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The Regional Forum for Agroecology and Organic Agriculture in West Africa has harped on the need to scale up mobilisation of funds to
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The Federal Government has advocated regional efforts to counter the proliferation of small arms and Improvised Explosive Devices (
7 Dec 2023
•Experts list factors behind terrorism in sub-region The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stated that the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are fuelling insecurity in the region. ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, made the submission in his welcome address at the 51st Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Mediation and Security…
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To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, Nigeria needs to invest 10 billion dollars annually, the United Nations (UN) has said. Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Amina Mohammed, during the 20th anniversary celebration of MTN Nigeria Foundation themed: “Unlocking Private Capital for Sustainable Development in Nigeria”, said achieving global goals will require support from…
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The Kaduna State government has provided financial support and smartphones to 39 #EndBadGovernance protesters who were recently released from detention. Each of the protesters received N100,000 in cash, a new phone, and additional assistance during a reunion ceremony held on Wednesday at the Children Homes along Kauru Road in Kaduna. Governor Uba Sani, represented by…
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Wondering why your electricity bill keeps going up each month? Many Nigerians face this challenge, but some everyday habits could be quietly adding to your energy costs. Here’s a look at ten common mistakes that might be draining your wallet and ways to reduce your energy consumption. 1. Keeping appliances plugged in Switching off gadgets…
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President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the "near future," the White House said. In his call with Trump, "President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country…
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Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu. They were…
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The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has been elected as Chair of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) 41st session. As the Chair of UNCTAD ISAR, Olowo…
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The Edo State Government on Wednesday said that employment into the Edo State Public Service since the outset of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has focused on serving the people. In a statement, Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osage, knocked the All Progressives Congress (APC), which had, through Kassim Afegbua, insinuated that the government…
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Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, held a peaceful protest on Wednesday, demanding the payment of withheld salaries and allowances. The workers have not been paid for over five months, with the Federal Government failing to settle arrears despite previous agreements. The protest, which took place…
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The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the state workforce. According to a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale. This…
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Prominent political figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and former Edo State Governors Lucky Igbinedion and Odigie Oyegun, gathered in Benin City to celebrate the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki on the occasion of his eight years in office. The leaders commended Obaseki for his extensive…