3 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tottenham’s Son ruled out of Europa League clash with Frankfurt

Son Heung-min will miss Tottenham’s crunch Europa League return leg at Eintracht Frankfurt with a foot injury, manager Ange Postecoglou said Wednesday. The South Korean did not make the trip to Germany, having missed Saturday’s Premier League match at Wolverhampton. “Sonny didn’t travel in the end, he’s the only one that misses out,” Postecoglou told Read More

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5 h. ago Africa needs more than election monitoring, Speaker tells EU

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has advised the European Union to make its impact felt among African nations beyond its routine election monitoring mission. He urged the union to leverage the withdrawal of aid to developing countries by the United States to do more for African countries, which are hit by Read More

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5 h. ago Ship management key to maritime business recovery – Yvonne Ezekiel

…as experts call for legal, financial, operational reforms of Nigeria’s shipping industry Yvonne Ezekiel, managing partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal read more Ship management key to maritime business recovery – Yvonne Ezekiel

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6 h. ago NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

…says impressive 2024 financials driven by cost efficiency, strategic risk management The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is charting a read more NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

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8 h. ago Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Dr Uwa Igiehon, Managing Director of Industrial Park, Ologbo, Edo State, has urged the Federal Government to invest in local engineers to reduce Nigeria’s capital flight. Speaking during an inspection of the Ossiomo Power Independent Power Project (IPP) in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, he emphasised that Nigeria has the […] The post Igiehon harps on investing in local engineers to curb Nigeria’s capital flight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Action Plan To Tackle Flood, Climate Disasters

As the rainy season sets in with its attendant torrential downpour, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, designed to shift disaster management from reactive […]

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11 h. ago ICAN to commence Aviation Chapter to strengthen financial governance in the industry

ICAN has announced the commencement of its Aviation Chapter, a specialised platform dedicated to promoting financial excellence. read more ICAN to commence Aviation Chapter to strengthen financial governance in the industry

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11 h. ago FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns

By Gabriel Dike The National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, over the exclusion of the union in renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. In a protest letter signed by NAMDA National President, Dr. Nosa Orhue and the acting Secretary General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, warned that […] The post FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Plateau killings: Ethnic cleansing, mass murder have no place in civilised society – FFK

By John Ogunsemore Former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the slaughter of innocent men, women and children in Plateau State, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. Fani-Kayode stated this in a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday. On Monday, no fewer than 45 residents of Zike community in Kimakpa, Kwall district of Bassa […] The post Plateau killings: Ethnic cleansing, mass murder have no place in civilised society – FFK appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

Afriland Properties Plc, a Nigerian real estate development and management company, has delivered another year of outstanding financial results paying read more Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

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17 h. ago Experts Call For Enterprise Risk Mgt To Boost Nigeria’s Business Resilience

Risk professionals and executives have warned that weak risk culture and policy instability are undermining Nigeria’s business resilience, emphasizing the critical role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in ensuring sustainable growth across sectors. The experts noted that fragmented risk approaches and regulatory misalignment expose firms to disruptions, urging businesses to integrate ERM into decision-making and […]

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21 h. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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23 h. ago Katsina govt signs $500m investment deal with GENESIS Energy

GENESIS Energy Holding, a UK-based Pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Katsina State Government for a $500m investment. According to a statement, this investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure projects across the state.  “The Read More

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24 h. ago Local airlines battle flight delays amid operational challenges

The rise in flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria’s aviation sector has raised concerns among stakeholders, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Nigerian airline industry has faced a consistent wave of operational turmoil, with a staggering 15,000 flight delays and a significant number of cancellations in 2024. This highlights the ongoing challenges plaguing airlines and airports in Read More

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24 h. ago Aba Power creates 350 new jobs with new prepaid metre rollout

Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, Aba Power, is creating over 350 jobs with its new prepaid meter rollout that will start this month, the utility firm has said. The Senior Brand and Communication Manager of Aba Power, Edise Ekong said on Monday that jobs would come directly from its partnerships with three-meter producers. He said, Read More

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30 h. ago  I Wasn’t Employed Through Backdoor, But Formal Application Process – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has reacted to viral report claiming that he was employed to manage Nigerian senior national team through connections and not merit. Recall that Coach Chelle was appointed by Nigeria Football Federation after interim former interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, who had been in charge of the Super Eagles during their successful […] The post  I Wasn’t Employed Through Backdoor, But Formal Application Process – Eric Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Plateau killings: Jang urges dialogue with community leaders

Former Plateau State Governor and ex-Senator Jonah Jang has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently convene a dialogue with community leaders to address the recent wave of killings in Plateau State, where over 100 lives were lost in a week, describing the attacks as orchestrated by a known group with a hidden agenda. In Read More

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31 h. ago Alex Ekwueme Varsity Withdraws Admission Of Sacked Ebonyi Gov’s Aide Over Cultism

  The Management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has announced the immediate withdrawal of the admission offered to the sacked Senior Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor on Security (Ebonyi North), Mr. Felix Okemini, over alleged cult-related activities. In a letter signed by the Registrar/Secretary to Council, Mr. Ifeanyi […]

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