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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reiterated its resolve to recover about $6 billion and another N66 billion owed the Federal Government by stakeholders in the oil sector. Executive Secretary of the agency, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, made this known on Monday while defending the 2025 budget before the House Committee on Petroleum Resources,…
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Some stakeholders in the health sector have called for establishment of a specialized health centre to address the challenges faced by the elderly in Kabusa community in the FCT. The stakeholders made the call on the sidelines of a medical outreach for the elderly, organized by Marro Healthcare Initiative (MHI) on Monday in Abuja. The…
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Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, has said that the state government’s vision to modernize its eight technical colleges is grounded in the understanding that education and skill acquisition are critical drivers of sustainable growth. Olabimtan, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project…
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The celebrity couple, Annie Macaulay-Idibia and Innocent Ujah (2Baba) Idibia, have been a focal point in Nigeria's entertainment industry, not only for their talents but also for their eventful relationship and unending controversies in their marriage. If there is one celebrity couple whose marriage and private life has trended on social media like regular news,…
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on Monday inaugurated projects executed by Gov. Ahmed Ododo in his one year in office. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, lauded Ododo for executing such a number of projects in a short time. The president said that the projects would positively impact the lives of Kogi citizens. The News Agency of…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured 21 of its personnel and some of its partners with certificates of excellence for their diligence and exceptional performance in duties and assignments. The awards were presented on Monday at the NCS headquarters as part of activities to mark the 2025 International Customs Day. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of…
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The Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has urged judges to stop giving judgments that cause crises in communities. Ihunwo said it was sad that some judges nowadays flout their professional ethics and integrity, collect money, and give judgments that plunge various communities into crisis. The Council chairman, who decried…
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Annual performance analysis released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicates that from January to December 2024, the Corps recorded a huge reduction in road traffic crashes as well as in the number of people injured when compared to the annual record of 2023. The data noted that it is obvious that the crashes…
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Adamawa Government in collaboration with Datarose Limited on Monday began digital skills initiative training for 50 youth and women to promote technological skills. Speaking at the training in Yola, Hammanjumba Gatugel, Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development charged the participants to actively participate to acquire the skills for more opportunities. According to him, the selection of the…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the government is open to making adjustments where necessary, emphasising the administration's commitment to addressing citizens' concerns and building a prosperous future. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Abuja, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development, Shettima, represented by his special adviser…