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25 Aug 2024
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the importance of marital and family values in building a strong nation. READ ALSO:Reps propose rotational six-year presidency, two vice presidents in new bill He spoke at the wedding of Mr Victor Egbetokun, son of Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, in Lagos. Shettima urged parents…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved provisional licenses for 11 private universities in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on his official X account. "At today's FEC meeting, the following private universities were approved: New City University, Ayetoro Ogun State; University of Fortune, igbotako,…
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Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has questioned the threat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to sue some state governments over their plan to close schools due to the ongoing Ramadan fast observed by Muslims. CAN, on Sunday, issued an ultimatum to the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi…
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Dangote Cement has reported a 62.2 per cent revenue growth, reaching N3,580.6 billion in 2024. The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also grew by 56.0 per cent to N1,388.2 billion, with a 38.6 per cent margin. Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, disclosed this in…
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The Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat (Office of the Vice-President) has announced that the overall winner of the 2025 MSMEs Award will receive a car, a house, a shop, and a cash prize worth ₦220 million. Mr. Tola Adekunle-Johnson, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs,…
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The Federal Government on Monday attributed the challenges it faces in its drive to fully control gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,…
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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Fulham have condemned the racist abuse against Calvin Bassey during Sunday's FA Cup game against Manchester United. Bassey scored as Fulham played out a 1-1 draw with Man United in both regulation and extra time before going on to win 4-3 on penalties in the FA Cup fourth-round match…
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Monday in Kaduna handed over family planning commodities, funded by the Gates Foundation, to the Kaduna State Government. Dr. Audu Alayande, UNFPA’s Assistant Representative and Reproductive Health Specialist, made the handover at the Kaduna State Health Supply Management Agency (KADHSMA). He stated that the items would help address…
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The Nigerian Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has lauded the founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, for his commitment to quality education not only in Nigeria but across the entire African continent. DSP Barau Jibrin made the remark while delivering a presentation at a PhD Seminar and Colloquium…
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The potential month-long ceasefire in Ukraine proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is intended to test Russia’s readiness to end the conflict. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday. Macron has said that he and Starmer proposed a month-long ceasefire in the air, at sea and in relation…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against petroleum smuggling with the interception of 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in Lagos and Ogun states. The seized fuel, valued at N35.8 million, was being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques. Addressing journalists on Monday in Ikeja…