3 m. ago Africa tired of being poor, Adesina seeks end to raw commodity exports

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to put an end to the export of raw materials if the continent is to overcome poverty and underdevelopment. According to data from the Office of US Trade Representative and other multilateral institutions, Africa accounts for less than 2 per Read More

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66 m. ago PwC exits nine African countries, cites focus on growth markets

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, citing the outcome of a strategic review aimed at streamlining its global network. The affected countries include the Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, the Republic of Guinea, and Equatorial Guinea. The Read More

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71 m. ago Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has stressed the need for partnerships and greater investment in irrigation to tackle climate change, population growth, and food insecurity. The minister made this known at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on […] The post Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago How Does the Premium for a Family Floater Plan Change if I Add a Child?

Health insurance plans for family are a fantastic way to protect every family member under a single policy. With a family floater plan, the coverage – or “sum insured” – is shared by all family members. When a new child arrives, most parents want to add them to their existing health insurance plan for added […] The post How Does the Premium for a Family Floater Plan Change if I Add a Child? appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Society

1 hour ago African airlines cargo demand falls in February as trade tensions weigh

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing that African airlines saw read more African airlines cargo demand falls in February as trade tensions weigh

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1 hour ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lege Miami under fire for calling women with phone passwords prostitutes

Actor and self-proclaimed relationship adviser, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, has come under fire after saying that married women who use passwords on their phones are like “prostitutes” and should leave their homes. In a video he posted on his Instagram handle on Tuesday which went viral on Wednesday, Lege made it clear Read More

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2 h. ago Low margins, liquidity crunch put Nigeria’s downstream oil sector under pressure

The financial health of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is coming under fresh scrutiny. Despite robust revenue growth across leading players, read more Low margins, liquidity crunch put Nigeria’s downstream oil sector under pressure

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

Nigeria’s inflation crisis shows no signs of abating in 2025. Fresh data reveals that year-on-year headline inflation climbed to 24.23% in read more Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

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4 h. ago HWH Boss Obtains Master’s In Gender Studies From UK Varsity, Promises New Deal For Nigerian Women

As part of her efforts to redefine gender equality and promote transformative leadership in Nigeria, executive director of HEIR Women Hub (HWH), Anuli Aniebo, has earned a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, Aniebo, who […]

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4 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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4 h. ago NUC To Incorporate Artificial Intelligence, 11 Other New Programmes In CCMAS

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has begun the development of Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for 12 new programmes that were either outstanding or omitted during the earlier review of the curriculum in the Nigerian University System (NUS). The programmes will be incorporated into the CCMAS for the various disciplines to which they […]

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4 h. ago FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and other warring groups to end the crisis rocking the university. The student body appealed to the parties to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance […] The post FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

5 h. ago Colombia declares national emergency as yellow fever kills 34

Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains, nausea, and headaches, is endemic to multiple countries in South America, including Colombia, where the Read More

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5 h. ago 10 African countries with largest special mission aircraft fleet in 2025

Special mission aircraft are strengthening the ability of African countries to carry out surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and environmental monitoring. read more 10 African countries with largest special mission aircraft fleet in 2025

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5 h. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

Events

8 h. ago Neymar suffers fresh injury blow 34 minutes into Santos comeback

Brazilian football star, Neymar Jr., has suffered yet another injury setback, just 34 minutes into his return for Santos in the Brasileirão, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. “Neymar Jr leaves the pitch with a new injury as Santos started him tonight in the Brasileirão. After 34 minutes, Neymar has been subbed off,” Romano reported Read More

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8 h. ago Ethical AI can transform global healthtech—If we scale it right

Artificial intelligence has the power to revolutionise HealthTech, not by simply building smarter systems but by crafting technologies that serve read more Ethical AI can transform global healthtech—If we scale it right

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10 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices and uphold democratic values. The electoral […] The post Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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