47 h. ago Federal Gov’t Flags Off TVET Entrance Exam Into Tech Colleges For 30,000 Students

The Federal Government, through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has flagged off the 2025 entrance examination for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria, with over 30,000 candidates participating nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this while monitoring […]

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48 h. ago Federal Gov’t Threatens Tougher Sanctions On Illegal Bunkering

The federal government has declared that it adopt tougher sanctions against those involved in illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Hon. Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, made the vow while speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by a pipeline surveillance firm, Pipeline Infrastructure […]

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67 h. ago 7 common gas cylinder safety mistakes you might be making at home

Tribune Online 7 common gas cylinder safety mistakes you might be making at home In many Nigerian homes today, gas cylinders have become a preferred means of cooking due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness.  However, as their usage increases, so do the risks associated with improper handling and storage. Sadly, many gas-related accidents in Nigeria result from ignorance or neglect of basic safety practices. In this article are gas […] 7 common gas cylinder safety mistakes you might be making at home Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Probe Into Air Peace, Oshiomhole Airport Face

The Federal Government has ordered a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s altercation between Air Peace and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Lagos airport. In a statement issued on Friday through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said he has been in direct contact with both parties since […]

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3 d. ago We ’ll Work With Federal Gov’t To Deepen Democracy — Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to deepen democratic governance and build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. In a Democracy Day statement released on Thursday, the chairman of the NGF and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated Nigerians on […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Must Act Fast To End Child Labour — First Lady

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on the Federal Government and all stakeholders to accelerate efforts to end child labour across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable and detrimental to the future of Nigeria’s children. In a statement to mark the World Day Against Child Labour […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu Endorses Chess In Slums Initiative, Promises Federal Gov’t Backing

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the Chess in Slums Africa initiative, describing it as a transformative project that aligns with his administration’s vision to leave no child behind without wasting any talent. The President made this known on Monday when he received Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa and Guinness World Record holder […]

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6 d. ago FG Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect Of Accident Victims At FMC Abuja

The federal government has ordered a full investigation into a viral video that allegedly showed victims of a road accident being neglected at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The disturbing video, which surfaced on social media over the weekend, captured scenes of visibly injured accident victims purportedly left unattended outside the hospital’s emergency […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect Of Accident Victims At FMC Abuja

The federal government has ordered a full investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows victims of a road accident being neglected at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The disturbing video, which surfaced on social media over the weekend, captured scenes of visibly injured accident victims purportedly left unattended outside the hospital’s emergency […]

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7 d. ago Kano Gov’t Demands Compensation From Federal Gov’t Over Cancellation Of Sallah Durbar

The Kano State Government has demanded financial compensation from the Federal Government over the cancellation of the annual Durbar celebrations for two consecutive years in Kano Emirate, citing heavy economic losses. The State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Uthman, made the demand on Sunday during the traditional Sallah homage paid by […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Builds Braille ICT Centre, Dormitories For Visually

In a significant leap toward inclusive education, the Federal Government has commissioned a fully equipped Braille computer training centre, modern classrooms, and dormitories for visually impaired children at the Bethesda Home and School for the Blind in Surulere, Lagos. The facility by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development […]

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1 week ago Mokwa Flood: Federal Gov’t Donates N2bn, Foodstuffs As VP Shettima Pledges Swift Rebuilding

The federal government has donated the sum of N2 billion alongside twenty (20) trucks of grains to the community ravaged by flooding in Mokwa, Niger State. Vice President Kashim Shettima who announced the donations on behalf of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Mokwa, assured the people of Mokwa of the federal government’s commitment to […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Threatens To Sanction Illegal Satellite Campuses

The federal government has announced the plan to impose strict sanctions on all institutions operating illegal and unapproved satellite campuses across the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a memo issued on Wednesday, warned that any satellite campus established without prior approval through their respective regulatory agencies, the National Universities Commission, the National […]

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1 week ago Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC

Tribune Online Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for claiming to stop investigation of alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud.  The anti-graft commission, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter), explained that Chukwukamma had allegedly ... Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Delta CP orders probe into robbery allegations against officers

By Christopher Oji Commissioner of Police in charge of Delta State  Command   Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered investigation into the robbery allegations against officers of Ebrumede Division, Warri Area Command. There is a viral video on social  media that captures a man,DJ Young, who accused some policemen of robbing his woman friend of the sum […] The post Delta CP orders probe into robbery allegations against officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Moves To End ‘419’ Scare, Cyber Fraud In Banking Sector

In a renewed effort to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s financial system and eliminate fears surrounding cyber fraud and financial scams, the Federal Government has convened a national stakeholders’ workshop to review and validate a National Framework on strengthening trust for sustainable economic and financial inclusion. The initiative, championed by the Presidential Committee on Economic […]

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2 w. ago Federal Govt Deploys AI To Identify Poor Nigerians In Urban Slums

The federal government is using artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imagery and telecommunication data to identify impoverished Nigerians living in urban slums, according to the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking in an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime Show monitored in Abuja, Yilwatda said the use of AI had significantly enhanced […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Deploys AI To Identify Poor Nigerians, Expands Social Register To 19.7m — Minister

The Federal Government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imagery, and telecoms data to identify impoverished Nigerians living in urban slums, according to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime Show on Friday, Yilwatda said the use of AI has significantly enhanced the […]

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2 w. ago Federal Govt’s 2.5m bpd Target Gets Boost As Firm Brokers Peace Among Ogoni Groups

Efforts by the federal government to recommence crude oil production in Ogoniland with capacity for 200,000 barrels per day has received a boost as Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) on Friday brokered peace among warring factions in Bodo Community of Gokana local government area of Rivers State. The truce is also expected to significantly boost […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Inaugurates Joint C’ttee To Reposition School Sports

The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) have inaugurated a Joint Committee on Sports and Education, an initiative aimed at integrating education into Nigeria’s grassroots sports development architecture. According to a press statement jointly signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the chairman of NSC, Mallam […]

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