1 hour ago Women entrepreneurs target bigger slice of AfCFTA trade at Lagos workshop

A growing number of African women entrepreneurs are positioning to tap the $3.4 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) read more Women entrepreneurs target bigger slice of AfCFTA trade at Lagos workshop

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2 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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2 h. ago WAFU B Champions League: Bayelsa Queens To Battle Ghana’s Police Ladies In Group B

Bayelsa Queens will face Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The draw for the annual competition was conducted in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday. Bayelsa Queens will be making their second appearance in the competition, having won the title on their maiden […]

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3 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government (LG), Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilize the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to get back to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal, yesterday during a press conference […] The post Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs. Motunrayo Adeleye, has expressed concerns over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly after the Children Parliament Session held at the floor of the state […] The post Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran

Proprietor of Clema Bedrock School, Isheri-Oshun, Lagos, Clement Adeniran, has said the school’s commitment to skill acquisition and godly values is aimed at raising well-rounded pupils who would meet international standards and make positive contributions to society. Speaking at the school’s End-of-Session and Awards Ceremony, Adeniran said academic brilliance alone is not enough to prepare […] The post Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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8 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Gwaram Community Applauds Emir Over New District Heads In Alkaleri

The people of Gwaram community in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State have lauded the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for appointing Alhaji Bala Mohammed Gidado (rtd comptroller of customs) as the 9th Sarkin Alkaleri, and Ambassador Yakubu Santuraki Sulaiman Adamu as the new district head of Pali. In a statement signed […]

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11 h. ago We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Metro & Castle Managing Director, Adekunle Abdul, says the company is arming real estate operators with the knowledge and skills to outsmart fraudsters and clean up Nigeria’s property market. He brings to the real estate sector a wealth of executive management experience built on more than 15 years in the downstream […] The post We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Gov Nwifuru Pays N101.8m To Support Victims Of Herdsmen Attack

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has compensated members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and victims of Nkalaha Community in Ishielu local government area over the loss of lives as well as the destruction of properties and about 140 cows during the February 2nd, 2025 attack in the community. Governor Nwifuru, […]

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21 h. ago Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

Schneider Electric is ramping up efforts to equip Nigerian engineers and technicians with the skills needed to manage cutting-edge industrial read more Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

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22 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG repositions steel sector, targets 10m tonnes of liquid steel

…Sector to generate 500,000 jobs by 2030 President Bola Tinubu has stated his commitment to repositioning the nation’s steel sector read more FG repositions steel sector, targets 10m tonnes of liquid steel

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24 h. ago JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

No fewer than 100 public school teachers in the Northwest State of Jigawa were trained in digital skills and empowered read more JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

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25 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the break of dawn, Jabi Lake in Abuja usually awakens with a lively pulse. By 6 a.m., the once quiet space transforms into a buzzing hub where joggers chase their daily goal of 10,000 steps, vendors set up small stalls, and families share quality time. For many, this place isn’t […] The post Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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