7 h. ago Digital workforce will power Nigeria’s next chapter – Tinubu

President Tinubu’s administration is building a digital workforce through the 3MTT programme to drive Nigeria’s growth and a trillion-dollar economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/digital-workforce-will-power-nigerias-next-chapter-tinubu/

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7 h. ago Insecurity: Airpower remains central to military operational success — Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Thursday reaffirmed the critical importance of air power in ongoing security operations in the country...

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13 h. ago ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

…insists on establishment of national commission for polytechnics The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused governments at all read more ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

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14 h. ago SON launches initiative to elevate rice production standards in Niger

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger Foods, and AGRA have jointly launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing food safety and boosting rice productivity among farmers in Niger State.

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17 h. ago Things Remembered Strike: Nigerian Varsities Shut For 27 Months

Between 2013 and 2022, Nigerian universities were closed due to a series of strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over poor working conditions, infrastructure deficits in the Universities, and a lack of autonomy, among other issues. During the 10 years, the universities were shut for 27 months, which had serious […]

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18 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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22 h. ago Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

For more than two decades, women in rural Benue State have farmed some of Nigeria’s most fertile land without owning read more Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

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27 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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30 h. ago Poor data, low political will threaten women’s economic empowerment – BudgIt

A new BudgIT report reveals poor data and weak political will are key barriers to women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria, despite existing laws. Read More: https://punchng.com/poor-data-low-political-will-threaten-womens-economic-empowerment-budgit/

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34 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts

Speaking just before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting commenced at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago ECOWAS vows zero tolerance for coup, seeks unity amid global power struggle

ECOWAS has reaffirmed a hard line against unconstitutional takeovers while urging deeper regional unity as West Africa confronts intensifying security threats and the pressures of shifting global power dynamics. 

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38 h. ago Shehu Sani champions art for national unity, sponsors Kaduna painting competition

Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has reiterated the power of art as a unifying force and a catalyst read more Shehu Sani champions art for national unity, sponsors Kaduna painting competition

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39 h. ago Kogi govt, ACTL sign MoU on cashew value chain to boost export

Kogi State Government has affirmed its commitment to boost production, trade, quality, and farmer income in

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40 h. ago CBN Targets Smallholder Farmers Through Agric Guarantee Scheme

Cardoso noted that the initiative reflected the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to reposition agriculture as a driver of inclusive growth, rural development, and economic diversification. The post CBN Targets Smallholder Farmers Through Agric Guarantee Scheme appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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53 h. ago Guinea Bissau Coup Leader Barred From Running For President, Says Junta

The junta then raised suspicions that Embalo had orchestrated the coup to keep himself in power by appointing his ally General Horta N'Tam as interim president. The post Guinea Bissau Coup Leader Barred From Running For President, Says Junta appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 h. ago Food trade hits nearly N5trn under NAPM as farmers grapple with losses

Nigeria’s new food planning framework is exposing deep structural pressures in the food economy, with official data showing that combined read more Food trade hits nearly N5trn under NAPM as farmers grapple with losses

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54 h. ago NNPC/Heirs Energies, offtakers seal deal to advance gas flare commercialisation at OML 17

The agreements bring together Heirs Energies, as operator of the OML 17 Joint Venture, and approved flare gas offtakers - AUT Gas, Twems Energies, Gas & Power Infrastructure Development Limited (GPID), PCCD and Africa Gas & Transport Company Limited (AGTC)

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56 h. ago Cardoso charges ACGSF board to expand credit access for women, youth farmers

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to intensify efforts toward deepening financial inclusion and strengthening oversight through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board on Tuesday in Abuja, Cardoso, who […]

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57 h. ago Senate commends Tinubu over troops deployment to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power to the Republic of Benin in response to a coup attempt in the neighbouring country over the weekend.

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