2 h. ago Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti

As part of its focus on the issue of gender-based violence in West Africa, the Ford Foundation’s Centre for Social Justice recently hosted a pivotal hybrid event titled: “Traditional, religious and community leaders driving meaningful change.” Panelists at the event held as part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women […] The post Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti-GBV forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement

President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Tinubu also dissolved NNPCL’s board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President removed all other board members appointed with […] The post Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has pledged to sponsor the education of a girl seen in a viral video helping her mother with a cleaning job in Lagos. This followed a viral video of a woman sweeping a street in Ikoyi with her 11-year-old daughter. Human rights activist JustAdetoun criticised the woman for engaging her […] The post Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Women Leaders Advocate Meritocracy, Equity, Visibility In Leadership Positions

Top female executives from various industries have challenged traditional workplace norms, even as they championed meritocracy, gender equity, and visibility in leadership positions. Industry leaders including the managing director of Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Oyeyimika Adeboye; asset manager at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Areje Adegoke, and head of relationship and stakeholders management at […]

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2 h. ago Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Majority of Nigerians do not grasp the scale of world’s wealthiest black man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s wealth because of his family’s modest way of life, presidential aide, Gimba Kakanda has said. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Research & Analytics stated this in an X post on Tuesday. On Tuesday, […] The post Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO

• Targets attracting $30bn in investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, removing its chairman, […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

In the heart of Nigeria’s energy sector, a new chapter unfolds as Bayo Ojulari, a seasoned engineer with a career read more Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has achieved its strongest foreign exchange reserve position in over three years, posting an impressive $23.11 billion in net reserves at the end of 2024. The development signals a robust recovery and enhanced financial stability for the country’s economy. It also reflects a substantial improvement […] The post CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. He also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. According to […] The post Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Collaboration key to advancing pharmacy practice, says ACPN chair

The Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Tolu Ajayi, has said the future of pharmacy depends on embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritising sustainability. A statement on Tuesday by ACPN said at the 2025 Continuing Education Conference in Lagos, themed “Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice through Collaboration, Research and Innovation,” Ajayi revealed Read More

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7 h. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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8 h. ago How relevant are monarchies in contemporary governance system?

The earliest form of governance system is the monarchy. Even the Holy Books confirm this. That is why in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and many countries in the Middle East, they are still ruled by kings. England, Spain, and Morocco are still ruled by kings. In the traditional and pre-colonial Nigeria, all the communities, towns and Read More

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8 h. ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

SMEs the acronym that speaks volumes in our present-day economy! In Nigeria, SMEs contribute 48 percent of national GDP, account read more Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

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8 h. ago Shell, Renaissance face legal action over SPDC licence transfer

A suit seeking to stop Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited’s deal transferring its mining licence to Renaissance African Energy Company Limited has been filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The Incorporated Trustees of Human Environmental Development Agenda sued Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Read More

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8 h. ago Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu

        Sarkin Hausawa Enugu State, Abubakar Yusuf Sambo, has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his fair, inclusive and speedy delivery of security and democracy dividends. He called for support for his administration’s war against criminals and effort to build a prosperous Enugu State. Mbah, whose appointees are drawn from various parts of […] The post Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and Read More

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