1 hour ago NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM

Tribune Online NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Limited Chapter, on Thursday called on stakeholders to prioritise the education of girls and advance the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for more female students. NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Traffic gridlock: Embrace remote and hybrid work arrangements, Sanwo

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has called on businesses and organisations in the state to consider adopting remote and read more Traffic gridlock: Embrace remote and hybrid work arrangements, Sanwo-Olu urges businesses

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5 h. ago FRC, NADP decry shortage of actuarial professionals in Nigeria

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme have raised concerns over the severe shortage of actuarial professionals in the country, warning that the gap poses risks to credible financial reporting in key sectors such as insurance, banking, and healthcare. Speaking at an event on Thursday themed “Building Capacity for Actuarial Read More

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7 h. ago UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase

Tribune Online UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Doctors have reported an increase in patients suffering from Victorian-era diseases like scabies. The Royal College of Physicians is now calling for stronger government action to combat poverty. A survey of 882 doctors found that 89% were concerned about the effects of health inequalities on their patients. Additionally, 72% had seen more cases in the […] UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings

Tribune Online NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and civil society organizations in Kano State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s swift directive to security operatives to apprehend those responsible for the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, NHRC State Coordinator Shehu Abdullahi and Peter Hassan Tijani, Executive […] NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Rivers students abroad urge Tinubu to tackle Oando’s CSR neglect

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Natives of Omoku communities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, schooling abroad, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the neglect of their communities by Oando Plc. The students said they have thrown their full support behind the Omoku Development Council (ODC) in its efforts to […] The post Rivers students abroad urge Tinubu to tackle Oando’s CSR neglect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has empowered female entrepreneurs through its ‘Digital Skills Bootcamp for Women’. The bootcamp is designed to equip read more Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

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9 h. ago First Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Youth And Sports Development

Following the impressive outcome of the inaugural South West Games, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has pledged its continued support for any initiative aimed at developing youth and promoting sports across the country. At the closing ceremony of the Games, Seyi Oyefeso, the Executive Director of Retail Banking at First Bank, emphasized the bank’s dedication […]

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10 h. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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10 h. ago Achimugu: Don’t Be Dragged Into 2027 Polls, Arewa Group Tells EFCC

A Northern group, Arewa Youth Council for Justice has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to drop the wanted tag on socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. Speaking yesterday in Abuja the national president and the national secretary of the group, Isak Mammud and Timothy Isaiah, respectively, declared that the intendment of the […]

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11 h. ago Doctor Asks Court To Bar AG’s Firm From Representing Company In Land Dispute

A medical doctor, Ojo Ademola, has urged a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja to stop the law firm of the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), from representing Starmark Finance Company Limited in a land ownership dispute. Dr Ademola is seeking a court order to compel the law firm to […]

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12 h. ago AbdulRazaq Congratulates New NNPCL Chief Ojulari, NHIA Chairman Oloriegbe, Commends President Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed joy over the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a big shot in the oil sector, as the new NNPCL group chief executive officer . The governor similarly rejoiced with Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as chairman of the National Health Insurance […]

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13 h. ago Access Bank, Stakeholders Champion Women’s Economic Inclusion

Access Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s vice president, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference held in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that gender inclusivity is […]

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13 h. ago Africa Energy Bank: Nigeria, Angola, Ghana’s Capital Guarantees Take Off

Nigeria has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards supporting the operational takeoff of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) by providing and fulfilling her capital commitment. Similarly, Angola and Ghana have also fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Bank, a milestone that represents 44 per cent of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) […]

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17 h. ago Africa urged to explore Trump’s second term for energy independence

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, says the return of the United States President, Donald Trump, in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. In a statement, Ayuk said Trump’s administration’s swift reapproval of a $4.7bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Read More

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18 h. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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19 h. ago Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report

Tribune Online Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report A report that examined the implications of privatisation reforms advocated by international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank, has revealed a pattern of systemic failures that continued to compromise water access for millions of Nigerians. The report, ‘Big Debt, Big Thirst: A Case Study of World Bank Supported Projects in Ekiti, Rivers and Bauchi States’ […] Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report Tribune Online

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20 h. ago World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience

By Uche Usim The World Bank has granted approval for three financing operations totaling $1.08 billion to bolster education, nutrition and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement released on the bank’s website on Wednesday, these concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, enhancing household and community resilience, and addressing nutrition […] The post World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG

The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, has commended the people of Uromi for their role in rescuing 11 out of 27 travellers affected by the recent crisis. However, Ikhilor strongly condemned the killing of 16 individuals, describing it as unacceptable. He emphasised the need for peace and justice, urging all parties […] The post Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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