1 hour ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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4 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support

Former Super Eagles attacker Victor Ikpeba has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Peter Rufai. The Friday visit was emotional for the former Monaco attacker, who was out of town when his former teammate passed on. It was a heartwarming time for the mourning Rufai family, who had always known Ikpeba […] The post Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board

In the quest to strengthen the financial base of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a foremost sports marketing industry personality, Mike Itemuagbor, has been announced a Special Advisor to the board. Itemuagbor, the founder of Padmozi Sports Marketing (PSM), was tapped by personal friend, the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye to bring his vast […] The post Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran

By John Ogunsemore Ace Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo has mourned the death of senior colleague, Segun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. It was learnt that Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, three days to his 70th birthday. Revealing that Chief Kanran just completed acting in […] The post Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints Chinese National Li Zhensheng As Economic Adviser

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as the Economic Adviser to the state government. The appointment was formally announced on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, held in Bauchi. According to Governor […] The post Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints Chinese National Li Zhensheng As Economic Adviser appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by rising to 8th position in the latest Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings. The announcement was made on Thursday, following the team’s outstanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This leap from 11th to 8th place, with 640.1 points, […] The post D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NILDS DG decries huge spending on fresh foreign training for 23 lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed disapproval over plans to send 23 Senators and Members of the House of Representatives abroad for another training programme in two weeks. Speaking at a workshop for ECOWAS Parliament staff in Abuja on Thursday, […] The post NILDS DG decries huge spending on fresh foreign training for 23 lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago LeapSchool Develops Nigerian Youth Capacity For Future Of Work

Over 1,000 secondary and tertiary education students are currently receiving technological training from LeapSchool to equip them with the modern skills to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. LeapSchool, a subsidiary of CareerLeap Africa, is providing bold, future-focused solution — equipping Nigerian youth with world-class tech and business skills that open doors to job opportunities, […]

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Full Digitalisation Of Civil Service By December

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has announced that the federal government was on track to fully digitise all core civil service processes by December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to enhance efficiency and transparency. Walson-Jack made this known on Friday in Abuja during the inaugural […]

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20 h. ago NYSC DG visit Kebbi camp, urges Corps members to make friends across regions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Director General of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu has advised the Corps members serving in the state to ensure they made friends across the regions and sustain it after their service year.   Nafiu stated this during his visit to  the 2025 Batch “B” Stream […] The post NYSC DG visit Kebbi camp, urges Corps members to make friends across regions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NYSC DG visits Kebbi camp, urges corps members to make friends across regions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu, has advised the Corps members serving in the state to ensure they make friends across the regions and sustain them after their service year. Nafiu stated this during his visit to the 2025 Batch “B” […] The post NYSC DG visits Kebbi camp, urges corps members to make friends across regions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago From promotion to paralysis: The untold struggles of rising too fast

Tolu’s story begins with a celebratory LinkedIn post announcing her unexpected promotion to Head of Strategy. The post garnered admiration read more From promotion to paralysis: The untold struggles of rising too fast

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22 h. ago “Only Political Fools Would Underestimate Tinubu In 2027” – Dan Ulasi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has said that only a “political fool” would take President Bola Tinubu for granted in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking on Friday, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ulasi described Tinubu as a “strategically thinking” leader who requires a strong and credible opponent […] The post “Only Political Fools Would Underestimate Tinubu In 2027” – Dan Ulasi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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23 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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23 h. ago Ooni of Ife, Olanipekun, Jolapamo, others celebrate Otunba Olusola Adewumi at 60

By Lukman Olabiyi The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, alongside legal luminary Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), maritime industry leader Chief Isaac Jolapamo, and several other distinguished Nigerians, have celebrated the diamond jubilee of prominent businessman and philanthropist, Otunba Sola Adewumi. Adewunmi who […] The post Ooni of Ife, Olanipekun, Jolapamo, others celebrate Otunba Olusola Adewumi at 60 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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