Nigerian out-of-school children
22 Nov
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A 41-year-old man, Waheed Fadipe, has been docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly being in possession of a locally fabricated pistol, a live cartridge, and belonging to an unlawful society. The defendant is facing a six–count charge bothering on conspiracy, unlawful possession of gun and belonging to Eiye confraternity. He, however, pleaded not…
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, compared to 3.46 per cent in Q3 2024 and 3.46 per cent in Q4 2023. According to the NBS report, the GDP growth was primarily driven by the…
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The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it is engaging the Lagos State Government to resolve the ongoing issue of towed trucks. It said that the negotiation aims to prevent disruptions in fuel distribution, which could lead to widespread scarcity. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
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Stakeholders in the steel sector on Tuesday pushed for investment-friendly policies in Nigeria’s metallurgical sector, stressing the need for a strong legal framework to drive industrial growth. Stakeholders spoke in Abuja at a meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Steel Development to review the Nigerian Metallurgical Industry Bill, 2023, refining it to align with…
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The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has expressed his administration’s readiness to eradicate poverty and guarantee food security through improved agricultural practices. Odo gave the assurance on Monday during the flag-off Agricultural Public/Private Partnership Programme (PPPP or P4) between the local government and Resourceful Crop Farmers, at the…
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it is determined to flush out illegal and fake insurance operators defrauding, deceiving and misleading the public for their selfish interests. NAICOM said this in a notice on Tuesday in Abuja while reacting to a statement by the National Cooperative Insurance Society of Nigeria (NCIS). The commission said that…
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The police command in Ogun has announced the appointment of ACP Aderemi Yusuf, as the new Commandant of the Police Training School (PTS), Iperu-Remo in Ogun. CSP Omolola Odutola, the command Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. According to the statement, Yusuf, a seasoned officer, holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)…
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A man with hearing impairment, Kurma Haruna, on Tuesday dragged one Malama Bilkisu, his lover, to a Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for refusing to marry him. The complainant, a resident of the Hayin Dan-mani area, also prayed the court to assist him in recovering his savings amounting to N100,000 from the…
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Dr Uju Ogubunka has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to prosecute bank directors with non-performing loans, saying the move would be a deterrent measure. Ogubunka, Former Executive Secretary, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, on Tuesday. He stressed…
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A medical expert on Tuesday blamed the rising cases of diabetes among Nigerians on high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), saying Nigeria is one of the highest consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages in Africa. The Commissioner of Health, Imo State, Prof. Michael Ubaka, made the disclosure while delivering the Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) College of Pharmacy…