2 h. ago Scientists reveal links between your breathing and your vision

Tribune Online Scientists reveal links between your breathing and your vision RESEARCHERS have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation — something that could affect our vision. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden discovered the fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely […] Scientists reveal links between your breathing and your vision Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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5 h. ago S’Court’s judgment fails to seal LG autonomy seven months after verdict

Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political maneuvering and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN report The implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment. Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that Read More

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5 h. ago Stakeholders fault N’Assembly’s move on 60 new FMCs, say existing hospitals struggling

Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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5 h. ago State House earmarks N1.9bn for diesel as solar power plant delays

The Federal Government has allocated N1.99bn to procure diesel for the electric power generators for the State House in 2025. This comes amid delays in the FG’s solar power project initially slated to come on stream between December 2024 and January 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the FG disbursed N88.75m for diesel within the first Read More

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13 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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15 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Safety Of Your Funds In Banks Guaranteed, NDIC Assures Depositors

Managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bello Hassan has assured that with strict regulations put in place by the corporation, depositors need not worry about the safety of their money in the country’s banks. He gave the assurance at the NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 46th edition of […]

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21 h. ago The World’s top 9 universities for attracting industry funding

Universities are not just centres of learning—they are key drivers of innovation, shaping the future through groundbreaking research and industry read more The World’s top 9 universities for attracting industry funding

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21 h. ago Emefiele disowns forfeited assets, says property belong to relative

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has denied the ownership of some funds and property forfeited to the Federal Government on the order of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and Read More

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27 h. ago Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice

As domestic violence spreads more doom • ‘Why you should flee when your partner becomes violent’   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Domestic violence has become a disturbing issue globally. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF said one out of every three women has experienced one form of violence or the other.     Agbakaba said […] The post Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) distributed N1.98 billion to investors for the 2024 financial year. The fund, operated by United read more United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

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34 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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35 h. ago N14bn Released For Regional Dev’t, But More Funds Needed, Says Minister

The Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) has revealed that only N14.1billion of the N35.2billion approved for its projects in 2023 and 2024 has been released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, raising concerns over funding shortages. During a ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, […]

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35 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development

Tribune Online Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development In a major step toward strengthening economic cooperation, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has hosted a high-level delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), led by its CEO, Mr Sultan Al-Marshad. Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

Tribune Online Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by […] Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele

By Lukman Olabiyi   Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Finally, Court Orders Forfeiture Of $4.7m, N830m, Properties Linked To Emefiele

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to the immediate-past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Bogoro ordered that the monies and properties be handed over to the federal government after dismissing an application […]

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41 h. ago Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field

Says Lack of Vaccination Makes Malnourished Children More Vulnerable In Bauchi Urges Bauchi Council Chairmen To Step Up Vaccinations Of Children To Curb Rising Malnutrition From Paul Orude Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Bauchi State contributes an alarming 54, 000 cases of malnourished children to the nation’s burden. This revelation was made […] The post Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Elumelu Urges Higher Oil Production For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stated that Nigeria needed increased oil production to fund the country’s economic diversification and development. Elumelu stated this on Thursday at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse in Abuja, highlighting the crucial role of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The discourse, […]

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