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17 Jan 2024
The threat lately issued by the Federal Government against university lecturers who abscond abroad after enjoying official scholarship for various training is yet another manifestation of the huge problems besetting the education sector
16 Jan 2024
At a time the country is struggling with finances to keep government afloat, when all departments and agencies are charged to exercise utmost prudence, that sum of N89 billion demanded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as appropriation for statutory obligations in 2024 appears outrageous.
15 Jan 2024
Details of corruption allegations emerging from government ministries, departments and agencies are shocking to Nigerians, who are consequently swooning against the fact that the Presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still very young,
14 Jan 2024
Like an albatross that will not go away, the issue of restructuring of the Nigerian polity has returned to the front burner of public discourse in this country. Besides regular reminders of the issue by stakeholders including civil society groups,
12 Jan 2024
As the Federal Government considers applications for 270 new private universities to be established in the country, there is need to look beyond just granting the requests, with a view to ensuring that the standard of education, especially university education, is not compromised and the institutions are strong, well equipped to be able to perform…
11 Jan 2024
The reported exit of multinational consumer goods manufacturer, Procter & Gamble (P&G), is the latest among multinational companies that are forced to wind down operations in the country, due to the harsh operational environment.

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Former spokesman President Obasanjo, Dr Doyin Okupe, has tendered an apology to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, for his past criticism of the corporation’s leadership.
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For their contributions to academic and societal development, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to honour three eminent Nigerians at its 55th convocation ceremony, billed to commence tomorrow.
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Residents of Mile 2 Estate, in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State, are worried for their safety following the death of three persons in a cult war that lasted between Saturday, January 4 and Monday, January 6, 2025.  
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The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has been grappling with persistent power crisis, leaving it in a state of perpetual darkness for over two years, The Guardian has learnt.
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The decision by the Board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint ex-Malian player, Eric Sekou Chelle, as new head coach of the Super Eagles, has divided stakeholders nationwide.
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As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi authorities on January 12, 2025, for this year’s Hajj.
1 hour ago
The China Development Bank (CBD) has approved a $254.76 million (€245m) loan to support the ongoing Kano-Kaduna railway project.
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Issues confronting Nigeria’s telecoms sector, especially improved connectivity, may be near an end as the Federal Government said it has received an interim report on the sustainability of the industry from KPMG.
1 hour ago
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has thrown his weight behind the position of the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in the flak by the Labour Party (LP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
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Less than a week after the release of the keenly awaited December inflation data, the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shut down over three weeks ago is still inactive and inaccessible to the public.