87 m. ago NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils

Tribune Online NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils .Demands immediate payment of members’ withheld salaries THE National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has condemned the Federal Government’s persistent dissolution of university governing councils and the arbitrary removal of vice-chancellors, warning that such actions threaten the stability and development of the nation’s tertiary institutions. Rising from an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held […] NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills

Tribune Online Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills The Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched a transformative capacity-building programme to enhance skills in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for both senior management and junior staff members of the Ministry. Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAFDAC warns fruit sellers against using calcium carbide for artificial fruit ripening

Tribune Online NAFDAC warns fruit sellers against using calcium carbide for artificial fruit ripening ...NAFDAC has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. NAFDAC warns fruit sellers against using calcium carbide for artificial fruit ripening Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment

Tribune Online Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Apple announced Monday its plan to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, where it will manufacture artificial intelligence servers to support its AI-driven features. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, which also includes job creation, supplier partnerships, and infrastructure expansion. […] Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged Read More

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8 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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10 h. ago Focus on legislative duties, stop distracting Nigerians, group urges Natasha

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An advocacy group under the umbrella of Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to focus on her legislative duties and desist from being a constant distraction to the upper chambers and Nigerians in general. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, Barr […] The post Focus on legislative duties, stop distracting Nigerians, group urges Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago PDP: Damagum Decries Internal Wranglings, Govs Welcome Osun LG Polls

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum, has warned against internal and external interference in the party’s affairs. He said the party’s leadership is capable of steering the party toward a brighter future. Damagum described the situation as a sign of the PDP’s rebirth, signaling a renewed commitment to its foundational […]

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14 h. ago Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that purpose of its operations nationwide is not political but to save many lives in the country. The agency’s boss,  Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye led this out on Saturday during a visit at NAFDAC’s Enforcement Office in Apapa, Lagos State to inspect illicit pharmaceuticals confiscated […] The post Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has swore in newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the state. Speaking in Oshogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, urged them to focus on good governance while warning against any attempt to forcibly occupy council secretariats. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for resisting attempts by some […] The post Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that over 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 suspects arrested in its ongoing nationwide fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, in Lagos State, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the enforcement had been planned for over a […] The post “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Don’t truncate democracy, Makinde warns APC as Adeleke swears

•Poll triumph of democracy – PDP     From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help on Local Government administration in Osun State. He gave this warning yesterday, during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected Local Government Chairmen, stating […] The post Don’t truncate democracy, Makinde warns APC as Adeleke swears-in Osun LG chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns

Tribune Online Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Over 600,000 jobs at risk AMID the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs), the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has sounded the alarm, warning that the decision could drive away over $200 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from the country and […] Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophecies regarding several African countries, including Congo, Togo, Benin Republic, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Gambia, and the alliance of Sahel states. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned these countries and their presidents about what they […] Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Diesel shortage may cause nationwide telecom shutdown, ATCON warns

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has raised an urgent alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, disclosed in a statement sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday that Read More

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30 h. ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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35 h. ago NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials’ Shops In Onitsha Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of prohibited and counterfeit drugs hidden inside plumbing materials’ shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State. The discovery comes amid an ongoing crackdown on the market, which was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies over […]

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