4 h. ago SheForum Africa, partners call for reduced crisis impact on girls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, SheForum Africa, in collaboration with the FCT Women Affairs and Children Secretariat, the Embassy of Finland, and Pathfinder International, convened an “Adolescents’ Townhall and Mentorship Day” to spotlight the resilience and leadership potential of girls amid crisis. The event brought […] The post SheForum Africa, partners call for reduced crisis impact on girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Partnerships with technology companies must be based on developing local skills, says MTN’s Ralph Mupita

Having participated in some of the sideline events at the recent UN general assembly, it is clear that Africa stands read more Partnerships with technology companies must be based on developing local skills, says MTN’s Ralph Mupita

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13 h. ago TechQuest 2025: Bridging local innovation with global exposure

What began as a homegrown innovation platform in 2022 has now evolved into a globally recognised event that mirrors the read more TechQuest 2025: Bridging local innovation with global exposure

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16 h. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events

By Funsho Arogundade Like an old wine in a new bottle, city lawyer and philanthropist, Dr. Siju Iluyomade has scaled up the preparations for the 17th edition of ‘Arise Women Conference’, following a low key celebration observed last year. The humanity-based programme organised annually is a non-profit organisation founded to cater for the less privileged […] The post Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro

•‘Many Nigerian women grow up internalising norms that discourage open interaction with men’ By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Dr Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is a United Kingdom-trained Consultant Obstetrician. In March this year, she has been the Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency. In this interview, she speaks about herself and how she’s been handling her new […] The post How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro-Okor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Mining Sector’s Contribution To GDP Up From 0.5% To 4.61%, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has disclosed a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has grown from 0.5 per cent over the past decade to 4.61 per cent currently. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, made this revelation during a pre-event press briefing ahead of the […]

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22 h. ago FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government and the House of Representatives, have applauded the Chinese Government over the China Women’s Film Festival organised by the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Gabriel Zock, gave the […] The post FG, House of Reps applaud Chinese Govt over China Women’s Film Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey

Gospel singer and minister Tim Godfrey has responded to the ongoing debate surrounding the high performance fees demanded by some gospel artists. The conversation first emerged in March when Femi Lazarus, lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, disclosed that a gospel artist had once requested N5 million to perform at a worship event, […] The post “I Once Received Yams, Live Chickens As Payment For Performing” — Tim Godfrey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Governor Mbah, His Appointees Will Dump PDP For Our Party – Enugu APC Leaders

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) next week. The development was confirmed on Friday, by APC National Chairman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Deputy National Chairman, South-East, Emma Eneukwu, during an event in Abuja. The announcement came as the […] The post Governor Mbah, His Appointees Will Dump PDP For Our Party – Enugu APC Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Katsina partners Belgian NGO to provide breast, cervical cancer care for women

Katsina State Government has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Revive, a Belgian-based international Non-governmental organisation (NGO), to provide read more Katsina partners Belgian NGO to provide breast, cervical cancer care for women

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31 h. ago Mental Health, Career Growth Take Centre Stage As Baze Varsity Hosts 2025 Career Week

Baze University, Abuja, on Monday, October 7, 2025, commenced its annual Career Week, a three-day event designed to promote mental health awareness, career development, and student engagement. The programme has once again positioned the institution as a champion of student wellbeing and holistic education. The week began with a Health Walk organised by the Student […]

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31 h. ago JUST IN: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Ceasefire Announced

News cameras captured queues of men, women and children walking along the coastal road after the start of the truce at 0900 GMT. The post JUST IN: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Ceasefire Announced appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire

News cameras captured queues of men, women and children walking along the coastal road after the start of the truce at 0900 GMT. The post UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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50 h. ago How Rachael’s Mo Nexus turns African challenges into scalable solutions

Mololuwa Rachael is the founder of Mo Nexus, the umbrella brand for four sub-brands: Dushers Events, Events by Mo, Mo read more How Rachael’s Mo Nexus turns African challenges into scalable solutions

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58 h. ago Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria

Tribune Online Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria THE wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described cancer as a ‘generational threat’ that continues to claim the lives of many women in Nigeria every year. Mrs Soludo, founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, made this statement on Wednesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed every October. She […] Anambra governor’s wife raises alarm over rising breast cancer cases in Nigeria Tribune Online

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62 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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65 h. ago WBC World Cup: Yucateco, Hall Of Fame, to sponsor Nigerian Contingent to Mexico

The MD/CEO of Yucateco Group of companies, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, in collaboration with the Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Wale Edun will sponsor the Nigerian contingent to the World Boxing Council (WBC) Green and Gold World Championships slated for Mexico later this month. The event that will converge […] The post WBC World Cup: Yucateco, Hall Of Fame, to sponsor Nigerian Contingent to Mexico appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders

Tribune Online Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders UNILAG’s first female vice-chancellor urged women in leadership to be inclusive, pragmatic, and guided by established rules, warning that... Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders Tribune Online

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