18 m. 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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42 m. ago Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun

…distributes laptops to 700 secondary pupils, mulls establishment of special ICT Centre Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, on Sunday, gave scholarship and bursary awards to 3,881 students of tertiary institutions across the state. The senator, otherwise known as Yayi, also distributed laptop computers to 700 secondary […] The post Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Bishop Anthony Ademu Adaji, has criticised the Kogi State government for the deterioration of public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass at Saint Boniface Cathedral, Idah, to […] The post Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have praised Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for awarding scholarships and bursaries to over 3,000 students in Ogun State. Representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Adeola’s initiative was lauded in a joint statement […] The post NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NGO Rejects Conditions For Restoring Seluwa’s EKSUTH Studentship

A non-government organisation, Workers’ Rights Campaign (WRC), has expressed disappointment over the harsh conditions given for the reinstatement of a nurse, Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, by the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). WRC national coordinator, Comrade Lai Brown and the national secretary, Comrade Kelvin Ayemhenre, who made this known to LEADERSHIP Sunday after […]

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10 h. ago Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

The legal chamber of Adeniyi Akintola has written to the management of the Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) demanding vacation read more Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

Events

15 h. ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 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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31 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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39 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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49 h. ago Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigerians seeking to diversify their assets and safeguard family wealth will now have a clearer path into global real estate markets as property experts convene in Lagos to offer direct access to investment opportunities in London and Dubai. The initiative is expected to deepen the country’s participation in international asset ownership, providing […] The post Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Niger Gov Seeks Compensation For State’s Contribution To FCT

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the government has begun implementation of the plans to address infrastructure deficit in the state even as he sought compensation for the contribution of the state to Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said during the inauguration of the new leadership of Niger State Development Forum that […]

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61 h. ago FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja

By Chinelo Obogo       The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister made the disclosure when he recently joined the executive governor of Niger State, Umar Bago for the inaugural flight […] The post FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has revealed that 54.3% of students who took the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) failed, with only 45.7% achieving credit passes in English Language and Mathematics. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun announced this during a ministerial briefing on Thursday, marking the […] The post Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago CITN backs proposed tax agents in economic stabilisation bill

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has endorsed a key provision in the Economic Stabilisation Bill whick seeks read more CITN backs proposed tax agents in economic stabilisation bill

Economics

2 d. ago NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures)

Nigerian Air Force has airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School in Jos to various destinations across the country. In a statement shared via its X page on Thursday, NAF disclosed that the students were transported using the NAF’s C-130 and ATR-42 […] The post NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman

The Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State, has dismissed a senior lecturer, identified as Dr Usman Aliyu, over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs Kamila Aliyu. It was gathered that Director, Information and Public Relations of the institution, Zailani Bappa, disclosed this in an interview with the […] The post Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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