5 h. ago FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a seven-year ban on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, read more FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

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12 h. ago MiG Arogan Channels Haitian, African Ancestral Power In ‘Moon Under Me’

With his latest release “Moon Under Me”, MiG Arogan dives deep into the spiritual well of his Haitian and African heritage, delivering a track that feels like both prophecy and warning. This isn’t just music—it’s ancestral energy brought to life. From the opening hook, MiG sets the tone with ritualistic chants and unshakable confidence: “Mama […]

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12 h. ago FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

The Federal Government is ramping up efforts to attract at least $10 billion in investments into Nigeria’s gas sector, bringing read more FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

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12 h. ago Myanmar Air Strike On Stranded Convoy Kills Eight — Residents

Two local residents in the central Sagaing region, near the second biggest city of Mandalay, said air strikes hit a stationary convoy of trucks on Monday which had been stranded by nearby fighting. The post Myanmar Air Strike On Stranded Convoy Kills Eight — Residents appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month

The Federal Government has dropped its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, accused of unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight, and has also reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on […] The post FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s economic boom lies in industrialisation, says NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has identified industrialisation as the most viable path to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, warning read more Nigeria’s economic boom lies in industrialisation, says NESG

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14 h. ago FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol. read more FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

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14 h. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tackle Issues Plaguing Nigeria’s Football To Attract Investors, NFF, Others Urged

To gain private sector confidence and attract high-profile investors, Nigeria’s football industry must address and cleanse itself of the numerous issues affecting the nation’s football landscape, according to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former chairman of Gombe United FC and a prominent sports critic. In a chat with LEADERSHIP Sports regarding the management of football […]

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16 h. ago NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador

The federal government has announced that the flight ban on Fuji star KWAM 1 will be reduced to one month and that he will be appointed as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol. The update was given by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following KWAM 1’s controversial conduct at the […] The post NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kaduna Tertiary Institutions Union Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over what it described as the non-implementation of key agreements, warning that an indefinite strike will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, if their demands were not met. JUTIKS, which comprises the academic and non-academic staff […]

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18 h. ago FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Singer KWAM 1 Now Airport Secuirty Ambassador – Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, as an Ambassador for proper airport security protocol. This followed the government’s decision to reduce the singer’s flight ban from six-month period to one month after a confrontation with a ValueJet flight crew at […]

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18 h. ago Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador

Tribune Online Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was placed on a no-fly list after a dispute with ValueJet staff over the content of his flask, suspected to be alcohol... Airport incident: FG names KWAM 1 airport security protocol ambassador Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

The Federal Government says it has withdrawn all criminal complaint against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an unruly incident read more Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

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19 h. ago FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison

Tribune Online FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was added to a no-fly list and a six-month flight ban placed on him following an altercation with ValueJet staff over content of his flask suspected to be alcohol.  FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online

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19 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s minerals wealth may attract conflict risks, economic leakage, environmental degradation’

A New Report has warned that without timely action, the growing allure of Nigeria’s mineral wealth could attract the same read more ‘Nigeria’s minerals wealth may attract conflict risks, economic leakage, environmental degradation’

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21 h. ago FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commissioned a Nigerian firm to attract an estimated N11 trillion in annual revenue through tourism in the nation’s capital. Imoh Ebong, the chairman of Groovy December, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday. He added that the firm was working with the Federal Government’s agencies led […] The post FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Passengers With Unruly, Violent Behaviour Risk Prosecution, Bi

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operators, said passengers who engage in disruptive or violent behaviour at its terminal will face full prosecution under applicable Nigerian aviation laws. The head of Corporate Communications, Bi-Courtney, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, said the management will not tolerate unruly behaviour within its terminal facilities. The company urged […]

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