41 m. ago Reclaiming Africa’s Medical Tourism Legacy: A New Era Of Healthcare Excellence

Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Every year, countless Nigerians and other African elite travel to Europe, India and Saudi […]

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79 m. ago FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

The federal government on Friday inaugurated a Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, marking the formal start of read more FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

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2 h. ago Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital

A heavy downpour on Thursday evening triggered severe flooding at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), disrupting access to key sections of the facility and posing serious challenges to patients, staff, and visitors. The floodwaters, according to eyewitness accounts, originated from Murfakalam, a suburban community located on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. The downpour […] The post Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Full Digitalisation Of Civil Service By December

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has announced that the federal government was on track to fully digitise all core civil service processes by December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to enhance efficiency and transparency. Walson-Jack made this known on Friday in Abuja during the inaugural […]

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4 h. ago Niger State Takes Bold Steps To Safeguard Schools Amid Rising Insecurity

The Niger State government has concluded plans to enhance security infrastructure in public schools across local councils affected by insecurity. Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, disclosed the development in Minna, praising UNICEF and other partners for their technical support and unwavering commitment to improving the state’s education sector. Dr. Asabe […] The post Niger State Takes Bold Steps To Safeguard Schools Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito

By Chinenye Anuforo The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a policy recommendation for spatial repellents as an innovative solution to combat diseases like malaria, a milestone that comes after more than a decade of work by SC Johnson. Malaria kills more than 600,000 people every year. Spatial repellents are a new type of vector […] The post WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito-borne diseases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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9 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Why Nigeria’s eastern CNG hub could redefine the nation’s energy future

Nigeria’s compressed natural gas sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with over $791 million in investments flowing into the ecosystem in read more Why Nigeria’s eastern CNG hub could redefine the nation’s energy future

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10 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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13 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Niger open to investments in transportation sector – Deputy Governor

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government has reiterated its readiness to welcome investments across all modes of transportation to drive economic growth and enhance public safety. Speaking on Thursday, the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, said the State is committed to supporting initiatives that promote development while safeguarding lives. He said that the administration […] The post Niger open to investments in transportation sector – Deputy Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago New tenancy bill to protect tenants, landlords, boost investor confidence – LASG

The Lagos State Government has taken a decisive step toward reforming landlord–tenant relations with the introduction of the Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025, a key legislation aimed at protecting both tenants and landlords, while unlocking fresh investments in the state’s booming real estate sector. Speaking at the public hearing on the bill, held on Wednesday […] The post New tenancy bill to protect tenants, landlords, boost investor confidence – LASG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Metro & Castle Managing Director, Adekunle Abdul, says the company is arming real estate operators with the knowledge and skills to outsmart fraudsters and clean up Nigeria’s property market. He brings to the real estate sector a wealth of executive management experience built on more than 15 years in the downstream […] The post We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says the emerging opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from poor governance, not promoting the presidential ambition of any individual. Speaking in Sokoto shortly after being received by an overwhelming crowd of supporters honouring an invitation by the […] The post Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Weak industrial capacity seen threatening Nigeria’s economic growth prospect

Nigeria’s industrial sector has been seen as performing below expectations, posing a substantial threat to the country’s economic growth prospects, read more Weak industrial capacity seen threatening Nigeria’s economic growth prospect

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24 h. ago Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

The Ebonyi State Government has disbursed ₦101.9 million to victims of the February 2, 2025, unknown gunmen attack in Nkalaha, read more Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

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25 h. ago Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

underscores long-standing commitment to hygiene, public health Aspira Nigeria Limited, manufacturer of a range of home and personal care products read more Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

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