49 m. ago WHO Urges Hike In Prices Of Sugary Drinks, Tobacco, Alcohol By 50%

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria and other member countries to implement a 50 per cent increase in the prices of sugary drinks, tobacco, and alcohol through taxation within the next decade, as part of a global strategy to curb rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation came under WHO’s newly launched “3 […]

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4 h. ago Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7m pupils on oral hygiene

By Zika Bobby In its drive toward deepening oral hygiene among kids, Pepsodent, has begun the 2025 Brush Day & Night awareness campaign in three locations across the country with a target to reach 2.7 million pupils. The initiative, which is part of the product’s ongoing move to sensitize pupils about oral hygiene, will be […] The post Pepsodent schools programme targets 2.7m pupils on oral hygiene appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity

By Sunday Ani ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Dike Chuks Ebubedike, has emerged as the ‘Icon of African Economic Advancement 2025,’ affirming his growing influence on the continent’s leadership, economic development and youth empowerment efforts. This was during the 2025 Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also conferred with […] The post ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday

Tribune Online World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Friday, July 11 is the 2025 commemoration of the World Population Day, an annual event, observed to raise awareness on global population issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health as well as human rights; it encourages worldwide attention to population issues, aiming to promote sustainable development and well-being. The event, established by […] World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Tribune Online

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5 h. ago CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, a global leader in food and nutrition in Africa, have announced an agreement making Danone FanMilk an official partner of the ongoing WAFCON 2024 and the forthcoming AFCON 2025.     CAF President Patrice Motsepe said, “CAF is pleased to welcome Danone as one of its official […] The post CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers

Tribune Online Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers He also called for the strengthening of audit and oversight bodies, increased citizen engagement in project monitoring, ethical training for procurement officers. Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him read more Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

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9 h. ago Measles outbreak: MSF launches emergency vaccination campaign in Zurmi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in collaboration with the Zamfara State Ministry of Health and Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA), has launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign in Zurmi LGA. This follows an increase in the number of children suffering from the disease that has already claimed the lives of 24 […] The post Measles outbreak: MSF launches emergency vaccination campaign in Zurmi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

Stakeholders including hundreds of civil society groups, rights group and government agencies have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing drug read more Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

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11 h. ago Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system

Tribune Online Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system The Kaduna State Government is set to host a high-level international education summit, EduPACT 2025, from July 9 to 11, which will bring together global development partners, government agencies... Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system Tribune Online

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11 h. ago ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions

Tribune Online ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions The Minister of Education, has reaffirmed commitment of the FG towards industrial harmony in the nation’s Federal tertiary institutions. ASUU: FG reaffirms commitment to industrial harmony in tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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12 h. ago AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is set to host its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.”  The event, slated for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […] The post AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has emerged the winner of the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize in Category C3 (Access to Information and Knowledge), with its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), a flagship initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The announcement was made on Monday, July 7, at the WSIS Prizes […] The post Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement

Tribune Online Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the implementation and remittance of the five percent user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance, on Tuesday, constituted two stakeholders’ committees to address issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the charges. Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Okeke Chinedu tops 2025 UTME as JAMB unveils best 10 candidates

JAMB has unveiled the top 10 candidates in the 2025 UTME, with Okeke Chinedu Christian emerging as the highest scorer nationwide. read more Okeke Chinedu tops 2025 UTME as JAMB unveils best 10 candidates

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13 h. ago Turkish Airlines Named “Expatriate Airline of the Year” at The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA) 2025

Turkish Airlines has been awarded “Expatriate Airline of the Year” at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honor outstanding foreign individuals and […] The post Turkish Airlines Named “Expatriate Airline of the Year” at The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA) 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NEMA deploys mobile ICU ambulances to boost operations nationwide

Tribune Online NEMA deploys mobile ICU ambulances to boost operations nationwide "With the increasing risk of climate-induced disasters, particularly flooding, it is imperative that... NEMA deploys mobile ICU ambulances to boost operations nationwide Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t Declares Admission Into Tertiary Institutions Outside CAPS Illegal

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa cautioned universities, polytechnics, and […]

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15 h. ago ASUU: Strike over delayed salaries gathers momentum, more varsities join

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike over the delay in salary payments is gaining momentum as more universities read more ASUU: Strike over delayed salaries gathers momentum, more varsities join

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15 h. ago Group Reaffirms Drive To Shape Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders Through Education

A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholars Initiative (iSI), has restated its resolve to empower Africa’s youth for leadership through global education and strategic investment in talent. Speaking at the 2025 iScholars onboarding event of 100 scholars under the theme: “Expanding Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa”, iSI President, Victor Ogunmola, stressed the urgency of bridging opportunity […]

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