87 m. ago 10 Years After, Envoy Commends Jonathan For Conceding Defeat

Ten years after willingly conceding victory to the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, the executive secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace in Africa (ISCP), Amb. Simeon Uwah has commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for such a patriotic decision. Describing such action as a political masterstroke exemplification of a statesman, the African peace envoy […]

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6 h. ago Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council

The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan Read More

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30 h. ago Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, highlights TETFUND’s massive investments in research and development and the plan to make the nation an ICT hub, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA and LARA ADEJORO TETFUND is heavily funding research across the universities. Can you share with us the fruits of your investment in Read More

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44 h. ago Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries

By John Ogunsemore A Nigerian, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie has been extradited to the United States of America for allegedly engaging in a transnational criminal organisation that operated an inheritance fraud scheme targeting elder US consumers. In a statement, the US Department of Justice disclosed that Akhimie, 41, was extradited from the United Kingdom. According to […] The post Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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47 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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65 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago TETFund to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has announced plans to establish 18 innovation hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology Hub in Abuja Read More

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid’s legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of having cost Spain’s treasury Read More

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4 d. ago Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings Read More

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4 d. ago We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund

Tribune Online We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the agency is not prioritising physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions above research. Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary […] We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FG allocates N10bn for commercial agriculture in 10 varsities

The Federal Government has earmarked N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities in 10 Nigerian universities. The initiative is to boost agricultural research and food security in the country. The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Agricultural and BIOS systems engineering building constructed by TETFund Read More

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5 d. ago FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike

Tribune Online FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to re-award the contract for the maintenance of the International Conference Centre to a local firm. Wike, who stated this on Thursday during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the facility, said the dilapidated condition his administration met at the Centre was a […] FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Tribune Online

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6 d. ago EFCC Arrests Fresh 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara 

Less than a week after the arrest of 22 suspects, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested additional 15 other persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of […]

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7 d. ago Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has taken four bank employees into custody for allegedly participating in a complex fraud and money laundering operation that siphoned over £138,924 (more than ₦270 million) from international airline accounts. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests during a news briefing on Monday at the state police headquarters […] The post Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu

Tribune Online All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof Garba Sharubutus speaks of plans to make all research institutes productive. He also speaks on the plans for the new farming season. COLLIN NNABUIFE brings excerpts. WHAT are the plans for farmers this new farming season? We have two seasons, we have the […] All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri

Tribune Online EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri The statement further added that when the separate charges were read, the defendants pleaded not guilty. EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri Tribune Online

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1 week ago N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances

Tribune Online N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances The Bauchi State chapter of the opposition Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦70bn fraud in Bauchi State, which led to the arrest of the Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances Tribune Online

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