28 m. ago FG focusing on quantity not quality licensing more varsities without monitoring plans – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has called on the federal government to stop licensing more universities without adequate plans for monitoring their standards. He also charged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to overhaul the university licensing process to ensure the highest standard. According to […] The post FG focusing on quantity not quality licensing more varsities without monitoring plans – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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7 h. ago Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power; Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti state and Mohammed Inuwa, governor of Gombe state are among read more Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

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12 h. ago Reject $1.08bn Foreign Loan, Probe Missing Funds, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, SERAP urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate allegations that over […]

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17 h. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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18 h. ago United Capital posts 74% profit rise, shareholders get N14.4bn

By Chinwendu Obienyi   United Capital Plc has announced a dividend payout of N14.4 billion to shareholders for the 2024 financial year. The approval was given at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja recently, where shareholders lauded the company’s consistent growth trajectory and strong financial performance. The N14.4 billion dividend, representing […] The post United Capital posts 74% profit rise, shareholders get N14.4bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that despite approving the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly added some clauses outside what the President brought to the Assembly.     According to him, the clauses were included to […] The post Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six-month emergency rule – Spokesperson, Adaramodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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30 h. ago Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing funds, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various Read More

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30 h. ago Bassey, Chinwo, Others Surpass Afrobeats Artistes On YouTube’s Most

Nigerian gospel artistes,  Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, and Moses Bliss, have made impressive strides in the music scene, ranking among the most-streamed Nigerian acts on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing some popular Afrobeats artists. Data compiled by Debut Hub revealed Nathaniel Bassey as the highest-ranked gospel artist, with 52.8 million streams. […]

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51 h. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel Company MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, stated this in a statement on Friday. Imohisen stated that Abdulsalam’s appointment takes effect from April Read More

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66 h. ago Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Abdulsalam, an experienced professional, takes on this critical role at a time when the steel plant is expected to play a significant part in Nigeria’s industrialization and economic growth. His appointment aims to drive the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti

A 33-year-old man, Oluwatuyi Bidemi, has been sentenced to 84 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and rape. Justice Adeniyi Familoni delivered the judgment after finding him guilty on all four charges brought against him. Bidemi was initially arraigned on July 21, 2021, for […] The post Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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3 d. ago I didn’t approve Independence Bridge method of closure, says Umahi 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi has washed his hands off the sufferings of the road users on Independence Bridge in Lagos saying that he did not approve the  method of closure of the road  by the Federal Controller of Works in charge of Lagos. According to the minister, the […] The post I didn’t approve Independence Bridge method of closure, says Umahi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Some tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State have staged a peaceful demonstration against alleged harassment by security operatives and the denial of her members to register under its association approved by government, by a rival group. They have therefore called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene.   The protesters under […] The post Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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3 d. ago N121m loss: Secure Electronic mulls share reconstruction, recapitalisation

Secure Electronic Technology Plc has revealed plans to seek shareholders’ approval for a share reconstruction and recapitalisation amid a net loss after tax of N121.03m in 2024. This was disclosed in a notice of an extraordinary general meeting filed on the portal of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. SET Plc, formerly National Sports Lottery, Read More

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3 d. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans investment diversification

Transcorp Hotels Plc shareholders have approved the payment of N7.6bn dividend. The company also said it would diversify its investment beyond the hospitality sector. Speaking on the challenges faced during the period, the newly appointed Managing Director/CEO, Uzoamaka Oshogwe, noted the impact of various economic pressures on the company’s operations. Oshogwe, who was appointed in Read More

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