12 h. ago Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s financial landscape, the nation’s first-ever domestic US dollar bond has been honored with the read more Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

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17 h. ago Tinubu Congratulates Teenage Artist Kanyeyachukwu Over Guiness World Record Feat

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian teenage artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, following his historic feat of creating the largest art canvas in the world, measuring an astonishing 12,303.87 square meters. In a message celebrating the young artist’s Guinness World Record (GWR) achievement, President Tinubu took to his X handle praising Kanyeyachukwu for embodying […]

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18 h. ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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22 h. ago Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

Kingsley Ekwueme, a professor and pioneering urological and robotic surgeon, is transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa with his read more Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

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22 h. ago Guinness World Record: Bash Ali Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As Alleged Corruption Stalls Historic Fight

In a heartfelt letter to President Bola Tinubu, renowned Nigerian boxer Bash Ali has expressed his frustration over alleged corruption within the government that has stalled what could be a historic Guinness World Record Boxing Championship fight in Nigeria. This event aims to be the first of its kind on African soil and promises significant […]

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41 h. ago Odegbami Tells West Africa To Bid For World Cup Hosting Right

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Dr Segun Odegbami has called on West African sub-region to bid for the hosting right of the World Cup to enable the region harness the abundant potentials and fortunes in the tournament. Odegbami made the call on Wednesday while presenting the 15th distinguished public lecture series of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi […]

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52 h. ago Nigeria Makes History With Largest Locally Made Attack Drones In Africa

The Nigerian Military, in collaboration with Briech UAS, has unveiled the first and largest indigenous attack drones and bombs in Nigeria and Africa. The unveiling took place on at the Briech UAS’s headquarters in Abuja. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the Nigerian military, as it strengthens the country’s defense capabilities with locally developed […] The post Nigeria Makes History With Largest Locally Made Attack Drones In Africa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 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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3 d. ago How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

Following, an increase of attacks by the deadly group, Boko-Haram terrorists / Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) in the Southern read more How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

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3 d. ago University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name

By John Ogunsemore The University of Ibadan has declined a proposed name change for its historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Residence. In an X post on Monday, a netizen had asked the nation’s premier university to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall to Akintola Hall. The X user @akobi_ayo said, “A proposal to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall […] The post University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising the junta-led nations of Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso, has introduced a read more Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

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3 d. ago WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) implementation of an eight-percent increase in its Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and a 100 read more WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

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5 d. ago APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment

From Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to prevail on the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) to suspend a planned tariff adjustment. In a statement issued yesterday by the President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, he said: “We hereby […] The post APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to appoint Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite the tech entrepreneur’s history of outspoken criticism against him and the Nigerian government. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] The post Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Tinubu, His Family Enjoying Nigeria’s Wealth While Citizens Keep Quiet” – Odumeje

Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, widely known as Odumeje and the lead pastor of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the worst in Nigeria’s history. Speaking to his congregation in the church auditorium, Odumeje, in a video shared on X on Saturday, criticised Nigerians […] The post “Tinubu, His Family Enjoying Nigeria’s Wealth While Citizens Keep Quiet” – Odumeje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo has assured that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is committed to implementing fully the State Safety Programme (SSP) for Nigeria when finalised.   The DGCA made the commitment during the closing ceremony of the ICAO-West and Central Africa (WACAF) Regional Office of […] The post Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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7 d. ago Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations

By Chinelo Obogo Aero Contractors has become the first airline to remit a sanction fee imposed by the Consumer Protection Department of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a historic enforcement of passenger rights regulations. The payment, announced today by the NCAA, represents the first time the department has successfully recovered costs for consumer […] The post Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria Set To Become Global Hub For Media, Literacy Education

Nigeria is poised to make history as the first country to host the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO’s) Media and Information Literacy Institute. This follows years of strategic collaboration between the Nigerian government, UNESCO, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The ambassador/permanent delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, Dr. Hajo Sani, […]

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8 d. ago FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have commended Planet 3R, an integrated waste recycling and manufacturing firm, for its initiative in empowering 97 youths in Oyo State through a waste-to-wealth program.   Speaking at the Transform West Africa Project’s product demonstration and certification ceremony in Ibadan, Commissioner for Environment […] The post FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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