Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
6 Dec
Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has made fresh appointments to fill the positions of the Chief Executive Officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This was disclosed in a statement…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new feature to assist candidates unable to recover lost SIM cards linked to their previous registrations. JAMB announced on Thursday via X that the new feature is now available at all its CBT centres. The exam body urged candidates to fill out the template to…
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The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CFTPI) is alarmed by corruption allegations involving members of the National Assembly, particularly claims that some legislators demanded bribes from Vice-Chancellors of universities in exchange for budget approvals. "These allegations, if proven true, represent a gross abuse of power, a betrayal of public trust, and a blatant…
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Assailants suspected to be herders have killed five farmers after attacking the Ajegunle-Powerline community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The suspects had allegedly invaded the farmlands in the community, suddenly fired shots in the air, and killed the victims in the process. According to sources in the community, the victims, who…
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After a decade-long closure, the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company in Delta State resumed operations on December 30, 2024, to the astonishment of everyone present at the vast refinery complex in Ekpan, Warri. The event was marked by the presence of key figures, including the Board Chairman of NNPC Limited, Chief Pius Akinyelure; Group Chief…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man and his girlfriend for conducting their marriage ceremony at a restaurant in Kano without parental consent. Deputy Commander General of Operations, Dr Mujahideen Abubakar, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that Hisbah personnel raided Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano, on Wednesday night following a tip-off.…
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The Federal Government has announced a $23.2 billion energy access programme aimed at resolving Nigeria's persistent power crisis, with $15.5 billion expected from private sector investments. The plan, unveiled by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, seeks to significantly increase electricity access and boost renewable energy adoption. According to a statement by the Minister of Power’s…
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A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of the Obidient Youth Ambassadors, Meche Oswald, has blamed the recent wave of defections in the party on a controversial statement made by Peter Obi, the 2023 LP presidential candidate. Oswald expressed concerns that Obi’s recent remarks about the Obidient Movement’s independence from any political…
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Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiafo took to her Instagram page on Thursday to announce her engagement to her longtime partner, Moc Madu. Overflowing with excitement, she shared a heartfelt post, writing, "THIS IS THE DOING OF THE LORD"…:dancer::ring::raised_hands: "YES….. To a God-fearing Odogwu. YES… To my world. YES… To the only man who understands me perfectly.…
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During the early hours of Thursday, a team of joint security operatives in Anambra State busted the hideout of some kidnappers at Enugwu-Agidi in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The raid on the hideout was led by troops of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a security outfit inaugurated by Chukwuma Soludo, the state governor.…
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a warning to South Africa, saying that Rwanda is prepared for a confrontation if necessary following ongoing tensions regarding the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes after South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, claimed that M23 rebels and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) were responsible for…