2 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Plateau Assembly Vows To Resist Relocation Of ITF Headquarters

The Plateau State House of Assembly, during a plenary session on Thursday, opposed the proposed relocation of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) headquarters from Jos. Presided over by Speaker Naanlong Daniel, the House unanimously resolved that relocating the ITF headquarters would severely impact the state’s economy and heritage. The House resolution followed a matter of […]

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4 h. ago Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance

By Henry Akubuiro Before the Anglo-Aro War in 1901-1902, Arochukwu was the most formidable Igbo kingdom, whose legacy stretched across the length and breadth of Igboland and adjacent locales in Nigeria and beyond. Till this day, Igbo history and culture is incomplete without mentioning Arochukwu and the Aro Confederacy and what it represented in the […] The post Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Metro & Castle Managing Director, Adekunle Abdul, says the company is arming real estate operators with the knowledge and skills to outsmart fraudsters and clean up Nigeria’s property market. He brings to the real estate sector a wealth of executive management experience built on more than 15 years in the downstream […] The post We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Lawal Visits More Zamfara Communities, Vows Never To Negotiate With Bandits

Governor Dauda Lawal has reassured the people of Zamfara State that his administration stands firm against negotiating with bandits who are terrorising the State. The governor spoke on Thursday during separate visits to more communities recently attacked by bandits. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the communities visited were Kagara, Dan […]

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10 h. ago Lifemate Furniture deepens national presence, opens new showroom in Ibadan

…creates 3,000 direct jobs for Nigerians Priding itself as the largest furniture firm in Nigeria, Lifemate Furniture Nigeria Limited has read more Lifemate Furniture deepens national presence, opens new showroom in Ibadan

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12 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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12 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, on Wednesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the read more Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

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20 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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22 h. ago 11PLC To Boost Productivity With New Manpower Sourcing Strategy

The Management of 11plc (formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc) has made some changes in its manpower sourcing in a bid to improve service delivery to stakeholders. In the renewed move, employees engaged by the former manpower firm would be absorbed by the new vendor despite the ongoing changes. The firm said the old vendor would […]

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22 h. ago We’re Ready For 2027, Not Intimidated By ADC, LP, Others – APC Youth Leader

National youth leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Dayo Israel has declared that young people in the party were ready for the 2027 general elections and would work hard for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other candidates of the party. Israel said, APC youth wing is not intimidated by young supporters of the […]

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24 h. ago How an indigenous firm turned trailblazer in Nigeria’s competitive business landscape

In a country where global brands have long dominated market share, a wave of indigenous companies are shifting the narrative read more How an indigenous firm turned trailblazer in Nigeria’s competitive business landscape

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24 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said  the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. This was contained in his remarks yesterday, at the commissioning of […] The post Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  In an effort to save the environment, tackle rising unemployment, strengthen biodiversity and ultimately boost the circular economy, Alef Recycling, a bottle‑to‑bottle rPET recycler based in Ogun State […] The post Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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