2 h. ago Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Emmanuel Dandaura of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 in Barcelona, powerfully stressed the urgent need for restitution of Africa’s looted cultural heritage, placing Nigeria at the centre of global cultural diplomacy. Speaking as Chair of the Working Group that drafted the AU Model Law on the Protection of […] The post Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago At 65, Nigeria must lead Africa in power and industry, Lumumba declares

Renowned Pan-Africanist and public intellectual, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, has issued a scathing critique of Africa’s persistent underdevelopment, questioning read more At 65, Nigeria must lead Africa in power and industry, Lumumba declares

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52 h. ago Lagos positions building sector amid climate action ahead of COP30

The Lagos State has taken the lead in Nigeria’s push to decarbonise its building sector, hosting a high-level regional workshop read more Lagos positions building sector amid climate action ahead of COP30

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3 d. ago AI revolution: Africa’s 1.4 billion voices must count – Dania

By Chinenye Anuforo Oluwaseun Dania, Managing Director of Alpha-Geek Technologies and one of the leading voices in African technology, has urged global leaders to ensure Africa is not sidelined in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance […] The post AI revolution: Africa’s 1.4 billion voices must count – Dania appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu, govs, APC bigwigs, others storm Imo to unveil Uzodimma’s book

President Bola Tinubu will today lead other notable Nigerians to storm Imo State for the unveiling of Gov Hope Uzodimma’s latest book. He will also commission key developmental and landmark projects executed by the APC led State government. Among the projects are roads, the iconic Assumpta Flyover, and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, venue […] The post Tinubu, govs, APC bigwigs, others storm Imo to unveil Uzodimma’s book appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Protesters urge South Africa to cut Israel ties over Gaza war

More than 3,000 people marched through Cape Town on Saturday, demanding that South Africa sever trade and diplomatic relations.. read more Protesters urge South Africa to cut Israel ties over Gaza war

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7 d. ago ‘It’s a privilege to lead a brand that is a symbol of Nigerian hospitality excellence’

Uzoamaka Oshogwe is the managing director and chief executive officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc. Since assuming office on January 1, read more ‘It’s a privilege to lead a brand that is a symbol of Nigerian hospitality excellence’

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9 d. ago Strongman Politics Will Lead Nigeria To Its Doom, Says Uwazuruike

He noted that there is a clear difference between past leaderships in the country compared to what has been experienced in the past ten years. The post Strongman Politics Will Lead Nigeria To Its Doom, Says Uwazuruike appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago UNGA80: Reform or risk irrelevance, Tinubu tells UN, world leaders

•Insists Nigeria must have permanent seat at Security Council From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, President Bola Tinubu called for urgent and sweeping reforms of the global body to ensure its continued relevance. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu warned that without urgent restructuring, […] The post UNGA80: Reform or risk irrelevance, Tinubu tells UN, world leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage

Tribune Online Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage By Eniola Shobiye A professor in the Department of Classics, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Olakunbi Olasope, has urged African scholars to stop viewing Classics only through the lens of Greece and Rome, but instead, recognise it as part of Africa’s heritage. Professor Olasope made the assertion last Thursday while delivering the 593rd inaugural […] Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage Tribune Online

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1 week ago UNGA80: Shettima in bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President, Gates Foundation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, engaged in key bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President and the Gates Foundation, ahead of delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. At the UNGA, where […] The post UNGA80: Shettima in bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President, Gates Foundation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun, Borno, Lagos Lead Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration – INEC

  Osun, Borno, and Lagos states have taken the lead in Nigeria’s ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Tuesday. According to INEC’s update on its social media platforms, the pre-online registration now stands at 5,385,060, while physical registration totals 764,695 as of September 21. The online pre-registrations, 2,799,844 […] The post Osun, Borno, Lagos Lead Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNGA80: Tinubu urges Africa to take charge of its mineral wealth, vows Nigeria’s lead in mineral

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Bola Tinubu on Monday made a compelling call for Africa to completely overhaul how it finances and manages its mineral resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable […] The post UNGA80: Tinubu urges Africa to take charge of its mineral wealth, vows Nigeria’s lead in mineral-led renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 80th UNGA in New York 

Tribune Online Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 80th UNGA in New York  Shettima will join world leaders at the commemoration of the UN’s 80th anniversary on Sept. 22 and participate in the high-level general debates scheduled from Sept... Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 80th UNGA in New York  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation At 80th UN General Assembly

Vice President Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement on Wednesday, September 24, between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (New York time). The post Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation At 80th UN General Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago VP Shettima Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To 80th UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has directed his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York, United States of America between Monday, September 22 and Sunday 28, 2025. According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, VP Shettima, who is scheduled […]

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2 w. ago Senator Umar Urges Youths To Lead Africa’s Trade, Innovation

Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committees on Trade and Investment, and Rules and Business, has called on African youth to take the lead in unlocking the continent’s economic potential through leadership, trade, and strategic collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 2025 Africa and the Middle […]

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2 w. ago Beta Glass, insurers lead Nigerian stock rally as gains swell

Nigeria’s equities market is minting outsized returns in 2025, with a handful of mid- and small-cap stocks handing investors triple-digit read more Beta Glass, insurers lead Nigerian stock rally as gains swell

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2 w. ago Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t

…Says Citizens Still Waiting for Promised Dividends From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State have faulted the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are worse off two years after the policy was announced. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) and Team Lead of […] The post Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants

Tribune Online CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants The Independent National Electoral Commission has given an estimate of 509,929 as eligible Nigerians who have registered so far in CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants Tribune Online

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