42 m. ago Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers

Tribune Online Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive verification and validation exercise for registered farmers across the state. Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers Tribune Online

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67 m. ago IWD 2025: BAT Nigeria’s strategic commitment to advancing women in leadership

In the evolving landscape of corporate leadership, diversity is no longer just a metric—it is a strategic imperative. As organisations read more IWD 2025: BAT Nigeria’s strategic commitment to advancing women in leadership

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3 h. ago Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma

Tribune Online Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma To mark World Glaucoma Day, doctors from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) have joined forces with journalists in Sokoto to educate the public about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The medical team visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council office, where they conducted free eye screenings, distributed medications and […] Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma Tribune Online

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3 h. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents

Tribune Online Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has distributed water pumping machines and other farming implements to promote dry season farming in his senatorial district. Speaking with newsmen at the venue of the distribution, the senator representing the Plateau Central senatorial district of Plateau State said the gesture […] Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Morning Fresh’s IWD 2025 Campaign: Celebrating Multifaceted Women and Breaking the Box

With March being International Women’s Month, brands are stepping up to join the global conversation about gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is all about pushing for real change on inclusion, emphasizing urgent and decisive efforts to advance gender equality for all women and girls,and Morning Fresh dived in with an IWD campaign that’s Read More

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6 h. ago Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG

Tribune Online Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG THE Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Professor Abdulkadir Abikan, has asserted that Sharia panels handling family disputes for Muslims in southwestern Nigeria have existed for over two decades. He dismissed the recent controversy surrounding their establishment as an unnecessary politicisation of a long-standing system. Speaking at the Iftar and Award […] Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago

Tribune Online Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said that agriculture is a reliable venture for sustaining the Nigerian economy. Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation

Tribune Online NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation   Targets $100bn industry value by 2030   THE National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. This groundbreaking partnership, formalised at The Omniverse 2.0 Summit, aims to integrate […] NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation Tribune Online

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9 h. ago College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth

By Henry Uche College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Ogun State, Nigeria’s premier institution for insurance education, has advanced the need for learning and professional development among practitioners to move the industry to greater height. At its third edition of Learning and Development Confab held at the College, industry experts among whom was Mrs. […] The post College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Expert calls for more women inclusion in agribusiness leadership

As part of activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), Funmi Omoyele, coordinator of the Lagos Agrinnovation Club, read more Expert calls for more women inclusion in agribusiness leadership

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14 h. ago Plans Are Underway To Distribute Tricycle, Mini Buses Farmers – RAAMP

The management of the Rural Access And Marketing Programme (RAAMP) has disclosed that plans are underway to procure 2000 Tricycles and 3,000 minibuses for young indigent farmers this cropping season to boost their means of livelihood. The Benue State RAAMP Coordinator, Dr Stephen Numbeve, who disclosed this during an interaction with the State Working Committee […]

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14 h. ago Asama Set To Renovate Strategic Security Outposts In Constituency

Member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Daniel Asama, has commenced the renovation of strategic security outposts to ensure the advancement of law and order in the constituency. Our correspondent reports that the development is part of his commitment to strengthening community safety, improving response capacity, and fostering peace within the area. […]

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14 h. ago Rochas Foundation Partners UNIJOS For Educational Advancement 

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his education foundation (Rochas Foundation) will partner with the University of Jos to deepen education in the country. The former governor spoke during the matriculation ceremony for new students of the University of Jos for the 2024/2025 academic session. He said education remains the bedrock of […]

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16 h. ago Only polytechnic education can solve youth unemployment – Rector

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Monguno, Prof. Garba Muhammad Ngala has described polytechnic education as the way forward out of the increasing unemployment challenges facing Nigeria. The Rector who disclosed this during an interactive session with Arewa PUNCH on Saturday in Maiduguri said vocational and practical education, which is the major purpose of polytechnic education, is Read More

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17 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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18 h. ago PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy

PalmPay and AfriGO have announced a strategic partnership to redefine the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million AfriGO cards to Nigerians. Through this initiative, PalmPay and AfriGO are set to empower underserved communities, drive financial inclusion, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. AfriGO card, powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited, is a homegrown payment solution […] The post PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump

Tribune Online US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump A US District Judge has ordered six federal agencies to immediately reinstate probationary employees who were dismissed last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce the federal workforce. Judge William Alsup issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury to rehire the affected employees. […] US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Varsities to get N2.8bn, polys N1.9bn as TETFund announces 2025 intervention

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive Secretary of Read More

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27 h. ago Keyamo backs XEJET as Namibia seeks direct flight with Nigeria

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has told the Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, that a Nigeria Carrier, XEJET, could be a potential partner with the country in its willingness to establish a direct flight between Nigeria and Windhoek. This was made known through a statement made available to PUNCH Online Read More

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