74 m. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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5 h. ago Customs seek traditional rulers’ support to tackle smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, said it is seeking strong collaboration with traditional rulers and other sister agencies to tackle smuggling and boost border security. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, stated this during a two-day visit to traditional rulers and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Read More

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20 h. ago Safety Of Your Funds In Banks Guaranteed, NDIC Assures Depositors

Managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bello Hassan has assured that with strict regulations put in place by the corporation, depositors need not worry about the safety of their money in the country’s banks. He gave the assurance at the NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 46th edition of […]

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21 h. ago Emefiele disowns forfeited assets, says property belong to relative

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has denied the ownership of some funds and property forfeited to the Federal Government on the order of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and Read More

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21 h. ago Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns

The Osun State chapter of the Labour Party has disclosed its withdrawal from the Local Government election scheduled for Saturday, citing inadequate security arrangements by the State Independent Electoral Commission. Adebayo Bello, the State Chairman of the Party, made the disclosure on Friday in Osogbo, stressing that the Party’s decision was necessitated by the lack […] The post Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband

Tribune Online My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband •He bought our son the jeans —Wife Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the union between a couple, Idowu and Alake, on the account of no love, lack of care and irreconcilable differences. Idowu, who dragged his wife, Alake to court stated that their marriage failed as a result of the […] My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Consistent learning, analytical aptitude, are skills that played part in my success – Ede

Oscar Ede is a seasoned banker, financial expert, and manager with over 16 years of professional journey spanning financial institutions read more Consistent learning, analytical aptitude, are skills that played part in my success – Ede

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24 h. ago INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact a law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day […] The post INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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30 h. ago Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt

Tribune Online Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr. Oracle Nwala, has called for the adoption of a “disruptive strategy” to drive governance and development in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling of his book, ‘Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists,’ in Abuja, Nwala argued that challenging conventional approaches could accelerate national progress. Nwala, a legal expert with over […] Policy expert advocates ‘distruptive strategy’ for national devt Tribune Online

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30 h. ago ‘Are we supposed to clap ?’ – Atedo Peterside dismisses IBB’s admission of Abiola’s ’93 victory

Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, has publicly dismissed former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida’s recent acknowledgement of read more ‘Are we supposed to clap…?’ – Atedo Peterside dismisses IBB’s admission of Abiola’s ’93 victory

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33 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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35 h. ago INEC awaits NASS for single day conduct of presidential, governorship, other elections

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day Election […] The post INEC awaits NASS for single day conduct of presidential, governorship, other elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago AfDB partners Interpol to curb Africa’s $90bn Illicit financial flows

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to read more AfDB partners Interpol to curb Africa’s $90bn Illicit financial flows

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36 h. ago AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

The African Development Bank has officially commenced the process of electing its next president with the release of candidates set to contest in the upcoming election scheduled for May 29. The announcement follows a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where a Read More

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38 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

Tribune Online Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by […] Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Africa needs leaders with right governance knowledge — Moghalu

Tribune Online Africa needs leaders with right governance knowledge — Moghalu A Nigerian political economist and former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasised the need for Africa to develop educational structure that will help equip people who want to become leaders, especially in political governance with the right knowledge and skills. He said that would be the surest way […] Africa needs leaders with right governance knowledge — Moghalu Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Israel: Three buses explode in ‘suspected terror attack’ — Police

Tribune Online Israel: Three buses explode in ‘suspected terror attack’ — Police The explosions prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the military to conduct “an intensive operation against centres of terrorism” in the West Bank. Israel: Three buses explode in ‘suspected terror attack’ — Police Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele

By Lukman Olabiyi   Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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