10 h. ago UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, said it would be supporting the North-East States of Borno, Adamawa and read more UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency-affected states

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11 h. ago Robert De Niro addresses concerns around transgender daughter

By Seyi Babalola Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro has openly embraced his transgender daughter Airyn, only a day after she came out as a trans woman. The Hollywood legend has insisted that he “loves and supports” Airyn, who is one of his seven children. In a statement to Hollywood Reporter, the 81-year-old said: “I […] The post Robert De Niro addresses concerns around transgender daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has significantly boosted agriculture, surpassing all previous administrations through increased funding, new schemes, and enhanced farmer support. Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Murtala Dabo, speaking at a quarterly ministerial press briefing, revealed that the 2025 budget allocates N74.2 billion to agriculture, representing 9.36% of the total budget. […] The post Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NDIC emerges overall winner of Federal Public Service innovation competition

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on Wednesday announced its remarkable achievement at the 2025 Federal Public Service Innovation Competition, read more NDIC emerges overall winner of Federal Public Service innovation competition

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14 h. ago Matawalle Bolsters Military Ties With AFRICOM To Crush Insurgency

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to enhance counterinsurgency operations and promote regional stability. In a statement released by Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle hosted a delegation from AFRICOM, led […]

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14 h. ago Don’t Sow Discord Between Alaafin, Ooni, Aide Tells Bloggers, Commentators

Bloggers and online commentators have been told to redirect their energies towards supporting Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to address the relevant issues confronting the people of Yorubaland rather than causing disaffection between the two monarchs. LEADERSHIP recalls that controversies have trailed the refusal […]

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15 h. ago MTNN’s Net Profits Hit N133.7bn Amidst Reduction In Forex Losses In Q1

MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc recorded a strong recovery in its bottom line supported by the substantial reduction in forex losses, resulting in a profit after tax of N133.7 billion in the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025. The telecom firm’ Q1 results released on the Nigerian Exchange showed that MTN Nigeria delivered a […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu’s Reforms Boosting NNPCL, Caverton, Stenabulk Shipping Partnership – Lokpobiri

The newly announced shipping sector joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Caverton Offshore Support Group, and international maritime firm Stenabulk, was made possible by President Bola Tinubu’s drive for industry reform, minister of state Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the partners, Lokpobiri […]

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16 h. ago A Journey Through the Streets: What MSMEs Taught Us About Going Digital

Between March 4 and 21, 2025, the DigiPlus Alliance Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) supported by the European Union and Germany read more A Journey Through the Streets: What MSMEs Taught Us About Going Digital

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20 h. ago CBN supports institute to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pledged to support the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) read more CBN supports institute to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

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21 h. ago Calls for increased mental health support in migrant reintegration heighten

By Doris Obinna Mental health support must be prioritized in the reintegration process of returning migrants, experts have said at a one-day forum held in Lagos. The event, organized by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Sarah Adeyinka, focused on findings from the Reintegrate Project, a research initiative examining reintegration governance across multiple countries including Nigeria. Highlighting the […] The post Calls for increased mental health support in migrant reintegration heighten appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   It was a day of joy and celebration at Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obeleagu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as over 500 less privileged residents benefited from a free medical outreach and food support initiative organized by the Adani Care Foundation. The event, which was held […] The post Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago National Assembly endorses APC’s Progressive Institute, urges outreach to ECOWAS, other parties

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has pledged full support for The Progressive Institute, a training body launched by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to equip young Nigerians with democratic and leadership skills. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the institute’s Director General, Dr Lanre Adebayo, and […] The post National Assembly endorses APC’s Progressive Institute, urges outreach to ECOWAS, other parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs

Nigeria, world’s poorest people bearing brunt of lack of progress towards SDGs – Orelope-Adefulire NGF, UN pledge support From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, called for Nigeria to prioritise internal strategies to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges amid a shrinking global multilateral space. Speaking at […] The post Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Fire service’s faulty trucks blamed as fire destroys 500 shops in Jos

.As Plateau government pledges support to affected traders The inability of Plateau State Fire Service to respond promptly to a read more Fire service’s faulty trucks blamed as fire destroys 500 shops in Jos

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34 h. ago Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

As Nigeria seeks to bolster its national security and reduce economic dependence, a new push is emerging to prioritise local read more Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

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35 h. ago Ogoni Foundation Urges Federal Gov’t, Oil Companies To Prioritise Region’s Dev’t

A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation (OVAF), has called on the Federal Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the pressing needs of the Ogoni people and support sustainable development in Ogoni land. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Khana LGA, OVAF’s Founder […]

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38 h. ago Gov Eno At 61: Foundation Doles Out Scholarship To 10 Medical Students

In a grand gesture marking Governor Umo Eno’s 61st birthday, the Apostle Elijah Jack Foundation (AEJF) has launched an educational support initiative, awarding scholarships to no fewer than 10  outstanding medical students from Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom State. The event, which featured a series of tributes in reference to the governor’s contributions […]

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38 h. ago ‘Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Put Nigeria On Right Trajectory’

A non-governmental organisation, the City Boy Movement (CBM), has supported President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they will help transform Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos at the stakeholders engagement for Lagos Youth tagged, ‘Understanding President Bola Tinubu renewed hope initiatives,’ the director general, CBM, Hon. Ishola Shoga, urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the reforms were […]

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40 h. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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