22 m. ago Minister urges agencies to adopt INTERPOL strategies to tackle insecurity

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on security agencies in Nigeria to adopt international policing standards, particularly those employed by INTERPOL, to address the country’s growing security challenges. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Central Bureau Read More

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34 m. ago Court stops police from using DNA result in paternity case against ex

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force from presenting a DNA test result as evidence in a paternity dispute involving a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, and Hadiza Baffa. Baffa and Turaki are embroiled in a legal paternity dispute, with Baffa asserting that the former Read More

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3 h. ago Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister

Tribune Online Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister “The condemnation of the G7 of Russia’s war of aggression is very clear, especially on the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal attack,” Kukies told Reuters, stressing that Trump’s proposal would fail to secure the required unanimous approval. Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s Legacy Projects Spread Across 6 Geopolitical Zones — Umahi

The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi has reiterated that President Bola Tinubu’s legacy projects in the road sector passes through all the six geopolitical zones of the country. Umahi stated this during a Continuous Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos, after a 4-day working visit to project sites in […]

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3 h. ago Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner

Tribune Online Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner The Ekiti State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Femi Ajayi has disclosed that the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew from N1.36 trillion to N1.88 trillion, translating to a whopping 8.02% growth increase between 2017 and 2022. Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights

Tribune Online Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights “The Ministry is overwhelmed with implementation tasks when, in fact, our core mandate is to design and supervise policies for the government. This is why we need the Child Development and Protection Agency, which will take on implementation, allowing us to focus on policy-making,” Hajiya Imaan stated. Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister

Tribune Online FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced that the country is investing $2 billion on 90,000 kilometres of submarine cable as a move to strengthen internet connectivity and enhance its target of achieving a $1 trillion economy. FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Social media falsehood complicating our healthcare challenges, says FG

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has lamented the devastating effect of social media falsehood, stressing that it is complicating healthcare delivery services in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, raised these concerns at the first quarterly meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on Primary […] The post Social media falsehood complicating our healthcare challenges, says FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Minister seeks relief, incentives for PWDs in proposed tax reforms

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for a more inclusive approach to tax reforms, focusing on better support for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Yilwatda made this call at an Inclusive Tax Reform town hall meeting with leaders of the disability community in Abuja on Tuesday. Read More

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5 h. ago iRecharge Unveils Graduate Trainee Program To Combat Youth Unemployment

In a strategic move to tackle rising youth unemployment and equip young graduates with industry-relevant skills, iRecharge Tech Innovations has launched a Graduate Trainee Program aimed at fostering career growth and job opportunities in Nigeria’s tech sector. iRecharge, a leading digital payment solutions provider, announced the initiative as part of its commitment to bridging the […]

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5 h. ago Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative

Tribune Online Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has threatened to resign his appointment if the current state Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected as the next Chairman of the party. Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Transcorp Power reports 115% revenue growth, N80bn profit in 2024

Transcorp Power Plc has declared a revenue growth of 115 per cent in 2024, amounting to N305.9 billion and an operating profit after tax of N80.01 billion. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Transcorp Power Plc, Mr Emmanuel Nnorom, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the companies’ Annual General Meeting. Nnorom said that the financial Read More

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6 h. ago 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals

Tribune Online 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Since January, approximately 7,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa, who spoke at a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Existing Colleges of Education inadequate for Nigeria’s population — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Existing Colleges of Education inadequate for Nigeria’s population — Speaker Abbas "Therefore, these bills seeking to establish 10 Colleges of Education should be seen as relevant, appropriate and justified. Existing Colleges of Education inadequate for Nigeria’s population — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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7 h. ago IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo

Tribune Online IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo An elder statesman, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has described the recently unveiled memoir of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as an authoritative exposition of the impediments to Nigeria’s progress. IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

Stakeholders have urged Free Zones Regulatory Authorities to deepen collaboration with other government agencies that regulate Special Economic Zones (SEZs) read more Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report 

Tribune Online Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Nigeria’s commercial real estate market is poised to achieve a staggering value of  $362.27 billion by 2025, report by Statista Market Insights, has said. This projection, according to the report, took into account various factors and trends in the Nigerian real estate sector. Additionally, the report anticipated that the market would experience a consistent annual […] Nigeria’s commercial real estate to hit $362.27bn in 2025 —Report  Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Govts urged to explore tenement rates for economic growth, development 

Tribune Online Govts urged to explore tenement rates for economic growth, development  Governments have been urged on the need to reposition tenement rate administration effectively for the nation’s economic growth and development. Through effective tenement rates administration,  the former President of NIESV, Dr. Emma  Okas Wike, who doubles as Keynote Speaker during the 31st  John  Wood Ekpenyong Annual Memorial Lecture/ 2025 Fellow’s Induction Compendium of the Nigerian […] Govts urged to explore tenement rates for economic growth, development  Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power

Tribune Online Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power Engr. Olatunji Ariyomo is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), a former member of the Federal Government’s Ministerial Taskforce on Power and a former Special Adviser on Energy to the Government of Ondo State under late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The Harvard and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)-trained Engineer in this […] Monolithic national grid unsuitable for Nigeria of 2025 —Ariyomo, ex member FG’s taskforce on power Tribune Online

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11 h. ago ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’

Tribune Online ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’ Professor Mahfou A. Adedimeji is a two-time Vice-Chancellor, currently with African School of Economics, Pan-African University of Excellence, Abuja. In this interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, he speaks about the current economic situation in the country, possible solutions and other issues. NIGERIA is currently facing significant economic challenges, including inflation, high unemployment, and sluggish growth. In […] ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’ Tribune Online

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