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The immediate past National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Mrs Olufunmilade Akingbagbohun, has said that for Nigerian engineers to remain relevant, competitive and effective in their fields
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The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) has urged the federal and state governments, as well as other stakeholders to patronise and improve indigenous engineers’ manpower in the country.
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Nearly nine months after at least 88 innocent civilians were mistakenly killed in a drone strike in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, justice remains elusive for the victims. The incident, which occurred on December 3, 2023, during a Mawlid celebration, sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The Nigerian Armed Forces had targeted what they believed…
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The Federal Government has officially accredited eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic to award degrees to Nigerian students. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme on August 26, 2024. According to Mamman, three universities in Togo and five in Benin Republic are…
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The Court of Appeal, on Monday, affirmed Asue Ighodalo as the validly elected candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21. A three-member panel of justices set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court, which had previously nullified Ighodalo's candidacy. In an earlier judgement,…
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Troops of I Division Nigerian Army have neutralized one terrorist and also recovered four AK-47 magazines in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations of I Division Nigerian Army , Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya on Monday. ”Troops while on clearance operations in the general areas…
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The Federal Government has announced that individuals under the age of 18 will no longer be allowed to participate in the National Examinat