58 m. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party

Tribune Online Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party "It was this same factor that informed the recent decision of the National Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone its Presidential Nigeria needs competence, not zoning — PDP group tells party Tribune Online

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1 hour ago South Africa Maintain Lead, Share Points With Nigeria In Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, South Africa and Nigeria played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result left South Africa on 17 points at the top of the group and Nigeria on 11 points in second spot. The match began with a […]

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1 hour ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago NUPENG Suspends Strike As Dangote Refinery Bows To Unionisation Rights

The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The post NUPENG Suspends Strike As Dangote Refinery Bows To Unionisation Rights appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) was introduced as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious social security reforms, designed to tackle decades read more State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

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2 h. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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3 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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3 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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3 h. ago Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

Your Study Path (YSP), Nigeria’s fast-growing education technology platform, has been crowned the winner of the Discovery Pitch at GITEX read more Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

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3 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown

Nigeria need a win to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The post UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with read more Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

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4 h. ago Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna

No fewer than 545 households have been rendered homeless after two days of heavy downpour submerged communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving 171 houses damaged. The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Usman Mazadu, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday. Mazadu […] The post Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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