17 h. ago Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

Insists he won 1999 presidential election Former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), and for­mer presidential candidate on the read more Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

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19 h. ago APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has called for urgent regulatory intervention in Nigeria’s aviation sector, condemning what he described as the “dubious and unjust” treatment of passengers. In a statement issued in Abuja, Agbomhere recalled that an airline, operating with impunity, allegedly refused […] The post APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State.  In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago World Against Child Labour Day 2025: First Lady calls for urgent action to end child labour

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a message marking World Against Child Labour Day 2025, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has made a heartfelt call to action to eradicate child labour across the nation. Speaking under the theme, “Let’s Speed Up Efforts! End Child Labour!”, the First Lady stressed the […] The post World Against Child Labour Day 2025: First Lady calls for urgent action to end child labour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria urgently needs to prioritize disability inclusion across health and social systems

Tribune Online Nigeria urgently needs to prioritize disability inclusion across health and social systems Dr Obasanjo Bolarinwa, a global health scholar and senior lecturer at York St John University, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, speaks to how artificial intelligence can be adopted to ensure the sexual and reproductive health of individuals with disabilities, among many other issues. Excerpt: INDIVIDUALS with disabilities comprise 16 per cent of the world’s […] Nigeria urgently needs to prioritize disability inclusion across health and social systems Tribune Online

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4 d. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Expert Calls For Urgent Action On Neonatal Jaundice In Nigeria

A leading neonatologist from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Chinyere Ezeaka, has called for urgent action on neonatal jaundice, describing it as the most common neonatal emergency in Nigeria. She stressed that without timely intervention, the condition can lead to lifelong disability or death. Prof. Ezeaka made ths call during the quarterly review meeting […]

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1 week ago We Won’t Fail Citizens, Nigeria Won’t Fail, Defence Chief Assures

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fail Nigerians and that Nigeria will not fail as a nation its despite challenges. General Musa also reiterated the urgent need for national unity and citizens’ collaboration to overcome Nigeria’s security challenges, insisting that the country remains […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria blows N16.72trn, $14.3bn servicing loans in five years

•Economy choked, needs urgent fiscal recalibration -Economists By Oluseye Ojo and Adanna Nnamani Nigeria may be groping into a debt trap if urgent fiscal and monetary recalibrations are not carried out, experts have warned. This is because Nigeria’s debt stock has consistently been on the upward trajectory amid local crises and global headwinds that continue […] The post Nigeria blows N16.72trn, $14.3bn servicing loans in five years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNESCO snub: Heritage expert calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria

As Nigeria prepares for future UNESCO World Heritage Committee cycles, a heritage expert, Dr. Tokie Laotan-Brown, has unveiled a comprehensive report diagnosing the country’s persistent failure to secure global recognition for its heritage sites. The report, titled, “Resolving the deadlock in Nigeria’s world heritage tentative list review,” identifies key institutional failings and offers an ambitious […] The post UNESCO snub: Heritage expert calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC’s Endorsement Of Tinubu’s 2027 Election Bid Shows Lack Of Concern For Nigeria’s Challenges – Abubakar Malami

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has sharply criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for prioritizing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid over tackling Nigeria’s urgent challenges, including insecurity and economic hardship. Malami made the remarks during a political consultative meeting organized by the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja on Tuesday. […] The post APC’s Endorsement Of Tinubu’s 2027 Election Bid Shows Lack Of Concern For Nigeria’s Challenges – Abubakar Malami appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Insist On CNII Enforcement As 33 Network Outages Hit Nigeria In May

Telecommunications stakeholders are intensifying calls for the urgent implementation of Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) framework, following a worrying spike in major network outages across the country in May 2025. According to data obtained from Uptime, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) major outage reporting portal, 33 significant service disruptions were recorded across Nigeria’s four […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria needs biotechnology to tackle food security — NBRDA DG

Tribune Online Nigeria needs biotechnology to tackle food security — NBRDA DG The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has made a case for the urgent deployment of biotechnology in agriculture to combat Nigeria’s mounting food insecurity, driven by a rapidly growing population and climate-related challenges. Nigeria needs biotechnology to tackle food security — NBRDA DG Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FX crisis: MAN urges CBN to unfreeze manufacturers’ accounts

By Merit Ibe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to urgently intervene in the ongoing crisis surrounding unsettled foreign exchange (forex) forward contracts, by directing commercial banks to unfreeze the accounts of manufacturers unjustly caught in the web of unresolved transactions. Expressing deep concern, MAN decried […] The post FX crisis: MAN urges CBN to unfreeze manufacturers’ accounts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago MAN urges CBN to unfreeze manufacturers’ accounts amid forex crisis

From Merit Ibe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has pressed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to intervene urgently in the forex forward contract crisis by directing commercial banks to unfreeze manufacturers’ accounts affected by unresolved transactions. MAN expressed alarm at banks’ harsh treatment of its members, which it deems unjust as manufacturers did […] The post MAN urges CBN to unfreeze manufacturers’ accounts amid forex crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged budget padding: Obi upraids corruption, says Nigeria now ‘crime scene’

Tribune Online Alleged budget padding: Obi upraids corruption, says Nigeria now ‘crime scene’ We must urgently and aggressively combat corruption, misappropriation, and fiscal recklessness in order to manage our resources effectively and efficiently, and invest in critical areas of development: health, education, and lifting our people out of... Alleged budget padding: Obi upraids corruption, says Nigeria now ‘crime scene’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Manufacturers Call For Urgent Reduction In Interest Rates To Protect Nigeria’s Industrial Base

Manufacturers have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cut interest rates to safeguard the industrial base from high borrowing costs. This is because the current interest rate regime was constraining finance costs for the members, which surged by over 44 per cent, increasing from N1.43 trillion in 2023 to N2.06 trillion in 2024 […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria urges swift rollout of Single African Air Transport Market

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Nigeria is advocating for the rapid implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) among signatory African nations. Speaking at the 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in Abuja on Monday, May 19, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo said, “I want to highlight the urgent need to […] The post Nigeria urges swift rollout of Single African Air Transport Market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Gov’t Seeks SAATM Implementation To Crash Air Ticket Fares In Africa

The federal government of Nigeria has called for the urgent need to implement the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) for the benefit of the sub-region and the entire African continent, noting that it will reduce the high cost of air ticket in the region. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who called […]

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