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30 Nov
Chairperson of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) for Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, has called on the authorities to save the manufacturing sector in the country from extinction. Speaking during the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) for the Anambra/Ebonyi/Enugu chapter, held on Friday in Enugu…
30 Nov
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad has pledged to introduce sewing skills development in state schools to promote the advancement of Nigerian children. Ahmad said this when the leadership of the Non-Governmental Association of Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) and the Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja on…
29 Nov
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the Federal Government's annual electricity subsidy surged to N2.4 trillion in 2024, a sharp rise from N650 billion in 2023. The commission attributed the significant increase to persistent inefficiencies in the electricity sector, despite the introduction of the Band A tariff service category. The initiative, aimed…
28 Nov
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said it will continue to refine its models, strengthen institutional capacity, and embrace innovation, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships to unlock Nigeria's economic potential. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, stated this during the opening ceremony of the third annual Nigerian Association of Macroeconomic Modelers [NAMM] International…
27 Nov
The Federal Government has introduced a new strategy focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and raising the overall standard of education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the stakeholders’ consultative dialogue on the Education…
27 Nov
FEDERAL Government has said that Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion to malaria every year. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria in Abuja. He described malaria as not just a health crisis, but an economic and developmental emergency that…
27 Nov
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has commended the Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) under the leadership of Mele Kyari on the return of Port Harcourt Refinery on the production line. AYCF President General Yerima Shettima in a statement on Tuesday said the remarkable achievement marks a pivotal moment in…
27 Nov
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) will commence strike on December 2, 2024. Chairman of ASUP, Kaduna Polytechnic Chapter, Comrade Abubakar J. Abdullahi, said the decision is due to the failure of the Federal Government to meet their longstanding demands. He said, "The silence and inaction have left us with no option but to…
27 Nov
THE Federal Government, yesterday, commended Africa's fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint Inc., for its significant contributions to the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its partnerships with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. It lauded their innovative use of technology to tackle financial challenges and their efforts in empowering Small and…
27 Nov
Stakeholders in the organised private sector, including members of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), have urged the federal government to explore the $10.34 trillion global non-oil exports to drive sustainable economic development. Speaking at the third national conference on non-oil export organised by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) themed, ‘Promoting Non-oil…
26 Nov
The Federal Government has provided further clarification on its decision to exceed revenue targets while continuing to borrow,
26 Nov
Despite revenue-generating agencies’ report of surpluses for the 2024 fiscal year, the Federal Government, yesterday, cited legislative approvals and budgetary requirements for continued borrowing. This was disclosed during an interactive session between the government’s revenue agencies and the National Assembly Joint Committees on Finance, Budget, and National Planning, focusing on the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued five injured passengers, who were in a road traffic accident that occurred on Mile 2/Badagry Expressway. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Wednesday, in…
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An early morning fire on Wednesday , gutted some shops near the General Post Office at Ibokwu Street, by Old Market Road, Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inferno destroyed goods and property, including equipment worth millions of naira. Mrs Chidimma Ike, an eyewitness and a…
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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has congratulated Christians in Kano State on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. In a goodwill message,made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the traditional ruler emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence among the residents, regardless of their religious affiliations. The emir stressed that religious differences should not…
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The University of Abuja (UniAbuja), has made it clear that the university is not imposing the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudu, as the substantive VC of the university. The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, while reacting to allegations surrounding the selection…
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says that it reached not less than 1.4 million people in Nigeria with its assistance in 2024. The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms Paola Pace, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. She said that the organisation achieved…
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Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has called on Christians in the state to use the festive season to promote peaceful coexistence. In a message issued by his Press Secretary, Malam Abubakar Bawa, on Wednesday in Sokoto, the governor felicitated with Christians as they celebrate Christmas. “Sokoto is known for its peace and harmony for…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri.…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged Nigerians to seize the occasion of Christmas to pray for peace, unity and progress in the country in the year ahead. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, gave the charge in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while rejoicing with Nigerians, especially Christians at Christmas. READ…
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Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin, who was released in a prisoner swap by Moscow in August, has been placed on Russia's "wanted" list, according to an interior ministry database seen by AFP Wednesday. "Wanted under a criminal code article," reads the website, along with a photograph of Yashin and his date and place of birth.…
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La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The fallen Spanish giants exercised a buyout clause in Corberan's contract to bring him to Mestalla on a deal lasting to 2027, days after sacking coach Ruben…