2 h. ago Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

Akeem Lasisi, award winning Nigerian performance poet and journalist, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify read more Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

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4 h. ago Akinsete gets recognition for innovating sustainable cold storage solutions

Michael Akinsete, co-founder of Ecotutu, has been awarded the Agropreneur of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s read more Akinsete gets recognition for innovating sustainable cold storage solutions

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Portable remanded in Kwara prison over inability to meet bail conditions

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation character Read More

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11 h. ago Keystone Bank Gets Recognition For Excellence In Customer Service Experience

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to service excellence, emerging as the Best in Customer Experience at the 14th Edition of the West Africa Innovation Awards held in Lagos. The prestigious annual awards ceremony celebrates brands and professionals that exemplify excellence, creativity, and innovation across various sectors in West Africa, with […]

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11 h. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Banks, varsities frustrating student loan disbursement – NOA

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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19 h. ago Najomo wins aviation industry’s lifetime, leadership achievement awards

By Chinelo Obogo The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime and Leadership Achievement Awards (Strategic Leadership Category) at the 14th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards, held at the weekend in Lagos. The awards recognised Captain Najomo’s enduring commitment to Nigeria’s aviation industry, where […] The post Najomo wins aviation industry’s lifetime, leadership achievement awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

Nigeria’s award-winning artist Kizz Daniel has kicked off his upcoming album with the release of first single tited, ‘Police’, featuring read more Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

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34 h. ago ‘I Was Close To Starting Business Under Ajah Bridge Before Olamide Signed Me’ – Fireboy DML

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adedamola Adefolahan, better known as Fireboy DML, has revealed that he was on the verge of becoming a petty trader, despite holding a bachelor’s degree, before he was signed to YBNL Nation by the renowned rapper and music executive Olamide. Fireboy, who joined the label in 2018, revealed that he had plans […] The post ‘I Was Close To Starting Business Under Ajah Bridge Before Olamide Signed Me’ – Fireboy DML appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Sundry Foods awards scholarship to students in host communities

A leading food services company in Nigeria, Sundry Foods Limited (SFL) has awarded scholarships to several under-graduate students of tertiary read more Sundry Foods awards scholarship to students in host communities

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42 h. ago Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday night was among recipients of the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Alabrah, Diri was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the […] The post Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Marketing Edge’s Anietie Udoh Emerges Sole African Top Content Marketer At 2025 Native Advertising Awards

Anietie Udoh has emerged as the only African finalist for Native Advertising Marketer of the Year after series of initial screening and forensic back-check on his pedigree. This recognition places him among an elite group of marketing experts globally, including influential figures such as Becky Vinter, Executive Director of Content at Business Insider, and David […]

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57 h. ago Six UNIBADAN graduates win BATN foundation agripreneur awards, N1.5 million each

The University of Ibadan has championed agricultural innovation as six graduates from the institution won the British American Tobacco Nigeria read more Six UNIBADAN graduates win BATN foundation agripreneur awards, N1.5 million each

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65 h. ago Appointments: Tinubu Complied With Federal Character Principle – FG

The federal government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favoritism in federal appointments, reaffirming its commitment to equity, fairness and national unity. In a statement issued yesterday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social media, as “unfounded” and […]

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67 h. ago Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has lamented the drop in the quality of graduates being produced in the Nigerian universities. Jega said he had observed that, lately, many Nigerian universities were producing graduates not worthy in character and learning, adding that the development […] The post Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago FG debunks lopsided appointments, reaffirms commitment to equity 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Amid growing concerns over the fairness of federal appointments and promotions, the Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to equity, transparency, and adherence to constitutional principles.  This comes as debates over the implementation of the federal character principle intensify across the country. In a press release issued Friday, the Office […] The post FG debunks lopsided appointments, reaffirms commitment to equity  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies bias

The Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. PUNCH Online reports that the government stated this to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Ndume, an Read More

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3 d. ago Vanguard award proves Uzodimma’s infrastructure success in Imo – Aide

The Special Adviser to the governor of Imo state on Youth Affairs, Eric Uwakwe, has said that Governor Hope Uzodimma deserves the Governor of the Year, Infrastructure award bestowed on him by the Vanguard newspapers as he has tremendously improved governance structures in the state. Uwakwe, in a statement in Owerri, the state on Friday, Read More

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3 d. ago 2024 Bid Round: 10 Oil Block Awardees Begin Production — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that 10 of the oil block awardees from the 2024 bid round have commenced production activities. This development marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to boost oil production and revenue. This is as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reported that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) […]

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3 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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