Nigeria
26 Jan
The Federal Government has expressed its determination to position Nigeria as a digital talent exporter and to ensure that the country becomes a leader in the digital space.
26 Jan
The Supreme Court has affirmed Ahmed Aliyu and Siminalayi Fubara as Sokoto and Rivers governors. In returning Aliyu as winner of the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial contest in Sokoto State, the five-member panel of judges
26 Jan
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged that the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are largely driven by neoliberal principles, driven by World Bank and the International Monetary Fund..
26 Jan
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 416 foreign-trained Nigerian doctors to practise medicine in the country. MDCN warned them against ethical misconducts and not to join the Japa bandwagon effect.
26 Jan
Youths have been asked to take their place as leaders by activating their talents for socioeconomic, political and national development.Convener, Thinkation, Dr Unyime-Ivy King, said doing that would enable youths to develop entrepreneurial abilities..
26 Jan
As part of activities to put smiles on the faces of special persons, Oba Olukunmi Olusegun Akingbola of Oregun land, Lagos, has organised a get-together for children with hearing impairment, parents, and caregivers.
26 Jan
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, yesterday, handed over illicit drugs seized during joint examination by security agencies to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
26 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said that by March or April 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fourth Mainland Bridge willhold,for the bridge construction to be begin in phases.
26 Jan
Global Automation and Energy Management leader, Schneider Electric, has called for a widespread adoption of smart technology for resilient pipeline infrastructure to guarantee energy security and a sustainable energy future for Nigeria.
26 Jan
In its bid to expand the scope of the SkillUp Imo programme, the Imo State Government has established 16 digital- tech training centres across the state.
26 Jan
A gang of bandits involved in kidnapping have offered a N1 million bribe to a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the Kaduna State Police Command to compromise investigation.
26 Jan
CFAO Nigeria will in its 14th edition of Toyota Dream Car Art contest reward exceptional kids in the country. The contest which started from January 16, and ends February 16, invites children from across the world to share ideas about the future of mobility by drawing their dream cars.
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Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), has urged Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, not to mix his good works with some falsehood when passing information to the people. Udensi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said that he is disturbed at the way the…
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The Kaduna State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee has set up a committee to investigate the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The committee, established during the Assembly's sitting on April 16th, has requested a comprehensive set of documents from the state commissioner of finance. The probe will include details of all loans acquired during…
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Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed on Wednesday at a Federal High Court, Abuja.
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth.
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Dr. Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and the presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates, on Wednesday in Gombe. The News Agency…
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The Rivers Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, resigned his appointment on Wednesday. He is the second commissioner to resign from the cabinet on Wednesday after Gov. Siminialaye Fubara, announced a slight cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The first to resign was Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In the cabinet reshuffle, the governor…
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In furtherance of efforts to sanitize the mining sector, the federal government has revoked 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying Licenses, six months after revoking 1,663 licences. The revocation licences include 528 exploration licenses; 20 mining licences; 101 quarry licenses, and 273 Small Scale Mining Licenses (SSML). Minister of Solid Minerals…
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that a father has been arrested alongside his son who is a candidate by the Police for impersonating his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this while on an inspection tour of the UTME centres in…
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The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…