4 h. ago Prospects And Challenges of Railway Transportation In Nigeria

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recently announced a 72-hour suspension of operations along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor following a major engine failure that left passengers stranded in a remote, dangerously forested area in Kogi State. The NRC management admitted to multiple technical shortcomings, including the breakdown of the main train engine and a failed emergency […]

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8 h. ago 36,000 children receive Azythromycin treatment to check infant mortality in A’Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Sarmaan Project, committed to drugs administration to reduce child mortality in Nigeria said it has recorded a milestone in it pilot phase with the successful treatment of over 36,000 children with azythromycin drugs to enhance their life expectancy in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It also has engaged […] The post 36,000 children receive Azythromycin treatment to check infant mortality in A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago LASG warns landlords, agents against unjustified rent hikes, asks tenants to report violations

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to landlords and property agents against arbitrarily increasing rents, particularly in response read more LASG warns landlords, agents against unjustified rent hikes, asks tenants to report violations

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15 h. ago Airtel Unveils Spam Alert Service As Rollout Reaches 2 More Countries

As the revolutionary Airtel Spam AI Alert Service rolls out across Airtel Africa’s 14 operating countries, Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, has elaborated on the unprecedented benefits and operating principles guiding the Spam Alert Service. Designed to enhance user safety, this pioneering AI-driven product provides real-time defense against spam and fraudulent SMS messages, making it […]

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24 h. ago Banking on Women’s Health Confab charts path for national dialogue, policy, innovation

as new report prioritises women’s health through data, policy From Menopause, to pregnancy, to fibroids, to PCOS, it just feels read more Banking on Women’s Health Confab charts path for national dialogue, policy, innovation

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25 h. ago How our product can improve performance in UTME, other exams –Glo

In a bid to checkmate mass failures in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), being organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), a digital solutions company, Globacom, has said its Examination Preparatory Service can address the problems. The company made this known following widespread concerns over the poor performance of students in the […] The post How our product can improve performance in UTME, other exams –Glo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Team Nigeria Withdraws From 2025 World Relays Over Late Issuance Of Visas

  Nigeria has officially withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. In a statement by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Friday, the national athletics body blamed China’s visa process as the primary reason for the withdrawal. AFN […]

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41 h. ago UTME (JAMB) blames teachers for the ‘mass failure’ of candidates

JAMB released her statistics of the just-concluded exams. Sadly, out of the 1.9something million candidates that registered, 1.5 million candidates read more UTME (JAMB) blames teachers for the ‘mass failure’ of candidates

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43 h. ago Reps Move To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Other Natural Disasters

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading, a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation, titled „Bill for an Act to Repeal […]

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44 h. ago Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks

By Lukman Olabiyi The Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned until June 11, for continuation of settlement talks, in a suit against Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko and others. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke adjourned the case for report of settlement, following an information by first defence counsel, Mr Bode Olanipekun (SAN), that parties were […] The post Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago House of Representatives advances bill to boost emergency response

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives passed a bill for second reading on Thursday, May 8, to enhance Nigeria’s emergency response to disasters such as drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failures, building collapses, and oil spills. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and six others, including Amobi Ogah, the bill seeks to […] The post House of Representatives advances bill to boost emergency response appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

Society

69 h. ago Spatial Disorientation Cause Of Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash – US Transport Agency

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the helicopter in which former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe died was due to spatial disorientation. Wigwe’s wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and three other pilots were also killed in the […]

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3 d. ago Champions League: Arsenal crash out as PSG set up final clash with Inter

Arsenal’s dream of winning a first-ever UEFA Champions League title came to a crushing end after a 2-1 second-leg defeat read more Champions League: Arsenal crash out as PSG set up final clash with Inter

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3 d. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has warned that excess intake of salt can cause health challenges, including high blood pressure, stroke and heart failure. The ministry stated this in a Wednesday statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun. The ministry was reacting to […] The post Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago US Transport Agency Reveals Cause Of Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the helicopter in which former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe died was due to spatial disorientation. Wigwe’s wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and three other pilots were also killed in the […]

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3 d. ago Wigwe Copter Crash: US Report Blames Pilot Error, Safety Failures

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the helicopter in which former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe died was due to spatial disorientation. Wigwe’s wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and three other pilots were also killed in the […]

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