65 m. ago Pay our entitlements, 21,000 disengaged teachers beg Kaduna gov

A group known as the Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum, has appealed to Governor Uba Sani to consider paying all their entitlements immediately. The teachers who were sacked in 2017 under Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s administration, said they’re facing untold hardship to date, hence their decision to come out and appeal to Governor Uba Sani. Read More

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89 m. ago FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister

Tribune Online FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced that the country is investing $2 billion on 90,000 kilometres of submarine cable as a move to strengthen internet connectivity and enhance its target of achieving a $1 trillion economy. FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals

Tribune Online 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Since January, approximately 7,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa, who spoke at a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Food Production: Nigeria Receives First Batch Of Farm Implements From Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of efforts to enhance mechanised farming and accelerate food production across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. […]

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches AI Training For 6,000 Teachers Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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4 h. ago Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes

Tribune Online Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes Despite an initial wave of appointments of crypto-friendly officials earlier this year, investors have seen little in the way of concrete developments to drive prices higher. Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

Stakeholders have urged Free Zones Regulatory Authorities to deepen collaboration with other government agencies that regulate Special Economic Zones (SEZs) read more Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

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5 h. ago Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist 

Tribune Online Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  “We’ve never seen anything on this scale before. The ability of these illicit financial networks to absorb such huge amounts of money so quickly is deeply concerning,” he said. Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Police arrest Rivers woman over ₦523,600 ATM card swap fraud

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a woman allegedly involved in an Automated Teller Machine debit card swap fraud worth over ₦500,000 in Port Harcourt. The police, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, identified the suspect as 35-year-old Blessing Oleru. Iringe-Koko said her Read More

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6 h. ago VIDEO: FG receives first batch of farming equipment from Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of its efforts to accelerate food production in the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced this in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. He wrote, “Nigeria has Read More

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11 h. ago Sokoto distributes food items, financial assistance to Islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies, and Mu’adhins across the state in order to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam will receive five bags of maize and N100,000, […] The post Sokoto distributes food items, financial assistance to Islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Subscribers lament as MultiChoice raises DStv subscription by 21%

Pay-TV operator MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 21 per cent increase in the subscription fee for its DStv Compact package, raising the price from N15,700 to N19,000, effective March 1, 2025. This latest adjustment follows a similar price hike in May 2024, which the company attributed to inflation and rising operational costs in Nigeria. The Read More

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21 h. ago 600 traffickers convicted, 20,000 victims rescued in 22 years – NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured more than 600 convictions and rescued over 20,000 victims of human trafficking since its inception in 2003. The Zonal Commander of NAPTIP Benin Zonal Office, Ganiu Aganran, disclosed this on Monday in Benin during the opening of a two-day awareness workshop for law Read More

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21 h. ago Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video

Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has made a desperate plea for help after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen. In a distressing video circulating on social media, Ojajuni is seen begging Nigerians to contribute towards the N100 million ransom demanded by his captors. “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation, N100,000, N50,000, […] The post Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss

VeryDarkMan, a controversial critic, has presented evidence against Mercy Chinwo amid her ongoing legal battle with her former label boss, Eezee Tee. This new development adds a complex layer to the case, with Mercy Chinwo accusing Eezee Tee of fraud and financial exploitation. The amount involved in the dispute is around $345,000, which Mercy Chinwo […] The post VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Man United announces ‘hard choices’ to address financial woes, others

Manchester United has announced a transformation plan designed to revamp its corporate structure, improve financial sustainability, and enhance operational efficiency. The club noted that after five consecutive years of financial losses since 2019, the club is taking decisive action to restore profitability and strengthen its position on and off the pitch. A central pillar of Read More

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25 h. ago Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has given a grant of ₦50 million to the First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, to support 1,000 women petty traders in the state. Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents

Tribune Online Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Not fewer than 10,000 constituents of Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State have benefited from the distribution of Ramadan packages worth over ₦200 million by the Member representing the Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismaila Haruna Dabo. The Member flagged off the distribution of the packages to the beneficiaries to alleviate the economic […] Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment

Tribune Online Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Apple announced Monday its plan to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, where it will manufacture artificial intelligence servers to support its AI-driven features. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, which also includes job creation, supplier partnerships, and infrastructure expansion. […] Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Tribune Online

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