30 m. ago Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome

Kwara state government has expressed concern over shortage of medical doctors, saying that few health workers are attending to thousands of patients across government hospitals in the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, said that the board could not find doctors to […] The post Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 m. ago NUPRC Seek Fair Pricing From Oil Producers To Meet Domestic Supply Obligations

Commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has called on crude oil producers in Nigeria to ensure fair pricing practices to fulfil domestic crude oil supply obligations. Komolafe made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the managing director of TotalEnergies, Mattieu Bouyer, to the Commission’s headquarters, in Abuja. […]

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43 m. ago Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional leaders and key stakeholders in the South-West to partner with the government in combating deadly diseases like cervical cancer and tuberculosis. She made this appeal during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, which was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South-West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 m. ago Prioritise Trade Facilitation To Boost Productive Sector, Manufacturers Urge Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the government to prioritise improved trade facilitation measures to address the current constraints hindering the optimum peformance of the productive  sector. The Association stated this, while expressing deep concerns over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service to reintroduce the four per cent Free-on-Board Levy. They […]

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92 m. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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5 h. ago Governor Namadi Transforming Jigawa Into A Health Tourism Hub

“Our main goal is to expand access to basic healthcare services for every Jigawa citizen and ensure no one dies due to unaffordable medical bills. To achieve this, we will collaborate with reliable partners within and outside the state,’ said Governor Malam Umar Namadi. From his inaugural speech, Governor Namadi declared his commitment to revitalising […]

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6 h. ago Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will tomorrow declare open the 2025 meeting of the Nigeria Inter Religious Council in Owerri. The Council is made up of Christian and Muslim leaders working in concert to ensure religious harmony and enthrone national unity. A statement by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, […] The post Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago We Owe Nigerian Workers Safety Obligation At Workplace – Reps

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has said the legislature owes Nigerian workers the obligation to protect and ensure their safety at the workplace through appropriate legislation. Abbas said this in Abuja at a conference organised by the House Committee on Safety Standards, ‘The Legislative Perspective: Safety First, Building a Safer […]

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6 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience

By Chinenye Anuforo To ensure inclusive growth and bolster cyber resilience within the telecommunications sector, stakeholders in Nigeria have commenced a critical reassessment of the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003. The dialogue began on Tuesday at an inaugural colloquium in Lagos, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications, bringing together key players to […] The post Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State government has expressed alarm over its struggle to retain medical doctors amid the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome, the mass emigration of professionals draining Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a two-day inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin on Tuesday, Dr Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, revealed […] The post Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigeria to shift from reliance on crude oil to achieve sustainable prosperity through investments in education, entrepreneurship, and technology. Speaking on Tuesday, April 29, at the commissioning of an IT Community Centre donated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the Oladipo Alayande School […] The post Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on South East traditional rulers to foster unity among themselves and their communities to drive regional development. Speaking at a recent meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers’ Council in Anambra, Soludo stressed that collaboration is essential for building a thriving South East. He […] The post Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Presidential aide urges young women to enter politics, pursue public office

From Adesuwa Tsan Ms Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, has urged young Nigerian women to actively participate in politics and public service to drive societal change. Speaking at the Beyond Boundaries Young Women’s Leadership Conference at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja, she encouraged women to shift from advocacy […] The post Presidential aide urges young women to enter politics, pursue public office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has urged the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, and other members to urgently lift the suspension of 13 lawmakers who opposed legislative misconduct on February 19. The call was made in a statement by PDP Publicity Secretary, […] The post PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Kwara govt partners Tuyil Pharmaceuticals to boost health economy

The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB), says it is partnering with Tuyil Pharmacists and other indigenous pharmaceutical companies in read more Kwara govt partners Tuyil Pharmaceuticals to boost health economy

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15 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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15 h. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Obi has appealed to government at all levels, non-government organisations and donor agencies read more Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

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17 h. ago Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major

Urges govt to probe Army officer’s involvement in gun running From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Ijaw Youths Network has commended the Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles, and hundreds of ammunition in Asaba, Delta. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK army Major […] The post Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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