2 h. ago WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies

Tribune Online WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies IN a report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), it was reported that at the end of 2024, there were 123.2 million displaced people globally. 73.5 million of these individuals were internally displaced persons, 42.7 million were refugees, and 8.4 million were asylum seekers. The UN Refugee Agency raises the alarm that displacement has nearly […] WMH: Access to services–mental health in catastrophes and emergencies Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed  the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into Law . The  law granted  statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), aimed to institutionalise police education, professional development, and global best practices in law enforcement. The law […] The post Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs

Nigerians can now access crypto, tokenized US stocks and ETFs in one place in many ways, Nigeria’s trading community is among the most active in Africa, from young traders in Lagos to students in Abuja, crypto has become a common language, now converging with traditional markets, the bridge which refers to as Universal Exchange (UEX) […]

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11 h. ago WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care

Tribune Online WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African governments to prioritise eye health and expand access to affordable, quality vision WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care Tribune Online

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12 h. ago 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition

Tribune Online 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition "Ordinarily, our group would have no issue with any qualified member of the party aspiring to elective office. However, in this peculiar case... 2027: Kwara PDP youths seek Saraki’s intervention over alleged imposition Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions

Tribune Online Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions “We urge the missions to come forth and inform Nigerians through their representatives in parliament how the intervention funds ... Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Moniepoint’s £1.2m UK setup to boosts financial access for Nigerians abroad

Moniepoint Inc., a leading Nigerian fintech unicorn, is laying the groundwork to transform financial access for Nigerians in the UK read more Moniepoint’s £1.2m UK setup to boosts financial access for Nigerians abroad

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14 h. ago No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, has represented a suggestion that tertiary institutions should start accessing interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) after 10 years of establishment. Prof. Osodoke, at a Townhall Meeting organised by TETFund in Abuja on Wednesday, October […] The post No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Insecurity: Creation of state police remains viable option — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Insecurity: Creation of state police remains viable option — Speaker Tajudeen He added that the resolve of the National Assembly towards strengthening the nation's security architecture and institutionalization of Insecurity: Creation of state police remains viable option — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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17 h. ago 10,000 Constables Pass Out Of Police Training Institutions Nationwide

10,000 newly recruited Police constables have successfully passed out from training institutions across the country following the completion of their intensive training in various Police Colleges and Training Institutes nationwide. Their Passing Out Parade, which took place on October 7, 2025, simultaneously across all designated training institutions, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts […]

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17 h. ago Admission: JAMB Screens 176 Underage Candidates With High Scores In 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening exercise, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session, was […]

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.9 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms, according to the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday by the World Bank. The multilateral institution, however, cautioned that the gains from the reforms of the Tinubu administration were yet […]

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19 h. ago FirstBank To Bridge Financial Gaps, Leverage Digital Solutions — MD

The Managing Director of FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said that the bank was committed to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital solutions to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the economy. Alebiosu stated this at a breakfast session during the ongoing 31st Nigeria Economic Summit, themed “Expanding Access to Finance and Driving […]

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20 h. ago My decision to step aside not admission of guilt – Former minister

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says his resignation is a personal choice and not an admission of guilt. Nnaji tendered his resignation on Tuesday following the controversy around his certificate, which he says he obtained from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). After the institution contradicted his claim, Nnaji’s resignation […] The post My decision to step aside not admission of guilt – Former minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law, creating a formal legal framework for 48 specialised police training institutions spread nationwide. This significant legislative milestone aims to restructure and enhance police education, professional development, and operational readiness across Nigeria. The bill, championed by […] The post Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming

Tribune Online Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming Despite improved fertilizer availability through government interventions, input inflation remained a major challenge. Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Promote Transparency To Drive $1trn Economy Target , Tinubu Urges Accountants

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged accountants across the country to play a leading role in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable financial management practices as Nigeria pursues its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the 55th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of […]

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29 h. ago Super Agents Get N20m Fine For Ownership Changes Without Approval – Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N20 million fine on any super agent, financial institution, or entity that alters its ownership structure without securing prior approval from the apex bank. This sanction, contained in the Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria issued in October 2025, is part of measures […]

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29 h. ago Wike launches massive overhaul of 73 Abuja schools, breaks ground on vital 15km old Keffi rd rehabilitation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commenced the rehabilitation of 73 government secondary schools across Abuja, saying it was a hallmark of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda aimed at revitalising public infrastructure and enhancing educational access. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the 15-kilometre Old Keffi […] The post Wike launches massive overhaul of 73 Abuja schools, breaks ground on vital 15km old Keffi rd rehabilitation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the Uyo-Odukpani Road as an economic emergency, just as he called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in its rehabilitation. Otu lamented that the deplorable state of the road was hampering trade, industrial operations and inter-regional connectivity across the South-South. The Governor made the […] The post Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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