7 h. ago South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria

Tribune Online South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) diplomatic missions have pledged to deepen bilateral ties by fostering understanding and collaboration with Nigeria. South Asian diplomatic missions pledge to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria Tribune Online

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7 h. ago North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south

The state of North Carolina in the United States has formally declared June 14 as Igbo Day, paying tribute to read more North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south-east community

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19 h. ago MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo

Tribune Online MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on the Ondo State government and security agencies to probe the reported invasion of an imam’s house and a mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State, by individuals allegedly associated with a masquerade festival, and ensure justice in the matter. MUSWEN, in a statement signed […] MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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60 h. ago Toll Fee: Petrol Scarcity Looms In S/West As Marketers Halt Distribution In Lagos

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Eve axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive […]

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4 d. ago Cracking the shell: Innovation and digital egg of entrepreneurship in Global South

By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In many cultures, the egg is a powerful symbol of creation, potential, and transformation, representing the essence of life before it emerges. This ancient symbol gains fresh significance in our digital era, particularly entrepreneurship within the Global South. Here, the egg is a metaphor for innovation—delicate yet brimming with promise, poised […] The post Cracking the shell: Innovation and digital egg of entrepreneurship in Global South appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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6 d. ago “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South

Department of State Services has claimed that some broadcasts made by leader of  proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, are responsible for economic breakdown and unrest in the South-East region. The fourth prosecution witness, a DSS operative, identified as Mr. DDD for security reasons, testified before Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court […] The post “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South-East” — DSS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Tinubu Excluding North From Infrastructural Projects” – Northern Elders Allege Bias For South

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of deliberately sidelining the northern region in the distribution of national infrastructure projects. In a strongly worded statement signed by NEF spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere on Thursday, the Forum declared: “The systematic exclusion of Northern Nigeria from major infrastructure investments is not […] The post “Tinubu Excluding North From Infrastructural Projects” – Northern Elders Allege Bias For South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago June 12: NNPP chieftain, Ajadi, decries infrastructural decay, weakened currency

Tribune Online June 12: NNPP chieftain, Ajadi, decries infrastructural decay, weakened currency A South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has lamented that despite uninterrupted 26 years of democratic rule in Nigeria, the country still struggles with infrastructure decay and a weakened currency. June 12: NNPP chieftain, Ajadi, decries infrastructural decay, weakened currency Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity

Tribune Online Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity "Nudity or obscene dressing during festivals is alien to Yoruba culture of South-West Nigeria and should not be imported into our land" Ojude Oba: NOA decries desecration of Yoruba cultural identity Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ayra Starr Shines As Best International Act At 2025 BET Awards

Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has won the 2025 BET Award for Best International Act. The 22-year-old singer outshone tough competitors, such as South Africa’s Tyla, Nigeria’s Rema, and Ghana’s Black Sherif, to claim the victory. The event held on Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles celebrates […] The post Ayra Starr Shines As Best International Act At 2025 BET Awards appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advocated zoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket to the southern region in the 2027 election. Wike stated this when he read a communiqué after a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party under the aegis of the “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP” […] The post 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago China as a development model: Lessons for Nigeria and the Global South

China’s transformation from a largely agrarian society dominated by bicycles and basic manufacturing in the 1980s to the world’s second-largest read more China as a development model: Lessons for Nigeria and the Global South

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1 week ago Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report

Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt control more than one-third of Africa’s external debt, according to a new report from Afreximbank. The continent’s external debt burden is set to exceed $1.3 trillion by 2025,  with South Africa accounting for 13.1% of total external debt, Egypt holding 12.0%, and Nigeria responsible for 8.4%. The findings come as […] The post Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives across the South East, as part of efforts to support frontline health workers and improve maternal healthcare in the region. The event, which took place in Enugu on Monday […] The post First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Eno’s defection to APC’ll unlock more opportunities for South

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his recent historic defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He commended Governor Eno’s bold and courageous decision to align with the progressive ideals and national vision of the […] The post Eno’s defection to APC’ll unlock more opportunities for South-South -Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Gov Hails Eno’s Defection To APC, Says It’ll Unlock More Opportunities For South

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, from Peoples Democratic Party to All Progressives Congress, saying that it will benefit South South region. Governor Okpebholo described the development as historic and capable of attracting more investment opportunities to the region. Recall that Eno had on Friday […] The post Edo Gov Hails Eno’s Defection To APC, Says It’ll Unlock More Opportunities For South-South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Hoopers faces US Monastir in BAL Season 5 seeding game

2024 Basketball Africa League [BAL] bronze-medallists Rivers Hoopers will face Union Sportive Monastirienne at the placement tie on Saturday, June 7, ahead of the quarter-finals in Pretoria, South Africa. According to the Playoffs Team Ranking, the six-time Nigerian League Champions who sealed consecutive Playoffs appearances by finishing second in the Kalahari Conference with a 4-2 […] The post Rivers Hoopers faces US Monastir in BAL Season 5 seeding game appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tobacco Control: Nigerian Govt Urged To Learn From New Zealand, South Africa

The federal government has been asked to learn from the contrasting experiences of New Zealand and South Africa in its quest towards dealing with the public health burden of tobacco use. A global health advocate, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi stated this while reacting to a recent policy analysis titled: “A Tale of Two Nations” where he […]

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