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29 Nov
Some experts, including Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Prof. Antonia Sinbine; Senior Fellow, Lagos Business School, Dr Emmanuel Imafidon, and Founder/ Executive Chairman, Phillips Group, Foluso Phillips
18 Sep
Critical scholars, yesterday, urged the three arms of government and stakeholders to fashion out ways to address the lacuna in the Supreme Court's judgment, which granted autonomy to local councils instead of the growing divergent
31 May 2024
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) and experts from tertiary institutions, yesterday, told Nigerians that recent research by the institute, in collaboration with some professionals
17 May 2024
Climate researchers from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lead City University, Ibadan and the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) have promised to find enduring solutions to the effects of climate change on farmers and their livelihoods
29 Mar 2024
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Solomon Arase and Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Prof. Anthonia Simbine, have said that the prevalent insecurity across the country is surmountable if there is strong political will and cooperation from the people.
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The new Commissioner for the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, resumed on Tuesday with a promise to build on what his predecessor, Sir Charles Udoh, left behind. He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Grace Akpan, and the entire staff for the roles they had been…
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Abia State governor, Alex Otti, yesterday formally activated a new state education programme named "Abia Fostering Innovation and Reform for School Transformation" (AbiaFIRST). The programme, according to the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, represents a holistic approach to education transformation encompassing Early Childhood Development, Basic Education Enhancement, Secondary School Reform,…
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The new Commissioner for the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, resumed on Tuesday with a promise to build on what his predecessor, Sir Charles Udoh, left behind. He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Grace Akpan, and the entire staff for the roles they had been…
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The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) and the Center for Climate Action, Innovation, and Engagement (CCAIE) have initiated the Climate Action Index (CAI), designed to evaluate, rank, and support subnational governments in fulfilling their climate commitments. Speaking in Abuja during the launch of the initiative, CCAIE Board Chairman Dr. Abel Owotemu disclosed…
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over alleged human rights violations, torture, and the establishment of an arbitrary and illegal detention center by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in the Niger Delta region. Speaking on behalf of the coalition after the protest at Shoprite, Alausa, Lagos, the Convener, Comrade…
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Last week, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted a prolonged heatwave across the country. The agency, in its weather outlook, hinted that maximum temperature reports across the country were mostly between 38 – 40℃. It stated that air temperatures were expected to stay within this band and rise slightly in some locations. For many who…
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Sequel to the arraignment of three staff members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who allegedly assaulted operatives of the State Security Services (SSS), Justice Daniel Osiagor of a Federal High Court yesterday fixed April 24, 2025, for the trial. The defendants, Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were arraigned before the court and…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian troops from ₦1,500 to ₦3,000, effective from the end of March. Speaking at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, during his tour of the 81 Division, Oluyede expressed concern…
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Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash in Stuttgart on Friday is the first stop in a season-defining fortnight for Vincent Kompany's team. Stung by ruthless double winners Bayer Leverkusen condemning them to a first trophyless season in 11 years, Bayern have rebounded this term and lost just once in the league. With 11 games remaining, Bayern sit…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defender Raul Asencio was "affected" by chants calling for him to die on Wednesday at Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos earned a 1-0 semi-final first leg win thanks to Endrick's goal but there was controversy as home fans chanted "Asencio die" and the match…