2 h. ago Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State government has held a stakeholders’ meeting to review and validate the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) policy document that aims to improve the welfare of the displaced population in the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, who addressed the stakeholders at […] The post Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ADC Queries Federal Govt’s Plan To ‘Quietly Sell Refineries’ Without Full Audit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries, citing recent reports that alleged that successive governments have spent nearly $18billion on the rehabilitation of the three major refineries in the country. In a statement by the ADC’s national publicity secretary and Coalition Spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party questioned […]

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4 h. ago 15 firms jostle for World Bank, FG, Edo agricultural projects’ contracts

A total of 15 firms are jostling for World Bank-assisted agricultural project contracts in Edo State. The World Bank assisted read more 15 firms jostle for World Bank, FG, Edo agricultural projects’ contracts

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5 h. ago INEC Extends CVR In Anambra, Receives 5 New Applications For Party Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Anambra State from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, 2025. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, said the extension was in response to the appeal from the […]

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5 h. ago Anambra guber: INEC extends continuous voter registration to July 20

Tribune Online Anambra guber: INEC extends continuous voter registration to July 20 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra for... Anambra guber: INEC extends continuous voter registration to July 20 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Closes Section Of Keffi Flyover For Integrity Test

The Federal Government has closed a section of Keffi Flyover in Keffi, Nasarawa State and commenced integrity test to ascertain the state of the infrastructure. The closure followed the collapse of a section of the bridge on commuters, causing panic among residents and travelers. Director Information, Federal Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed Sabo, in a […]

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5 h. ago Anambra: APC chieftain tackles Soludo over insecurity, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikegwuonwu Chinedu Klinsman, has faulted Governor Chukwuma Soludo for not doing enough to protect residents against perpetrators of insecurity in Anambra State. Klinsman, a Swedish-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) creativity startup Chief Executive Officer and Pharmacist, in a statement released to newsmen in Awka […] The post Anambra: APC chieftain tackles Soludo over insecurity, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu Gov’t Committed To Protecting Local Manufacturing Firms — SON

The President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to the protection of local manufacturing companies to enhance their growth. Director General of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, stated this on Thursday while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ forum for manufacturers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), importers and exporters in Ilorin, Kwara […]

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6 h. ago You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi

Tribune Online You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi “I have governed Anambra State and I don’t boast of things I didn’t do, they are verifiable. You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi Tribune Online

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6 h. ago New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

…Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture …returns 60,000 out-of-school children to classrooms Nureni read more New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

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7 h. ago Troops Nab 2 NURTW Officials, IPOB Tax Collector, Others Suspected Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for receiving consignment for terrorists in Borno State. This is just as troops also arrested a suspected tax collector for the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Anambra State from whom […]

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9 h. ago Outdoor advertising industry: Entry submissions for 2025 Loma Awards opens

OOH Academy Nigeria has officially opened submissions for entries into the 2025 Location Marketing Awards (LOMA). The awards organisers are read more Outdoor advertising industry: Entry submissions for 2025 Loma Awards opens

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9 h. ago Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone

Tribune Online Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone The development marks a significant milestone in Ondo State’s journey towards becoming a major hub for oil refining and trade in Nigeria. Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone Tribune Online

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10 h. ago UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election

Tribune Online UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election The move will extend voting rights to around 1.5 million young people across the UK. UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials

Tribune Online Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials I don't know how to spare, indolence, docility, laziness, incompetence and deliberate obstruction of the wheel of progress... Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Government has sealed off the Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely over illegal waste disposal. Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Thursday. He said the action was taken after LAWMA’s Public Waste Operations Team discovered the market […] The post Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Increased Secondary School Workers To 26,436 In 6 Years — TESCOM

Oyo State Government increased the staff strength of its secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 within six years in office of Governor Seyi Makinde. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post-Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, made this known at a session of Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held […]

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13 h. ago AfDB, FG, Partners Unveil $263.8m Infrastructure Project To Develop Abia

The African Development Bank, (AfDB) in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, (IDF) Federal Government of Nigeria and the Abia State, has launched the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The project is a transformative $263.8 million initiative to modernise urban infrastructure, enhance mobility, and promote inclusive, climate-resilient development, according to a statement that was […]

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13 h. ago Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman

Tribune Online Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman • Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, has said that the policies of the Governor ’Seyi Makinde-led administration in the basic education sector covering primary and junior secondary schools have helped to greatly reduce […] Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Raise Grid Electricity To 8500MW In 1 Year, Federal Gov’t Orders NISO

The federal government has given the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) the critical task of raising the national grid’s electricity capacity to 8,500 megawatts (MW) from the current over 5,500MW within the next 12 months. The director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, who gave this charge on Wednesday […]

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