1 hour ago Masobe Unveils New Essay Collection On Nigeria’s Turbulent Journey

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a penetrating new collection by syndicated columnist and public-policy turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. The title, slated for simultaneous Nigerian and international release in October 2025, will debut with public presentations in Lagos and Abuja. In the volume, Peterside […]

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3 h. ago Farm Innovation Launches VetWiz 2.0 For Disease Surveillance

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has officially launched VetWiz 2.0, an upgraded digital platform for animal disease diagnosis and real-time surveillance across Nigeria. The enhanced platform seeks to close critical data gaps in animal health, boost veterinary response, and strengthen public health systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Farm […]

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3 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, State Police, Rotational President

Enugu State governor Dr. Peter Mbah has called for the creation of an additional state in the Southeast to make it equal to the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and better secure the nation. He […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago BetZillion: Best Licensed Bookmakers for Wimbledon 2025 Betting

Wimbledon 2025 begins on June 30, drawing global attention as the premier event in grass-court tennis. With top players set to compete for one of the sport’s most coveted titles, the tournament presents prime opportunities for informed sports betting. BetZillion serves as a reliable guide for those seeking licensed and secure sportsbooks, offering expert comparisons […] The post BetZillion: Best Licensed Bookmakers for Wimbledon 2025 Betting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide

Tribune Online Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Nigeria’s push for industrial development has been tragically undermined by decades of systemic failure, institutional decay, and the abandonment of over 11,000 government projects between 1971 and 2011, according to Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank (AfDB). Delivering a keynote address at the 55th Anniversary […] Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Tribune Online

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15 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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18 h. ago Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman

From Idu Jude, Abuja  The leadership of the Labour Party has said that it has not issued any ultimatum to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the party owing to his involvement in coalition negotiations. The Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the party announced earlier that it is strongly behind […] The post Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s read more Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

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25 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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25 h. ago High Costs, Economic Crunch Shrink ISP Subscriber Base To 289,000

The soaring subscription costs and Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions were instrumental to the sharp decline in active internet users relying on Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows total ISP subscriptions fell to 289,369 in Q1 2025, down from 307,946 in Q3 2024. The drop, which affected major […]

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39 h. ago Tinubu Commissions Kano Digital Park Vandalised During #EndBadGovernance Protest

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the North-West Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which was vandalised by protesting youths during the #EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024 in Kano. President Tinubu was represented at the commissioning by the Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. In his address, the […]

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42 h. ago ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition

Tribune Online ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition He insisted he had never been part of any criminal or exploitative political network and would not now lend his support to what he described as... ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Localised solutions: How Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu’s ColdHubs turns food waste into rural wealth

Every morning in Nigeria’s sprawling open-air markets, traders like Sadisu Sani race the sun to sell crates of fresh tomatoes, read more Localised solutions: How Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu’s ColdHubs turns food waste into rural wealth

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46 h. ago Lifeline for 9mobile’s 3 million subscribers as MTN deal kicks in

Better days are here for 9mobile’s 2.97 million subscribers after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) finally approved the company’s long-awaited read more Lifeline for 9mobile’s 3 million subscribers as MTN deal kicks in

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47 h. ago Why Jigawa Is Engaging 16,000 Mothers For School Safety And Learning Outcome

There is a popular saying that charity begins at home, emphasizing the crucial role mothers play in instilling moral discipline and ensuring the proper upbringing of children. Mothers have a significant influence in family management and raising children who can contribute meaningfully to both their families and society at large. Involving them in public policy […]

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48 h. ago Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the state government to revisit the Almajiri education policy of previous administrations as part of urgent measures to tackle the growing menace of out-of-school children and street begging. The union, rising from its monthly congress held at the […] The post Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Ban on commercial surrogacy in Nigeria: Will this ban help or harm?

Tribune Online Ban on commercial surrogacy in Nigeria: Will this ban help or harm? ADEOLA OJO in this report explores the questions arising from the recent move to ban commercial surrogacy in Nigeria and whether the development will add the expected value or entrench the risk that an outright ban on commercial surrogacy will simply push the practice underground and rather than eliminate the demand, force intended parents to […] Ban on commercial surrogacy in Nigeria: Will this ban help or harm? Tribune Online

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52 h. ago ALTON Announces Disruption In SIM Services Amid NIMC Platform Switch

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced a temporary suspension of SIM-related services across all mobile networks in the country due to ongoing migration to a new identity verification platform mandated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). ALTON, in a statement issued Tuesday and signed by ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga […]

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