26 h. ago Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja Federal Government has commenced nutrition budget tagging aimed at allocating proper resources to areas that desire food more. The project which is done in collaboration with Senegal is expected to be transparent, accountable and efficient. According to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, nutrition […] The post Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CJN Okays Online Applications By Lawyers Seeking Notary Public Status

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the commencement of online applications by lawyers seeking appointment as Notaries Public of Nigeria. The approval was aimed at revolutionising the appointment process for legal practitioners. The Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Dr Festus Akande, in a […]

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3 d. ago FG begins crackdown on visa overstayers as amnesty window closes

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the commencement of nationwide enforcement against foreigners who have overstayed their visas or read more FG begins crackdown on visa overstayers as amnesty window closes

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7 d. ago UK support made Abuja–London flights possible –Air Peace CEO

By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has credited the United Kingdom government’s support as a key factor in the successful commencement of the airline’s scheduled flights from Nigeria into both Gatwick and Heathrow airports in London. He described the feat as a historic milestone for Nigerian aviation having […] The post UK support made Abuja–London flights possible –Air Peace CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FAAN commence cashless payment system at Lagos, Abuja airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced cashless payments for all Lagos and Abuja airport transactions. The scheme, read more FAAN commence cashless payment system at Lagos, Abuja airports

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1 week ago UNICEF commends Sokoto’s boost in health, nutrition, child welfare

From Shafa’atu Sulaiman, Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Sokoto State Government for prioritising health and nutrition in its budget, describing the move as a model for advancing child and maternal welfare. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Wafa Saeed, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, […] The post UNICEF commends Sokoto’s boost in health, nutrition, child welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria, World Bank Deepen Engagement With States On Nutrition Financing

In collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has commenced the fourth round of training for budget officers from the different states of Nigeria on integrating nutrition into the national budget cycle. Delivered under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project, the exercise has expanded from 11 pilot […]

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3 w. ago Black Market Surfaces In Delta As IPMAN, NUPENG Begin Strike

Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commenced an indefinite strike in Delta State. The strike has led to fuel scarcity, especially Asaba and its environs, as IPMAN and NUPENG announced indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. Our Correspondent […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein

The Super Eagles will hold their first and only training session at Bloemfontein on Monday night (today). The session, which will take place at Toyota Stadium, will begin at 6 p.m. Nigerian time. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, announced that the first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media and supporters. […] The post 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha   A team of prominent scholars from Nigerian universities has embarked on a research project to develop an Artificial Intelligence-driven platform, “Naija Falsehood Buster,” and establish a national hub for tracking and evaluating falsehoods across the country’s digital and broadcast media space. The project also involves creating national database of influential […] The post Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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