PROFESSOR Sonnie Oniye, Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has revealed that Nigeria spends approximately $1.7 billion every year on the importation of fish and livestock products—a trend he described as both unsustainable and wasteful. Oniye, a professor of Fisheries and Hydrobiology, made this disclosure on […]
MINISTER of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed her commitment to enhancing the welfare of ministry staff and strengthening service delivery to women and vulnerable groups across Nigeria. In a statement released Thursday by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Jonathan Eze, the Minister addressed concerns raised during a recent staff protest […]
REVEREND Yomi Kasali, former Director General of the 2019 Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Organisation, has warned that Nigeria could face a similar uprising to the recent protests in Nepal if urgent steps are not taken to address widespread poverty and economic hardship. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos ahead of the Foundation of Truth Assembly’s […]
NIGERIA has taken a major step toward improving healthcare and reducing dependence on imported medicines. The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with China’s Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. to establish the country’s first local insulin manufacturing plant. The deal, announced in Abuja on Thursday by Dr. […]
TODAY on SUI, we welcome the visionary CEO of DON Computers, a leader whose journey bridges geography, climatology, regional planning, and the digital arts of web development and Python programming. With innovation as his compass, he has built a company that delivers cutting-edge solutions while empowering others to flourish in the digital age. Settle in […]
BRITISH racing driver and three-time W-Series champion Jamie Chadwick has expressed optimism that the ongoing evolution in motorsport will continue to open doors for more women, both as competitors and professionals behind the scenes. Chadwick, 27, will be back in action in the United Kingdom this weekend as the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) returns […]
THE Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost the country’s industrial sector. The goal is to increase the industry’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 10 percent to 25 percent by 2035. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan, announced this during a panel session at […]
FORMER federal lawmaker Chief Sam Onuigbo has urged Nigerians to demand the full implementation of local government autonomy from their political leaders. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Onuigbo described the delay in enforcing the Supreme Court ruling of July 11, 2024 as “unfortunate.” He said the judgment, which granted full autonomy to local governments, has […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its full support for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, set to take place in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, 2025. In a statement by Kola Daniel, media aide to the NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, the commission expressed confidence in the athletes’ ability to […]
THE NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, has extended its Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme to Northern Nigeria.This marks the second phase of the project aimed at empowering rural farmers and improving food security. Mr. Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., said the initiative supports national development by promoting […]