60 m. ago Pinheiro calls for charter status, stronger constitution to reposition NANTA as global force

At the 49th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Professor Kemi Pinheiro, delivered a read more Pinheiro calls for charter status, stronger constitution to reposition NANTA as global force

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88 m. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cultural phenomena shaping Igbo entrepreneurial drive, research findings reveal

The driving force behind the successful entrepreneurial achievements of the Igbo ethnic nationality in Southeastern Nigeria has been revealed. This followed years of painstaking research findings on the major factors behind the successful entrepreneurial acumen of the Igbo merchants in their quest to carve a niche for themselves in the business and commerce sectors of […] The post Cultural phenomena shaping Igbo entrepreneurial drive, research findings reveal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG, Niger foreign minister meet amid tension between nations

Nigeria’s foreign ministers and Niger met on Wednesday and both parties held talks on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation. The meeting was held amid tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup in Niger. Earlier this month, Nigeria renewed calls for the release of Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, who is being […] The post FG, Niger foreign minister meet amid tension between nations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NUC To Incorporate Artificial Intelligence, 11 Other New Programmes In CCMAS

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has begun the development of Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for 12 new programmes that were either outstanding or omitted during the earlier review of the curriculum in the Nigerian University System (NUS). The programmes will be incorporated into the CCMAS for the various disciplines to which they […]

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3 h. ago FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and other warring groups to end the crisis rocking the university. The student body appealed to the parties to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance […] The post FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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3 h. ago Colombia declares national emergency as yellow fever kills 34

Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains, nausea, and headaches, is endemic to multiple countries in South America, including Colombia, where the Read More

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4 h. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

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4 h. ago Police identify officers receiving money from Chinese in viral video, promise sanctions

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of its officers captured in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their actions as “unprofessional and unethical.” The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage online, prompted the force headquarters to identify the officers involved and initiate disciplinary proceedings. In a statement issued on Read More

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4 h. ago “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble

Chief Dan Orbih, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman for the South-South, has stated that the challenges facing the party stem from those who continually seek presidential tickets without adhering to the party’s constitutional provisions, rather than from Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking in Benin City on Wednesday during the inauguration of a new […] The post “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NUJ To Introduce Media Enhancement Bill For Journalists’ Welfare

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to develop a media enhancement bill to improve the welfare of its members. The national president of NUJ, Alhassan Abdullahi, said this on Tuesday during the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert in Abuja. The concert, organised by the NUJ Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, is themed “Renewal […]

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4 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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4 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service Seeks Extradition Of Arrested Drug Baron

The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria needs 2,000 actuaries to support financial sector — FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has emphasised the need for at least 2,000 actuaries to support the country’s financial sector growth. The PUNCH Online reports that currently, Nigeria has only 28 qualified actuaries, which is grossly inadequate for a nation of its size. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, stated Read More

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5 h. ago Afenifere faction slams FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’

A faction of Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere loyal to the leadership of Late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has upbraided President Bola Tinubu over the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa”. Afenifere, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its acting Chairman and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye, said that the Read More

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5 h. ago UNIMAID Alumni Demand Transparency In Association’s Governance

Concerned members of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association have issued a call for greater transparency and inclusivity in the association’s governance, urging the National Caretaker Committee to act swiftly to address these concerns. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group emphasised the need for a “fair, transparent, and participatory approach” to maintaining the […]

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5 h. ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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6 h. ago Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution

Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari, the newly inaugurated director general, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), has assured his tenure wil be a read more Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution -NASC DG

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7 h. ago Atiku hails Arsenal’s unity, says victory comes through coalition

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has drawn inspiration from English Premier League club, Arsenal FC, to emphasise the importance of unity and consolidation in coalition politics. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Atiku praised Arsenal’s Read More

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