15 h. ago Issues as NUC vows to begin crackdown on illegal universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of illegal universities in Nigeria, the institutions, the commission termed “degree mills institutions”. The commission has vowed to go against the promoters and prosecute them accordingly. Executive secretary of NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, in an outburst recently raised several issues of concern […]

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17 h. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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32 h. ago Hon Musa Adar Assumes Office As NEITI Executive Secretary, Sets Reform Agenda

Until his appointment, he served as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority.  The post Hon Musa Adar Assumes Office As NEITI Executive Secretary, Sets Reform Agenda appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Adar assumes office as NEITI executive secretary, unveils reform priorities

Musa Sarkin Adar has assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), promising read more Adar assumes office as NEITI executive secretary, unveils reform priorities

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56 h. ago FG confirms statutory terminal leave for NEITI Executive Secretary

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved and confirmed the voluntary request by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to proceed on his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of his five-year single tenure, which ends on 19 February 2026.

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60 h. ago Akume Confirms Terminal Leave For Extractive Industries transparency initiative Secretary

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Chairman, NEITI National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG), Senator George Akume, has accepted and confirmed the voluntary request by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to proceed on his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of his […]

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65 h. ago NALDA mega farm initiative to lift 100,000 people out of poverty

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says its on-going renewed hope mega farms estates in Kwara and Ekiti states will lift no fewer than 100,000 people out of poverty It said the project would also create 12,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, said this on […]

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66 h. ago SGF Confirms Terminal Leave For NEITI Executive Secretary Ogbonnaya Orji

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman, NEITI National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG), Senator George Akume, has accepted and confirmed the voluntary request by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to proceed on his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of […]

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2 d. ago We’re committed to make Nigeria’s tertiary institutions solution

The assurance was given on Monday in Lagos by both the chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFUND, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari and the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mr Sunday Echono, at the 2025 national stakeholders' Town-Hall meeting with the representatives of tertiary institutions, including the staff unions, civil society groups, traditional rulers, community leaders, legislators, policymakers, development partners, as well as the media in attendance.

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4 d. ago FCT Natives Appeal To Wike On Kuchibedna Community Demolition, Demand Compensation

A coalition of indigenous groups and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling for immediate intervention in the plight of the residents of Kuchibedna community in Kafe District, whose homes were recently demolished by a developer. The call came amid growing tension over what community leaders described […]

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7 d. ago Attacks: NHRC Condemns ‘Escalating Violations’ Of Right To Life In Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said the escalating attacks, kidnappings, and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kebbi, Kwara and other States of the Federation has become one too many. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, while warning that the dignity to human life was fast waning in the country, on […]

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7 d. ago Adamawa State Launches Major Investment Campaign: “Endless Possibilities” Beckons Investors To Northeast Nigeria

The administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has unveiled an ambitious investment promotion drive dubbed “Endless Possibilities: Invest in Adamawa State,” signaling the state’s determination to reposition itself as a prime destination for domestic and international investors. The campaign, coordinated by the Adamawa Investment Promotion Agency (ADIPA) under the leadership of Executive Secretary Halilu Hammawa […]

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8 d. ago Police detention orders delaying cargoes at Nigerian ports, Shippers Council laments

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah on Wednesday lamented that incessant slamming of Detention Orders by officials of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on seaport cargoes is disrupting cargo

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s education system needs overhaul for modern workplace — TETFund

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system read more Nigeria’s education system needs overhaul for modern workplace — TETFund

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9 d. ago Zamfara Awards Scholarships To Indigenes At Zaria Aviation College

Zamfara State governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved full scholarships for students from Zamfara State to study at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Scholarship Board, Professor Rasheedah Liman, stated that the initiative aligns with Governor Lawal’s vision for a greater Zamfara state, with a particular emphasis on […]

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1 week ago FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians

 The development followed an earlier engagement held in July 2025 with key UAE government officials and development partners. The post FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Effective PHC depends on active community involvement — OYOPHCB boss

Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board (OYOPHCB), Dr Muideen Olatunji, said community involvement is one of the essential pillars of basic health care, and therefore the Primary Health Care (PHC) system cannot be fully effective or sustainable without people’s active participation. Dr Olatunji spoke at the citizen’s townhall meeting on strengthening […]

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2 w. ago FG to double health fund allocation, targets 50% drop in maternal, child deaths

The Federal Government says it is working to double the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from one to two per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF)...

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2 w. ago Kaduna tasks health workers on improved service delivery, highlights sector reforms

Bello Jamoh, executive secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, has urged health personnel across the state to read more Kaduna tasks health workers on improved service delivery, highlights sector reforms

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2 w. ago FCT: Community engagement key to reducing maternal, child deaths — Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Board, Dr Ruqayya Wamakko, has emphasised that genuine progress in

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