10 h. ago Govt must support private versities in infrastructural devt, tax reduction — Salem VC

A call has gone to the government to deliberately support and complement the efforts of private universities, particularly in infrastructure development and tax reduction. The Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Akubo, made the call during a pre-convocation press briefing on Tuesday, stressing that private universities require intentional government backing to thrive. He […]

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1 week ago Federal Govt Plans Aircraft Leasing Firm To Support Local Airlines

The federal government has announced plans to establish an aircraft leasing company in Nigeria, aiming to provide a much-needed boost to local carriers. This strategic initiative is designed to empower Nigerian airlines by serving as an intermediary between them and international lessors, with the government providing a sovereign guarantee to facilitate transactions. The minister of […]

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1 week ago Support Nigeria in fight against insecurity, Akinbile tells US govt

Founder of the Caring and Sharing Sufi Centre, Ibadan, Dr. Rasheed Akinbile, has called on the United States government under President Donald Trump to support Nigeria in its efforts to curb insecurity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 36th anniversary of the centre, also known as the Muslims in Light Organisation, Akinbile said security […]

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1 week ago Trump’s Threat: Federal Gov’t Seeks Support Of International Community

The federal government has sought the support and cooperation of the international community over the threat of military intervention by the United States President, Donald Trump, following the U.S. listing of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on the alleged genocide against Christians in the country. President Trump had, in a tweet, threatened […]

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2 w. ago BAOSA targets infrastructure devt of Alma mater with N1B funds

honours alumni for excellence in service Determined to transform the physical and technological infrastructures of their Alma mater, Baptist Academy read more BAOSA targets infrastructure devt of Alma mater with N1B funds

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2 w. ago Routine immunisation uptake rises 44% with UNICEF support – Borno govt

The Borno State government has announced a 44 percent increase in routine immunisation uptake among zero-dose children within three months, read more Routine immunisation uptake rises 44% with UNICEF support – Borno govt

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3 w. ago Obi urges govt to support MSMEs growth beyond tax incentives

Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, has called on Government to deepen support to all read more Obi urges govt to support MSMEs growth beyond tax incentives

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3 w. ago OTL: NNPC renews commitment to robust downstream infrastructural devt

"At NNPC, we are committed to deploying additional infrastructure across the oil and gas value chain...

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3 w. ago Kwara: Hoteliers decry multiple taxation, seek govt’s support

Hotel owners across the country have appealed to the government to address the challenges facing the hospitality industry, particularly issues of multiple taxation, poor electricity supply, and the high cost of staff training.

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3 w. ago Don advocates govt, societal support for persons with disabilities

THE vice chancellor of Trinity University (TU), Yaba, Lagos, Clement Kolawole, has urged the government at all levels, and the society, including the media to lend their support and care to the persons living with disabilities anywhere in the country. He said persons with disabilities deserve love, care, respect as well as support from the

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3 w. ago Borno govt, GIZ move to strengthen support for vulnerable groups

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in collaboration with the Borno State Government, has commenced a policy analysis engagement on

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last month African Devt Bank, Others Evolve New Structure For Infrastructure Funding

Nigeria is developing a new financing structure to unlock billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in Nigeria and across Africa. The managing director and chief executive officer of NG Clearing Limited, Farooq Oreagba, who spoke with LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the just concluded 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC said, the initiative, […]

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