38 h. ago Again, Varsity Lecturers Threaten Showdown Over Unresolved Agreements

University lecturers have again warned of an imminent showdown with the Federal Government over unresolved agreements and what they described as a persistent lack of sincerity in negotiations. The Abuja Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Comrade Professor Adam Al-Amin Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. […]

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3 d. ago Moves to convert Maritime Academy to varsity threaten security, funding — Governing council

Akinola expressed fears that the creation of a University of Maritime Studies would dilute the Academy’s regimented cadet training system, which he described as

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4 d. ago ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum […]

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4 d. ago ATBU management disowns move to convert varsity into conventional institution

Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has distanced itself from the ongoing process at the Senate of Nigeria to change the law establishing...

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4 d. ago Employers scramble for top cadets at Maritime Academy passing

The rush began moments after the roll call of outstanding cadets was announced.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Reps flag off probe of border security operations, funding

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday flagged off the investigation into the utilisation of budgetary allocations approved for security agencies manning...

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7 d. ago Three Nigerian EdTech startups secure N7m in seed funding to scale AI, peer

Three Nigerian education technology (EdTech) startups have secured a combined N7 million in seed funding from the non-governmental organisation Women read more Three Nigerian EdTech startups secure N7m in seed funding to scale AI, peer-learning platforms

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7 d. ago Nigeria Cricket Federation Holds Strategic Meeting With ICC In Lagos

In its determination to advance the game of cricket in Nigeria, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has successfully completed a two-day strategy meeting with the world governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), in Lagos. The strategic meeting, held on 7th and 8th November, aimed to redefine and reposition cricket in the West African nation […]

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8 d. ago Kwara South Senatorial aspirant lauds Tinubu, AbdulRazaq over Ilorin

A UK-based financial expert and candidate for the Kwara South Senatorial District seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kazeem Salaam has praised President Bola Tinubu for the recent approval of the reconstruction of the Ilorin–Omu-Aran–Egbe Road. Salaam also expressed gratitude to the entire Federal Executive Council and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq […]

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8 d. ago Yakubu Gowon Varsity Council Appoints Sambo As Acting Registrar

The 11th Governing Council of the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), led by Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the appointment of Malam Mohammed Sambo as Acting Registrar of the institution. The appointment was made during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council held on Friday, November 7, 2025. According to a press […]

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8 d. ago LCFE, PenCom explore strategies for pension fund investments in gold

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), in collaboration with the National Pension Commission (PenCom), hosted a landmark forum over read more LCFE, PenCom explore strategies for pension fund investments in gold-backed securities

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8 d. ago Commodities Exchange, PenCom Partner On Pension Fund Investments In Gold

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), in collaboration with the National Pension Commission (PenCom), explored strategies for expanding investment opportunities in gold-backed securities through Nigeria’s commodities exchanges. The organisations hosted a landmark forum at the weekend. The event comes in the wake of the revised Regulation on Investment of Pension Fund Assets, issued by […]

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1 week ago Federal Govt Secures €21m German Funding For Clean Energy Transition

The federal government has secured a financial boost from Germany to advance its energy transition agenda, with a combined funding commitment of €21 million to strengthen renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and private sector participation. The announcement was made during the Working Group on Power, Energy and Climate meeting held on November 3, 2025, in […]

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1 week ago UniAbuja governing council appoints Prof Fawehinmi as new VC

The eleventh Governing Council of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive Vice-Chancellor...

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1 week ago We’ll Ensure Probity In Use Of Security Intervention Funds – Reps

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, probity in the utilisation of all security intervention funds in the country. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen made the commitment while inaugurating the House Ad-hoc Committee on the expenditure of all intervention funds on security, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday. The Green Chamber […]

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1 week ago Reps flag off probe into security intervention funds from 2020 to date

The House of Representatives on Thursday commenced an investigation into all security intervention funds disbursed by former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu from 2020 to date.

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1 week ago Lagos Speaker’s Son Takes Over As Agege LGA Chair After Incumbent’s Sudden Resignation

A fresh twist has emerged on the political landscape of Agege local government area of Lagos State as Ganiu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has officially assumed office as the new chairman of the local government area council. The development followed the sudden resignation of […]

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1 week ago CITAD Condemns Arrest Of 2 Kano Youngsters Over Facebook Post

A non-governmental organisation, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has condemned the arrest of two young men in Tofa local government area of Kano State for allegedly criticising the local government council chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Yakubu Addis, over an abandoned road project. The youths, identified as Murtala Garba Doka and Shamsu Safiyanu Lambu, were […]

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2 w. ago Mbah: Why Tinubu declared emergency on security institutions

GOVERNOR of Enugu State and chairman, National Economic Council’s (NEC) committee on overhaul of Police and other security training institutions in Nigeria, Mr Peter Mbah, says President Bola Tinubu has declared an emergency on the institutions as part of efforts to tackle criminality and security challenges across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls […]

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2 w. ago Backbone Says It Has Secured Funding For 500,000bpd Refinery In Ondo

Following the successful execution of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (BINL) and the Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), for the construction of a 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery and the development of a 1,471-hectare Sunshine Free Trade Zone in the Ilaje area of Ondo State in […]

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