5 h. ago Championing peace, security in Niger Delta through education promotion

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to him to ensure that the fragile peace in the region was strengthened to make way […]

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14 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says killings across the country must not be trivialised or reduced to ethnic or religious comparison. The post Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Oyo govt creating more leadership opportunities for women — Makinde

He stated that his government has consistently supported programmes aimed at boosting women’s participation...

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22 h. ago Kano govt trains health workers in hypertension, diabetes care

Kano State Ministry of Health has commenced a large-scale training programme for healthcare workers from

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30 h. ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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30 h. ago Sunbeth Global Empowers Rural Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture

Sunbeth Global Concepts, has published its 2023/2024 Impact Report, detailing the company’s social and environmental contributions across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and the ways its programmes are strengthening rural livelihoods and local markets. The report highlighted Sunbeth’s role in sustaining local production and its investments in farm productivity and community services. The company currently originates […]

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30 h. ago Stakeholders advocate local manufacturing of HIV medications

Stakeholders advocate for local HIV manufacturing in Nigeria to reduce donor dependence and ensure sustainable HIV programmes ahead of World AIDS Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-advocate-local-manufacturing-of-hiv-medications/

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32 h. ago Nigeria’s high inflation eroding incomes, driving continued poverty, World Bank Director warns

THE World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said on Thursday that reducing inflation remains the most critical step for stabilising the economy, restoring purchasing power and reversing rising poverty. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Verghis warned that “the most immediate thing that can be done to reduce poverty is for […]

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35 h. ago AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria’s economic governance, energy transition reforms

THE Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a 500 million dollars loan to Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the loan is to enable the Federal Government to finance the second phase of its Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme. Abdul Kamara, Director-General, Nigeria Country […]

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38 h. ago MATAN unveils digital food security initiative to tackle hunger, insecurity

The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has launched a bold, technology-driven programme aimed at ending hunger and strengthening food security across the country with the rollout of its Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMESI/METS). The national flag-off, which attracted farmers and stakeholders from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marked the […]

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40 h. ago Zulum orders sponsorship of indigent youths for piloting, aeronautical engineering programmes

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in read more Zulum orders sponsorship of indigent youths for piloting, aeronautical engineering programmes

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40 h. ago Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG

Senator Ali Ndume argues that Nigeria should reduce spending on areas that do not significantly benefit the majority of citizens and focus instead on ensuring public safety. The post Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Senator Ndume Blames Security Lapses On Lack Of Satellite Coverage

The Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on insufficient satellite coverage, saying the nation’s limited technological resources were hampering real-time tracking of criminals. Ndume stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. He cited the recent case of a missing Brigade […]

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41 h. ago FG signs AATB membership deal to deepen regional trade, strengthen value chains

Nigeria has formally joined the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme following the signing of a landmark membership agreement on the

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42 h. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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43 h. ago About 40 million people living with HIV globally — AHF Director

No fewer than 40 million people are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus globally, the Country Programme Director of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr Echey Ijezie, disclosed on Thursday.

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47 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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50 h. ago NCDMB Equips 50 Edo Youths With Plumbing, Water Treatment Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with 17Asus Resource Limited to launch a one-month training programme on plumbing and water treatment for 50 youths in Edo State. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial prospects in the oil and gas industry and beyond. […]

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53 h. ago NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital

Some of the benefits of the intervention to include: treatment of over 2,000 patients, reduction of treatment cost by 80%, reduction of therapy session time from 12 minutes to 2 minutes, subsidised care for indigent patients, with 712 of them receiving care at discounted rates ranging from 25% to 100%. The post NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 h. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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