48 m. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

Society

17 h. ago Zubairu Picks Bameyi, Jephta, 22 Others For U20 Africa Cup Of Nations

Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has selected first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi Jojo and forward Kparobo Arierhi among a squad of 24 for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt. The tournament gets underway in 10 days. Defenders Adamu Maigari and Emmanuel Chukwu (based in […]

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21 h. ago Rising Healthcare Cost Threatening Private HMOs’ Sustainability – Efekoha

The rising cost of healthcare in Nigeria is exacerbating pressures on Health Management Organisations (HMOs) and threatening their sustainability, the group CEO, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc & chairman, Hallmark HMO, Eddie Efekoha said. He said, the growing pressure is putting private HMOs in a precarious financial position as heath insurance premium remain static. “The cost […]

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21 h. ago Foundation Empowers 21 Young Entrepreneurs With $105,000 Grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of 21 outstanding young entrepreneurs with $105, 000 in investment to scale their businesses and create value in their communities. The 21 successful entrepreneurs were selected by the panel of judges out of the 50 shortlisted […]

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24 h. ago Money vs wealth: Why earning isn’t the same as building wealth

In many conversations, “money” and “wealth” are used interchangeably, as though they mean the same thing. But they don’t. Money read more Money vs wealth: Why earning isn’t the same as building wealth

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27 h. ago Welfare: Akwa Ibom Poly ASUP, NASU, SSANIP Set For Strike April 22

Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AkwaPoly), Ikot Osurua in the Ikot Ekpene local government area have expressed concerns that the ongoing semester examinations could be shelved and the school calendar truncated unless the government addresses the grievances of academics and other workers‘ unions, which have set April 22, 2025, to call their members out […]

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27 h. ago CBN: Bank recapitalisation aligns monetary, fiscal policies with FG’s economic vision

By Michael Nwadike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) decision to embark on the recapitalisation of banks was to align monetary, fiscal policies with the Federal Government’s vision of prosperity for Nigerians and the economy. The recapitalisation which is underway, is recording significant successes, with the raising of capital by many banks and a surge […] The post CBN: Bank recapitalisation aligns monetary, fiscal policies with FG’s economic vision appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Net FX earnings drop to $4.8bn in January on reduced CBN inflows

.As naira holds steady at official market Net foreign exchange inflows into the Nigerian economy declined to $4.79 billion in read more Net FX earnings drop to $4.8bn in January on reduced CBN inflows

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35 h. ago Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students

By Oluseye Ojo Almost ₦50 billion has been disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to over 500,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has disclosed. The disclosure was made by the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr Olukemi Afolayan, when she featured on a live television programme – […] The post Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), alongside the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), have declared a strike at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, causing tension among students and staff. The Joint Council Unions cited the non-implementation of the ₦80,000 minimum wage and […] The post Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Judge threatens Trump officials with criminal contempt over deportation order

Officials in the Trump administration could face criminal contempt charges for ignoring a US judge’s order that stopped the deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. The judge said the government showed a “willful disregard” for his March 15 ruling, which stopped the deportations to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Many lawyers and Read More

Events

39 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test

Hellen Ati, the Kenyan lady who has consistently claimed that popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child, has now vowed to take the matter to a shrine. The woman, who has been calling on the celebrity barman to submit to a DNA test, expressed frustration over his refusal to acknowledge her demand. Cubana Chief […] The post Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago US Threatens To Strip Harvard Varsity Of Right To Admit Nigerians, Other Foreign Students

The United States Department of Homeland Security said Harvard University will lose its privilege to enroll foreign students if it does not meet the Trump administration’s requirements to share information on some visa holders. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also announced on Wednesday that two DHS grants totalling more than $2.7 million to […]

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42 h. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago HWH Boss Obtains Master’s In Gender Studies From UK Varsity, Promises New Deal For Nigerian Women

As part of her efforts to redefine gender equality and promote transformative leadership in Nigeria, executive director of HEIR Women Hub (HWH), Anuli Aniebo, has earned a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, Aniebo, who […]

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44 h. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

Events

46 h. ago Commonwealth Observers Call For Increased Civic Participation, Commend Gabon’s Polls

Commonwealth Observer Group has praised Gabon’s peaceful, calm and orderly April 12 presidential vote and called for citizens to become more involved in the electoral process. In its interim statement, the group advised the government to promote greater civic participation in the electoral process. It suggested that this could be achieved by allowing longer periods […]

Politics

50 h. ago Trump threatens to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students

The Trump administration said Wednesday it would stop Harvard University from enrolling foreign students if it does not agree to government demands that would put it under outside political supervision. US President Donald Trump is furious at the storied university — which has produced 162 Nobel prize winners — for rejecting his request to submit Read More

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51 h. ago Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday unveiled Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework designed to shift disaster management from reactive responses to read more Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

Events

55 h. ago Full list of phones that WhatsApp will no longer work on in May 2025

Users of older mobile phones will no longer be able to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025, as the messaging platform phases out support for select devices. This move is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to maintain security and ensure optimal performance across newer hardware and operating systems. The decision will affect both WhatsApp and Read More

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