85 m. ago Childhood struggles with food insecurity made me start Lagos Food Bank –Sunbola, lawyer, social entrepreneur

By Agatha Emeadi   Michael Sunbola is the founder of Lagos Food Bank Initiative, a non-profit organization.  He is also a social entrepreneur and legal practitioner at Pundit Firms.  In an interview with Sunday Sun, Sunbola said he struggled with food insecurity while growing up. That personal experience inspired him to start off his initiative […] The post Childhood struggles with food insecurity made me start Lagos Food Bank –Sunbola, lawyer, social entrepreneur appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Society

4 h. ago Digital lending reshaping microfinance, expanding access to credit – Assets MFB CEO

The microfinance subsector has become a critical stakeholder in driving financial inclusion. Against this background, the Chief Executive Officer of Assets Micro Finance Bank, Emmanuel Bassey, dwells on the role and challenges facing the subsector in a chat with OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria data revealed that 95.66 per cent of bank Read More

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4 h. ago SMEs must embrace innovation to compete smartly, expert warns

The Chief Executive Officer and Lead Innovator at Lalaa Consulting, Demola Aderibigbe, has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria must harness creativity and innovation if they are to thrive and compete with dominant industry players. Aderibigbe made the call during the maiden edition of the Academy of Creativity, Innovation & Disruption (ACID), which Read More

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4 h. ago Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsa Renaissance, has faulted what it called an ongoing smear campaign against former Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, over the arrest and trial of those involved in the 2019 burglary of her home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The group declared as “false and […] The post Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Experts Challenge Nigeria, Others On Regional Integration

As the retaliatory tariffs announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump continue to send shockwaves across the globe, economic and financial experts, an ex-envoy, and other industry stakeholders have charged the Nigerian government and other African leaders to embark on trade and economic integration to save the continent from the looming global recession. They […]

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6 h. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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7 h. ago Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, to increase and implement the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of the company in tertiary institutions across the country.  NANS noted that although the […] The post Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Hotel workers killed my husband, still demanded N20m – Ogun woman

Teacher and mother of four, Rhoda Ogofotha, whose husband was killed in a hotel in Delta State, shares with CHUKWUDI AKASIKE the circumstance that led to her husband’s death in a hotel after he travelled to attend the burial ceremony of a relative What is your occupation? I’m a teacher in Akute, Ogun State. Can Read More

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9 h. ago “Super Eagles Must Be More Tactical, Learn From Mistakes” – Osaze

Former Nigeria International, Osaze Odemwingie has tasked Super Eagles players to be more tactical in their approach and learn from past mistakes for the team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking with Brila FM on Saturday, Osaze stated that Coach Eric Chelle’s boys are struggling to secure victories in their ongoing qualifiers because […] The post “Super Eagles Must Be More Tactical, Learn From Mistakes” – Osaze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ICYMI: Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate

How I topped my department despite hardship, family’s financial struggles By Ojiaku Kalu and  Ekwunife Raphael Chinaza Blessing Uzo made headlines when she emerged the overall best graduate in Nursing Science at the recently held convocation of the Evangel University, Akaeze. The third child in a family of 10 – five boys and five girls, […] The post ICYMI: Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Coalition Accuses Zamfara Gov Of Betraying Minimum Wage Agreement

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of Zamfara Patriotic Citizens, has strongly criticised Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly failing to honour the tripartite agreement on the implementation of the minimum wage in the State. The group described his actions as a betrayal of the oath of office and the […]

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15 h. ago Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles”

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Government has dismissed recent reports claiming the state’s debt rose from ₦122.5 billion to ₦187.5 billion between September and December 2024, calling these claims false. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, made this clear in a statement released to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. He […] The post Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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18 h. ago NNPP: Aniebonam, Agbo, others remain expelled, party insists

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has insisted that Chief Boniface Aniebonam, Dr. Agbo Major and others who belong to their faction remain expelled from the party. The chairman of the party in Osun State, Dr Tosin Odeyemi in a statement made available to our correspondent on Friday chastised the a […] The post NNPP: Aniebonam, Agbo, others remain expelled, party insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria (RMNN), Faduri. O. Joseph has said that the sacking of the National Chairman of the party by the Supreme Court, Julius Abure was a big relief to the party and Nigeria in general.   Joseph […] The post LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has warned of a looming contraction in global merchandise trade following read more Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

Events

23 h. ago BUK Hosts Engineering Students Ahead Of Varsities’ Petrol Quiz

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has hosted African students affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for the 2025 Africa Annual Congress, an event which avails five African universities to compete in the global petrol quiz in the United States. The three-day programme with the theme, “Building the Energy Workforce of Tomorrow, Insight on Innovation, […]

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23 h. ago NBA Insists On Due Process In Appointment Of Imo Chief Judge

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri  branch, has insisted that due process be followed in the appointment of the acting chief judge of Imo State. The association stressed that if for any reason, the most senior judge or judges were by-passed, the rationale for this deviation must be justified. This was made known in a statement […]

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24 h. ago Firm Introduces Safety Tips For Secure Deliveries In Nigeria

Global urban mobility platform inDrive has launched a set of essential safety tips to help Nigerian customers ensure secure and efficient deliveries. This initiative comes as the platform experiences significant growth in the country, with increasing demand for person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-business (B2B) deliveries. The newly introduced safety measures include selecting reputable couriers with good […]

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24 h. ago Tinubu Names Sotinrin BoA MD, Abdulsalam Heads Ajaokuta Steel

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new managing director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA)effective immediately. According to a statement yesterday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, before this appointment, he held the position of group chief executive officer at SAO Group. His leadership at SAO Agro, an agribusiness company, was marked […]

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