62 m. ago 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, believes that former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will be unable to overcome President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The former Governor of Abia State stated this hope in an interview with […] The post 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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80 m. ago Nigeria’s SMEs at a Crossroads: Competing for Relevance in the AfCFTA Era

Nations are often defined by their trade strength, and Nigeria is no different. For Nigeria, however, the African Continental Free read more Nigeria’s SMEs at a Crossroads: Competing for Relevance in the AfCFTA Era

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94 m. ago Nigeria’s trade strengthens in H1 2025 from economic recovery

The bullish economic reforms are yielding results suitable for economic growth over the long term, even though the immediate impact read more Nigeria’s trade strengthens in H1 2025 from economic recovery

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2 h. ago Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss

Tribune Online Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Dr Smart Olugbeko is the outgoing National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). In this interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, he explains the union’s stance on the newly introduced dual mandate programmes for colleges of education in Nigeria and why teacher education should be accorded a deserved priority, among others. Excerpts: How do you […] Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Congo seals maintenance deal with Nigeria’s 7Star Global Hangar

Tribune Online Congo seals maintenance deal with Nigeria’s 7Star Global Hangar 7Star Global Hangar Ltd, an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), has achieved another significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy with the official approval granted by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), to perform base maintenance inspection services on TN-registered aircraft. This approval positions 7Star Global Hangar Ltd as […] Congo seals maintenance deal with Nigeria’s 7Star Global Hangar Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Concert For Change To Raise N100m Funds For Vulnerable Children

Concert For Change, a non-profit initiative, aims to raise N100 million to support deserving charities that assist vulnerable children across Nigeria. Green Worship 8.0, an initiative of Concert For Change, will hold its music event at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, on 11 October 2025. The event aims to raise funds for charities supporting orphans […]

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3 h. ago Girl Child Education, Naira Stability, Will Reduce Poverty – Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that improving girl child education and naira stability will reduce poverty. Nigeria has long faced problems of poverty, inflation, and economic uncertainty, although there has been some improvement recently, according to a BBC report. Despite […]

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3 h. ago Nnaji’s Resignation Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery

Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws against forgery. Their comments come after the resignation of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. Even though Nnaji said his resignation was not an admission of wrongdoing, the civil society […]

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3 h. ago Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed  the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into Law . The  law granted  statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), aimed to institutionalise police education, professional development, and global best practices in law enforcement. The law […] The post Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit

Tribune Online Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit Stakeholders in the nation’s transportation industry will on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 discuss issues bothering on Nigeria’s transport infrastructure at the upcoming Justnet maiden summit holding at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The summit with the theme: “Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future” is being organised by JustAlive Communications Limited, Publishers of JustNet […] Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Why NDLEA okayed regulated cannabis oil export, opposed local use – Marwa

By Christopher Oji Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), has said that the Agency is not averse to the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil to countries that  desire it but remains opposed to its local consumption. Speaking at a stakeholders workshop themed “Cannabis Oil Debate: The Path Forward for […] The post Why NDLEA okayed regulated cannabis oil export, opposed local use – Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Certificate forgery scandal: Atiku calls for investigation of Tinubu, other ministers

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an independent and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all members of the Federal Executive Council, including President Bola Tinubu. Atiku and critics on social media have argued that the administration’s response to the situation has been inadequate and that those responsible should be […] The post Certificate forgery scandal: Atiku calls for investigation of Tinubu, other ministers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria

• Says 139m Nigerians living in poverty • Reforms aimed at lifting citizens out of condition –Edun From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the Bank in Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this […] The post Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines expresses readiness to support Nigeria Air’s review

Tribune Online Ethiopian Airlines expresses readiness to support Nigeria Air’s review The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, has said the airline won’t reject any decision by the Federal Government to either suspend indefinitely or resume the national carrier project. Tasew, who stressed that the East African carrier did not initially show interest in participating in the Nigeria Air project, said the decision […] Ethiopian Airlines expresses readiness to support Nigeria Air’s review Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG

Tribune Online Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG Chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Olori (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup, has endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the latest book by former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside. Olori Haastrup, who is also the Olori of Ijesaland and wife of the Owa Obokun Adimula and […] Seaport terminal operators endorses book released by former NIMASA DG Tribune Online

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4 h. ago IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders

Tribune Online IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have said that the commendations of various maritime policies of the Federal Government by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez might help Nigeria win election into the Council seats of the apex maritime body come end of the year. Recall that the IMO Secretary-General, during […] IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Let There Be Teachers: BIC sets Guinness World Record for largest Teacher Conference

BIC, one of the leaders in stationery, lighters, and shavers, has reaffirmed its commitment to education in Nigeria by spotlighting read more Let There Be Teachers: BIC sets Guinness World Record for largest Teacher Conference

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5 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: Health system still in shambles —NMA Lagos chair

By Doris Obinna Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos chapter has lamented decades of unfulfilled promises, underfunding and structural decay in the health sector, even as Nigeria marked its 65th year of independence. Its chairman, Dr. Babajide Kehinde, noted that Nigeria’s health sector has failed to achieve meaningful growth or meet the expectations of its citizens […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Health system still in shambles —NMA Lagos chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Napoli President, CEO for trial over Osimhen controversial transfer

La Repubblica newspaper published on Wednesday investigative documents related to Napoli’s negotiations to sign Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen from Lille in 2020. The FIGC Prosecutor has already cleared the Partenopei, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis and CEO Andrea Chiavelli have been requested to stand trial for alleged false accounting in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Repubblica […] The post Napoli President, CEO for trial over Osimhen controversial transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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