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Hon. Afeez Olalekan Awojobi Joins Race for Ogun State House of Assembly – The Sun Nigeria
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (280+ words) A prominent businessman and community-minded leader, Hon. Afeez Olalekan Awojobi, has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ward 1, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. His…...
Tinubu’s economic reforms pushed poverty to 63% –Report
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (636+ words) From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu have pushed Nigeria's poverty rate to about 63 per cent, according to a new report unveiled on Thursday. The report, conducted by Agora Policy with support from the Nigeria Economic…...
‘Amputated’ salaries: We’re addressing issues raised by ASUU UNILAG – Varsity management – The Sun Nigeria
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (293+ words) The management of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka on Thursday explained that it is addressing issues raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNILAG branch." At an emergency congress on Tuesday, the union accused the university management of…...
CSW70: Omidiran, Tallen slam gender barriers, urge ‘borderless’ action as Tinubu wins award for elevating women in New York – The Sun Nigeria
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (1057+ words) L-R: Nigeria's Consul General to New York, Abubakar Jedda, Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Omidiran, and former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, at a high-profile NGO CSW70 side event in New York Nigeria's top women leaders issued…...
A/ Ibom: Maritime Academy seeks strategic partnership with Liberia Maritime sector
2+ day, 4+ min ago (483+ words) From Isaac Job, Uyo Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) , Oron has proposed a partnership deal with Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) and Liberia Maritime Authority (LIMA) as commitment to promote maritime education, training and human capital development and reposition it…...
Corruption runs deep in maritime sector –NAGAFF
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (383+ words) By Steve Agbota " " " The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has decried the corruption, trade malpractices and extortion plaguing the nation's maritime sector. As a panacea, the association has inaugurated a 16-member committee known as "the NAGAFF Trade…...
Price relief fades as Dangote cuts petrol by N100
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (758+ words) Despite Dangote Petroleum Refinery's announcement of a "100 reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) yesterday, Nigerians are unlikely to see a meaningful drop at the pumps anytime soon, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association…...
Lagos, CIOD forge alliance to deepen governance, leadership
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (393+ words) The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the Lagos State Government to deepen governance excellence, strengthen leadership capacity and promote sustainable development in line with global best practices. The President and Chairman of…...
Study highlights skills African students need for digital economy
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (768+ words) Education and technology experts have identified key skills that African students must develop to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy driven by artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies and global economic shifts. This was highlighted in a global research study…...
2027 and worrying signs ahead of general election
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1065+ words) From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja They further argued that the recent incidents of brutal attacks and mayhem in Edo State, unleashed at the ADC leaders, including the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also clearly encapsulate the warning political signs…...