2 h. ago ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it calls an “excessive foreign travel culture,” read more ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

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6 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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7 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a several routes from its hub in Lagos to read more ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

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11 h. ago Blue economy offers unique pathway for Nigeria’s economic diversification – Dosunmu

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Ade Dosunmu, has restated the urgent need for read more Blue economy offers unique pathway for Nigeria’s economic diversification – Dosunmu

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15 h. ago University Admission Crisis Forces Students Into Unwanted Careers

Every year in Nigeria, thousands of hopeful students apply to universities with clear visions of the careers they want. But for many, those dreams are abruptly redirected when admission letters arrive, offering them courses they never chose. Limited spaces in popular programmes, rigid quota systems, and the near impossibility of switching courses mean students often […]

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15 h. ago From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

Ossai Success, the senior special assistant on media to the Delta State governor, has offered a paid job and an read more From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

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15 h. ago Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip

Tribune Online Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Senior Special Assistant on Media to Delta Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has pledged a paid job and an all-expenses-paid trip to Ibom Air: Delta gov’s aide offers Emmanson N500,000 job, luxury trip Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told

Tribune Online Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told Proprietor of Baptist Academy Kano, Rev Armstrong Ajayi has urged parents to allow their children to go for the courses of their choice and desist from forcing them to offer courses they dislike.  Rev Ajayi, gave the counsel at the graduation ceremony of the academy held on the school premises as part of activities marking […] Allow your children to study courses of their choice, parents told Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Salis gets official recognition by Wikipedia as first Nigerian in space

By Zika Bobby The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) has officially recognised United States-based astronaut Chief Owolabi Salis’s achievement, and Wikipedia has listed him as the first Nigerian to travel to outer space. According to the FAI, space flight is defined as any flight over 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level, and those who reach […] The post Salis gets official recognition by Wikipedia as first Nigerian in space appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Barcelona approve €7m loan to register Rashford, Garcia ahead of La Liga opener

Barcelona’s board has approved a €7million bank guarantee to complete the registrations of new signings Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia, read more Barcelona approve €7m loan to register Rashford, Garcia ahead of La Liga opener

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32 h. ago FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness

Tribune Online FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness Let us use these two weeks to ignite a new spirit of patriotism, vigilance, unity, and responsibility that will carry us into a safer.... FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness Tribune Online

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32 h. ago NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears

Tribune Online NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears After carefully perusing the document on the TISSF loan, NAAT views it as a distraction and therefore rejects it.... NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto For years Hussaini Musa, a civil servant, had relied on out-of-pocket payments to treat his wife’s recurring illness, often forcing the family to choose between buying medicine and meeting other household needs. Now, with the launch of the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Scheme’s formal sector programme, Musa and thousands of other […] The post Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago At Least 20 Migrants Dead In Shipwreck Off Italy’s Lampedusa

Details remained sketchy but Save the Children Italy said that a baby girl, aged one-and-a-half, appeared to be lost in the shipwreck. The post At Least 20 Migrants Dead In Shipwreck Off Italy’s Lampedusa appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Night Travel, Overloading Fueling Boat Mishaps, Says Niger LG Chair

The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume has blamed night travel and overloading for some boat mishaps. He also called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists during a fact-finding mission on the […]

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41 h. ago Firm debuts to transform legal practice management in Africa

By Chinenye Anuforo Legarly.com, a new legal technology startup based in Lagos, officially launched with the goal of simplifying legal practice management for professionals across the African continent. The company’s all-in-one, cloud-based platform is designed to automate and streamline core legal processes, helping lawyers and law firms operate more efficiently. The platform targets solo lawyers, […] The post Firm debuts to transform legal practice management in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Google Targets 39m Nigerian Children With New Gemini App Feature

With its New Gemini App Feature, Google targets a young population of approximately 39 million children aged six and under. Its new ‘Storybook’ feature within the Gemini app generates short, narrated stories from user prompts and images, and turns simple prompts and personal images into unique, narrated stories. According to Google, the launch provides a […]

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