4 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Lawal Visits More Zamfara Communities, Vows Never To Negotiate With Bandits

Governor Dauda Lawal has reassured the people of Zamfara State that his administration stands firm against negotiating with bandits who are terrorising the State. The governor spoke on Thursday during separate visits to more communities recently attacked by bandits. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the communities visited were Kagara, Dan […]

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8 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

The Ebonyi State Government has disbursed ₦101.9 million to victims of the February 2, 2025, unknown gunmen attack in Nkalaha, read more Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

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8 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu assures refund of federal roads rehabilitation expenses – Okpebholo

Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, said he got the assurance of President Bola Tinubu for the refund of read more Tinubu assures refund of federal roads rehabilitation expenses – Okpebholo

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14 h. ago Despite Risks, Residents Fight To Protect Russian National Park

Russian law prohibits construction in national parks but local authorities got around it by arguing that the project consisted of "repairs" to an existing road. The post Despite Risks, Residents Fight To Protect Russian National Park appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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16 h. ago From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

Ossai Success, the senior special assistant on media to the Delta State governor, has offered a paid job and an read more From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

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16 h. ago Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip

Tribune Online Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Senior Special Assistant on Media to Delta Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has pledged a paid job and an all-expenses-paid trip to Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming

Tribune Online Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming The Kano state Govt has commenced training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step-down training for students across the state. Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming Tribune Online

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18 h. ago FIRS hits 2025 oil revenue target early, credits Niger Delta peace

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has met its 2025 tax revenue target for the oil and gas sector ahead read more FIRS hits 2025 oil revenue target early, credits Niger Delta peace

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18 h. ago Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs

Tribune Online Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Niger State Government has announced its plans for the reopening of public schools in local government areas significantly Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme

Tribune Online Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme National Social Safety Net Program in Delta State has successfully supported over 32,000 beneficiaries through the cash transfer program implemented by the State Cash Transfer Unit Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo

Tribune Online Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organization, Wild Africa, has asked Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries, and fatalities on both sides. Nigeria’s new National […] Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo Tribune Online

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20 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria

Tribune Online How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria Rachel Ikemeh never expected to work in nature conservation but her efforts have helped to bring the rare and critically endangered Niger Delta Red Colobus monkey back from the brink of extinction. Growing up as part of a typical middle-class family in a small township in northern Nigeria, wildlife and natural areas – never mind […] How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria Tribune Online

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20 h. ago FG Targets N493bn For Kano–Katsina Road, Carter Bridge Projects

The Federal Government has set a combined target of N493 billion for the upgrade of the Kano–Katsina Road and the planned construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, following approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told State House correspondents […]

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21 h. ago Peace Sustained In N’Delta By Armed Forces Helped Us Meet Revenue Target – FIRS

The notable rise in tax revenue from oil production activities has been closely linked to the enduring peace in the Niger Delta region. Officials have noted that the key oil-producing areas’ stable and peaceful environment has allowed companies to maximise their operations and profits. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Zacch Adedeji has […]

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