1 hour ago IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is wagering its $2.1 billion investment pipeline on manufacturing, tourism and other job-rich sectors in read more IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push

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10 h. ago Amaewhule Accuses Fubara Of Lying, Reigniting Fresh Political Crisis In Rivers

Fubara had earlier dismissed speculations of a rift between him and federal or state lawmakers from the state. The post Amaewhule Accuses Fubara Of Lying, Reigniting Fresh Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Dangote unveils N1trn education scholarship funds, targets 1.3 million learners

The Group President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, in Lagos, launched education scholarship funds of N1 trillion..

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12 h. ago PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community

PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions

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13 h. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest 13 suspects, sanction inspector over viral assault

The police in Lagos State have arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the physical assault of a police inspector who was accused of stealing in a viral online video.

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15 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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16 h. ago Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition

Lagos, Nigeria – Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception opens as a groundbreaking touring exhibition that explores the read more Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition

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16 h. ago M23 Consolidates Control Of DR Congo City, Bodies In Streets

Around 10 bodies were collected from the streets between Wednesday and Thursday, according to local sources and witnesses. The post M23 Consolidates Control Of DR Congo City, Bodies In Streets appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago EPL: Ferdinand Raises Concerns Over Arsenal’s Title Challenge

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is worried about how closely Manchester City have come to Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Englishman is also concerned about the Gunners’ injury issues as they pursue a long-awaited title under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, who were favoured to claim the title this season after years of […]

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18 h. ago LASU Management, Students Fume Over ‘Bandits Prank’ Video Shot Inside Varsity

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into outrage following the circulation of a controversial prank video in which a group of young men dressed as armed bandits stormed the campus, sparking panic among students. The video, titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” and uploaded on December 5 by Datreez Entertainment TV, showed men […]

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21 h. ago Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

At least 22 people were killed and 16 others injured overnight when two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, one of read more Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

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21 h. ago Students, management fume over ‘bandits prank’ filmed at Lagos varsity

A ‘bandits prank’ video filmed at Lagos State University sparks fury from students and management, leading to an apology and campus-wide backlash. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-management-fume-over-bandits-prank-filmed-at-lagos-varsity/

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22 h. ago Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a viral video showing a uniformed police officer mobbed by a crowd over an unconfirmed theft allegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-viral-video-of-officer-mobbed-over-theft-allegation/

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22 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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24 h. ago Nigerian universities must shift from theoretical to solution

Nigerian universities have been urged to shift from theoretical to solution-driven and practical learning capable of driving meaningful research to address societal challenges. This was the summation of discussants at this year’s Grooming Centre University Research Grant award event held at its headquarters in Lagos recently. A total of 125 students comprising 21 PhD candidates, […]

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25 h. ago LASWA, NIWA launch ember months safety campaign on Lagos waterways

THE Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have introduced a proactive safety campaign to keep waterways safe during December’s surge in travel. Emphasising the importance of strict adherence in a joint statement, the LASWA/NIWA urged boat operators and passengers to work together to prevent avoidable accidents on Lagos Inland […]

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27 h. ago Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

…100 MW AI data centre to cost $1.1bn-Findings Over 300 Nigerian AI startups are training large language models and running read more Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

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27 h. ago Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies

The Lagos State government has unveiled its transport policies designed to reduce the logistics pressure on roads and improve the read more Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies

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27 h. ago Shipping companies underpay Nigerian seafarers, delay salaries —Captain Onakoya

Captain (Dr) Abdulrasheed Onakoya is a researcher and member of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM). In this paper presentation delivered during the Quarterly briefing of NAMM in Lagos, he discusses multi-faceted challenges confronting Nigerian seafarers. TOLA ADENUBI brings the excerpts: WHAT inspired your focus on the welfare and protection of Nigerian seafarers? When […]

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