35 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Toyin Belawu Adisa is the daughter of the late Major General AbdulKarim Adisa, former military administrator of Oyo and Imo states, who also served as Minister for Works and Housing. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, life without her father, his unfulfilled dreams and most especially, her grandmother’s foundation […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Aregbesola Underscores Importance Of Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition For Youths

Founder of Tomiwa Aregbesola Foundation, Tomiwa Aregbesola, has said that the high unemployment rate among Nigerian youth can be reduced by engaging them in acquiring essential entrepreneurial skills, which would expose them to countless opportunities. Disclosing this while distributing working equipment to some youths who had acquired skills in fashion and designing, ICT, hairdressing and […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms

Wale Edun declared at the IMF headquarters investor presentation that govt is laying a robust foundation to attract substantial investments. read more Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms

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5 d. ago Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of read more Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

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1 week ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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1 week ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG to partner international agencies for power sector growth –Adelabu

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said it was willing to partner international agencies and other reputable organisations in a bid to lay a solid foundation for a stable, reliable, and effective power supply for Nigeria. Minister of Power, Mr .Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this when he hosted a team from the World Bank […] The post FG to partner international agencies for power sector growth –Adelabu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Laying Foundation For Nigeria’s Prosperity, Says Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has said that President Bola Tinubu was laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, on Tuesday, the Deputy President of the Senate urged all Nigerians to support the President in […]

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2 w. ago NNPCL’s Push Against Cataract Aligns With Abia Govt’s Health Framework

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Foundation’s (NNPCL’s) push against cataracts aligns with his administration’s healthcare framework. Otti stated this at last week’s official flag-off of the NNPCL’s 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries outreach in Umuahia and Aba at the State Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, the capital. Represented by […]

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2 w. ago Six UNIBADAN graduates win BATN foundation agripreneur awards, N1.5 million each

The University of Ibadan has championed agricultural innovation as six graduates from the institution won the British American Tobacco Nigeria read more Six UNIBADAN graduates win BATN foundation agripreneur awards, N1.5 million each

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2 w. ago Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

In a bid to promote business sustainability and entrepreneurship in the face of Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation read more Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

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2 w. ago Foundation Targets Empowerment of 1m Entrepreneurs To Boost Economic Growth

In a move aimed at complementing government initiatives on entrepreneurship development, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation has announced plans to empower one million entrepreneurs across Nigeria to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, disclosed that the initiative will be formally […]

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2 w. ago Emeka Offor donates $5m to Rotary’s maternal, child health programme

Nigerian Rotary member and philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor, has committed $5m through the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation to the Rotary Foundation to expand and strengthen its initiative aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in high-need areas of Nigeria. The Rotary Foundation disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday. “Helping mothers and babies survive Read More

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2 w. ago NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has carried out 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries in its campaign against avoidable blindness in the South East. The surgeries took place at the Abia State Government Specialist and Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia. Foundation Managing Director Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe spoke during the event. She […] The post NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NNPC Foundation Flags Off Free Cataract Surgeries For Bayelsa Residents

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation in collaboration with the Bayelsa State government, on Monday, kicked off a free Cataract screening and extraction programme, targeting about 1,000 beneficiaries in Bayelsa State. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the […]

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3 w. ago NNPC foundation offers 1,000 Bayelsans free cataract surgery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation has embarked on a free cataract screening and surgery programme to restore sight to over 1,000 persons in Bayelsa State. It took place on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Managing Director Read More

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3 w. ago Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates

Tribune Online Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) in partnership with the Harrison Goday Foundation recently secured the release of seven convicted inmates who were sentenced to various fines from the medium-security custodian center, Nasarawa state command and medium security custodian centre Suleja in Niger state. Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti

As part of its focus on the issue of gender-based violence in West Africa, the Ford Foundation’s Centre for Social Justice recently hosted a pivotal hybrid event titled: “Traditional, religious and community leaders driving meaningful change.” Panelists at the event held as part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women […] The post Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti-GBV forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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