3 h. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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5 h. ago RMAFC Kicks As State, Local Gov’ts Breach Remuneration Law For Office

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the House of Representatives, have expressed displeasure over the serial flouting of the provisions of the nation’s Remuneration Act which they say has been observed in breach by the State and Local governments. RMAFC chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, said whereas the Remuneration Act was enacted […]

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5 h. ago ‘Even If DNA Confirms He’s My Grandson, I’ll Sue Wunmi For Taking Liam To Club’ – Joseph Aloba

Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has revealed why he would still take legal action against his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, even if a DNA test confirms Liam as his grandson. He disclosed this during a recent interview shared on Instagram on Thursday. According to him, he still has no knowledge of how his […] The post ‘Even If DNA Confirms He’s My Grandson, I’ll Sue Wunmi For Taking Liam To Club’ – Joseph Aloba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Fubara approves temporary site for new federal varsity in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the Kira Campus of Rivers State University in Tai Local Government Area as the temporary site for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara made this announcement on Thursday during an inspection visit to the Kira Campus Read More

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7 h. ago Hensard University Gets NUC Approval For Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Others

Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC. The approved programmes are: 1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery 2 B.NSc. Nursing Science 3 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering 4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering 5. B.Eng. Civil Engineering Read More

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9 h. ago Two firms partner to provide aircraft maintenance solutions in Lagos

International aircraft engine, avionics, and aviation product manufacturer Honeywell Aerospace has partnered with ExecuJet Nigeria Free Trade Enterprises, a Fixed-Base Operator and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in Lagos, for avionics and engine installations on aircraft. On Thursday, both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking their first business collaboration in the aviation sector. Read More

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9 h. ago Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval

By Sunday Ani Following the withdrawal of police escorts from the embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, earlier today, a police source, who preferred anonymity, has revealed that it was due to a lack of valid approval. Earlier, Meranda’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr Victor Ganzallo, informed us that the […] The post Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General has approved an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian read more Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

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12 h. ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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13 h. ago UBEC Engages SUBEB Chairmen To Strengthen Quality Basic Education Delivery

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management team, led by the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, has engaged  with the Executive Chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) from across the 36 States of Nigeria. The meeting, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for Quality Basic Education Delivery in Nigeria,” focused on reinforcing collaboration between federal, state, […]

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13 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque Crisis: Court Orders Parties To Maintain Status quo

Justice Ambros Lewis-Alagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered all parties involved in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to maintain the status quo and refrain from any actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Justice Lewis-Alagoa also held, […]

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13 h. ago Institute Partners NYSC Ogun To Recruit Top Graduates For UNESCO

Former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and director of the UNESCO-affiliated Institute for African Culture and International Understanding, Professor Emeritus Peter A. Okebukola has lauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as “the best thing to happen to Nigeria” during a historic visit to the NYSC Ogun State Secretariat in Abeokuta, yesterday. […]

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14 h. ago USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs were among the 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products it seized recently. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure on Wednesday. She said the counterfeiters were after her life and those of […] The post USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Mudiame Partners Leading American,German ESB To Provide Certification In Nigeria, Africa

Mudiame International Limited has announced a strategic partnership with leading American and German Exzellenz Bewertungs Systeme (ESB) to provide internationally recognised certification services in Nigeria and across Africa. The initiative, spearheaded by Mudiame’s Managing Director, Prof. Sunny Eromosele, who is also the Chancellor of Mudiame University, aimed to enhance quality assurance, environmental compliance, workplace safety, […]

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15 h. ago Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State on Wednesday. He […] The post Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others

Nigeria tax to GDP ratio below global average -Abbas From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government and former presidential adviser, Professor Auwalu Yadudu have kicked against the proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current […] The post TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NAFDAC Sensitises Stakeholders On New Apps To Detect Fake Medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged the public and stakeholders to utilise its newly deployed technologies to verify the genuinity of products, especially medicines, to curb rampant counterfeit and fake medical products. Speaking during a two-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders on Wednesday in Kano, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola […]

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20 h. ago ASUU ABU Disburses N4.4m Scholarship To 22 Indigent Students

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria branch has disbursed an N4.4 million scholarship to 22 indigent students studying various courses. Comrade Haruna M. Jibril, ASUU chairman, stated this during the Yusuf Bala Usman Hall St Main Campus Samaru scholarship award ceremony. He said the scholarship for indigent students is initiated […]

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21 h. ago Tax Reform Bills: Sharia Council, FCT Imams, Kano Govt, Yadudu Reject VAT Rise, Others

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government, and former Presidential Adviser Professor Auwalu Yadudu have raised concern about the proposed law on inheritance, saying it will infringe on the religious rights of Christians and Muslims. The stakeholders disclosed this on Wednesday during their various presentations at the […]

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22 h. ago Firm unveils ‘Miss Environment Akwa Ibom 2025’ to champion green advocacy

An environmental engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Kemsy Brownson Services Limited, Kemsy Brown, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of Miss Environment Akwa Ibom State 2025. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. The CEO said the project aims at promoting environmental Read More

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