6 h. ago CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that authorised dealer banks can now independently source foreign exchange for Pan-African read more CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

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7 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) on Monday hosted the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole for a read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

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9 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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14 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 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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30 h. ago Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the General Manager of Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi for his humanitarian endeavours. The National President of HOSTCON […] The post Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians against the growing threat of cyber slavery within the West African sub-region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted with grave concern the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, […] The post FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 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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36 h. ago National Theatre, Theatre503 UK to host scriptwriting masterclass for storytellers

The National Theatre Nigeria, the country’s apex cultural institution, in collaboration with Theatre503 UK, a leading United Kingdom theatre company, read more National Theatre, Theatre503 UK to host scriptwriting masterclass for storytellers

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38 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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42 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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45 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Abiodun awarded on foreign investment drive, says Ogun is Nigeria’s industrial hub

…to showcase Ogun economic potentials in Oman …plans to host Ogun Economic Summit The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a United read more Abiodun awarded on foreign investment drive, says Ogun is Nigeria’s industrial hub

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62 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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63 h. ago Umar Education Group Empowers Nigerians With Foreign Varsity Study Opportunities

  Umar Education Group (UEG), a UK-based leading study-abroad consultancy, has offered Nigerian students the opportunity to pursue world-class education abroad in top-ranked universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Australia. In a bid to democratise global education, UEG stated that it’s offering free consultations across the UK, Canada, US and Australian institutions […]

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67 h. ago Hajj 2025: CSO Urges Enlightenment Of Intending Nigerian Pilgrims On Currency Value, Exchange Rate

As preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise gain momentum, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation, has called on State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and airlines to educate intending pilgrims on the use and identification of foreign currencies—particularly the US dollar and Saudi Riyal. The appeal followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

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3 d. ago NNPC/SEPLAT determined to tackle eye diseases in Imo communities through “Eye Can See Initiative”

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Seplat East Onshore Ltd, (a Subsidiary of Seplat Energy Plc) has restated its determination to reduce preventable blindness, promote early detection of eye diseases  and also to enhance the quality of life for its host communities in Imo state. The managing Director -Engr Ibi – Adaitotio gave the re-assurance at the 2025 […] The post NNPC/SEPLAT determined to tackle eye diseases in Imo communities through “Eye Can See Initiative” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Russian language was the hardest part for me” – Redemptor Cathy Shares Her Alabuga Start Programme Experience

Alabuga Start international program is becoming increasingly popular among young people in our country. This initiative offers young women aged read more “Russian language was the hardest part for me” – Redemptor Cathy Shares Her Alabuga Start Programme Experience

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3 d. ago Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation in Rome, Italy to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Senate President Godswill Akpabio will be leading the five-member delegation on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu […] The post Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos

By Chinenye Anuforo The digital revolution in Nigeria is about to get its due recognition as the highly anticipated “50 Most Valuable Personalities (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025” prepares to take center stage on May 22, 2025. This landmark event, planned to be hosted at the BON Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, promises to […] The post Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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