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19 Sep
The Edo Government has declared Friday, Sept. 20, a work-free day to enable workers and others to travel to their voting areas ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. A statement by Joseph Eboigbe, Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), reassured that security measures had been provided to ensure a free, fair, and…
19 Sep
The Executive Director of the Rural Nurture Initiative (RNI), Damilola Olajubutu, has called for a shift towards inclusive and community-centered policies to tackle the persistent challenges facing Nigeria's rural communities. She argued that despite the importance of these regions to the country’s agricultural output, they remain plagued by poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to…
19 Sep
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, presented to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday a 152-page report detailing reform measures for the livestock sector in the country. This came as the livestock sector is said to hold a N1.7 trillion potential in the value chains. Part of the report recommended…
19 Sep
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed some of the benefits of the new Electronic Central Motor Registry (E-CMR), a digital innovation designed to modernise vehicle registration and improve road safety. The Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the benefits of the innovation on Thursday. Adejobi said the E-CMR will eliminate the need for physical vehicle…
19 Sep
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Borno State following the devastating floods that ravaged Maiduguri. In a demonstration of solidarity, Governor Lawal has donated ₦100 million to support relief efforts for the affected communities. The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, led a delegation…
19 Sep
Africa’s leading payment technology company, Flutterwave, has been named Company of the Year at the prestigious Innovation in Payments and Remittances (IPR) 2024 Awards held in London on September 17, 2024. This award recognises its commitment to excellence, innovation, and facilitating seamless cross-border payments for individuals and businesses. The IPR Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements…
19 Sep
Niger State government has unveiled the ACReSAL project, a World Bank-assisted initiative aimed at tackling desertification and enhancing community resilience. The program was officially launched on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna. It is set to complement the technical assistance provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN)…
19 Sep
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Thursday declared that his administration has taken proactive steps to mitigate the impact of the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam into Nigeria. This came as the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has urged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations…
19 Sep
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) external results on Thursday. According to NECO, 60.55% of candidates earned five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics. To access these results, candidates must buy a result-checking token, which can be used up to five…
19 Sep
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged poor handling of allegations against the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The CNPP in a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, highlighted concerns over the EFCC's methods of handling personalities…
19 Sep
The Federal Government has initiated the process of amending the Nigeria Railway Cooperation Act to unbundle the cooperation for private sector investment. The Minister of Transport, Sa'id Alkali, disclosed this during a tour of the Idu and Kubwa Train station yesterday in Abuja alongside some investors, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and other critical stakeholders…
19 Sep
Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev Henry Ndukuba on Thursday said that the only legacy that President Bola Tinubu can lay is to give Nigerians good governance. He stated that shying away from giving the country a new constitution would "amount to postponing the doomsday". At the 2024 Standing Committee Meeting…
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has calmed the frayed nerves of its customers in Abuja and neighbouring franchise areas
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Founder of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, says the $1 trillion target economy for Nigeria's aviation sector by President Bola
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The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has called for the creation of Toru-Ebe and Oil Rivers States from the existing Ijaw territories, emphasising
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Recognising the growing demand for accessible human rights information, Dr. Ojukwu revealed that the NHRC is working towards establishing a fully operational human rights radio station. This initiative, he said, aims to enhance public awareness, provide timely information on rights violations, and foster active citizen engagement in human rights advocacy and climate justice. "Currently, the…
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Plans are underway for the 2025 edition of the annual Eminent Magazine Man of the Year Award, which will also feature a very colourful and electrifying fashion show. The 2025 edition, which is the 7th in the series, is aimed at recognizing individuals, organizations, and groups who have, through their endeavors, made significant contributions in…
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Kayode Adebowale; a renowned security scholar, Prof. Olawale Albert; the founder of Achievers’ University, Owo, Dr. Olabode Ayorinde; the Dean of the Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, UI, Prof. Peters Obutte, and others have called on scholars to break new grounds and barriers aimed at solving societal…
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Founder of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said the $1 trillion growth target for Nigeria’s aviation sector by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is realisable, with an enabling environment to achieve the objective.
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Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said fuel tanker accidents claimed 474 lives between 2022 and 2025, and called for reforms to address stop the tragedies.
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Security experts and education analysts have raised concerns over the recent call by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, for a policy mandating the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency. Ajayi argues that such a policy would strengthen national security by bringing in the brightest minds,…