2 h. ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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3 h. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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9 h. ago UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, recently announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These pivotal programmes are strategically designed […] The post UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone

Annie Macaulay has revealed plans to launch her own online TV station, Annie Macaulay TV, as she moves forward after her separation from Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Speaking during an interview with BBC News Pidgin at the 17th Headies Awards on April 28, 2025, Annie shared that the project is already underway, with […] The post Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is hosting the first cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP), organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Speaking in Nsukka on Monday during the flag-off of the orientation, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, […] The post UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Consumer Credit: Organisation rolls out solar home systems for women nationwide

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (Credicorp) has taken another step in its waves of programmes, expanding consumer credit beyond auto read more Consumer Credit: Organisation rolls out solar home systems for women nationwide

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28 h. ago Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Ademu Adaji, has lambasted the Kogi State government for the decay in public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass on April 27 at Saint Boniface Cathedral, […] The post Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Adagba launches divine consensus for Alia 2027, awards scholarship to Jechira students

The Executive Chairman, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has presented financial scholarships to 14 students of Jechira extraction studying Agriculture and Science-related disciplines in various higher institutions across Nigeria. The presentation was made during the launch of her pet project, “Divine Consensus for Alia 2027,” held at the Vandeikya Township […] The post Adagba launches divine consensus for Alia 2027, awards scholarship to Jechira students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

Nigerian businesses must strengthen their corporate governance structures to boost investor confidence and secure the much-needed capital, experts have said. read more Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

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34 h. ago FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

…signs agreement with Empower School of Health, Geneva The Federal Government says it is targeting an addition of 2,000 health read more FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

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37 h. ago Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

Funso Doherty, former Lagos gubernatorial candidate, has raised alarm over the reported 54.3% failure rate among the state’s public school read more Funso Doherty slams LASG over 54.3% WASSCE failure rate, calls for urgent reforms

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41 h. ago UNAIDs seeks community collaboration for HIV response in Africa

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has advocated for community leadership in Africa and collaboration in driving the strategies for global response to end the epidemic by 2030. UNAIDS highlighted thia critical role of community leadership in Africa’s HIV response during a thematic consultative virtual meeting with Civil Society […] The post UNAIDs seeks community collaboration for HIV response in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The African Nature Investors, ANI, has commissioned a women’s center in Toungo local government Area of Taraba State to improve livelihood support for women, stirring widespread excitement among the people of the area. The commissioning of the centre was preceded by a Trade Fair where some of the empowered women showcase […] The post Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Excitement As ECOWAS Leaders Launch Celebrations Of 50th Anniversary

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the beginning of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc. This launch took place on  April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana with the leaders making more commitment to boost the economies of the […]

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45 h. ago Kalu Promises New Era Of Growth, Dev’t In Abia North Senatorial Zone

The President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has said that he was poised to make a lasting impact in Abia North Senatorial Zone of Abia State, pledging that his leadership promises a new era of growth, development, and prosperity for the people of the zone. Addressing a gathering of enthusiastic youths, Dr. […]

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47 h. ago Seplat Energy JV moves to sustain its ‘Eye Can See’ programme

Imo govt, others commend firm Seplat Energy JV Healthcare has moved to sustain its comprehensive “Eye Can See” treatment programme read more Seplat Energy JV moves to sustain its ‘Eye Can See’ programme

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51 h. ago OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has launched the Safety, Peace, and Resilience in Communities (SPARCs) initiative to strengthen early warning, response, and resilience systems across eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau states. The programme equips communities to anticipate and mitigate crises, including conflicts […] The post OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 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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55 h. ago Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a major step towards strengthening grassroots security, the Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO) South West zone held its first official appointment and decoration ceremony at Chosen International Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in NESO’s mission to build safer communities, drawing newly decorated officers from […] The post Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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