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4 Feb
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has finalized plans to award 1,000 scholarships for students in Kano Central
19 Jan
Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has said the Aareonakakanfo Scholarship Awards were aimed at encouraging students across the Southwest. While speaking in Ikeja at the grand reception celebrating the 7th installation anniversary of his position as the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Adams said the scholarship given to the best indigent students is his way of impacting…
4 Jan
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and Commutation Technologies (ICT), Uzor Tochukwu, has offered scholarship to the less privileged from his community.
27 Dec
As Nigerians celebrate the Yuletide amid the hardship and increasing food inflation occasioned by high cost of living, Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Oden Ewa
12 Dec
Dangote Cement has presented a cheque of N16,215,000 in scholarships to 120 indigent students in Ogun State as part of activities to mark its 2024 Community Day. The Guardian reports that the firm is based in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The company further disclosed its commitment to improving the lives of…
26 Oct
In a landmark event held at Laziz Hall in Tambuwal, Sokoto State, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, the federal lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal, announced a multi-pronged initiative to support education, agriculture, and women’s empowerment. This comprehensive scheme, amounting to ₦27.5 million, includes 200 scholarships for university students, provision of essential agricultural inputs for farmers, and financial grants to…
17 Oct
NO fewer than 611 pupils and students in Kwara State have received scholarships from a non-governmental organisation, Bayo and Bunmi Babalola Foundation (BBBF) during the ninth edition of the scholarship scheme. The co-founder of the charity organisation, Pastor Sunday Adebayo Babalola, speaking during the scholarship ceremony, yesterday in Omu-Aran, Ifelodun Local Council of Kwara State,…
9 Oct
The Rotary Club of Jabi Lakeside in Abuja the nation's capital has held its retreat and general meeting where it took stock of impactful achievements it has recorded in recent times. Addressing the gathering in Abuja, the President of the club, Amobi Ogum expressed gratitude to members for their commitment and zeal to impact communities…
24 Sep
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has lauded the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Chief Olamide Oladiji, for donation of educational materials and awarding scholarships to over 1,000 students. READ ALSO:Okpebholo will change face of governance in Edo, says Aiyedatiwa The scholarship and educational materials were given to students in Ondo East/Ondo West Federal…
24 Sep
The Director, MTN Foundation, Mrs. Aishatu Sadauki, says the foundation has offered 13, 717 scholarships to Nigerian students within 13 years. READ ALSO:MTN Foundation awards N114m scholarship to 380 students Sadauki disclosed this at the Award Ceremony and Alumni Induction, organized by MTN for beneficiary scholars on Tuesday in Abuja. …
12 Sep
Three Nigerian students are among African undergraduates that won a four-week Summer School scholarship programme for undergraduates in African countries recently introduced by the United Kingdom-based Queens University Belfast. The successful winners are Ahmad Tijjani Attahir from Nile University Abuja who is a student of Computer Science, Adedife Aishat Adigun, a student of English &…
6 Sep
The IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation proudly awarded scholarships to 250 deserving students during its 5th Annual Scholarship Awards, held on August 30, 2024, at the International Conference Centre in Awka, Anambra State. The foundation, founded by Ichie (Ozo) Ignatius Onyeka Aguowo, has been instrumental in supporting education and healthcare initiatives since 2021, providing…
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Delta State police commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the immediate deployment of combat operatives to arrest kidnapping in the state. The directive follows the incessant kidnapping and armed robbery at Ogwashi Uku and environs, Aniocha South local government council of Delta State. For months, unknown gunmen reportedly rounded up the areas, kidnapping their victims to…
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The Lagos State Government has hinted at a possible review of its tenancy law to address rising house rents and protect tenants. This development comes a day after the Enugu State House of Assembly initiated a move to amend its Landlord and Tenant Law to stop outrageous house rent and review Landlord/Tenancy law The bill,…
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The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB), has extended the deadline for the payment of the 2025 Hajj fare to March 7, for intending pilgrims. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo, stated this in a statement by the board’s Spokesperson, Mr Habibu Yusuf, on Wednesday in Dutse. Labbo said the development followed a…
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The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) says the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula would serve as an incentive for economic expansion across all states. Speaking on the sidelines of the public hearing on the tax reform bill at the House of Representatives, PAACA's Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, highlighted the importance…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has donated 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state. He stated this at the second Gombe State Security Summit, on Wednesday in Gombe. The theme of the summit is: “Building a Safer and More Secure Gombe State: Addressing Insecurity through Collective Action.” Yahaya said the gesture was…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki has affirmed the expulsion of Mr Ali Odefa, former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)for South-East. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the PDP Executive Committee at Odefa’s Ward, Oguduokwor, Oshiri Community in Onicha Local Government, on Oct. 4, 2024, suspended Odesa for…
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The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday announced the arrest of 17 suspected thugs who were allegedly planning a protest in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano. He said the command has taken proactive security measures to prevent any potential breakdown of law…
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The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Board has disbursed N733 million to 281 retirees as payment for terminal and death benefits. The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Bilyaminu Shitu, stated this during the disbursement exercise, on Wednesday in Dutse. He said the amount would cover payment of gratuities, death benefits and death…
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Residents of Mile 12 and its environs have appealed to the Lagos State Government to provide street lights in and around the area to enhance safety and security. The residents spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. They complained that the lack of street lights had contributed to increase in crime…
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The police command in Kano has alerted the public of planned protests which could cause a breakdown of law and order. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement, on Wednesday, also disclosed the arrest of 17 suspects linked to the planned violence. Already, the police have deployed armed personnel and Armoured Personnel Carriers…