59 m. ago Federal Gov’t Backs Documentary On Nigeria’s 25 Years Of Democracy

The federal government has pledged to support and promote the production of a documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris gave the assurance while receiving the executive of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja. He described the proposed documentary, an initiative of IPAC, […]

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2 h. ago Kano emirship tussle: Appeal Court halts Sanusi’s reinstatement

Tribune Online Kano emirship tussle: Appeal Court halts Sanusi’s reinstatement The Court of Appeal, Kano, which sat in Abuja, held that the order nullifying the steps taken by the Kano State Government pursuant to the 2024 Emirates Council Law was made by Justice Liman without jurisdiction. Kano emirship tussle: Appeal Court halts Sanusi’s reinstatement Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma

Tribune Online Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma To mark World Glaucoma Day, doctors from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) have joined forces with journalists in Sokoto to educate the public about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The medical team visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council office, where they conducted free eye screenings, distributed medications and […] Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma Tribune Online

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5 h. ago You Must Choose Between Fighting Dubois Or Fury In July, Hearn Warns Joshua

British boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has told former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua to make a quick decision between fighting Daniel Dubios or Tyson Fury in July. Recall that Joshua had built extraordinary momentum in boxing since his back-to-back loss to Usyk, beating the likes of Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou, all […]

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8 h. ago NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation

Tribune Online NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation   Targets $100bn industry value by 2030   THE National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. This groundbreaking partnership, formalised at The Omniverse 2.0 Summit, aims to integrate […] NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system

Tribune Online NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that it is taken a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system by engaging stakeholders from various tiers of government, civil society organiSations, and development partners. This, it said, the collaborative effort aims to boost the country’s primary healthcare system, ensuring that Nigerians have access […] NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system Tribune Online

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9 h. ago College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth

By Henry Uche College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Ogun State, Nigeria’s premier institution for insurance education, has advanced the need for learning and professional development among practitioners to move the industry to greater height. At its third edition of Learning and Development Confab held at the College, industry experts among whom was Mrs. […] The post College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG Seeks Strong Military Collaboration, Intelligence Sharing To Tackle Terrorism 

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has called for strengthened military collaboration, intelligence sharing and capacity building among ECOWAS nations to safeguard the region and its people Matawalle stated this on Wednesday during the Gala Night for the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of […]

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10 h. ago Federal Govt’s $2bn Fiber Network Project To Begin Q4, Targets 30m Nigerians

The federal government has announced that its $2 billion fiber optic network project will commence in the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to expand telecommunications access to 30 million underserved Nigerians. This ambitious initiative, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will see the deployment of 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables nationwide, significantly enhancing […]

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10 h. ago Access Bank Pushes For Investment In Financial Infrastructure For Africa’s Sustainable Growth

The managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna highlighted the need for Africa to take control of its economic destiny by fostering deeper collaboration, investing in financial infrastructure, and creating homegrown solutions that drive sustainable growth. Ogbonna stated this at the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade […]

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14 h. ago Rochas Foundation Partners UNIJOS For Educational Advancement 

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his education foundation (Rochas Foundation) will partner with the University of Jos to deepen education in the country. The former governor spoke during the matriculation ceremony for new students of the University of Jos for the 2024/2025 academic session. He said education remains the bedrock of […]

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16 h. ago Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers

A bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers and formalise their roles has passed its second reading in the Senate. The general principles of the bill, sponsored by Simon Lalong, were presented yesterday. The debate elicited concerns from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential conflicts of responsibility with elected political officers at local government councils. […] The post Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Only polytechnic education can solve youth unemployment – Rector

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Monguno, Prof. Garba Muhammad Ngala has described polytechnic education as the way forward out of the increasing unemployment challenges facing Nigeria. The Rector who disclosed this during an interactive session with Arewa PUNCH on Saturday in Maiduguri said vocational and practical education, which is the major purpose of polytechnic education, is Read More

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17 h. ago IWD: Emuwa, others advocate women collaboration at UBA Business Series

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Angela Emuwa, and panellists at the first Business Series of 2025 of the United Bank for Africa Plc on Thursday called on women to support themselves to break barriers and end pay inequality. The event, which doubles as the commemoration of the 2025 Read More

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17 h. ago Pinnick expresses fulfillment despite losing FIFA Council seat

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is relishing his ascendancy in football administration from Delta State, Nigeria, to the global scene, despite losing his seat on the FIFA Council on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. Pnnick fell short by just one vote during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Read More

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17 h. ago Governor’s Cup: Edo students eager to participate, says commissioner

Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, has said that students from various secondary schools in the state are eager to participate in the 2025 Governor’s Cup. Iyamu made the disclosure when he met with the state Sports Commission chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele and the sponsor of the event, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited. Read More

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17 h. ago Bill seeking constitutional roles for monarchs scales second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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17 h. ago We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways

By Chinelo Obogo Kenya Airways has said that it is open to entering into strategic partnerships and Special Prorate Agreement with Nigerian airlines. Speaking during a press conference at its office in Lagos this week, the airline’s regional manager for America and West Africa, Ngamau Stephen, said Kenya Airways is looking forward to collaborations with […] The post We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

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18 h. ago Property dispute: School petitions AGF, accuses DPP of misconduct

The management of Whiteplains British School, Abuja, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, asking for an investigation into the actions of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko. The school’s director, Francis Nwufoh, in a letter dated March 4, 2025, alleged that Babadoko Read More

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