2 h. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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14 h. ago Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa George Turnah, the lead convener of the NEW Associates, a pro-Tinubu grassroots group, has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the venue of the mega rally and official inauguration of the group slated for today. Turnah, who spoke at a stakeholder meeting ahead of the mega rally to appreciate President Bola […] The post Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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23 h. ago Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional leaders in Gombe State to take a more active role in addressing persistent noncompliance with polio vaccination campaigns in the state. According to UNICEF, the issue of Polio virus has remained a serious concern in Gombe and other parts of Nigeria, […] The post Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

Economics

25 h. ago Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigerians seeking to diversify their assets and safeguard family wealth will now have a clearer path into global real estate markets as property experts convene in Lagos to offer direct access to investment opportunities in London and Dubai. The initiative is expected to deepen the country’s participation in international asset ownership, providing […] The post Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

Nigeria’s private sector credit extension remains significantly lower than that of its sub-Saharan African peers, despite recording a modest recovery read more Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

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26 h. ago Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG

The Federal Government has vowed to continue to encourage the development and sustainability of oil and gas local content production. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this on Thursday during the launch of Monarch Alloys 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. According to Lokpobiri, the […] The post Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Rivers sole administrator has no understanding of his role – Peterside

Atedo Peterside, the founder of ANAP Foundation, has strongly criticised the actions of Ibok-Ete Ibas, the recently appointed sole administrator read more Rivers sole administrator has no understanding of his role – Peterside

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28 h. ago “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban

Nigerian music veteran Daddy Showkey has condemned Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for instructing security personnel to arrest people with dreadlocks in Minna. The governor issued the directive during a stakeholders’ security meeting on Tuesday, where he instructed officials to shave the dreadlocks of residents in Minna and impose fines. However, on Wednesday, Bago […] The post “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Residents of Barga, Awon ward in Kachia local government area in the southern part of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the establishment of a Military Forward Operations Base (FOB). The residents gave the commendation during a tour of the project by the APC stakeholders in Kachia. Barga community leader Zanko Adamu […]

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33 h. ago Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum has faulted recent massive defection from the major opposition party to ruling All Progressive Party. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, commissioners and some stakeholders in the state on Wednesday announced their defection to […] The post Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Taraba Advances Conservation Efforts With ANI Foundation Partnership

The Taraba State Government has strengthened its environmental conservation agenda through a strategic partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation. To commemorate Earth Day 2025, the theme is „Our Power, Our Planet.“ According to ANI, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing protection and sustainable management of the expansive Gashaka Gumti […]

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34 h. ago Minister Lays Foundation For $400m Ogun Plant, Backs Defence Industry

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the Stellar Steel Plant, an Inner Galaxy Group investment of $400 million (approx. £320 million) in Shagamu, Ogun State. The plant, sited on over 100 hectares, will produce hot-rolled coil, a key material for infrastructure and manufacturing. It is […]

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34 h. ago Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

In a drive to promote sports participation across Nigeria’s higher education institutions, 54Footballx kicked off the maiden edition of the UNITECOL Cup, read more Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

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35 h. ago Katsina Summit Charts Bold Climate Action, Green Investment Agenda

The Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit, held on Wednesday in Abuja, concluded with stakeholders’ firm resolve to transform the state into a model of climate resilience and green economic development. The summit, which brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, development partners, and local communities, highlighted the urgent […]

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42 h. ago NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS

From Isaac Job, Uyo Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the Association of Specialists Medical and Dental Academics (ASMEDA), and the Nigerian Association of Dental and Hospital University Staff (NADHUS), began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, April 23. The […] The post NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago NEC eyes $90bn from establishment of textile devt board, livestock transformation

In a bid to reposition Nigeria’s economy and tackle insecurity from its roots, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved read more NEC eyes $90bn from establishment of textile devt board, livestock transformation

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51 h. ago FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide

The federal government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has launched a N5 billion clean energy initiative aimed at providing affordable access to solar home systems for women across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Themed “PowerHer 774 – End Energy Poverty for Women,” the project aims at enabling women to access local renewable energy […] The post FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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