2 h. ago NLNG shortlisted writer May says BusinessDay review made her cry

Nikki May, NLNG-prize shortlisted writer, has said that BusinessDay’s candid review of her book made her cry. BusinessDay had reviewed read more NLNG shortlisted writer May says BusinessDay review made her cry

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4 h. ago Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves Establishment Of Secondary Education Board

The Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, approved the establishment of the Ondo State Senior Secondary School Education Board (OSSEC) to boost infrastructure development and management in the state’s secondary schools. LEADERSHIP learnt that the approval for the establishment of OSSEC was a direct response to the Federal Government’s directive mandated by the […]

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6 h. ago “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey

Gospel singer and minister Tim Godfrey has responded to the ongoing debate surrounding the high performance fees demanded by some gospel artists. The conversation first emerged in March when Femi Lazarus, lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, disclosed that a gospel artist had once requested N5 million to perform at a worship event, […] The post “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Time Has Come For Ibadan To Take Rightful Place As A State” – Oyo Rep. Says At National Assembly

House of Representatives member representing Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency, Abass Adigun, has stated reasons why Ibadan deserves to be created as a state. Adigun, who sponsored the bill for the creation of Ibadan State, said the proposed state would be carved out from the current Oyo State and parts of Ondo State. The lawmaker […] The post “Time Has Come For Ibadan To Take Rightful Place As A State” – Oyo Rep. Says At National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13

Fubara appealed to the people of RuversState, particularly the Ogoni people, to see the Federal Government’s decision as a significant step towards addressing age-long demands of the communities, The post Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13 appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan

The CSOs emphasised that Amupitan's approval by the Council of State does not substitute for the constitutional responsibility of the Nigerian Senate to conduct a rigorous and transparent screening process. The post CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Employability: Don, stakeholders seek integration of industrial needs into undergraduate training

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have emphasized the urgent need to integrate modern industrial demands into undergraduate training to enhance graduates’ employability and practical competence. They made this call at the launch of a technology hub and a book titled “Tower of Hope, Halls of Despair: A Journey through Nigeria’s University System”, written by Dr. […]

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13 h. ago NEC Disavows Illegal Lagos SWAN Election, Petitins IGP, DSS Over Misuse Of Security Personnel

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has unequivocally disowned and condemned the purported election planned by suspended members of the association in Lagos, labelling it illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the organisation. The NEC expressed that the sole aim […]

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16 h. ago ‘I’d have become a doctor, but my father made me fall in love with literature, storytelling’

Kalu Ikeagwu is a celebrated British-Nigerian actor and writer, with standout performances in many Nollywood films. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, where he earned a degree in English Literature, Kalu has also made his mark on television with appearances in award-winning series including ‘Domino’, ‘Tinsel’, ‘Super Story’, and ‘Doctor’s Quarters’. In this interview […]

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19 h. ago N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An indigenous firm, Kenchez Nigeria Limited, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take immediate regulatory sanctions against Polaris Bank for deliberately and unlawfully withholding a loan facility of N868 million belonging to it in clear breach of guarantee terms. The company in its letter to the Governor of […] The post N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has queried the haste with which injunctions and ex-parte orders were sought and granted by court to stop workers from realising their legitimate objectives. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this yesterday at the 2025 annual public lecture of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja. The lecture […] The post NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion

Greenwich Merchant Bank has attained a major growth milestone by successfully meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N50 billion minimum capital requirement for banks of its level. The apex bank, in a letter dated September 22, 2025, confirmed its approval of Greenwich’s N22.6 billion fresh capital raised through a Rights Issue and Private Placement, […] The post Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Three writing mistakes professionals make — and how to fix them

No matter how long we’ve been in the professional world, our writing remains one of the strongest reflections of who we are. From emails and reports to proposals and presentations, the way we write can enhance our credibility—or quietly weaken it. Many professionals work hard at their jobs but pay little attention to their writing […] The post Three writing mistakes professionals make — and how to fix them appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police

By Lukman Olabiyi The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release of 21-year-old student Nurse, Princess Nmesoma Chukwunyere, who has been detained for over 80 days without trial by the Imo State Police Command. In statement issued by RULAAC, the right group described Nmesoma’s prolonged detention as a […] The post RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Presidency kicks against Sowore’s call for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly opposed Omoyele Sowore’s plan to hold a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, demanding the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who remains in detention. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condemned the protest through a statement on […] The post Presidency kicks against Sowore’s call for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may not present the 2026 budget to the National Assembly anytime soon as the Senate has directed the economic management team to submit a detailed performance report on the 2024 budget and projections for the implementation of the 2025 capital component within two […] The post 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

…As industry leaders demand urgent infrastructure fixes Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, poised to be a global powerhouse, faces existential threats read more AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

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29 h. ago Union pressures private firms on minimum wage, casual labour

By Lukman Olabiyi and Marvelous Udoruisi The Employers Association for Private Employment Agents of Nigeria (EAPEAN) has vowed to clamp down on private companies that fail to comply with the national minimum wage and violate decent work standards. Speaking at the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the union held in Lagos, the newly elected […] The post Union pressures private firms on minimum wage, casual labour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG

Tribune Online Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG Addressing journalists amidst hundreds of protesting staff, Comrade Adetunji Michael Adesina accused the government of bad faith, citing its repeated failure to honour agreements reached with the unions. Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Atiku Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Condemns Prolonged Detention

Kanu has remained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in Kenya and subsequent extradition to Nigeria in June 2021. The post Atiku Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Condemns Prolonged Detention appeared first on Channels Television.

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