11 m. ago PICTORIAL: ‘I kept my promise,’ chess master Onakoya celebrates adopted son’s US big win

Nigeria’s chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has shared an emotional story of two brothers he adopted after their mother died and how one of them has now become a chess champion in the United States. Onakoya, known for using chess to empower underprivileged children, said he met the boys, Jamiu and Ayomide, in 2018 when they Read More

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35 m. ago 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria

By John Ogunsemore Solar energy is fast becoming a game-changer in Nigeria as more homes and businesses are switching to or installing complementary solar energy solutions due to many factors, including unreliable power supply from the national grid, rising fuel costs making generators unattractive, environmental friendliness and the need for energy independence. However, before you […] The post 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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88 m. ago H1: Leveraging complex data to drive growth in emerging markets

A few years ago, I was working out of a modest office in Lagos, reviewing complex royalty statements and reconciling read more H1: Leveraging complex data to drive growth in emerging markets

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1 hour ago Using financial insights to help sales and marketing make smarter, data

The financial industry is a tough space where every single business keeps fighting tooth and nail to be at the read more Using financial insights to help sales and marketing make smarter, data-driven decisions

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2 h. ago South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

Imagine, as a citizen, having the power to change the course of your nation—not because you were induced or coerced, read more South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

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5 h. ago Army chief moves to deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has said the Federal Government would deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities to curb attacks. He, however, said no matter the number of troops deployed, tranquility could only be assured when the people decide to be tolerant, forgive each other and […] The post Army chief moves to deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Women should push for policies that promote gender equality –Onadipe, Women’s advocate/ entrepreneur

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Adeshola Onadipe is an entrepreneur and an advocate for women’s empowerment. She is the convener of the S.H.E Global Awards, a platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in various entrepreneurial fields. With over 12 years of banking experience at financial institutions such as Oceanic Bank PLC (now Eco […] The post Women should push for policies that promote gender equality –Onadipe, Women’s advocate/ entrepreneur appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case, Read More

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9 h. ago They offered us ₦200m to lie against Ehie, acquitted men allege

Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in Read More

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10 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG must stop pretending, Plateau killings are genocide – Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its complacency in tackling the persistent insecurity in Plateau State. Dalung expressed his concerns during the Arise TV Morning Show interview on Monday. His remarks followed the killing of over 50 people in Bokkos Local Read More

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12 h. ago Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List]

By Seyi Babalola Saudi Arabia has announced a change in visa policy, barring nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria is listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban […] The post Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nekekpemi calls for use of AI to transform sustainable energy

A petroleum engineer and data scientist, Prosper Nekekpemi, recently completed a research which explores how AI-driven models can enhance energy read more Nekekpemi calls for use of AI to transform sustainable energy

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13 h. ago Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks

By Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced plans to send more troops to troubled Plateau communities. He aims to stop the constant attacks in the state. However, he stressed that peace depends on the people. They must choose tolerance, forgiveness, and unity. Speaking to reporters at a […] The post Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Female Driver Survives After Car Falls Off Otedola Bridge In Lagos

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning. It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before […]

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14 h. ago ‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change” Read More

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15 h. ago Buhari’s minister, Dalung blames government’s inaction for ongoing killings in Plateau

Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports development under Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency, has condemned the government’s inaction regarding read more Buhari’s minister, Dalung blames government’s inaction for ongoing killings in Plateau

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15 h. ago Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying read more Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

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16 h. ago Mortgage sector: How national mortgage registry will shift paradigms, change narratives

The story of the mortgage sector in Nigeria is that of development in slow motion. It is a story that read more Mortgage sector: How national mortgage registry will shift paradigms, change narratives

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16 h. ago Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

…as MTN Go MAD campaign reaches Plateau, Bauchi to empower residents Akwa Ibom State Government has solicited partnership with Mobile read more Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

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