11 h. ago Sanya By Oyin Olugbile Receives $100,000 As Winner Of The Nigeria Prize For Literature

Sanya by Oyin Olugbile has emerged winner of the 2025 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, clinching one of Africa’s most prestigious literary honour valued at $100,000. The announcement was made at the weekend, precisely, 10th October 2025 at the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Grand Award Night in Lagos by the chairman of Advisory […]

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35 h. ago Olugbile’s “Sanya” wins Nigeria Prize for Literature, $100,000 richer

As Masobe Books shines at awards night Sanya, a book by Oyin Olugbile, has won the 2025 edition of The read more Olugbile’s “Sanya” wins Nigeria Prize for Literature, $100,000 richer

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44 h. ago Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence

Edewor Egedegbe, a prominent Niger Delta activist, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s low ranking in maternal health and gender equality. He noted that the country placed 130th out of 146 nations in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report. The report records a maternal mortality rate of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births alongside high incidences […] The post Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago World Egg Day: Gombe Poultry Farm Distributes 3,000 Eggs To Pupils, Empowers 100 Farmers

A private farm, Abubakar Inuwa Tata (AIT) Integrated Farms, has distributed 3,000 boiled eggs to schoolchildren in Gombe State to commemorate World Egg Day 2025. The farm also empowered 100 backyard poultry farmers with training and roosters to boost local production and nutrition to promote self-reliance and build grassroots prosperity through agriculture. Speaking during the […]

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4 d. ago POS transactions: Nigerians weigh in following FG’s restrictions

By Esther Bassey   The Federal Government’s new rules limiting Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions have continued to stir mixed reactions among Nigerians. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently pegged the daily limit for POS operators at ₦1.2 million and ₦100,000 for individuals, explaining that the move is aimed at curbing fraud, money laundering, and other […] The post POS transactions: Nigerians weigh in following FG’s restrictions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “My Dream Is To Work With Funke Akindele, She’s My Number One Mentor” – Bbnaija Winner Imisi

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has revealed that one of her biggest dreams is to collaborate with Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele. She described Akindele as her greatest source of inspiration in the movie industry. The 23-year-old reality TV star made this known on Tuesday while addressing […] The post “My Dream Is To Work With Funke Akindele, She’s My Number One Mentor” – Bbnaija Winner Imisi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago First Bank scores another first as E1 Lagos GP end in grand style

The maiden edition of the E1 Lagos GP came to a thrilling end over the weekend with Team Brazil emerging winner. Powered by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the event is being seen in sports circle as another first on the card of the Nigeria’s leading bank. Confirming this, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing […] The post First Bank scores another first as E1 Lagos GP end in grand style appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Communications minister to lead talk on AI at Nigeria Prize for Literature night

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani will lead a conversation on AI and Nigeria’s digital future read more Communications minister to lead talk on AI at Nigeria Prize for Literature night

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8 d. ago Grammy Winner Wynton Marsalis Arrives In Nigeria Ahead Of 2025 Runway Appearance

He has won nine Grammy Awards, and his oratorio Blood on the Fields was the first jazz composition to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. The post Grammy Winner Wynton Marsalis Arrives In Nigeria Ahead Of 2025 Runway Appearance appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Delta maternal mortality rate drops from 200 to 120 per 100,000 births

Joseph Onojaerme, Delta State commissioner for Health, on Saturday, revealed that the state has recorded a significant reduction in maternal read more Delta maternal mortality rate drops from 200 to 120 per 100,000 births

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2 w. ago Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested As Kano Police Confiscate ₦82m Worth Of Pills

The Kano State Police Command has confiscated more than 100,000 suspected illicit pills, valued at approximately ₦82 million, in an operation conducted at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano. The command stated that the operation occurred on September 20, 2025, based on reliable intelligence regarding a vehicle believed to be transporting cartons of intoxicants. In a statement […] The post Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested As Kano Police Confiscate ₦82m Worth Of Pills appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big

Tribune Online ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big In Nigeria, life moves at 100 miles—buzzing markets, vibrant nightlife, and endless opportunities. But amidst the hustle, one thing remains unpredictable: health emergencies. They don’t send invitations or check your calendar. A sudden illness, an accident, or a chronic condition can strike at any moment, turning your world upside down and draining your savings in […] ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big Tribune Online

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2 w. ago No winner declared for 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science as integrity of award takes priority

By Damiete Braide The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science has declared that no winner has emerged for the 2025 edition of the prize, citing the unsatisfactory quality of entries submitted this year. The decision, though rare, reinforces the board’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of one of Africa’s most prestigious scientific awards. […] The post No winner declared for 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science as integrity of award takes priority appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago New York’s Finance Sector Faces Risks From Trump Visa Crackdown

A September 19 order by President Donald Trump mandates $100,000 payments from companies for every new hire through the program. The post New York’s Finance Sector Faces Risks From Trump Visa Crackdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Startup wins $100,000 grant to boost financial inclusion for Nigeria’s small

truQ, Nigeria’s logistics-fintech company, has emerged as the winner of the Fintech for Financial Inclusion Category at the prestigious FINCA read more Startup wins $100,000 grant to boost financial inclusion for Nigeria’s small-scale transporters

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3 w. ago Port Harcourt’s Rainbow Book Club bridges continents with virtual Nigeria Prize for Literature shortlist celebration

The Rainbow Book Club (RBC) of Port Harcourt is preparing to host a significant virtual event, connecting the global literary read more Port Harcourt’s Rainbow Book Club bridges continents with virtual Nigeria Prize for Literature shortlist celebration

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3 w. ago We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation

Tribune Online We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation THE Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has announced the disbursement of over N5 billion in zakat and sadaqat over the past 25 years, directly impacting more than 100,000 Nigerians and reaching over 600,000 indirectly across the country. The Executive Director of the foundation, Prince Sulayman Olagunju, disclosed this in Lagos at the grand finale of the […] We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Duplantis Seals 14th World Record, Claims 3rd World Title In Tokyo

History-maker Armand Duplantis soared to his 14th world record with his final attempt as the Swedish superstar continued his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title. For this exceptional feat, World Athletics will award him a $100,000 world record bonus, in addition to the $70,000 awarded to gold medallists at the championship. […]

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3 w. ago DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT

Tribune Online DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has commenced the training of about 10,000 workers in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, aimed at strengthening digital literacy and building the capacity of the workforce in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The programme, known as the 2025 Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), targets 100 staff members […] DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT Tribune Online

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last month Curacel to represent Nigeria at 2025 Glovo Startup Campus in Barcelona

Curacel, one of Nigeria’s AI insurance infrastructure firm, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 GITEX Nigeria Supernova Challenge read more Curacel to represent Nigeria at 2025 Glovo Startup Campus in Barcelona

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