37 m. ago Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, others nominated for the African Fashion Designers Award

By Rita Okoye   The African Fashion Designers Award (AFDA) has proudly announced nominations for its 8th edition, themed ‘Fashion Bespoke Experience.’ This prestigious event will take place on November 16, 2025, at The Podium, Lekki, and promises to be a vibrant celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage and creative innovation in fashion. The awardees […] The post Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, others nominated for the African Fashion Designers Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 m. ago Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel

Tribune Online Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Kelvin Emmanuel, economist and co-founder/CEO at Dairy Hills, in this interview by AKIN ADEWAKUN, assesses the state of the nation’s economy, the recent decision of the CBN to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the crisis between trade unions in the nation’s oil and gas sector and Dangote Refinery, and why the conflict has remained […] Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Tribune Online

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55 m. ago Firm Pushes For Sustainable Partnerships To Boost Nigeria’s Solar Adoption

Renewable Energy company, WERAN Solar, has disclosed that the company is focused on building sustainable partnerships and empowering local installers to drive the country’s solar energy adoption. Speaking to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of a stakeholder forum in Lagos, the deputy managing director of WERAN Solar, Pepper Guo, reiterated the management’s commitment to providing long-term […]

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62 m. ago BAT Foundation Seeks New Financing, Policies To Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Potential

The BAT Foundation has reiterated its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem. Through its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session, the foundation advocates for innovative financing models, policy frameworks, and market access strategies to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. The Dialogue Session, held biennially since 2015, has become one of Nigeria’s most […]

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5 h. ago ‘Our Hearts Bleed’, Benjamin Kalu Laments Lagos Trade Fair Demolitions

Kalu pleaded with President Tinubu to intervene with Lagos authorities and allow defaulters time to regularise their documents instead of losing their properties. The post ‘Our Hearts Bleed’, Benjamin Kalu Laments Lagos Trade Fair Demolitions appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Prison Sentence For Music Mogul Combs

Nicole Westmoreland, a lawyer for the 55-year-old hip-hop innovator, asked the judge for a 14-month sentence, which would effectively be time served since Combs has been incarcerated in Brooklyn for more than a year. The post Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Prison Sentence For Music Mogul Combs appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Strategic Partnership: Emphasizing Development

The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is proud to announce a high-impact strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) read more United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Strategic Partnership: Emphasizing Development-Focused Leadership and Innovation

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8 h. ago NASENI Solar Products And The Imperative Of Closing Nigeria’s Energy Gap

In over 30 years of its existence, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has championed technology as the foundation of national growth. Specifically in response to Nigeria’s critical energy matters, the Agency today is leading the charge with technology and innovative solar solutions—advancing access to clean, affordable power while driving economic, agricultural, […]

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13 h. ago Transforming Energy Solutions: Starsight Energy’s Vision for Nigerian Businesses

If you are involved in Nigeria’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sectors, you understand the challenges businesses face. In a business read more Transforming Energy Solutions: Starsight Energy’s Vision for Nigerian Businesses

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13 h. ago Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

…Says tech can boost Nigeria’s revenue by 50%, saying with tech, capital won’t be problem for startups The Federal Government read more Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

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13 h. ago YABATECH council chair tasks stakeholders on sustainable tourism transformation

The Chairman, Governing Council, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Prof. Funso Isolaowa, has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism sector to embrace innovative models and scholarly research that will drive sustainable transformation in the industry. He made this call in his address at the 2025 World Tourism Day celebration held at the Tourism Village, YABATECH Epe […] The post YABATECH council chair tasks stakeholders on sustainable tourism transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Boko Haram Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo calls for more critical discussions to proffer solutions to the Boko Haram menace in Nigeria. The post Boko Haram Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life — Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Obasanjo Urges Critical Strategy Against Terrorism, Says ‘Boko Haram’ Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo calls for more critical discussions to proffer solutions to the Boko Haram menace in Nigeria. The post Obasanjo Urges Critical Strategy Against Terrorism, Says ‘Boko Haram’ Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago HortiNigeria model shows path to boosting Nigeria’s fresh produce output – Idris

Mohammed Salasi Idris is the programme director of HortiNigeria – a four-year horticulture development program funded by the Embassy of read more HortiNigeria model shows path to boosting Nigeria’s fresh produce output – Idris

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19 h. ago AC Milan Seek 5th Straight Win In Serie A Showdown With Juventus

An early clash of Serie A heavyweights sees leaders AC Milan visit a fourth-placed Juventus side that is currently grappling with injuries and inconsistency ahead of Sunday’s showdown. Former Juve boss Max Allegri’s Milan has bounced back from an opening-day home defeat to Cremonese, stringing together four straight league wins that suggest a team finding […]

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20 h. ago “Turned the corner?” Tinubu’s Independence speech offers numbers, not solutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day address was designed as a reassurance. With a flourish of statistics, he declared read more “Turned the corner?” Tinubu’s Independence speech offers numbers, not solutions

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20 h. ago We are driving homegrown solutions for Africa’s debt problems at GITFiC 2025 – GITFiC CEO

As the 9th Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFIC) prepares to take place in Accra from October 29 to read more We are driving homegrown solutions for Africa’s debt problems at GITFiC 2025 – GITFiC CEO

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21 h. ago Abuja at 50: Wike rolls out citywide streetlight project to tackle crime in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has initiated a comprehensive streetlight installation across Abuja to boost public safety and curb the rising crime linked to poor illumination. “Almost 80 percent of the entire city is in darkness. So it has been a sense of concern for me and my team. […] The post Abuja at 50: Wike rolls out citywide streetlight project to tackle crime in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s education crisis: Between decline and pockets of innovation

“Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.” This African proverb underscores the truth read more Nigeria’s education crisis: Between decline and pockets of innovation

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21 h. ago Polaris Bank, Fund Expand Tree Planting Drive To Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna

Polaris Bank, in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has extended its nationwide tree planting campaign to three key locations: The Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos State, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State and Sardauna College, Kaduna, Kaduna State. The initiative, launched in 2024 during the Bank’s World Environment Day commemoration, […]

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