20 h. ago Baliqees Wins Prestigious West Africa Women Agripreneur Award

A Nigerian climate advocate and CEO of Green Republic Farms, Salaudeen-Ibrahim Baliqees, has been named the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) Regional Winner for West Africa. The announcement was made recently at the Africa Food Systems Forum held in Dakar, Senegal, where she stood out from over 1,900 applicants representing 44 African […]

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22 h. ago Multiple systemic challenges facing African youths inhibiting innovation — Amamdikwa

Tribune Online Multiple systemic challenges facing African youths inhibiting innovation — Amamdikwa Dr. John Chukwuemeka Amamdikwa is a medical doctor, a Dalai Lama Leadership Fellow, and a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Biodesign at Stanford. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, the founder of Sustainable Health Initiative Africa, spoke on innovation and compassionate leadership across Africa’s healthcare landscape. What are the biggest barriers you see facing African youth […] Multiple systemic challenges facing African youths inhibiting innovation — Amamdikwa Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Tinubu Doesn’t Understand Federal System, Lacks Capacity To Lead – Tambuwal

Sokoto South Senator and former governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu. He accused the president of lacking the knowledge required to govern Nigeria effectively. Tambuwal made the remarks on Friday, while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He alleged that Tinubu’s governance shortcomings are evident in his failure to […] The post Tinubu Doesn’t Understand Federal System, Lacks Capacity To Lead – Tambuwal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago SGF Akume implores kinsmen to sustain support for President Tinubu

… Facilitates renovation, upgrading of his alma mater From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume has implored Benue people to sustain support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to enable him succeed in implementation of the Renewed Hope agenda. Sen Akume gave this charge in Wanune, Tarka Local […] The post SGF Akume implores kinsmen to sustain support for President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system

Tribune Online Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system By: Nusrat Lasisi “The failure to prevent mob violence of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, to investigate allegations of torture and killings, and bring suspected perpetrators to justice, is empowering mobs to kill. The problem is compounded by weak and corrupt legal institutions and system.” Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria’s 1999 […] Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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62 h. ago Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on governments, development partners, and the private sector to take concrete actions to strengthen Nigeria's health financing system. Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Why contractor building N712bn Lagos airport terminal will ‘extend’ work by 3 months 

Three months have been given by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor handling the construction of the N712 read more Why contractor building N712bn Lagos airport terminal will ‘extend’ work by 3 months 

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69 h. ago The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage

Tribune Online The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage NIGERIANS were shell-shocked recently when the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered how a criminal syndicate at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, loaded bags containing illicit drugs into an aircraft and affixed the names of three unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims to them. The victims eventually got arrested and detained by the authorities […] The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage Tribune Online

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69 h. ago FG considers new constitution, regional system, as Nwachukwu renews call for true federalism

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu yesterday restated his administration’s commitment to constitutional reforms and economic restructuring, disclosing that very soon, Nigeria would have a new Constitution. The President, represented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this at the Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture held in Lagos in […] The post FG considers new constitution, regional system, as Nwachukwu renews call for true federalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NAMA installs upgraded telecommunication systems in 26 airports

By Chinelo Obogo   The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) systems have been installed in 26 airports across the country.     AFTN is a globally standardised network used for the reliable exchange of aeronautical messages and data between ground-based stations, ensuring safety and efficiency in air traffic […] The post NAMA installs upgraded telecommunication systems in 26 airports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ITU unveils $2.8 trillion blueprint to bridge global digital divide

By Chinenye Anuforo The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has warned that achieving universal, meaningful internet connectivity by 2030 will require an investment of $2.6 trillion to $2.8 trillion over the next five years to close the global digital divide. The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint, released on Monday, September 1, builds on ITU’s 2020 Connecting Humanity […] The post ITU unveils $2.8 trillion blueprint to bridge global digital divide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago MTN is investing N1trn in 2025 to boost network quality – Karl Toriola

MTN Nigeria will invest about N1 trillion in 2025 to upgrade its network and expand service capacity nationwide, Chief Executive read more MTN is investing N1trn in 2025 to boost network quality – Karl Toriola

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3 d. ago Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of 26 new cooling systems to strengthen the storage and distribution of polio vaccines across the state. Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Customs begins live operations of automated excise register system

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully concluded the pilot phase of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), which has officially gone live at three key excise facilities across the country: British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) PLC in Oyo State, International Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited in Kwara State, and Leaf Tobacco […] The post Customs begins live operations of automated excise register system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system

Tribune Online WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for Nigeria to increase its public health spending to at least 20% of total health expenditure to boost its health system. WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To fast-track food sovereignty, the Federal Government and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have struck a deal to ensure the availability and affordability of fertiliser. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who disclosed this yesterday at a meeting with IFDC officials at the Africa Food Systems Forum […] The post Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Unruly Air Travellers Risk Denied Boarding, Arrest, NCAA Warns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that passengers who behave unruly at the nation’s airports would be denied boarding, arrested and prosecuted. Speaking on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, the NCAA director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will no longer tolerate unruly behaviour at airports or […]

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3 d. ago Reps, other African Parliaments move to strengthen oversight on public debts

Tribune Online Reps, other African Parliaments move to strengthen oversight on public debts So one of the important outcomes expected is to have a system that works better in each of the participating countries, to be able to close all gaps... Reps, other African Parliaments move to strengthen oversight on public debts Tribune Online

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3 d. ago United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager

Tribune Online United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager The Osubi Airport Manager, Mr. Winston Ifeacho Egwuatu, has described the resumption of United Nigeria Airlines as a welcome development for the city and its residents. Egwuatu, speaking while receiving the first flight of the day, UN0548,  from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Monday, with  traditional water salute and  red-carpet reception for passengers, noted that […] United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager Tribune Online

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