9 h. ago Bauchi govt sets up innovative approach to remove social barriers

Tribune Online Bauchi govt sets up innovative approach to remove social barriers It is crucial to acknowledge that the progress still needs a multisectoral approach to reach the most marginalised and vulnerable populations left behind... Bauchi govt sets up innovative approach to remove social barriers Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State government has held a stakeholders’ meeting to review and validate the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) policy document that aims to improve the welfare of the displaced population in the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, who addressed the stakeholders at […] The post Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ADC Queries Federal Govt’s Plan To ‘Quietly Sell Refineries’ Without Full Audit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries, citing recent reports that alleged that successive governments have spent nearly $18billion on the rehabilitation of the three major refineries in the country. In a statement by the ADC’s national publicity secretary and Coalition Spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party questioned […]

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12 h. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match officials have been selected, including 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 […]

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14 h. ago Federal Gov’t Closes Section Of Keffi Flyover For Integrity Test

The Federal Government has closed a section of Keffi Flyover in Keffi, Nasarawa State and commenced integrity test to ascertain the state of the infrastructure. The closure followed the collapse of a section of the bridge on commuters, causing panic among residents and travelers. Director Information, Federal Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed Sabo, in a […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu Gov’t Committed To Protecting Local Manufacturing Firms — SON

The President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to the protection of local manufacturing companies to enhance their growth. Director General of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, stated this on Thursday while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ forum for manufacturers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), importers and exporters in Ilorin, Kwara […]

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15 h. ago You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi

Tribune Online You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi “I have governed Anambra State and I don’t boast of things I didn’t do, they are verifiable. You lied, SABMiller not our highest taxpayer, Anambra govt tells Peter Obi Tribune Online

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15 h. ago New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

…Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture …returns 60,000 out-of-school children to classrooms Nureni read more New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

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16 h. ago Troops Nab 2 NURTW Officials, IPOB Tax Collector, Others Suspected Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for receiving consignment for terrorists in Borno State. This is just as troops also arrested a suspected tax collector for the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Anambra State from whom […]

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16 h. ago No fear of herders attack again, return to your farms, Amotekun tells Ondo farmers

Farmers in Ondo State have been called upon to return to their farms in order to prevent food scarcity in read more No fear of herders attack again, return to your farms, Amotekun tells Ondo farmers

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18 h. ago NFC announces return of Decasia Film Festival to Lagos, set for July 27–30

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has announced the return of the heritage film festival Decasia to Lagos, scheduled to take place from Sunday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 30. The four-day cultural event will be held at the NFC’s Lagos office in Ikoyi. A collaborative initiative between the NFC, the Lagos […] The post NFC announces return of Decasia Film Festival to Lagos, set for July 27–30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone

Tribune Online Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone The development marks a significant milestone in Ondo State’s journey towards becoming a major hub for oil refining and trade in Nigeria. Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone Tribune Online

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19 h. ago UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election

Tribune Online UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election The move will extend voting rights to around 1.5 million young people across the UK. UK govt confirms 16 as new voting age for next general election Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials

Tribune Online Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials I don't know how to spare, indolence, docility, laziness, incompetence and deliberate obstruction of the wheel of progress... Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Government has sealed off the Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely over illegal waste disposal. Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Thursday. He said the action was taken after LAWMA’s Public Waste Operations Team discovered the market […] The post Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Increased Secondary School Workers To 26,436 In 6 Years — TESCOM

Oyo State Government increased the staff strength of its secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 within six years in office of Governor Seyi Makinde. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post-Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, made this known at a session of Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held […]

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22 h. ago Recapitalisation: Sterling Bank Targets $400m Fresh Capital To Meet CBN Deadline

Ahead of the banking sector recapitalisation deadline of March 31, 2026, Sterling Financial Holdings Company has announced plans to raise $400 million in capital across multiple phases and instruments as part of its broader strategy to expand operations and meet new regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to Bloomberg, CEO […]

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22 h. ago Oyetola Unveils Local Production Plan To End Fish Importation

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. At a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the minister outlined a bold vision aimed at transforming the nation’s aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, […]

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22 h. ago Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman

Tribune Online Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman • Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, has said that the policies of the Governor ’Seyi Makinde-led administration in the basic education sector covering primary and junior secondary schools have helped to greatly reduce […] Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman Tribune Online

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