80 m. ago Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has blamed lack of adequate lecturers in Radiography courses in Nigerian universities on mass movement of qualified manpower abroad to seek for greener pastures otherwise known as Japa. The board equally said the situation has led to many universities in the country seeking accreditation […] The post Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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88 m. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Emmanuel Eni’s Light Paintings shine a stark light on fragile world

By Damiete Braide Nigerian artist, poet, and sculptor based in Germany, Emmanuel Eni, popularly known as Blackman in European Kitchen, recently opened his latest solo art exhibition, From Heaven to Hell, in the Bavarian town of Schwarzenbach am Wald, Germany. The event, held last week, drew a packed hall of art lovers, diplomats, and local […] The post Emmanuel Eni’s Light Paintings shine a stark light on fragile world appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage

Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared that she has set high standards for her next romantic partner, joking that her particular requirements could be why she’s “still single.” In a recent Apple Music 1 interview, posted X on Thursday, the singer discussed her 2023 hit ‘Somebody’s Son’ and shared the traits she looks for […] The post My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may avoid legal consequences following an accident that left Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. The accident occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and involved a Dangote Group truck, which allegedly struck Ruth and the commercial […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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7 h. ago “Electricity, Water Are Supposed To Be Free, Yet They Charge Us Crazily” — Monalisa Chinda Laments

Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda has voiced her frustration over the escalating prices of essential utilities, especially electricity and water. Sharing a post on Instagram on Wednesday, Chinda highlighted how these basic resources, naturally provided, have become exorbitantly expensive, placing an added burden on Nigerians. She expressed deep concern for those living below the poverty line, […] The post “Electricity, Water Are Supposed To Be Free, Yet They Charge Us Crazily” — Monalisa Chinda Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ‘Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible’, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has described as baseless and highly irresponsible, claims by the member representing Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House, Ibrahim Usman Auyo, that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before accepting to present motions, bills, or petitions on behalf of Nigerians during plenary […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), replacing the current management team read more Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

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10 h. ago Lifemate Furniture deepens national presence, opens new showroom in Ibadan

…creates 3,000 direct jobs for Nigerians Priding itself as the largest furniture firm in Nigeria, Lifemate Furniture Nigeria Limited has read more Lifemate Furniture deepens national presence, opens new showroom in Ibadan

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12 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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13 h. ago NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set its sights on accelerating broadband expansion and deepening digital inclusion nationwide following the read more NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

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13 h. ago ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a several routes from its hub in Lagos to read more ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

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14 h. ago Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to put safety nets in place to cushion the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While commending Tinubu for the economic […] The post Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago New Fire Service CG Assumes Duty, Vows Not To Let Nigerians Down

The new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Samuel Adeyemi Olumode officially assumed duty on Thursday with a promise to uphold national safety and public trust, vowing not to let Nigerians down in the discharge of his duties. Adeyemi, who took over from Engr. Abdulganiyu Olola Jaji was decorated on Thursday by the […]

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