2 h. ago FG, Lagos partner to curb maternal, infant deaths as MAMII workshop opens

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, has launched a five-day Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Activation Workshop aimed at developing coordinated strategies to tackle preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Speaking at the opening ceremony held at Protea Hotel, Alausa, on […] The post FG, Lagos partner to curb maternal, infant deaths as MAMII workshop opens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigerian Students To Benefit As Loughborough University Launches Hologram Lectures

Nigerian students considering study in the UK are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new development at one of the country’s leading institutions, Loughborough University. The University has launched its DigiLabs (a £5.8 million suite of futuristic learning spaces) and with it, the UK’s first hologram lecture series. At the heart of the DigiLabs is […]

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3 h. ago World Cup Qualifier: 18 players arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of Lesotho showdown

Super Eagles camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday as 18 players reported for duty ahead of Nigeria’s read more World Cup Qualifier: 18 players arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of Lesotho showdown

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5 h. ago PDP Will Produce Leaders Of Integrity At Ibadan Convention – Gov Fintiri

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the biggest political brand in sub-Saharan Africa. Fintiri made this known on Monday, during a meeting of the PDP National Convention Protocol Committee held in Abuja. He said that beyond his faith, the PDP has been central to every major […] The post PDP Will Produce Leaders Of Integrity At Ibadan Convention – Gov Fintiri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Army Officer Dies From Burns After Wife Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

A Nigerian Army officer, identified as Lt. Samson Haruna, has been reported dead following an attack by his wife during a heated domestic feud. He was said to have died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze in course a of fight. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert, disclosed this in a […]

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8 h. ago UNDP Flags Data Gaps, Poor Coordination As Barriers To Africa’s Credit Ratings

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed concern that most African countries lacked a proper understanding of the credit rating process and the type of data required to improve their ratings. UNDP Chief Economist and Head of Strategy, Analysis and Research for Africa, Dr. Raymond Gilpin, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja […]

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8 h. ago Kano targets ₦15bn monthly revenue from 2026 to boost IGR capacity

Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has set an ambitious target to generate ₦15 billion in monthly revenue starting in read more Kano targets ₦15bn monthly revenue from 2026 to boost IGR capacity

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8 h. ago Segilola Resources urges stronger Nigeria–South Africa mining ties to drive bilateral growth

Segilola Resources Operations Ltd. (SROL), Nigeria’s leading gold mining firm, is pushing for stronger bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and South read more Segilola Resources urges stronger Nigeria–South Africa mining ties to drive bilateral growth

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9 h. ago CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges

Tribune Online CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges "Our collective task is not only to counter misinformation but to ensure that truth and verified facts dominate public discourse... CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Flamingos set to depart for Morocco ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, as they read more Flamingos set to depart for Morocco ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup

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10 h. ago U20 World Cup: Nigeria, Argentina set for explosive round of 16 clash

Nigeria and Argentina are set to renew their rivalry when they clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 encounter read more U20 World Cup: Nigeria, Argentina set for explosive round of 16 clash

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11 h. ago FG to set minimum price for farmers, buy up harvests to stabilse food market

…farmers lament persisting insecurity, limited finance, poor infrastructure …experts urge govt to regulate commodity market intermediaries to curb hoarding The read more FG to set minimum price for farmers, buy up harvests to stabilse food market

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11 h. ago Layer3 Successfully Delivers Core Network Solution for WACREN’s AC3 Project, Strengthening Africa’s Research and Education Connectivity

Layer3, one of Africa’s leading technology solutions providers, has successfully delivered the core network component contract for the AfricaConnect3 (AC3) read more Layer3 Successfully Delivers Core Network Solution for WACREN’s AC3 Project, Strengthening Africa’s Research and Education Connectivity

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13 h. ago Nigeria, SSA Face Urgent Jobs Crisis As World Bank Warns Of 600m New Workers

  Nigeria as well as countries in Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle its rising unemployment challenge or risk deepening poverty and social instability, the World Bank has warned in its latest Africa’s Pulse report released on Tuesday in Washington. The biannual economic update projects Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth at 3.8 per cent in 2025, up slightly […]

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14 h. ago Salpha Energy Powers 2m Households, Businesses With Homegrown Solar Innovation

  Across Africa, more than 600 million people live without reliable electricity. The impact is profound just as families have to navigate late evenings in darkness or by candlelight, local clinics cannot be as effective after sunset, and businesses close early because they lack power. For too long, Africa’s solar industry has depended on offshore […]

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14 h. ago NUPENG to Oshiomhole: You’ve lost moral right to speak for workers

Tribune Online NUPENG to Oshiomhole: You’ve lost moral right to speak for workers “I think that in seeking to protect a particular set of workers, you do not then risk the jobs of several other workers. When you are pursuing a dispute, the... NUPENG to Oshiomhole: You’ve lost moral right to speak for workers Tribune Online

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15 h. ago CBN rolls out new rules for PoS agents, sets N1.2m daily limit

  New policy takes effect April 1, 2026 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a fresh set of regulatory guidelines for agent banking operations (PoS operators) across the country, setting a new daily cash-out limit of N1.2 million per agent and introducing stricter compliance measures to safeguard consumers and strengthen oversight in the fast-expanding […] The post CBN rolls out new rules for PoS agents, sets N1.2m daily limit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Wike, Uba Sani emerge best performing minister, governor of the year

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, have emerged as Best Performing Minister and Best Performing Governor of the Year 2025 respectively, at the forthcoming Democracy Heroes Award Africa. The duo were recognised for their outstanding contributions to deepening democratic governance through people-oriented […] The post Wike, Uba Sani emerge best performing minister, governor of the year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade

Tribune Online Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade The latest edition of The Toyin Falola Interviews aired on Sunday, drawing an impressive lineup of global historians who examined the intersection of women, slavery, and power under the theme, “Global Africa, Women, and Slavery.” The intellectually charged episode centred on historian Toby Green’s new book, The Heretic of Cacheu: Struggles over Life in a […] Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade Tribune Online

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16 h. ago WCQ: Broos highlights Bafana Bafana advantage over Nigeria, Benin Republic ahead final rounds

Hugo Broos, South Africa’s head coach, has emphasised his team’s edge over Nigeria and the Benin Republic as they prepare for the final stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month. According to Broos, Bafana Bafana has an advantage over Nigeria and Benin Republic in the race for the 2026 World Cup spot […] The post WCQ: Broos highlights Bafana Bafana advantage over Nigeria, Benin Republic ahead final rounds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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