33 m. ago ASUU ABU Disburses N4.4m Scholarship To 22 Indigent Students

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria branch has disbursed an N4.4 million scholarship to 22 indigent students studying various courses. Comrade Haruna M. Jibril, ASUU chairman, stated this during the Yusuf Bala Usman Hall St Main Campus Samaru scholarship award ceremony. He said the scholarship for indigent students is initiated […]

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64 m. ago Unstable electricity hindering industrialisation in Nigeria – Dangote

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has hinged Nigeria’s industrialisation challenges on unstable electricity. Dangote said running a business abroad is 30 per cent cheaper than running the same business in Nigeria and other African countries due to stable electricity supply in developed countries. Africa’s richest man stated this recently while hosting Read More

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2 h. ago Firm unveils ‘Miss Environment Akwa Ibom 2025’ to champion green advocacy

An environmental engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Kemsy Brownson Services Limited, Kemsy Brown, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of Miss Environment Akwa Ibom State 2025. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. The CEO said the project aims at promoting environmental Read More

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5 h. ago Terrorists emboldened, plotting expansion into Benin Republic, others – Counter

The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka has raised concerns over the growing confidence of terrorist groups, stating that their recent successes have emboldened them to expand their operations into coastal West African countries, including the Benin Republic. Laka made this known in Abuja, on Wednesday, during the Regional Seminar on Read More

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6 h. ago Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6

Tribune Online Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6     As part of its mandate to propagate the continuing relevance of the ideas of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation holds the 2025 Awolowo Memorial Webinar with the theme: “Our 21st Century World: Reflections and Projections”, on March 6,2025. The webinar, which will be chaired by former president of the […] Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FIRSTHOLDCO: REINFORCING ESG, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AS IT REBRANDS

By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to the US Bureau of Statistics), any business that has crossed 15 years should be sharing insights on survival […] The post FIRSTHOLDCO: REINFORCING ESG, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AS IT REBRANDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities

Tribune Online NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, in Abuja on […] NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The new price of N825 per litre, revealed on Wednesday, marks the second reduction in February 2025. According to Esan Sunday, head of […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

The federal government is set to secure $2.2 billion in new loans from the World Bank in 2025, spread across six key projects. read more World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

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8 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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9 h. ago Burna boy’s mother nominated for Manager Of The Year at 2025 Music Week Awards

Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. The award organisers announced her nomination on Wednesday, listing her alongside other top contenders for the prestigious title. This year’s Music Week Awards will take place on May 8 at Read More

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Dangote slashes petrol loading price to N825/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00. This means the price will drop from N890 to N825 per litre, effective Thursday, February 27, 2025, a statement by the refinery stated. According to Dangote, this adjustment is Read More

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9 h. ago Africa vaccine manufacturers to get WHO approval for eight vaccines from 2025 — Africa CDC

Africa’s push for vaccine self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, with three manufacturers on track to secure World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification read more Africa vaccine manufacturers to get WHO approval for eight vaccines from 2025 — Africa CDC

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9 h. ago Burna Boy’s Mom Nominated For Best Manager At 2025 Music Week Awards

Bose Ogulu, the mother of Nigerian music sensation, Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Organisers of the award on Wednesday announced Bose Ogulu alongside other contenders in the global music industry, including Alistair Goldsmith, Neil Hughes, and Wes Banton. This year’s […]

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10 h. ago ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, known as Igosave, has urged authorities to investigate telecom companies in the country, alleging they are defrauding citizens. He made this appeal following the recent tariff increase by major internet providers in Nigeria. Currently in the United Kingdom, the comedian observed that internet data is faster and more reliable there than […] The post ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing

At least five persons have lost their lives and 20 others still missing after two speedboats returning from a burial collided and capsized in Warri South Local Government, Delta State. It was gathered that most of the travelers inside the boats were not wearing life jackets when the collision happened on Tuesday. Speaking over the […] The post Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

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