13 h. ago CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal for launching Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant bandits. The programme, modeled after a successful initiative in the North-East that targeted Boko Haram defectors, is designed to provide a […] The post CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside those of other former leaders at the Presidential Villa as a sign of Read More

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15 h. ago Aviation workers fault draft agreement documents on airport concession 

Aviation unions in the country have condemned what they called draft agreement documents being paraded for the concession of some read more Aviation workers fault draft agreement documents on airport concession 

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16 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches AI Training For 6,000 Teachers Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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16 h. ago NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport

Tribune Online NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport The joint venture partners will create a new company whose objective is to provide top-quality, reliable and efficient maritime transport. NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport Tribune Online

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17 h. ago SEE LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa Waiver

The United States has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable exclusions, including the United Kingdom and all African nations. While the UK was left out of the programme, it remained eligible under specific conditions. Similarly, countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa are not included, […]

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17 h. ago FULL LIST: 40 countries whose citizens can travel to the U.S. without a visa

Tribune Online FULL LIST: 40 countries whose citizens can travel to the U.S. without a visa The United States of America has unveiled its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme, granting citizens from 40 countries the privilege of visa-free travel for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days in the USA. This year’s program welcomes Romania as a new participant, while maintaining the majority of its previous members. However, some countries, […] FULL LIST: 40 countries whose citizens can travel to the U.S. without a visa Tribune Online

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19 h. ago ANI Launches Beekeeping To Promote Food Security In Adamawa, Taraba

To complement efforts by the federal government to secure food through agriculture, the African Nature Investment Foundation (ANI) has launched a beekeeping programme for farmers living around the two sectors of Gashak-Gumti National Park, located in Adamawa and Taraba states in the northeastern part of Nigeria. Gashaka is south of the park located in Taraba […]

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22 h. ago Forum Seeks Arms For Vigilantes, Payment Of Compensation For FCT

As Gbagyi ethnic communities have been ravaged by banditry, the Gbagyi Elders Forum (GEF) has called for the vigilante in the community to bear arms to match the various terrorist groups. This is also coming on the heels of the recent summit of Gbagyi elders in Abuja,  that was organised to foster unity among the […]

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26 h. ago N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A prosecution witness, Olusegun Adeleke has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court, that the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello did not participate in all the transactions that led to purchase of N550M in Maitama  district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), by one Shehu Bello. […] The post N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Katsina gov’s wife unveils moringa farming programme for women

The wife of Katsina State Governor, Zulaihat Radda, has unveiled a sustainable moringa farming programme aimed at empowering 3.6 million women in the state. The programme under her Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative project is in partnership with the state Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development. Speaking at the event in Katsina on Monday, she said Read More

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33 h. ago Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja

Tribune Online Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja The Minister posted the photos on his official Facebook account with the caption: "I was joined today, by my Friend and brother, Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State to inspect the ongoing construction of Bus Terminals at Mabushi, Eagle Square and Kugbo in the FCT." Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Tinubu not N’Assembly rejected me as ministerial nominee — El

A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that President Bola Tinubu rejected him as a ministerial nominee and not the National Assembly. He made this disclosure on Monday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s programme, Prime Time. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said the President changed his Read More

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36 h. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills

Tribune Online Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills The Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched a transformative capacity-building programme to enhance skills in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for both senior management and junior staff members of the Ministry. Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

In a move aimed at accelerating the growth of the Lekki Economic Zone, the Lagos State government has formalised collaboration read more Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

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37 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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41 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Chevening Scholars Champion Climate Justice, Youth Empowerment

A development activist, Aderonke Ige and 43 other Nigerian Chevening scholars have returned home with a renewed commitment to driving climate justice and youth empowerment. Fresh from their master’s programmes under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in the United Kingdom, the scholars received a warm welcome from the British High Commission in Nigeria, signalling the start […]

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45 h. ago PDP: Damagum Decries Internal Wranglings, Govs Welcome Osun LG Polls

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum, has warned against internal and external interference in the party’s affairs. He said the party’s leadership is capable of steering the party toward a brighter future. Damagum described the situation as a sign of the PDP’s rebirth, signaling a renewed commitment to its foundational […]

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