited has called for a nationwide push on financial literacy to boost the adoption of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and expand coverage in Nigeria’s vast informal sector. Speaking at the 10th National Conference and Anniversary of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) in Lagos recently, the […] The post Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2)

INTRODUCTION In our last outing in this treatise, we started with a brief introduction of the subject matter, after which we delved into the following sub-topics: Public Interest Litigation (PIL); Rule of Law; Significance in Nigeria’s Socio-political Context; Thesis Statement; we later x-rayed the Right to Development in the Nigerian Context, focusing on Origin and […] The post Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bauchi govt restates commitment to sustaining economic frameworks

Tribune Online Bauchi govt restates commitment to sustaining economic frameworks The assurance was given by the Chairman, main Organising Committee of the First Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, Professor Murtala Sagagi, during Bauchi govt restates commitment to sustaining economic frameworks Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Respect for contracts, stable politics vital to attract infrastructure investors – stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector have called for greater respect for contractual agreements and sustained political stability to attract and read more Respect for contracts, stable politics vital to attract infrastructure investors – stakeholders

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12 h. ago Nigeria advances green building agenda with global ‘Rebuild Our Buildings’ initiative

Nigeria has intensified efforts to promote sustainable construction and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) scorecard read more Nigeria advances green building agenda with global ‘Rebuild Our Buildings’ initiative

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12 h. ago FG, Lagos partner to curb maternal, infant deaths as MAMII workshop opens

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, has launched a five-day Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Activation Workshop aimed at developing coordinated strategies to tackle preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Speaking at the opening ceremony held at Protea Hotel, Alausa, on […] The post FG, Lagos partner to curb maternal, infant deaths as MAMII workshop opens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria adopts Kampala Declaration on agric to boost food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Nigeria has officially adopted the Kampala Declaration (2026-2036) on agriculture to boost food production. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the implementation of the declaration (2026-2036) on agriculture would intensify sustainable food production, promote agro-industrialisation, reduce post-harvest losses and increase intra-African trade in the agricultural sector. Kyari disclosed […] The post Nigeria adopts Kampala Declaration on agric to boost food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Otuaro’s leadership driving new model of reintegration in Niger Delta

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under the leadership of Dr Dennis Otuaro has embarked on a strategic transformation aimed at repositioning the Niger Delta as a hub of skilled innovation and sustainable peace. In a statement, Afekhai John, Publicity Secretary of Polivox, said since assuming office, Dr Otuaro has introduced what […] The post Otuaro’s leadership driving new model of reintegration in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially accepted the departure of Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of his second term. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to honour his service, the President conferred […] The post Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigerian Students To Benefit As Loughborough University Launches Hologram Lectures

Nigerian students considering study in the UK are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new development at one of the country’s leading institutions, Loughborough University. The University has launched its DigiLabs (a £5.8 million suite of futuristic learning spaces) and with it, the UK’s first hologram lecture series. At the heart of the DigiLabs is […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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