1 hour ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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4 h. ago Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament

Tribune Online Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament “We have to invest heavily in education, in technology, in innovation, so that we can industrialise our sub-region, transform our products. Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 1XBET Cup 2025: Organisers Pay Courtesy Visit To Lagos Lottery Board

The Organising Committee of the 1XBET Cup, in collaboration with its sponsors, 1XBET, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Lottery Board ahead of the 2025 1XBET Cup championship. Speaking during the courtesy visit, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Consultant to the tournament, Engr Waidi Akanni, stressed the importance of the visit as […]

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8 h. ago Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

Platnova has become the first Nigerian platform to support Apple Pay, marking a key development in the country’s digital finance read more Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

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9 h. ago Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement 

Controversial socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the newly adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress, for failing to reflect inclusivity in its leadership structure. Mrs. Aisha, who supported Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi in 2023 raised concerns on Wednesday over what she described as continued sidelining of women and youths in key political decisions. […] The post Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ‘Organisational changes’, Microsoft lays off 9,000 workers in largest cuts since 2023

Tribune Online ‘Organisational changes’, Microsoft lays off 9,000 workers in largest cuts since 2023 Microsoft CEO said earlier this year that “maybe 20, 30% of the code” for some of Microsoft’s coding projects are probably all written by software.” ‘Organisational changes’, Microsoft lays off 9,000 workers in largest cuts since 2023 Tribune Online

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11 h. ago 2027: Why opposition coalition leaders would soon be torn apart — Presidency

Tribune Online 2027: Why opposition coalition leaders would soon be torn apart — Presidency The coalition includes several prominent politicians such as Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, who are expected to play key roles in challenging President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. 2027: Why opposition coalition leaders would soon be torn apart — Presidency Tribune Online

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12 h. ago NAICOM Grants Operational Licenses To Merged SanlamAllianz Entities

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially issued operational licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance Nigeria Limited, marking a key regulatory milestone in the wake of the recently announced merger between Sanlam and Allianz operations in Nigeria. At a brief handover ceremony held Wednesday in Abuja, the commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, […]

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12 h. ago NiMet, Media Brainstorm On Timely, Accurate Weather Reporting

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet), in collaboration with First Green White Resources (FGW), organised a one-day dialogue in Abuja to explore and enhance timely and accurate information on weather reports. While declaring the event open, the director general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet), Prof Charles Anosike, said the media dialogue aimed to […]

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13 h. ago How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss

Tribune Online How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, provides a deep insight into the newly launched Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative by the Federal Government. He spoke at the monthly education dialogue organised by the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN). TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE brings the excerpts: Tell us what […] How TVET students will access monthly stipends —Bugaje, NABTE boss Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Nigerian Graduate Student Launches Global Podcast On Leadership, Education, Civic Responsibility

A Nigerian graduate student at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Isaiah Chukwudi Samuel, is gaining recognition for launching a thought-provoking podcast that unites global voices around key conversations on leadership, education, and civic engagement. Samuel, who is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Political Science and Management Information Systems at NIU, created The Lumina to […]

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14 h. ago Teaching children to think – not cram – is the KEY to Nigeria’s future

Our classrooms are stuck in the past. The average Nigerian child spends their formative years memorising definitions and copying notes read more Teaching children to think – not cram – is the KEY to Nigeria’s future

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15 h. ago Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president

Tribune Online Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president President of the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN), Professor Jesse Otegbayo, has said that long-term exposure to fine particle pollution quietly circulating round the body when inhaled scars the lungs, intestines and other vital organs in the body. According to him, the fine particles have been associated with oesophageal cancer and diseases […] Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Fiscal support key to sustaining inflation, naira gains – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing fight against inflation, read more Fiscal support key to sustaining inflation, naira gains – IMF

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16 h. ago Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia-North senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, both in Abia State. Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules to make a personal […] The post Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Firm Launches Drive To Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices Across Africa

Leading accounting and advisory firm Kreston Pedabo has initiated a continent-wide survey to deepen insights into how African organisations are adopting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain business landscape. The firm is inviting business leaders, risk managers, and other critical stakeholders to participate and share their views on ERM maturity, challenges, […]

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23 h. ago Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George

Tribune Online Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly reacted to the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and others from the party. Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Tribune Online

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24 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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