32 m. ago Herdsmen kill vigilante in deadly clash in Imo, another abducted, wounded

Indigenes seek refuge in neighbouring communities From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri There was palpable tension in Amakohia-Ubi community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday evening as herdsmen and local security operatives clashed. The deadly clash led to the death of one vigilante, Monday Nwaozuzu, popularly known as Ojo Ola, another wounded, […] The post Herdsmen kill vigilante in deadly clash in Imo, another abducted, wounded appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 m. ago APM Terminals Apapa Reaffirms Investment In Port Infrastructure

APM Terminals Apapa has assured long-term commitment to Nigeria, pledging sustained investments in physical infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and advanced digital tools to deliver faster, more transparent, and more customer-focused services. The chief executive officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, disclosed this during the company’s Partners’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the annual event […]

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75 m. ago FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment

Tribune Online FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment The Federal Government has commenced registration for a nationwide free financial education programme that will train 100,000 Nigerian youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment Tribune Online

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2 h. ago CODE, Malala Fund Launch Girls’ Mentorship Programme In Bauchi

An organisation, Connected Development (CODE), with the support of the Malala Fund, has launched a girls’ mentorship programme in Bauchi State as part of efforts to empower young girls with the skills, confidence and support system. The initiative was unveiled yesterday during a press conference at Sulgad Hotel, Bauchi, which also featured the launch of […]

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2 h. ago Katsina Boosts MSMEs With Industrial Hubs, Market Linkages, UNDP Partnership

Katsina State government has intensified efforts to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through initiatives designed to improve access to markets, finance, and modern facilities. In an interview with LEADERSHIP yesterday in Abuja, pioneer director-general of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), Hajiya Aisha Aminu, said the state, in partnership with the United […]

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2 h. ago ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders

Tribune Online ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders "The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the..." ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NEDC Donates Relief Items To PWDs Affected By Flood In Borno

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided food and non-food items to 706 households, comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs) who were affected by the recent flash flood in various communities of Maiduguri, in Borno State. The palliatives comprised 25kg bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, 10kg bags of sugar, cartons of Indomie noodles, […]

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4 h. ago Waterlight Save Initiative Appoints 3 Women As UN Global Ambassadors

Waterlight Save Initiative (WSI), an ECOSOC-accredited 501(c)(3) non-governmental organisation with consultative status at the United Nations, has appointed three women as United Nations Global Ambassadors. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, by the founder and CEO of Waterlight Save Initiative, Dr. Prince Ero Ibhafidon, he said that this year marks an exciting new chapter […]

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4 h. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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4 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations

Tribune Online Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations In a continent-wide mobilisation called  Africa Week of Action to Kick Total Out of Africa, communities across Africa have demanded that TotalEnergies end its operations in the continent, pay reparations, and make way for a just energy transition. Holding from August 18 to 24, actions will take place across at least 10 African countries, including […] Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation

Tribune Online Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Six civil society groups – the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF), the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Child Health Organisation, New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa (EWNA/BCA) have sent a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging it to halt the privatisation […] Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. Obi, on his verified X handle, described the move as unjustifiable and insensitive, especially […] The post Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Synergising tradition and innovation: The role of Ooni and Alaafin in Nigeria’s economic renaissance

By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In the digital age, Nigeria is at a critical juncture where tradition must definitively converge with innovation. The Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo, two of the most esteemed monarchs in Yorubaland, hold essential keys to unlocking a transformative era of economic development and sustainability. Their historical significance and […] The post Synergising tradition and innovation: The role of Ooni and Alaafin in Nigeria’s economic renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC

Tribune Online Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Babatunde Kehinde, said digital innovation is the cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, development, and global relevance, calling for its for its adoption. Professor Kehinde stated this in his goodwill message at the opening of the fifth national conference on Applied Information Management Technology (AIMT […] Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Remain law abiding despite challenges, Owo monarch charges Igboho, supporters

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, has tasked the Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho and his supporters to remain law abiding in the face of challenges. Oba Ogunoye, who hosted Igboho and his teeming supporters at his palace in Owo, Ondo State, charged the […] The post Remain law abiding despite challenges, Owo monarch charges Igboho, supporters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Bauchi Govt Honours 5 Community Leaders For Humanitarian Services

In commemoration of the 2025 World Humanitarian Day, the Bauchi State government has rewarded five exceptional individuals for their selfless service to humanity and community development. At a ceremony, the commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka, commended the honourees for their unwavering dedication to serving their communities. She said the awards were […]

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10 h. ago Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Martins Lydia Foundation (MLF), with the support from global fund for women through the Africa Climate Justice Movement (ACJM), over the weekend organised a comprehensive training session for women and adolescents, a bold move to confront the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural and urban communities. The sensitisation program, […] The post Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago D’Tigers Crash Out Of FIBA Afrobasket Championship, Miss Out On Tinubu’s $100,000 Cash Rewar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final match on Wednesday night. The Nigerian side started the game positively, narrowly winning the first quarter 24-23. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum, suffering a significant setback in […]

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