2 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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4 h. ago INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep and fresh concerns over the poor state of facilities at most of its Polling Units (PUs) and Ward Collation Centres (WCCs) nationwide. The electoral umpire equally lamented that the poor facilities at the centres and PUs, mostly located in public buildings at […] The post INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at closing the widening skills gap in the nation’s telecom sector, with a focus on empowering indigenous talent to drive industry growth. At the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Skill Gaps in the Telecom Value Chain held in Lagos, Engineer Edoyemi Ogoh, Director […] The post NCC charts roadmap to empower local talent in telecom sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safe Blood Transfusion Project In Kano

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming blood transfusion services across the country, pledging to ensure that no Nigerian dies from lack of safe blood. The Safe Blood Project, unveiled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Coordinating Minister […]

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8 h. ago No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele

Oyedele assured Nigerians that the reform initiatives of the Tinubu administration will yield results, asking for patience from the citizens.  The post No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reinforced their shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s extractive industries. NEITI’s Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who led a delegation of NEITI’s management team signals a renewed […] The post NEITI, CISLAC reaffirm commitment to transparency, chart new civil society agenda for Nigeria’s extractive sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched

By Lukman Olabiyi A new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been launched by the Path to Peace Foundation (PPF). The initiative, titled; “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post ‘Abuja Project’ to strengthen grassroots governance launched appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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16 h. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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24 h. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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25 h. ago Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG

The union says that the government policy, if implemented, will compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty. The post Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike

Tribune Online Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike The ongoing industrial face-off between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a dramatic turn on Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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26 h. ago JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise

Tribune Online JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise This update was contained in a statement issued Monday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

A South African-hosted dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), spearheaded by Thabo Mbeki, the former president of read more Mbeki’s DRC peace initiative sparks backlash from Congolese group

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29 h. ago Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Tate McRae as big winners at 2025 MTV VMAs

Tribune Online Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Tate McRae as big winners at 2025 MTV VMAs In a surprising twist, rapper Kendrick Lamar, fresh from a five-win streak at the recent Grammys, walked away without an award despite multiple nominations. Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Tate McRae as big winners at 2025 MTV VMAs Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s oil and gas sector may be headed for a major crisis as the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have declared support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its nationwide […] The post Oil, gas crisis looms as NOGASA, PETROAN vow to join NUPENG strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Tea So Good You’ll Want to Share: Lipton Sparks a Nationwide Sharing Movement

Across Nigeria, some of the best conversations happen over a cup of tea. From the lively mai shayi stands to read more Tea So Good You’ll Want to Share: Lipton Sparks a Nationwide Sharing Movement

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34 h. ago FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

The Federal government has summoned the Dangote Group and members of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas NUPENG, read more FG moves to avert nationwide strikes, summons Dangote, NUPENG

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