29 m. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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29 m. ago N500,000 bill: Lagos hospital mum after death of pregnant woman

A private hospital  (name withheld) in the Ibeju/Lekki area of Lagos State, where a doctor allegedly refused to treat a pregnant woman, known as Kemi, due to her husband’s inability to make an upfront payment of N500,000, has remained silent over the incident. The tragic incident, in which the pregnant woman reportedly died, was first Read More

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2 h. ago World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience

By Uche Usim The World Bank has granted approval for three financing operations totaling $1.08 billion to bolster education, nutrition and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement released on the bank’s website on Wednesday, these concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, enhancing household and community resilience, and addressing nutrition […] The post World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked government at all levels to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Oyedepo posited that delayed payment of pensioners’ entitlements was injurious to society, adding that regular payment of pensioners’ […] The post Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Liberation Day: Trump slaps heavy tariffs on China, EU, others

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world, including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war. Speaking in the White House Rose Garden against a backdrop of US flags, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs on China Read More

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4 h. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday night, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election […]

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6 h. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has eliminated the other gender identity option from key immigration forms, restricting read more U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

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7 h. ago West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration. read more West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

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8 h. ago Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.59m deal to create jobs, boost development

The Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have signed a $174.59m Programme for Country Partnership agreement to boost Nigeria’s industrial development. According to a press statement by Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday, the agreement, which will run for Read More

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8 h. ago Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Wednesday visited Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State to commiserate with the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. Accompanied by dignitaries including the Minister of State for Housing and […] The post Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha In a move to enhance the safety and security of Anambra residents, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated a new state security supervisory committee, with the mandate of ensuring that the units of Agunechemba and their members are duly registered in accordance with the law, monitoring their activities, and generally improving the […] The post Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Top Kano Kingmaker’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Members In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late kingmaker, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Respected Kano Prince’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Bigwigs In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late prince, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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10 h. ago Postecoglou unfazed by Pochettino’s desire to return to Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel “disrespected” by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s stated desire to manage the club again one day. Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States’ national men’s team, enjoyed a successful five-year spell as Spurs boss, taking them to the 2019 Champions League final, which they lost to Liverpool. Read More

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11 h. ago JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election

Tribune Online JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election The tribunal noted that while the petitioners alleged corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act in the September 21, 2024 election, they did not present specific details of polling units or wards where the alleged irregularities occurred. JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts

Tribune Online Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked governments at all levels to place a high premium on the prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain tells govts Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official

Tribune Online Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official The CNF, managed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), is designed to support governments in procuring essential nutrients and food needed to prevent and combat malnutrition among children under five. Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill

Tribune Online Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill According to him, the House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, in collaboration with its Senate counterpart, conducted a robust public hearing on 14 November 2024 at the National Assembly Complex. Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill Tribune Online

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