68 m. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64

  Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of the nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest chess marathon.   Onakoya accomplished the 64-hour marathon feat in New York City’s Times Square alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez. He played non-stop  from April 17 to April […] The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64-hour chess marathon   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ndidi Suffers Relegation With Leicester City As Liverpool Move Closer To EPL Title

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has suffered relegation from the Premier League with Leicester City for a second time after the Foxes lost 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. The Nigerian international was making his 24th appearance and has bagged four assists for the Foxes this ongoing season. The Reds dominated proceedings at the King Power Stadium […] The post Ndidi Suffers Relegation With Leicester City As Liverpool Move Closer To EPL Title appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF Unveils Venues, Dates For Quater

Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) has announced venues and dates for the quater-final of the President Federation Cup. Plateau United and Rangers will clash at the Area 3 Stadium in Abuja. The encounter between Akwa United and Kwara United will be played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu Abakaliki FC abd Nasarawa United will lock […]

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19 h. ago How government can partner private fashion houses to train competent creators, by Okotie

Stella Onoriode Okotie, a microbiologist and a fashion designer has over the years trained many young women in fashion designing. read more How government can partner private fashion houses to train competent creators, by Okotie

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20 h. ago Enugu Airport Closure: Airlines Divert Flights To Anambra, Asaba

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted their flights to Asaba and Anambra airports. United Nigeria Airlines in a statement yesterday, informed the flying public that all its flights to and fro Enugu Airport would temporarily operate […]

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20 h. ago MTN Nigeria, Digital Encode Partner To Inspire Next Generation Of Female Tech Leaders

MTN Nigeria and cybersecurity firm Digital Encode have joined forces with eBusiness Life Communication Limited to support the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day campaign. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Lagos, is part of a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at bridging the gender gap in Information and […]

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23 h. ago Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are collaborating to strengthen the ongoing nationwide campaign on ‘safe roads’ read more Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

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24 h. ago Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

Abubakar Sadiq Mua’zu is the executive director Centre for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), Global Malala Education Champion, and read more Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

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29 h. ago FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

The desire of foreign airlines to access markets beyond Lagos and Abuja and the current disposition of the federal government read more FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

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36 h. ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by FAAN, airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted flights. read more Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

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38 h. ago Lagos Police, Lawyer Bicker Over Reasons For Peter Obi’s ‘Convoy Boy’ Quadri’s Arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Alabi Quadri, the teenager who rose to fame during the 2023 presidential electioneering campaign for standing in front of the convoy of the then Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement released Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) […]

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44 h. ago Super Falcons’ Player, Ordega Wins March Player Of The Month Award In Saudi Arabia League

Super Falcons’ forward, Francisca Ordega has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for March. Ordega beat her teammate, Ashleigh Plumptre and Congo International, Naomie Kabakaba to the individual accolade. The 31-year-old registered four goals and three assists in three league appearances for Al Ittihad during the month. READ MORE: CAF Awards 2024: […] The post Super Falcons’ Player, Ordega Wins March Player Of The Month Award In Saudi Arabia League appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

In June 2025, Toronto, Canada, will host an elite gathering of senior policymakers, government officials, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs read more Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

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44 h. ago Adepoju Urges Chukwueze To Work Hard To Maintain Consistency At AC Milan

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has advised Super Eagles’ winger Samuel Chukwueze to work hard in order to maintain consistent performance at AC Milan. Chukwueze has struggled for game time this season for AC Milan, as he has often come off the bench for the team. Speaking with RG, the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations […]

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45 h. ago Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner 

Agreement Covers Agriculture, Mining, and the Ajaokuta Industrial Park In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and […] The post Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Airlines Suspend Flights To Enugu Airport As FAAN Shuts Runway For Repair

Air Peace and Ibom Air Airlines have suspended operations at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu following its closure by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for essential runway maintenance works. LEADERSHIP gathered that the airport would be temporarily closed from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, during the repairs. In a statement by FAAN […]

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