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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the upper chamber of the National Assembly will play an active role in the burial ceremonies of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas. Akpabio made this commitment when a delegation of Cross River State leaders, led by former Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, paid…
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The Senate has approved the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request. Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during…
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Some Civil Society Organisations on Thursday described the opposition to the Federal Government's $2.2 billion fresh loan request as misguided and uninformed. The organisations including the Economic Rights Advocates, Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency (CESJET) and the Good Governance Advocacy Network, said the proposed $2.2 billion loan aims to support vital industries benefiting…
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The integrity of regulatory agencies in Nigeria is under scrutiny, particularly in light of recent high-profile cases involving major corporations and allegations of misconduct by government officials
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There is a growing phalanx of pseudo-intellectuals parading the social media space with faux and fictitious knowledge of the indigenous oil and gas industry, and it is scary because of the grave danger they portend and present for the average Nigerian.
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a prime destination for innovation, healthcare, tourism, and economic development. During a visit to sites of his flagship projects, including the nearly completed Innovation Hub in Ilorin, the Governor outlined his vision to create a thriving ecosystem that will elevate…
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The Federal Government has announced plans to review and implement new initiatives to address challenges in primary education, including out-of-school children and 'learning poverty.' Specifically, the government pledged to focus on improving teacher quality, enhancing the school environment, and ensuring efficient governance. It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local and state governments in achieving…
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Major revenue agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service, may need to magically increase revenue by over 200 per cent next year
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on federal and state governments to implement the Child Rights Law, by providing free education to pupils from primary to junior secondary schools in the country.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned that failing to provide education for poor children could lead to social unrest that may threaten the stability of society, including the wealthy.
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said the implication of food insecurity extends beyond hunger, as it affects health outcomes, diminishes productivity and contributes to social and economic instability.
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Disturbed by the country's high youth unemployment, the Federal Government has revoked all previous directives relating to posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
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Former Niger Delta militant leader and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tantita Security Services Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, has alleged that the Nigerian Navy is aiding and abetting oil theft in the region.
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his efforts in addressing recent arson attacks on local council secretariats.
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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to bring back home at least 270 Nigerians imprisoned or detained in Kaliti Prison, Ethiopia.
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the existence of fake SWIFT messages in the country.In a statement, yesterday, in Abuja, the acting Director, Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali
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A Senator, who represented Rivers East Constituency in the Fourth Republic, John Azuta Mbata, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to banish the thought of controlling proceedings in Rivers State from Abuja.
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Ekiti State Government and labour leaders, yesterday, signed an agreement to pay N70,000 as a new minimum wage for workers.It, however, kept mum on the date for the commencement of payment.
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The Federal Government has promised to review and implement new initiatives to tackle challenges in primary education, including out-of-school children and ‘learning poverty.’
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A 34-year-old bandit drowned after an attack on the family of Nura Musa in Kishili, a border village between Bauchi and Plateau states, yesterday morning. The Guardian learnt the incident occurred at about 5:00 a.m.