38 m. ago DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivors and mandated reporters. These initiatives align with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to providing holistic support and justice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. According to Head Public Affairs […] The post DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EU eases sanctions on Syria’s economy to support reconstruction

The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport, and banking sectors in a bid to help the country’s reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syria’s new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assad’s regime during the civil war. But Europe and other powers have been Read More

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6 h. ago NIPSS seeks executive order mandating all MDAs’ migration to OneGov.ng portal

.Seeks passage of Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2024 The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies on Monday urged read more NIPSS seeks executive order mandating all MDAs’ migration to OneGov.ng portal

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6 h. ago Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs

Tribune Online Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs charges contractors on project specifications  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, saying poor quality work had been a major factor in road failures across Nigeria. Oseni, an engineer representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo […] Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country

Tribune Online Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again reassured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform bills before both chambers of the National Assembly are not skewed against any section of the country. The Senator representing Niger East and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, restated President Tinubu’s assurance on Monday while speaking at […] Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country Tribune Online

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10 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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11 h. ago Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents "I am passionate about workers in general. Anything that affects the life of a civil servant, especially a teacher, I take it seriously. I don't support civil servants or teachers because of anything, but I do it wholeheartedly. Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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11 h. ago Policeman Turned Tricyclist Faces Sanctions For Brandishing Gun During Altercation With Passengers

The Ebonyi State Police Command said it has initiated a disciplinary action against one of its officers operating a tricycle business during which he engaged in an altercation with his passengers and brandished his service rifle. The action of the officer which was captured in a viral video on the social media has received wide […]

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11 h. ago UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches

Tribune Online UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has vowed to sustain its support for the Nigerian government and communities in the North East region, despite facing significant funding hitches following the recent cessation of USAID funding. UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches Tribune Online

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12 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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13 h. ago FG sets up committee to safeguard telecom cables during road construction

The Federal Government has established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fibre-Optic Cables to curb the recurring damage to telecommunications infrastructure caused by road construction and rehabilitation projects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, aims to ensure better coordination between Read More

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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14 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

For the first time in about three years, Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to pause its aggressive interest rate read more Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

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15 h. ago Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the proposed tax reforms bill currently at the National Assembly will provide much-needed relief to low-income earners while creating a more business-friendly environment. Oyedele, who spoke over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting […] The post Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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17 h. ago NEDC Distributes Relief Items To North East Governors’ Wives

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has began the distribution relief items comprising thousands of bags of rice , sugar , cartons of vegetable oil and spaghetti requested by the wife of the President, Sen Remi Tinubu from the Commission to the six North-east Governors’ wives. The state coordinator of the commission, Engr Mohammed Umar, disclosed […]

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20 h. ago Zuriel Oduwole, 22, gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Nigeria

In today’s world, advocacy is exemplified in the passionate expression and support of various positive causes. Interestingly, it isn’t age-dependent read more Zuriel Oduwole, 22, gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Nigeria

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21 h. ago Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria

Tribune Online Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria OGUN, Nigeria’s top investment destination, is set to reap huge benefits as the largest protein producer in the world, JBS of Brazil, has indicated interest in investing $2.5 billion in the livestock subsector of Nigeria’s economy. The Controlling Shareholder of the company, Mr. Wesley Batista, gave this indication when officials of his firm, led by […] Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria Tribune Online

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