80 m. ago Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has no legal power to control or regulate prices in a free market economy, reinforcing the constitutional right to unfettered market operations in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came in a suit filed by Multichoice […] The post Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ozigbo dismisses Soludo’s record as theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions

Valentine Ozigbo, business leaders and leading contender in the upcoming Anambra 2025 governorship race has described Governor Soludo’s three-year record as “a glaring theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions and media optics masquerading as progress. Ozigbo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) queried the wisdom of showcasing projects such as an amusement park […] The post Ozigbo dismisses Soludo’s record as theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Interswitch launches EMR platform at Enugu orthopaedic hospital

Interswitch, through its health-tech subsidiary Interswitch eClat, has deployed its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platform, eClinic, in the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE). Commissioned by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Enugu deployment marks the fourth rollout of eClinic in federal health institutions, following successful implementations in Osun, Ogun and Edo […] The post Interswitch launches EMR platform at Enugu orthopaedic hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Commissions N5.73bn Water Supply Scheme In Yobe

The federal government has commissioned the 3,200 million litres per day (MLD) Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade local government area of Yobe State, a step toward improving access to clean and safe water in the country’s North East. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, officially inaugurated the facility on behalf of […]

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4 h. ago Group Advocates Laws Against Sales Of Tobacco Products To Minors

Voices for Tobacco Control, a community of concerned Nigerians, has urged the Nigerian government to establish laws against the sales of e-cigarettes, vapes and flavoured tobacco products to minors in the country. The call formed part of the group’s activities lined up for the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, including a petition demanding […]

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5 h. ago Workers’ Day: NRC lauds staff as welfare, infrastructural deficit remain highpoint

By Fidelis Ugbomeh The ‘Workers Day’ marked  recently, presented an opportunity for reflection, renewed commitment and appreciation of labour’s vital role in nation-building especially by corporate bodies and structured private organizations     In commemoration of this year’s celebration, managing director, of Nigerian railway corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa in goodwill message took a critical look […] The post Workers’ Day: NRC lauds staff as welfare, infrastructural deficit remain highpoint appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Stock market records fourth consecutive day of positive close

For the fourth time this week, Nigeria’s equities market on Thursday closed in the green zone, rising by 0.35 percent. read more Stock market records fourth consecutive day of positive close

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17 h. ago Cardinals fail to elect new Pope as conclave enters second day

A second day of voting in the papal conclave began Thursday morning without a breakthrough, as black smoke once again read more Cardinals fail to elect new Pope as conclave enters second day

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19 h. ago Presco doubles profit as palm oil boom drives record earnings

Nigeria’s biggest palm oil maker, Presco Plc has delivered a record-breaking performance in the first quarter of 2025, with pre-tax read more Presco doubles profit as palm oil boom drives record earnings

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21 h. ago NSC Urges Sports Officers To Embrace New Vision For Sector Transformation

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged sports officers and professionals within the National Sports Federations to wholeheartedly embrace the Commission’s revitalised vision, which aims to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mallam Dikko made this appeal while opening a two-day […]

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23 h. ago Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize decisive action against terrorism over convening more national security summits. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Sani reacted to the Senate’s latest move to hold a two-day national summit on insecurity. The Senate had resolved to set up an ad hoc committee […] The post Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Black smoke after first ballot – meaning no pope elected on first day of conclave

Black smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the cardinals have not yet agreed on read more Black smoke after first ballot – meaning no pope elected on first day of conclave

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27 h. ago SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a comprehensive technology adoption survey targeted at registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs), in a bid to boost innovation and efficiency within the Nigerian capital market. In a circular released on Wednesday, the Commission said the assessment aims to evaluate how extensively CMOs are embracing advanced technologies in […] The post SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has hailed the success recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The governors wives were optimistic that the success against banned substances will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of […] The post Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Black smoke signals no pope on first day of Vatican conclave

The Sun Roman Catholic cardinals commenced a historic conclave Wednesday to elect a new pope, sequestering themselves in the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. The 133 cardinals from 70 countries, the largest and most diverse conclave in history, began their secret deliberations after a public Mass in […] The post Black smoke signals no pope on first day of Vatican conclave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government has restated its commitment to ending violence against children, women, and vulnerable groups. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the recommitment at the kickoff of the two-day Regional Meeting of Pathfinder African Countries on the Global Alliance to End Violence Against Children in Abuja on Wednesday, where […] The post Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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37 h. ago NELFUND Boss Warns Institutions Against Sabotaging Student Loan Scheme

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr has warned institutions against hoarding information about the disbursement of student loans to beneficiaries. Sawyerr gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking with journalists on the third day of a stakeholder engagement session/workshop on NELFUND system automation and loan application processes. […]

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41 h. ago HerStartup: An Initiative Changing The Narrative For Female Founders

When Ngozi Nwabueze first began pitching her digital legal startup, PocketLawyers — a web-based platform that connects everyday people with real-time legal support — she was often met with polite smiles and curt dismissals. The idea was strong, the market need was real, but she found herself pushing against invisible barriers. Investors didn’t just question […]

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