13 h. ago UNIPORT awards Wike Honorary Doctorate for outstanding leadership, contributions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has bestowed an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) degree on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in recognition of his transformative leadership, visionary public service, and significant contributions to both the university and Nigeria at large. UNIPORT’s top officials, including […] The post UNIPORT awards Wike Honorary Doctorate for outstanding leadership, contributions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI

Tribune Online Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI “In 2023, the global space economy was valued at over $546 billion, with the private sector contributing approximately 77% of that value." Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Nigeria Contributes 85, 325 sq km To Global Seabed Mapping Initiative

Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Admiral Ayodeji Olugbode, said Nigeria has contributed 85,325 square kilometres to the global seabed mapping initiative. Olugbode, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Hydrography Agency (NHA), revealed this during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, during the World Hydrography Day celebration/West Africa Hydrographic Summit, with the theme […]

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51 h. ago Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change

By Chinyere Anyanwu         As part of its contribution to Nigeria’s climate change mitigation efforts, One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has launched the distribution of over 2.3 million Albizia Lebbeck and Moringa tree seedlings to approximately 82,150 smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State.The initiative was flagged off on Sunday in the […] The post Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Leadway Assurance grows revenue to N173.2bn, pays N117bn in claims

By Henry Uche Leadway Assurance Company Limited has announced a leap in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, with insurance revenue rising to N173.2 billion, marking a 51 percent increase from N114.4 billion in 2023. The company’s revenue growth highlights its good position in Nigeria’s insurance industry and its continued contribution […] The post Leadway Assurance grows revenue to N173.2bn, pays N117bn in claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu honours top CSO leaders for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy

Tribune Online Tinubu honours top CSO leaders for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured prominent civil society leader Ezenwa Nwagwu, alongside others, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Tinubu honours top CSO leaders for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu

Tribune Online Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday affirmed that Nigeria's creative industry has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth, making significant contributions to the country's GDP, job creation, and economic diversification. Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu Tribune Online

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1 week ago My company paid N450bn in taxes in 2024, Dangote tells Tinubu

Tribune Online My company paid N450bn in taxes in 2024, Dangote tells Tinubu President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu that his group of companies paid a whopping N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government’s coffers in 2024, thereby making it the highest tax-paying company in Nigeria. With this significant tax payment, Dangote companies are contributing more in taxes than all the […] My company paid N450bn in taxes in 2024, Dangote tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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1 week ago CORRIGENDUM: Proposed forest guards: Experts, stakeholders laud, flay initiative

In our Sunday Sun, May 25 edition, there was a mix-up in the contribution of General Chris Eze (retd), a former High Commissioner of Nigeria to India, who is now a Labour Party chieftain in Enugu State. We hereby present his actual comments on the published report: “To make this kind of decentralisation work in […] The post CORRIGENDUM: Proposed forest guards: Experts, stakeholders laud, flay initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Youth empowerment: NANS salutes Tinubu’s aide Yusuf on birthday

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has showered encomiums on Personal Assistant to the President on Special Duties, Hon. Kamorudeen Yusuf, for his exemplary contributions to youth empowerment in Nigeria on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a Saturday statement signed by National Publicity Relations Officer (PRO) of […] The post Youth empowerment: NANS salutes Tinubu’s aide Yusuf on birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu mourns Jibril Aminu, says he contributed immensely to nation

Shettima leads mourners at funeral, calls him irreplaceable By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of Professor Jibril Aminu, who passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday, June 4, after a prolonged illness. A revered academic, medical professional, and political leader, Professor Aminu’s death marks the […] The post Tinubu mourns Jibril Aminu, says he contributed immensely to nation-building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oando’s profit rises by 267% after Eni’s subsidiary acquisition

Contributes $550m to NNPC’s Project Gazelle Oando Plc, one of Nigeria’s indigenous energy groups, has recorded a 267 percent rise read more Oando’s profit rises by 267% after Eni’s subsidiary acquisition

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2 w. ago Nigeria Honours Bill Gates With CFR Over Philanthropy In Africa

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on American billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates on Tuesday, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation especially across Nigeria and Africa. The honour was bestowed during Gates’ recent visit to […] The post Nigeria Honours Bill Gates With CFR Over Philanthropy In Africa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AI to inject $15.7trn into global economy by 2030, opens pathway for Nigeria’s growth — Report

Tribune Online AI to inject $15.7trn into global economy by 2030, opens pathway for Nigeria’s growth — Report Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to contribute a staggering $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and Nigeria stands to gain significantly if it strategically adopts and develops its AI ecosystem. This is according to a new whitepaper titled “AI in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategic Pathways”, launched in Lagos last week. The report, co-authored […] AI to inject $15.7trn into global economy by 2030, opens pathway for Nigeria’s growth — Report Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ohanaeze to Tinubu: Nigeria needs more Umahis in your cabinet

Tribune Online Ohanaeze to Tinubu: Nigeria needs more Umahis in your cabinet "It is with a strong sense of pride and unwavering support that we recognize Senator Umahi's exemplary contributions to our national infrastructure. Ohanaeze to Tinubu: Nigeria needs more Umahis in your cabinet Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria loses $8.8bn in annual revenue to informal sector — AfDB

Tribune Online Nigeria loses $8.8bn in annual revenue to informal sector — AfDB Nigeria’s large informal economy has deprived the nation of approximately $8.8 billion in annual revenue that could have been generated through taxation of informal businesses. This is contained in the latest African Development Bank (AfDB) 2025 African Economic Outlook report, which states that while informal businesses contribute significantly to economic activity and employment, much of […] Nigeria loses $8.8bn in annual revenue to informal sector — AfDB Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JAMB must allow underage candidates to utilise their UTME results or face backlash

Farooq Kperogi is a Kwara-born renowned scholar and writer who lives in the United States, where he lectures as a professor of communication at Kennesaw State University’s School of Communication and Media, Atlanta Georgia.  Farooq could ignore the mess in Nigeria, but he still finds time to make intellectual contributions on contemporary issues. I enjoy […] The post JAMB must allow underage candidates to utilise their UTME results or face backlash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Energy firm affirms commitment to inclusive growth, local capacity devt

Tribune Online Energy firm affirms commitment to inclusive growth, local capacity devt Speaking at the 5th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF), Leste Aihevba, Chief Technical Officer, Asharami Energy, said the sector would need to shore up local capacity development and participation to effectively contribute to Nigeria’s energy security. Energy firm affirms commitment to inclusive growth, local capacity devt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago AfDB lauds Nigeria’s economic reforms, says results are emerging

Tribune Online AfDB lauds Nigeria’s economic reforms, says results are emerging “Market-determined petrol prices rose by 77 per cent, while the naira depreciated by 42 per cent in 2024. These factors significantly contributed to inflation AfDB lauds Nigeria’s economic reforms, says results are emerging Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Stakeholders advocate sustainability of environment, protection of earth

Tribune Online Stakeholders advocate sustainability of environment, protection of earth Environmental stakeholders and advocates, under the auspices of Climalearnation and Women in Mining Nigeria, have contributed their voices to the challenges facing the environment and the earth. The stakeholders and advocates, through a recent virtual event themed ‘Our power our planet’ and held in commemoration of the 2025 Global Earth Day Summit, amplified the message […] Stakeholders advocate sustainability of environment, protection of earth Tribune Online

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