59 m. ago Kidnapped UNIUYO Don Attributes Release From Captivity To Prayers

Barely 48 hours after he was freed by armed gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, Professor Herbert Batta, a lecturer in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has expressed deep appreciation to God for intervening in his case. LEADERSHIP gathered the lecturer was kidnapped on […]

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76 m. ago Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has released the sum of N266,964,560 as tuition fees for the 100 students studying in various universities in India. Commissioner for Higher Education,Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga confirmed this during a press briefing in his office, Birnin Kebbi. Tunga, represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary, […] The post Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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79 m. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago We Feel Betrayed, Students Lament Incomplete NELFUND Loan Payments

Despite repeated assurances from the federal government that student loans would be disbursed in full and transparently, university students across the country are raising the alarm over what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent payments. According to evidence obtained by LEADERSHIP Friday, many recipients reported receiving between ₦40,000 and ₦54,000, well below the promised ₦60,000 […]

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6 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines Increases Daily Flight From Lagos Airport

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that from the 1st of July, Nigerian passengers will have increased options out of Lagos with an extra daily flight. The extra flights will offer immediate connection to many African and Asian destinations. With these extra flights, there will be an instant connection that reduces the total hours of flight time […]

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10 h. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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16 h. ago Family Dispute Raises Questions About Corporate Governance At Oriental Energy Resources Ltd

Contrary to the universal principles of corporate governance, there is a glaring evidence of absence of such in Oriental Energy Resources Limited as Court papers obtained in connection with the legal tussle between the children of Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Indimi and Oriental Energy Resources Limited largely reveal same. Within the context of business, be it […]

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20 h. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Nine Babcock University law graduates earn First Class in 2024 Bar exam

By Gabriel Dike Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has sustained its academic excellence with nine law graduates achieving First Class Honours in the November 2024 Nigerian Law School Bar Part II final examination. Dr Joshua Suleiman, BU’s Director of Communication and Public Relations, announced that the results, released by the Council of Legal Education, […] The post Nine Babcock University law graduates earn First Class in 2024 Bar exam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Dangote Presents 40,000 Bags Of Rice To Vulnerable Persons In Plateau

The president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has presented 40,000 bags of rice to the vulnerable people in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State. Bashir Adamu, who represented the president of Dangote Group, presented the items, which included bags of salt and sugar, to the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang  […]

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30 h. ago Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme with foreign institutions. However, domestic scholarship initiatives, including the Nigerian Scholarship Awards for public university and polytechnic students, bursaries for education students, and presidential scholarships for NYSC ex-corps members, remain unaffected. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced this in […] The post Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kebbi, First Bank collaborate on industrialisation, economic development

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State government is collaborating with First Bank of Nigeria Plc to boost industrialisation and economic growth. The partnership aligns with Governor Nasir Idris’ vision for human and infrastructural development. Governor Idris announced this during a courtesy visit by First Bank’s Managing Director, Mr Olusegun Olabiyesu, at the Government […] The post Kebbi, First Bank collaborate on industrialisation, economic development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a major push to transform agriculture in Northern Nigeria, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to launch the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative targets nine northern states – Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara- with the goal […] The post FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Glovo Nigeria, Zephans & Co partner to revolutionise fashion delivery

Glovo Nigeria, the country’s leading multi-category app, has partnered with ready-to-wear fashion label Zephans&Co in a first-of-its-kind collaboration that blends style with cutting-edge convenience. The strategic partnership marks a major milestone, Glovo becomes the first multi-category technology platform in Nigeria to host a retail fashion brand, ushering in a new era of on-demand fashion delivery. […] The post Glovo Nigeria, Zephans & Co partner to revolutionise fashion delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that 24 federal institutions had been powered by solar energy under the ‘Energising Education Project’ of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alausa, who spoke yesterday in Abuja, at the collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice chancellors of the beneficiary institutions, added that eight more universities had signed collaboration […] The post 24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy –Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has raised the alarm over delays in the payment of salaries, following the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation dated May 7, 2025, President of SSANU,  […] The post SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Foundation Empowers Varsity Graduate With N28.5m Agribusiness Grants

In a bold move to bolster youth-led innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has awarded grants to 18 outstanding graduates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan as part of its 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). The initiative, which […]

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43 h. ago SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has appealed to the Accountant General of the Federation for immediate intervention to address persistent salary payment delays since the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform in 2024. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 7, SSANU President […] The post SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Comedian AY Reacts To EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged Naira Abuse

Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly called AY has reacted to his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira abuse. AY confirmed via a statement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, that he was questioned by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, in connection with the public spraying of […]

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47 h. ago HerStartup: An Initiative Changing The Narrative For Female Founders

When Ngozi Nwabueze first began pitching her digital legal startup, PocketLawyers — a web-based platform that connects everyday people with real-time legal support — she was often met with polite smiles and curt dismissals. The idea was strong, the market need was real, but she found herself pushing against invisible barriers. Investors didn’t just question […]

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