62 m. ago Edo: Court adjourns hearing in child HIV transfusion suit to Jan 27

She told the court that her client only recently briefed her on the matter and that she needed time to study the case file...

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2 h. ago French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

Marc Fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has described the newly commissioned Alliance Française building in Kano as a “major leap read more French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

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3 h. ago When One Officer Wears Two Hats: Rethinking the corporate secretary–CLO structure?

In corporate governance discourse, the corporate secretary (CS) is often an underexamined yet critically important figure. While attention frequently centres read more When One Officer Wears Two Hats: Rethinking the corporate secretary–CLO structure?

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3 h. ago Ogun adopts new infection prevention control manual to enhance safety

Ogun State adopts a new infection prevention control manual to improve patient safety, protect healthcare workers, and standardize practices in health faci Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-adopts-new-infection-prevention-control-manual-to-enhance-safety/

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4 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Tuesday told a federal high court in Abuja that Tukur Mamu, publisher read more Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

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7 h. ago Body Honours 2 National Youth Service Corps Workers In Katsina

The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management has honoured two NYSC staff members in Katsina for their outstanding contributions to corps members’ welfare and career development. The ceremony held at the Orientation  Camp in Katsina, featured an impactful lecture on the growing importance of professional skills in securing employment in today’s competitive job market. The […]

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7 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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7 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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9 h. ago Emir Wants University Of Ilorin Renamed After Sheikh Alimi, Varsity Inaugurates Space Research Centre

The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has  called for the renaming of the University of Ilorin after the  legendary Islamic scholar and founder of Ilorin, the late Sheikh Alimi. Citing the examples of Uthman Dandfodio University, Sokoto and Bayero University, Kano, that enjoy similar status, Sulu- Gambari said Ilorin deserves same status in view […]

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11 h. ago Boko Haram, Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment List – Wase

A former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris-Wase, has alleged that the names of Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment list. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North Central […]

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12 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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12 h. ago Manufacturers Seek Further Interest Rate Cuts To Spur Growth

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for cuts in interest rates to alleviate borrowing costs and boost growth within the manufacturing sector. This appeal follows the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 27 per cent and adjust the Standing […]

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13 h. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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16 h. ago Radda commissions Katsina trade facilitation centre to boost global competitiveness

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday commissioned the newly established Katsina Trade Facilitation Centre, a historic breakthrough read more Radda commissions Katsina trade facilitation centre to boost global competitiveness

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16 h. ago Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Wednesday alleged that Tukur Mamu benefited from the ransom paid for victims read more Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

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17 h. ago ‘What Men Don’t Do, Women Do Better’, Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental projects in rural communities, describing her as a model of effective leadership. In video post on Facebook shared on Wednesday by Sheikh Gumi, it shows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commissioning a series of community projects, including […]

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17 h. ago New Study Exposes Trauma Crisis Among Journalists Covering Conflicts

As insecurity in many parts of Nigeria continued to pose serious challenges, a new international study has spotlighted that many journalists covering these crises now face overwhelming social, psychological, and emotional trauma. The study, titled “Silent Echoes and Deafening Silence: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Trauma Journalism in Nigeria’s Ethno-Religious Crises”, appeared in the first […]

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19 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Government — SDP Chieftain Adebayo

The Social Democratic Party, SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, said President Bola Tinubu has lost control of his administration following the wave of insecurity ravaging the country. Adebayo made the statement on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by […] The post Insecurity: Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Government — SDP Chieftain Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

Union Bank of Nigeria took centre stage as a proud co-sponsor of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher read more Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

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