17 m. ago Bimodal Accreditation System Has Erased Ghost Voters Malaise – Amupitan

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identifying theft in Nigeria’s elections. The chairman made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions organised by the […]

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89 m. ago Invoke your constitutional powers for immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu —44 Reps write Tinubu

A forty-four members of the House of Representatives under the aegis of Parliamentary Action Group in Defense of Justice and Democracy on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to invoke his constitutional powers to effect the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention. The members who comprise federal lawmakers from the North and South made […]

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99 m. ago Technology has ended era of voter impersonation, says INEC chairman

THE chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identity theft in Nigeria’s elections. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, held on […]

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2 h. ago Entreprenuers, not govt hand outs or foreign aid, will drive Nigeria’s future —Tony Elumelu

Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Group Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu, has urged Nigerian leaders to build partnerships that empower entrepreneurs’ growth, calling for stronger collaboration across government, the private sector and institutions to create an environment where local businesses can scale, thrive and ultimately transform the economy. Delivering the keynote address entitled […]

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2 h. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Awards Cash Prizes To 15 Student Entrepreneurs At Kwara Expo

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has empowered 15 most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds at the end of Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo held in Ilorin, the state capital. Held in commemoration of the 2025 edition of International Students’ Day, the programme was put together by the Office of special assistant on Students Affairs, […]

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3 h. ago Association Marks International Students’ Day with Renewed Focus on Patriotism, Productivity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday marked the 2025 International Students’ Day with an elaborate celebration at the University of Abuja, drawing students from across the country and representatives of regional student bodies, including the West African Students’ Union and the All-African Students Union (AASU). This year’s global theme, “Empowering Students to […]

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5 h. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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5 h. ago Kaspersky introduces Cyber Pathways to support career development in cybersecurity

A global Kaspersky study has shown that a staggering 41 per cent of companies report that their cybersecurity teams are significantly understaffed, primarily due to a shortage of qualified professionals capable of handling complex challenges. Kaspersky’s new platform, ‘Cyber Pathways’, offers a comprehensive look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools to empower professionals […]

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6 h. ago We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%—NIGCOMSAT

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has said that the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said this earlier in the week in […]

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8 h. ago Senate Seeks Recruitment of 100,000 Troops, Probe Of Safe School Funds

The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country. The lawmakers also demanded a full investigation into the Safe School Programme, questioning how funds allocated to the initiative were spent despite repeated attacks […]

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8 h. ago Gombe Governor Constitutes Committee To Investigate Schools Vandalisation

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the constitution of a committee to investigate the vandalisation of primary and secondary schools across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the governor’s approval, said the action was informed by the state government’s concern over increasing cases of […]

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8 h. ago Reps Move To Reduce Age Qualification For Senatorial, Governorship Positions

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to reduce the age for qualification for membership of the Senate and office of the governor. Sponsored by Hon. Esin Martin Etim and 24 others, the Constitution Alteration Bill is seeking the reduction of the age qualification for the two offices from 35 […]

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13 h. ago Kebbi abductions: Senate demands recruitment of 100,000 soldiers, probes Safe School Fund misuse

The Senate on Tuesday condemned the attack on Government Girls School, Maga in Kebbi State, where gunmen killed a vice read more Kebbi abductions: Senate demands recruitment of 100,000 soldiers, probes Safe School Fund misuse

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14 h. ago Ogun govt will institutionalise Oko’wo Dapo into women’s trust fund — Commissioner

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Adijat Adeleye, said plans are underway to institutionalise the State Women Empowerment Scheme tagged Oko'wo Dapo...

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14 h. ago Bill To Reduce Gov Age Requirement To 30 Scales Second Reading In Reps

According to Nigeria's Constitution, candidates for the Senate and governorship must be at least 35 years old. The post Bill To Reduce Gov Age Requirement To 30 Scales Second Reading In Reps appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Change Strategy To End Killings, Kidnappings, Reps Tell Tinubu

The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to explore a new strategy to end the killings, kidnapping and other acts of banditry activities in Zamfara State and the country at large. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency of Zamfara […]

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15 h. ago Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the 1999 constitution to reduce read more Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

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15 h. ago Reps In Rowdy Session Over INEC’s ‘Power’ To Monitor Political Parties’ Conventions, Others

  The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe political parties’ convention, congress, conference or meetings. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency of Anambra […]

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16 h. ago Kebbi Abduction: Senate Asks Tinubu To Recruit 100,000 Military Personnel

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, described the pattern of the abductions as a troubling recurrence. The post Kebbi Abduction: Senate Asks Tinubu To Recruit 100,000 Military Personnel appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Kebbi Chief of Staff urges NASS to recognise media as fourth arm of govt

The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, has appealed to the National Assembly to enact and pass a law granting constitutional recognition to media practice as the fourth arm of government, rather than the traditional designation of “fourth estate of the realm”. Maccido made the call on Monday at the […]

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