1 hour ago Olofinjana unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador

Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea of England Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana was on Wednesday, in Lagos, unveiled as the brand Ambassador of new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery and football project. Speaking during the launch of the brand at the MTN office at Falomo, the Chief Operating officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing […] The post Olofinjana unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago The race for Silicon Africa: Positioning Nigeria in the global chip

Tribune Online The race for Silicon Africa: Positioning Nigeria in the global chip By: Shehu T. Abdullahi IN today’s technology-driven world, semiconductors are the invisible engines powering everything from smartphones and data centers to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. As the global demand for these microchips skyrockets—expected to reach over $1.2 trillion by 2030—a fierce race is underway among nations to dominate the semiconductor industry, which is […] The race for Silicon Africa: Positioning Nigeria in the global chip Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs

Nigerians can now access crypto, tokenized US stocks and ETFs in one place in many ways, Nigeria’s trading community is among the most active in Africa, from young traders in Lagos to students in Abuja, crypto has become a common language, now converging with traditional markets, the bridge which refers to as Universal Exchange (UEX) […]

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4 h. ago WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care

Tribune Online WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African governments to prioritise eye health and expand access to affordable, quality vision WHO urges African countries to scale up investment in eye care Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Presidency reiterates inclusive economic growth, expanded social support under Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth and rolling out impactful measures to ease the financial burdens faced by Nigerians. Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, shared this assurance via his verified X account, @SundayDareSD, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, outlining key […] The post Presidency reiterates inclusive economic growth, expanded social support under Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Policy continuity, consistency key to foreign investment inflow — APM Terminals

Tribune Online Policy continuity, consistency key to foreign investment inflow — APM Terminals Earlier, Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, during the opening ceremony, assured delegates that while Nigeria’s challenges were daunting, they were not insurmountable. Policy continuity, consistency key to foreign investment inflow — APM Terminals Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Ghana Close In On World Cup Qualification With Emphatic Victory Over CAR

Ghana have put themselves within touching distance of qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after they defeated the Central African Republic 5-0 at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco, on Wednesday evening. The Black Stars triumphed thanks to goals from Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Jordan Ayew and Kamaldeen […]

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5 h. ago UK’s Manufacturing Africa initiative streamlines deal flow between businesses and investors

The UK Manufacturing Africa has designed a programme to accelerate industrial growth by streamlining the connection between manufacturers and investors. read more UK’s Manufacturing Africa initiative streamlines deal flow between businesses and investors

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6 h. ago Ruth Kadiri’s Persuasion Inspired My YouTube Filmmaking Journey – Omotola

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that the persistent encouragement from her colleague Ruth Kadiri motivated her to join filmmakers on YouTube. The 47-year-old actress shared this in a recent interview on the Nollywood on Radio podcast, recounting a key meeting with Kadiri that took place during her vacation in 2023. According to Omotola, Kadiri […] The post Ruth Kadiri’s Persuasion Inspired My YouTube Filmmaking Journey – Omotola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep

Tribune Online How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep For Nigeria to achieve sustainable development and global progress, scholars, researchers and policymakers must make equity, diversity and inclusivity central to research and academic practice. The member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi […] How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The dispute between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Riverpark Estate developers remains unresolved as the FCTA’s Department of Development Control resumed enforcement actions on Wednesday, October 8, seeking to stop what it classified as unauthorised building activities in the estate. Director of Development Control and leader of the enforcement […] The post Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG to establish building material manufacturing hubs in six geopolitical zones — Minister

Tribune Online FG to establish building material manufacturing hubs in six geopolitical zones — Minister "The hub will host factories producing cement, steel, tiles, sanitary ware, paints, and doors, all within one industrial ecosystem. When operational, it will create over 50,000 jobs. FG to establish building material manufacturing hubs in six geopolitical zones — Minister Tribune Online

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10 h. ago TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As the continent faces mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) alongside key partners launched a pivotal dialogue aimed at curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) and advancing tax justice at the 13th Pan-African Conference (PAC 2025) from October 7 to 10. The conference, hosted in Johannesburg, convenes […] The post TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Sustainable practices and financing solutions for the Nigerian Construction Sector

[DESIGN: A high-quality hero image that captures sustainability in construction (e.g., a solar-powered estate, green building, or MKH Properties project).] read more Sustainable practices and financing solutions for the Nigerian Construction Sector

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11 h. ago We’ve halted tinted permit enforcement due to court order – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has shared an update on the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit, saying it has been suspended after a court order halting the exercise. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, during an interview with Africa Independent […] The post We’ve halted tinted permit enforcement due to court order – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FirstBank To Bridge Financial Gaps, Leverage Digital Solutions — MD

The Managing Director of FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said that the bank was committed to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital solutions to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the economy. Alebiosu stated this at a breakfast session during the ongoing 31st Nigeria Economic Summit, themed “Expanding Access to Finance and Driving […]

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14 h. ago TEDxPortHarcourt props up Garden City as Nigeria’s climate change centre

…As NDDC announces buildup of carbon credit Port Harcourt has emerged as the driving city for Nigeria’s climate change activities. read more TEDxPortHarcourt props up Garden City as Nigeria’s climate change centre

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15 h. ago Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report

Tribune Online Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Despite record-breaking global cocoa prices, millions of smallholder farmers in West Africa, including Nigeria, remain locked in poverty, Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Olorunsogo–Akanran Road residents appeal to Makinde for compensation over demolished properties

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan A cross section of residents in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently compensate individuals whose buildings and business structures were demolished during the dualization of the Olorunsogo–Akanran Road in Ibadan. The affected residents expressed deep frustration over what they described as […] The post Olorunsogo–Akanran Road residents appeal to Makinde for compensation over demolished properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Builders’ Group Fears Redundancy As Ministries Take Over Direct Housing Construction

The Association of Housing Corporations  of Nigeria (AHCN) has voiced serious concerns about the growing trend of Ministries of Housing at the federal and state levels directly constructing houses, warning that this is making housing corporations irrelevant. Speaking at the 2025 World Habitat Day Celebration in Abuja, AHCN president, Eno Obongha expressed worry over the […]

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