21 m. ago Coronation committed to Polo excellence, community growth and wealth creation – Onasanya

The just-concluded Coronation Silver Cup 2025 at the Lagos International Polo Tournament showcased the best of African and international Polo, read more Coronation committed to Polo excellence, community growth and wealth creation – Onasanya

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2 h. ago Why is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shaking up the tech world?

By Aidoghie Paulinus   The artificial intelligence (AI) community is abuzz with excitement over DeepSeek-R1, a new open-source model developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek. According to DeepSeek, in tasks such as mathematics, coding and natural language reasoning, the performance of this model is comparable to the leading models from heavyweights like OpenAI but only […] The post Why is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shaking up the tech world? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier

By Aidoghie Paulinus   China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Zhang Guoqing, has said. Zhang is a member of the Political Bureau […] The post China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) have formally opposed the proposed taxation of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly. In their submission, NACCIMA and OPSN urged lawmakers to expunge sections of the Nigeria Tax Bill […] The post NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NAFDAC Sensitises Stakeholders On New Apps To Detect Fake Medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged the public and stakeholders to utilise its newly deployed technologies to verify the genuinity of products, especially medicines, to curb rampant counterfeit and fake medical products. Speaking during a two-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders on Wednesday in Kano, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola […]

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3 h. ago One army officer, villager hospitalised in A’Ibom communal clash

An Army officer and a villager have been hospitalised while several cars were set ablaze in the Ette community of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following a clash that erupted in the area on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the clash started following a misunderstanding between the Army officer and diesel thieves Read More

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5 h. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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5 h. ago Firm unveils ‘Miss Environment Akwa Ibom 2025’ to champion green advocacy

An environmental engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Kemsy Brownson Services Limited, Kemsy Brown, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of Miss Environment Akwa Ibom State 2025. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. The CEO said the project aims at promoting environmental Read More

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6 h. ago Rivers counsels varsity on robust PR to boost funding, global recognition

The Rivers State government has urged the management of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu–Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt to develop a robust public relations presence to attract external funding to the institution. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson made the call while presenting his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop Read More

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6 h. ago Stop frivolous petitions against MAN, host community urges A’Ibom groups

Maritime Academy of Nigeria’s host community, Akpakip Eyo Abasi group of villages of Oron, in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has urged certain individuals and groups sponsoring and financing frivolous petitions against the academy to desist forthwith. The community said such petitions can jeopardise the federal government’s efforts in developing the institution Read More

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7 h. ago Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement, stating that it has had a significant negative effect on ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The minister also appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price from N9,500 to N7,000, urging that such a decrease would facilitate the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Read More

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7 h. ago Tinubu Condoles Aso Rock Villa Chief Imam Over Mother’s Demise

President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the Chief Imam of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Sheikh Abdulwahid Sulaiman, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Sulaiman. Hajiya Fatima departed at 101 in Kaduna on Monday and left a remarkable legacy of faith, family devotion, and unwavering commitment to community service. […]

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

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9 h. ago Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

Uche Uwaleke, Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market, has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take a bold read more Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

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10 h. ago Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi

Delta State Police Command has commenced actions aimed at tackling high-level insecurity in the Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi-Uku Community

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10 h. ago NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged insurance companies to simplify their claims process, as a critical step towards rebuilding read more NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

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10 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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11 h. ago Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants

Tribune Online Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged public servants in the state to be innovative and always strive for excellence in discharging their duties to enhance service delivery. Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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12 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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