11 h. ago Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms

By Lukman Olabiyi Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Monday Ubani has strongly criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what he described as its continued silence on the deteriorating welfare and professional conditions of lawyers across the country. In a statement titled “Reinventing the Nigerian Bar Association: Urgent imperatives for reformative and caring leadership,” […] The post Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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40 h. ago Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu

Renowned Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Sharing his thoughts via Instagram on Thursday, the actor pointed out that the cashless policy offered significant benefits, particularly in strengthening the economy and enhancing national security. […] The post Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to make use of the access and opportunities of the digital age to better their lives and contribute to nation building. Tijani spoke in Kano at the commissioning of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Northwest Digital Industrial Park, […] The post Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025

The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has delivered a stirring call to action at the 2025 Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference, urging industry stakeholders to convert Nigeria’s abundant petroleum assets into measurable output rather than leaving them dormant or underutilized. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the conference […] The post We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital

Tribune Online Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital For the umpteenth time, Nigerian government has been urged to reform the nation’s land administration system. According to the  Senior Partner at  OAL, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, reforms of the nation’s land administration  system would  help to unlock dead capital. Dead capital, as Wikipedia put it, “is an economic term related […] Expert tasks FG on land administration reforms to unlock dead capital Tribune Online

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5 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nobody is coming to save Nollywood, we must keep building it —Omoni Oboli

Tribune Online Nobody is coming to save Nollywood, we must keep building it —Omoni Oboli Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has issued a heartfelt message to her colleagues in the Nigerian film industry, urging them to rally together and take ownership of their future in the face of mounting challenges. The award-winning filmmaker, while sharing her opinion on the state of affairs of the industry, reminded Nollywood insiders that […] Nobody is coming to save Nollywood, we must keep building it —Omoni Oboli Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps towards ending the political and socio-economic exclusion of the South East from national affairs. Speaking at the Guild’s 2025 Biennial National Convention held in Enugu, Chairman of the event and Chairman of Channels Television, Dr. John […] The post Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to stay committed to the democratic process despite what he described as ongoing attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to shrink the country’s political space. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Abuja, Atiku urged youths not to abandon Nigeria’s democracy while meeting PDP Grassroots […] The post Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Business As Usual No Longer Acceptable In Nigerian Civil Service – Walson

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack has said that the era of “business as usual” is over in the Nigerian civil service, urging a transformative shift to meet 21st-century challenges. She issued the warning during her keynote address at the inaugural International Civil Service Conference, organised by the Federal […]

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1 week ago Clearing agents should benefit from CVFF disbursement –Farinto

By Steve Agbota Former Acting President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Dr. Kayode Farinto, has urged the Federal Government to include clearing agents among the beneficiaries of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). With the government set to begin disbursing the fund to qualified recipients by August, Farinto stressed that clearing […] The post Clearing agents should benefit from CVFF disbursement –Farinto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Using Age Discrimination Against Women Is An Insult – Uriel Oputa

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel, has condemned the act of age shaming, especially when targeted at women, saying aging should be seen as a privilege, not something to mock. In a video message shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Uriel directed her remarks at Nigerian men, urging them to reflect on the importance […] The post Using Age Discrimination Against Women Is An Insult – Uriel Oputa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission

Tribune Online Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission-focused courses According to him, the ultimate objective of training remains to produce competent, confident, and mission-ready officers and soldiers for the Nigerian Army. Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission-focused courses Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerian students to avoid using the internet for criminal activities. read more EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

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2 w. ago Pharmacists clash with doctors over hospital leadership in Nigeria

By Doris Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has countered recent assertions made by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), calling for urgent reforms to end the physician monopoly in the nation’s health institutions. In a clash with NARD over hospital leadership, the ACPN argues that physician dominance in the administration […] The post Pharmacists clash with doctors over hospital leadership in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians not to see the Nigerian Armed Forces as a foreign entity but as a force for protection. He said it was time for Nigerians to reclaim ownership of the Armed Forces and see it as an integral part of our national family. The […]

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2 w. ago Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

Olusesan Ogunyooye, head of Marketing at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, has called on Nigerian universities to deepen their “town and read more Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

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2 w. ago NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy

Tribune Online NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Executive Secretary of NCRIB, Mr Tope Adaramola made the call during an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Mr. Adaramola said the insurance sector has vast potential to support […] NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy Tribune Online

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