1 hour ago Imo govt moves to tackle unemployment, boost economy through ‘OKOBI’ initiative

The Imo State Government has said it was committed to addressing the unemployment challenge in the state and boosting economic read more Imo govt moves to tackle unemployment, boost economy through ‘OKOBI’ initiative

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2 h. ago Ogun governor, other dignitaries honour Pa Ayodele Senbanjo at funeral

By Philip Nwosu Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun joined former governors, political leaders, and family on Thursday, May 1, at a funeral to honour Pa Ayodele Oluwole Senbanjo, who died on April 5, 2025, at 92. The funeral, coordinated by his son, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo—an APC chieftain and Regional Director of Seymour Energy Consulting—celebrated the […] The post Ogun governor, other dignitaries honour Pa Ayodele Senbanjo at funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Minister Pledges Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Dev’t

Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh has promised enhance regulatory frameworks and policy measures towards strengthening economic growth and revitalising regions across the country. Engr. Momoh stated this at a three-day sectoral retreat of the ministry in Lagos, where he reaffirmed the commitment of the ministry to fostering a structured approach to regional development. […]

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5 h. ago Gov Abiodun, Ibori, Family, Friends, Others Honour Segun Senbanjo At Father’s Burial

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, along with some former governors, top executives, captains of industries, family members and friends gathered on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to honour OmoOba Segun Senbanjo and his siblings at the burial of their father and patriarch of the Senbanjo family, Pa Ayodele Oluwole Senbanjo, who passed away on Saturday, […]

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6 h. ago Tinubu inaugurates mechanization centre in Katsina to boost agribusiness

President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, where 400 brand new tractors and supporting implements were read more Tinubu inaugurates mechanization centre in Katsina to boost agribusiness

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6 h. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Govs, Others Bid Late Afenifere Leader Adebanjo Farewell

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediate-past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, governors Lagos and Oyo States; Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Engr. Seyi Makinde were among the eminent Nigerians that joined the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to bid the elder statesman, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, farewell on Saturday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. […]

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7 h. ago Fight against terrorism: Tinubu vows to secure northwest forests, boost surveillance

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has pledged a robust federal response to insecurity in Nigeria’s Northwest, promising to reclaim ungoverned forests and enhance surveillance using advanced technology to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President speaking at a state […] The post Fight against terrorism: Tinubu vows to secure northwest forests, boost surveillance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Federal Gov’t Gets $191m Gavi Grant To Strengthen Health Systems, Boost Immunisation

  The Nigerian Government has received the sum of $191 million health systems strengthening (HSS) grant from the Global vaccine alliance, Gavi to reach 1.8 million children that have never received a single vaccine. This is targeted at increasing national immunisation coverage to 84 per cent by 2028. Gavi Director of Health Systems and Immunisation […]

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12 h. ago CWG sees 368% profit boost in Q1 2025 amid robust revenue growth

CWG has reported a remarkable surge in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, driven by a strong read more CWG sees 368% profit boost in Q1 2025 amid robust revenue growth

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13 h. ago Experts Urge Joint IPs To Boost Africa’s Music, Tackle Piracy

Experts have said the African creative industry can gain a boost from joint Intellectual Property (IP) ownership of creative works and a unified fight against piracy. IP and Entertainment lawyer, Carla Parris, Australian serial entrepreneur and co-founder Yakwetu Online, Mike Strano, and founder, Opus Music Africa, David Tayebwa made this known at a virtual webinar […]

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33 h. ago NANS commends Governor Abiodun over ongoing reconstruction of Lagos

…wants the contractor to expedite work on road project Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ogun State, has commended the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun, for the ongoing rehabilitation work on the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway. The Chairman of NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Gabriel Abiola Francis, gave this commendation, in […] The post NANS commends Governor Abiodun over ongoing reconstruction of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta expressway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Ogun, ARISE IIP invest $400m in Remo Free Zone to boost manufacturing

In a move to boost Ogun state internally generated revenue and drive increased value addition and manufacturing, the state government read more Ogun, ARISE IIP invest $400m in Remo Free Zone to boost manufacturing

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40 h. ago AfDB approves $650m annual commitment to boost economic growth

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Nigeria covering the period 2025–2030. The CSP includes an annual commitment of approximately $650m to accelerate economic transformation, resilience, and inclusive prosperity. Over the initial four years, the AfDB will disburse $2.95bn, with an additional […] The post AfDB approves $650m annual commitment to boost economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Portable Escapes Jail After Paying N30,000 Fine For Assault Conviction

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, avoided a three-month jail term by opting to pay the court-imposed fine of N30,000. A court presided over by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo in Ifo, Ogun State, on Tuesday sentenced singer Portable to three months in prison for assault, offering him the option of a N30,000 […] The post Portable Escapes Jail After Paying N30,000 Fine For Assault Conviction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Why Nigeria must invest in diagnostics to tackle tuberculosis

Nigeria must significantly invest in its diagnostic infrastructure and public health systems to curb the growing cases of tuberculosis (TB) read more Why Nigeria must invest in diagnostics to tackle tuberculosis

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60 h. ago DBN to invest $2.5m in proposed youth entrepreneurship investment bank

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has received shareholders’ approval to invest $2.5 million or 25% equity stake in the read more DBN to invest $2.5m in proposed youth entrepreneurship investment bank

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61 h. ago Livestock Feeds battles soaring input costs as profit plunges nearly 80%

Livestock Feeds Plc is feeling the heat from rising operational costs that have seen the Lagos-based feed manufacturer net income read more Livestock Feeds battles soaring input costs as profit plunges nearly 80%

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67 h. ago Tinubu to unveil world’s biggest cotton factory in Ogun –Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that President Bola  Tinubu would perform the groundbreaking for the establishment of the biggest cotton and polyester processing factory in the world at the Special Agro Processing Zone located at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu/Ilisan area of the state. Speaking while receiving the former Accountant General of […] The post Tinubu to unveil world’s biggest cotton factory in Ogun –Abiodun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago A testament to GTI’s strategic effort on football development

Last Sunday, Remo Stars of Ikenne achieved a historic milestone by clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in the 2024/2025 season. After coming up short in the previous two seasons, where they finished as runners-up, this victory was not just a personal achievement for the club, but also a significant moment for […] The post A testament to GTI’s strategic effort on football development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has outlined strategies for the district to produce Ogun State’s governor in 2027, ending a 49-year exclusion. Speaking at the inauguration of the Yewa Think-Tank’s (YTT) secretariat, ‘Yewa Unity House’, in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola stressed that unity and […] The post Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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