12 m. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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66 m. ago Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture

Thursday, August 21, 2025, is Prof. Regina Chinwe Onwuchekwa’s day with history. On that day, the erudite scholar from Akokwa in Ideato North Local Government, Imo State will dazzle an array of academics and students of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), as well as other invited guests, with rare medical revelations when she delivers […] The post Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has advised corporate taxpayers and business owners on how best to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving tax environment, especially in light of the recently enacted 2025 Tax Reform Acts and the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) mandatory e-invoicing system. The guidance came during a one-day […] The post Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Ilorin edition of the STEM Africa Fest ended successfully, inspiring over 500 students and educators across Kwara State to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and artificial intelligence (AI). This event was held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub for two days, featuring interactive workshops, demonstrations, and training […] The post IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has submitted a bill to create 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to strengthen grassroots governance. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House. The statement highlighted the governor’s commitment to bringing governance closer to […] The post Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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11 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi

Tribune Online Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi He noted that in just two years of President Tinubu’s administration, the NDLEA has achieved significant results. Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi Tribune Online

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12 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Gov Bala assures support for Delta citizens to strengthen PDP’s fortunes

Tribune Online Gov Bala assures support for Delta citizens to strengthen PDP’s fortunes He assured them that PDP is the party of time, that will forever remained darling to Nigerians in the modern democracy looking at Gov Bala assures support for Delta citizens to strengthen PDP’s fortunes Tribune Online

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14 h. ago YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships

By Rita Ugo and Praise Adeagbo   Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and Choice International Group (CIG) have reviewed the existing partnerships between the parties for expansion and strengthening the ties, as the CIG 25 sponsored college students to China, won an additional N3 million in their ongoing training. This was disclosed by the management […] The post YABATECH, CIG strengthen partnership as sponsored students win N3m scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Over 100 Abia school teachers have been trained by IHS Nigeria limited in  partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme. The programme, supported by the Abia State Government, saw to the training of heads of Schools and teachers drawn from 50 Public Schools in the […] The post Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG, Niger partner to tackle water accidents, phase out wooden boats

By Steve Agbota The Niger State Government has deepened collaboration with the Federal Government in bolstering marine safety. The partnership, according to Niger State, has helped curb boat mishaps in the state. Daily Sun learnt that the government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has embarked on distributing life jackets to state governments […] The post FG, Niger partner to tackle water accidents, phase out wooden boats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Governor Bala Mohammed pledges support to strengthen PDP’s fortunes in Delta State

From Paul Orude  Bauchi As a committed Party-Man and Leader, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammad Abdulkadir, has assured the citizens of Delta state of his total support to keep the flag of PDP flying higher in the state and the country as a whole. The Governor gave the assurance during an interaction with a […] The post Governor Bala Mohammed pledges support to strengthen PDP’s fortunes in Delta State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Israel Opens 40 Startup Opportunities For Nigerian Innovators

The Israeli government has announced that it has opened 40 startup opportunities for Nigerian innovators to enhance their potential for productivity and investment to strengthen the capacity for skill development of Nigerian inventors. This was the crux of the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz’s visit to the […]

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21 h. ago Airtel, Vodacom partner to expand digital inclusion in Africa

Tribune Online Airtel, Vodacom partner to expand digital inclusion in Africa Airtel Africa has signed a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement with Vodacom Group, a pan-African telecommunications company, to boost digital inclusion in key African markets. The Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Africa, Mr Sunil Taldar, confirmed this in a statement made available available to newsmen in Lagos. Taldar said the partnership covered Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic […] Airtel, Vodacom partner to expand digital inclusion in Africa Tribune Online

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25 h. ago How my encounter with Buhari prevented clash between soldiers and students – Ucheaga, chieftain of defunct NCPN

By Dickson Okafor Johnny Ucheaga, former National Administrative Secretary of the defunct National Centre Party of Nigeria (NCPN), has revealed how his meeting with the late Head of State, President Muhammadu Buhari, as an undergraduate in University of Jos, when he was General Officer Commanding the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, prevented a clash […] The post How my encounter with Buhari prevented clash between soldiers and students – Ucheaga, chieftain of defunct NCPN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V)

Introduction The last part of this treatise recommended a range of measures for resettling the agenda of our economic transformation such as project financing, diversification and public-private partnership. This week’s episode continues that theme with the following suggestions: Human Capital Development, Military Tightening, Enhancing Infrastructural Development, Strengthening Governance/Fighting Corruption, Leveraging Regional and Global Trade Opportunities, […] The post Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sought the intervention of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede to establish which zonal command of the commission is authorised to operate in the state. In a Tuesday statement signed by its Assistant Secretary General, Comrade Olatunji Adejuwon, NANS noted […] The post NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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