72 m. ago WaterAid warns of polluted water’s threat to Nigeria’s growth

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Head of Programmes at WaterAid Nigeria, Nanpet Chuktu, at the ongoing annual water quality conference in Abuja, has lamented that access to clean and safe water remains a challenge for many Nigerians. Chuktu, who was represented by the Country Director, Evelyn Mere, said that clean and safe water is critical […] The post WaterAid warns of polluted water’s threat to Nigeria’s growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis

Things have taken an interesting turn at the Lagos State House of Assembly as the latest reports reveal that all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn. The Assembly has been embroiled in a crisis since the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and things came to a climax on Wednesday when […] The post Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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86 m. ago Angry youths on rampage as soldier allegedly kills one in Akwa Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Angry youths in Ette, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have gone on the rampage after a soldier attached to Sterling Global Petrochemical Ltd allegedly killed one person in the area. Our correspondent gathered that the victim was shot dead by a soldier on guard at the company […] The post Angry youths on rampage as soldier allegedly kills one in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has labeled the head of the United States, Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, Elon Musk, as America’s shadow president. Melaye said Musk is also operating as the US Vice President. Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Elon Musk is the real shadow president and operating vice president […] The post Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Government incentives, policy shifts can fuel solar adoption – Royal power

In the face of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, particularly the volatility of the naira, one industry is proving resilient and read more Government incentives, policy shifts can fuel solar adoption – Royal power

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4 h. ago USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs were among the 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products it seized recently. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure on Wednesday. She said the counterfeiters were after her life and those of […] The post USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition

Tribune Online Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Ecobank Nigeria has championed Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 to promote innovation and creativity of Nigerian designers. The event highlights Nigeria’s top talents in furniture, product, and industrial design. With the theme “Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand,” the exhibition celebrates the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while focusing on industrialization and export […] Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State on Wednesday. He […] The post Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EPL: Liverpool go 13 points clear of Arsenal with Newcastle win

By Seyi Babalola Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 2-0 on Wednesday night, putting them 13 points clear of second-place Arsenal. The Reds entered the encounter 11 points ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side in the Premier League table. Arne Slot was missing from the touchline for the game as he began serving his two-match ban. Dominik Szobozslai […] The post EPL: Liverpool go 13 points clear of Arsenal with Newcastle win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Sterling Bank and Sun King Partner to Expand Access to Solar Energy in Nigeria

[Lagos, Nigeria], January 30th, 2025 – Sterling Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced an exciting partnership with Sun King, Nigeria’s leading home and business solar company. This partnership is designed to provide affordable solar energy products and flexible financing options to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and households across Nigeria. Sterling Bank customers Read More

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7 h. ago The Sun unique in celebrating industry, creativity –Ezeokafor, Zeof

Chairman of Jezco Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor and Founder, Zeof Excluzioni, Chief Jideofor Ezeokafor, have lavished encomiums on The Sun Publishing Limited for promoting hard work and excellence in industry and creativity. Speaking separately in Ekwulobia, Anambra State and Enugu, when the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh, led delegations of the […] The post The Sun unique in celebrating industry, creativity –Ezeokafor, Zeof appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has said the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) has the potential to unlock $2.5 billion investment in the oil and gas sector. The commission is also set to hold its first Nigeria Upstream Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Forum in March, to align its upstream operations with global […] The post Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FCCPC begins inquiry into high cost of BP, diabetes medications

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has commenced an inquiry into the high cost and variation in the prices of drugs in the country. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr Tunji Bello, said at the opening of the inquiry with pharmaceutical and healthcare stakeholders in Abuja, yesterday, that the inquiry was in […] The post FCCPC begins inquiry into high cost of BP, diabetes medications appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Q4 2024 GDP report exposes economic weaknesses, imbalance –Expert

By Chinelo Obogo The recently released Q4 GDP figures by the National Bureau of Statistics, which show quarter-on-quarter GDP growth at 3.84 per cent and year-on-year growth at 3.40 per cent, have come under scrutiny by experts. In an analysis of the data, which was released on Wednesday by NBS, financial expert Kalu Aja said […] The post Q4 2024 GDP report exposes economic weaknesses, imbalance –Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others

Nigeria tax to GDP ratio below global average -Abbas From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government and former presidential adviser, Professor Auwalu Yadudu have kicked against the proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current […] The post TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Xi’s congratulatory message to 38th AU Summit Draws warm responses

By Aidoghie Paulinus   Experts from African countries have said that the congratulatory message of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit held recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighted China’s unwavering commitment to China-Africa relations and its steadfast support for Africa’s independence, self-reliance and development. In the message sent on Saturday, […] The post Xi’s congratulatory message to 38th AU Summit Draws warm responses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Keynote Speech by Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, At the 61st Munich Security Conference Conversation with China

The world we live in is an increasing mix of turbulence and transformation. Many people are asking the same question: Where is it headed? If I may borrow the theme of this year’s Munich Security Report, it is headed toward multipolarization. When the United Nations was founded 80 years ago, it had only 51 member […] The post Keynote Speech by Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, At the 61st Munich Security Conference Conversation with China appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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