20 h. ago Robert De Niro addresses concerns around transgender daughter

By Seyi Babalola Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro has openly embraced his transgender daughter Airyn, only a day after she came out as a trans woman. The Hollywood legend has insisted that he “loves and supports” Airyn, who is one of his seven children. In a statement to Hollywood Reporter, the 81-year-old said: “I […] The post Robert De Niro addresses concerns around transgender daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Capital Market has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to address concerns over its proposed divestment of an 83.8% majority stake in the cement company. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has assured investors that the 16.19% shareholding held by the Nigerian public remains unaffected. The probe, initiated following […] The post Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, urging the president to adopt a more humble approach to governance. During his state of the nation address on Sunday in Lagos, Bakare expressed his concern that Tinubu’s administration is straying from its intended course and […] The post “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNIMAID Alumni Demand Transparency In Association’s Governance

Concerned members of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association have issued a call for greater transparency and inclusivity in the association’s governance, urging the National Caretaker Committee to act swiftly to address these concerns. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group emphasised the need for a “fair, transparent, and participatory approach” to maintaining the […]

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2 w. ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NiMet management invites aviation unions to dialogue to avert strike

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has responded to the threat of industrial action by three aviation unions, citing efforts to address staff concerns and welfare issues and inviting them to a dialogue meeting. The unions, which include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Amalgamated Union of […] The post NiMet management invites aviation unions to dialogue to avert strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NCC Proposes New Guidelines For Managing Unclaimed Recharge Credits

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held a forum on Tuesday with stakeholders to discuss the rising concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilized subscriber recharges. The initiative aimed at addressing these issues is part of the NCC’s broader effort to protect telecom consumers while also ensuring transparency for service providers. Telecom operators have proposed new guidelines to […] The post NCC Proposes New Guidelines For Managing Unclaimed Recharge Credits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations

Based on the ongoing nationwide protests, the Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, especially young people, to peacefully demonstrate and voice their grievances. Acknowledging the importance of free expression in a democratic society, the government affirmed that protests are a crucial avenue for addressing concerns. However, the government issued a […] The post Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate to consider tax reform bills, constitution amendment after Easter – Bamidele 

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Thursday assured all that the Senate is looking into all issues of public concern relating to the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, which will be addressed immediately after the Eid-el-Fìtr and Easter holidays. The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central also revealed that the review of the 1999 Constitution Read More

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