13 h. ago INEC Vows Action As Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation In Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to act on the grievances of Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State over electoral ward delineation following a peaceful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, demanded the immediate implementation […]

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49 h. ago Federal Government Borrows N2.769trn From Bond Market In 8 Months

The federal government has dominated the bond market, raising N2.769 trillion in eight months, with corporate listings accounting for a significantly lower N43.2 billion value. This substantial difference highlights the government’s reliance on the bond market to finance its activities. The strong demand for government bonds is driven by attractive yields and Nigeria’s stable credit […]

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3 d. ago Ehi Braimah slams leaders, demands transparent, sincere governance

Ehi Braimah, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of NaijaTimes, has called out Nigerian leaders for what he described as a lack of sincerity, accountability, and compassion in handling the country’s pressing crises. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, where he analysed national issues ranging from the cost of living crisis to poor governance, Braimah did not […] The post Ehi Braimah slams leaders, demands transparent, sincere governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NAPS Presents 10 Demands As Federal Government Assures Of Polytechnic Reforms

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) met with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa where they tabled a 10-point demand and received the commitment of the federal government to revamp Polytechnic education. The meeting which held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja was led by the NAPS President, Comrade Eshiofune Paul […]

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8 d. ago Okpebholo inspects road projects, demands quality, speed from contractors

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has intensified pressure on contractors handling critical road projects across the state, insisting on the delivery of durable infrastructure that reflects value for taxpayers’ money. The governor undertook an extensive inspection tour of several road projects on his return from Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government […] The post Okpebholo inspects road projects, demands quality, speed from contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Christian youths demand government action on Middle Belt ethnic, religious killings

Christian youth leaders from Benue, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kaduna, and Plateau States have raised alarm over what they described as read more Insecurity: Christian youths demand government action on Middle Belt ethnic, religious killings

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1 week ago You lied, ASUU replies Education Minister, says union has no position proposal before FG

… Accuses govt of subjecting members to untold hardship, poverty By Gabriel Dike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday described as false the claimed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, that the union submitted a position proposal, which the Federal Government is currently working on to address their numerous demands. […] The post You lied, ASUU replies Education Minister, says union has no position proposal before FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the National Pension Commission (Pencom) over what it termed as a dishonest response to calls for the immediate constitution and inauguration of its governing board, which has remained vacant for more than five years. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, […] The post Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ASUU says patience with FG runs thin, as protests sweep campuses, threatens total strike after August 28 talks

Tribune Online ASUU says patience with FG runs thin, as protests sweep campuses, threatens total strike after August 28 talks •Demands signing of 2009 agreement, payment of arrears, revitalisation funds University lecturers across Nigeria on Tuesday staged peaceful protests, warning that the nation’s public universities may soon face another total shutdown if the Federal Government fails to meet their long-standing demands. At the University of Lagos, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) […] ASUU says patience with FG runs thin, as protests sweep campuses, threatens total strike after August 28 talks Tribune Online

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1 week ago ASUU members vote for indefinite strike as protest continues nationwide

•Protesting lecturers shut campuses, ongoing exams threatened By Gabriel Dike, Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar, Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan, Jude Owuamanam, Jos and Paul Orude, Bauchi Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have voted overwhelmingly for an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to address their outstanding demands. This is as the nationwide protest […] The post ASUU members vote for indefinite strike as protest continues nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto: ASUU issues strike ultimatum to FG over unmet demands

Tribune Online Sokoto: ASUU issues strike ultimatum to FG over unmet demands The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Sokoto has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to resolve outstanding issues affecting Nigerian universities. Members of the union from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State University, and Shehu Shagari University of Education staged a protest on Tuesday, calling for urgent government […] Sokoto: ASUU issues strike ultimatum to FG over unmet demands Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ASUU UNN Threatens To Join Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Government Demands

The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed its readiness to join a nationwide indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to address the union’s longstanding demands. Oyibo Eze, Chairman of ASUU-UNN, made the declaration on Tuesday during a briefing with journalists in Nsukka following the […] The post ASUU UNN Threatens To Join Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Government Demands appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Empty promises cannot build universities,” ASUU FUGA tells FG

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Gashua (FUGA) branch, on Monday, August 25, staged a peaceful protest within the university premises to draw attention to what they described as the federal government’s neglect of their demands. The lecturers, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “You just […] The post “Empty promises cannot build universities,” ASUU FUGA tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Amnesty condemns Alaba Rago market demolition, demands probe

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International has condemned recent demolition of shops and shelters at popular Alaga Rago Market in Ojo local government area of Lagos State and demanded a comprehensive probe into the incident. It was gathered that thousands of traders were displaced as a result of the demolition which began on Sunday, August 17, […] The post Amnesty condemns Alaba Rago market demolition, demands probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago In 2022, Tinubu promised to settle our claims even if with personal money if elected – ASUU

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of reneging his campaign promises to settle all outstanding claims if elected into power. Speaking at a protest rally to press home their demands to the Federal Government to o fulfill the terms of their renegotiated 2009 agreement, ASUU […] The post In 2022, Tinubu promised to settle our claims even if with personal money if elected – ASUU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027 Elections: MURIC Demands Muslim Governorship Candidates In South West

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has urged political parties in the South West to field Muslim candidates in the 2027 governorship elections. The call was made on Monday, in a statement signed by the group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. Akintola lamented what he described as a “religious imbalance” in the region, noting that all […] The post 2027 Elections: MURIC Demands Muslim Governorship Candidates In South West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Who is in the driving seat?: AI? the board? big tech? cyber criminals?

By Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the pivotal question of who wields real power—AI, corporate boards, Big Tech, or cyber criminals—demands urgent attention. This column confronts the intricate dynamics of governance, corporate leadership, and cybersecurity head-on, examining the critical roles and responsibilities that shape our technological era. Governance in the […] The post Who is in the driving seat?: AI? the board? big tech? cyber criminals? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ASUU Asks Federal Gov’t To Suspend Action On 9 New Varsities

The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded the federal government to immediately pause action on the recently approved nine universities until the existing ones received adequate funding, infrastructure and staffing. ASUU threatened the federal government will face industrial action if it failed to comply with the demand. The Yola […]

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2 w. ago NANS urges FG to address ASUU demands, sustain dialogue with staff unions

Tribune Online NANS urges FG to address ASUU demands, sustain dialogue with staff unions Oladoja insisted that the Federal Government must, therefore, do everything humanly possible to sustain this progress by attending to ASUU’s demands with NANS urges FG to address ASUU demands, sustain dialogue with staff unions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Human rights group condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra, demands probe

Tribune Online Human rights group condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra, demands probe A frontline non-governmental organisation in Nigeria, has strongly condemned the “evil and barbaric” assault on female NYSC corps members by vigilante operatives in Anambra State. Human rights group condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra, demands probe Tribune Online

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