26 h. ago Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday

By Damiete Braide The heart of Lagos Island will once again vibrate with colour, rhythm and cultural pride, as Lagos Fanti Carnival stages a comeback on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. With roots tracing back to 1890, the carnival is more than a festive gathering, it’s a living testament to the enduring ties between Nigeria […] The post Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State have jointly deployed 2,300 personnel to maintain peace and order during the Easter celebration. In separate statements released on Thursday in Benin City, the FRSC Sector Commander, Cyril Mathew, and NSCDC State Commandant, Agun Gbenga, confirmed that […] The post FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students

By Oluseye Ojo Almost ₦50 billion has been disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to over 500,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has disclosed. The disclosure was made by the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr Olukemi Afolayan, when she featured on a live television programme – […] The post Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Low margins, liquidity crunch put Nigeria’s downstream oil sector under pressure

The financial health of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is coming under fresh scrutiny. Despite robust revenue growth across leading players, read more Low margins, liquidity crunch put Nigeria’s downstream oil sector under pressure

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46 h. ago Nigeria needs 2,000 actuaries to support financial sector — FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has emphasised the need for at least 2,000 actuaries to support the country’s financial sector growth. The PUNCH Online reports that currently, Nigeria has only 28 qualified actuaries, which is grossly inadequate for a nation of its size. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, stated Read More

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51 h. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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2 d. ago GITEX to attract investors, boost startup ecosystem – NITDA DG

Nigeria is set to host its premier global tech event, GITEX Nigeria, with expectations of attracting over 1,000 startups and international investors, further establishing the country as a hub for digital talent. After a decade of sustained efforts, the tech agency secured the bid to host the event, which is scheduled for September 1-4, 2025, Read More

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4 d. ago FUAHSE matriculates 1,000, pioneers AI, nanotechnology health courses

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), held its inaugural matriculation ceremony on April 12 at its Trans-Ekulu Campus, welcoming over 1,000 students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Emaimo called the event historic, unveiling plans to pioneer courses in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, speech therapy, and dental technology—unique in Nigeria’s federal universities. […] The post FUAHSE matriculates 1,000, pioneers AI, nanotechnology health courses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

Nigeria and the rest of Africa could better manage their catastrophic disasters through strategic risk financing and public private sector read more Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

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8 d. ago Japa: Association raises the alarm as over 15,000 nurses leave Nigeria in 2024

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to shift focus from expanding nursing education to addressing the systemic issues driving the mass emigration of nurses, popularly known as the Japa syndrome. The association expressed concern over persistent challenges, noting that as of February 2025, nearly 15,500 nurses had left Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers debunks report on Solad’s approval for 10,000 recruitments

By Tony John, Port Harcourt The office of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State has refuted a reported announcement claiming the recruitment of 10,000 graduates and non-graduates into the State Civil Service. A social media report earlier suggested that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator, had approved hiring this number of unemployed individuals […] The post Rivers debunks report on Solad’s approval for 10,000 recruitments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

Distributes scrubs, crocs to nurses and midwives Announces N50m re-capitalisation grant to 1,000 petty traders in Taraba By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that no woman needs to die during childbirth. She made this statement at the launch of professional kits distribution for midwives in Jalingo, Taraba State. The kits, […] The post No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Stillbirth Crisis: Alarming Statistics, A Call for Urgent Action

In a country where motherhood is often seen as a symbol of hope and continuity, the grim reality of stillbirths casts a heavy shadow. A recent study by the Improving Nigeria’s Capacity to Use Registered Stillbirths for Decision-making (SPEED Project) has laid bare the unsettling truth: Nigeria’s stillbirth rate stands at 24 per 1,000 total […]

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9 d. ago Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie

•Ex-Abia gov describes him as statesman From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South East caucus in the Senate has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the  former chairman of Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, Dr. Pascal Dozie. In a statement by the chairman of the caucus, yesterday, Sen Enyinnaya Abaribe, […] The post Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja No fewer than 16, 000 medical doctors left Nigeria for foreign practice in the last five years. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who made the disclosure said available records indicated that more doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have also indicated interest to leave to […] The post Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian pension industry has allocated N5.51 trillion across various asset classes, strategically supporting long-term financing for the nation’s real sector growth. These investments span critical areas such as infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and subnational initiatives. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), shared this during […] The post PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Over 16,000 doctors have left Nigeria in seven years, says health minister

Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says over 16,000 Nigerian doctors have left the country in read more Over 16,000 doctors have left Nigeria in seven years, says health minister

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1 week ago PenCom laments investment gaps amid N5.51tn real sector injection

The National Pension Commission has lamented the limited availability of investable instruments that currently meet the minimum requirements for pension funds’ investments in Nigeria. This is even as the regulator revealed that a total of N5.51tn has been committed to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth. These investments span infrastructure, private Read More

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1 week ago Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister

Thousands more planning to leave Lament maldistribution of workforce By Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that at least 16,000 medical doctors left the country for foreign practice over the past five years. He also warned that many more doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers […] The post Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria receives over 1m vaccine doses from Gavi to tackle meningitis

Nigeria’s Ministry of Health has received over 1,000,000 pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) doses from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to read more Nigeria receives over 1m vaccine doses from Gavi to tackle meningitis

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