8 h. ago Taraba gov urged to align with Tinubu to attract federal projects 

Tribune Online Taraba gov urged to align with Tinubu to attract federal projects  “Considering the continued deterioration and the abandoned state of federal projects in Taraba, we wish to appeal to Governor Agbu Kefas to align with President Bola Tinubu to attract... Taraba gov urged to align with Tinubu to attract federal projects  Tribune Online

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9 h. ago FG Calls For Broader Collaboration Against Plastic Pollution

The federal government has called for a sustainable partnership with the Private sector to tackle the rising plastic pollution across the country. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who made the call, praised The Alternative Bank for its continued commitment to tackling plastic pollution in Nigeria, following the success of the ‘Walk4ZeroPlastic’ initiative in […]

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10 h. ago Insecurity: Sokoto Communities Call For State, FG Intervention

Communities in Kebbe local government area of Sokoto State have called on both the state and federal governments to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation that has displaced residents in at least 12 villages. Addressing a press conference in Sokoto yesterday, community leader Adamu Haruna Kebbe, said persistent attacks by armed bandits have forced […]

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14 h. ago Okonkwo tasks FG, NASS on mortgage system for sustainable housing delivery

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Group Managing Director of Nedcomoaks, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, has issued a compelling call on the Federal Government and the Nationbal Assembly to establish a practical and effective mortgage system as a critical step toward solving the nation’s housing crisis. Speaking at the ‘Handover Ceremony of Keys’ for the ‘Dream to Keys’ […] The post Okonkwo tasks FG, NASS on mortgage system for sustainable housing delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Sokoto Community Seeks Federal Approval For Weapons For Self

Residents of Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State have called on the Federal Government to grant them permission to bear arms for self-defence, following relentless attacks by suspected members of the Lakurawa terror group. The appeal was made on Saturday in Sokoto during a press briefing addressed by a community leader, Alhaji Adamu Kebbe, […] The post Insecurity: Sokoto Community Seeks Federal Approval For Weapons For Self-Defence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FG pledges collaboration with stakeholders after Child Rights Act review

▪︎Tinubu, Musawa, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Kanyeyachukwu’s artistic brilliance The Federal Government has pledged to work closely with relevant stakeholders once the ongoing review of the Nigerian Child Rights Act is concluded, in order to establish the necessary regulatory frameworks that will attract investment and provide infrastructure to unlock opportunities for children nationwide. Speaking at the […] The post FG pledges collaboration with stakeholders after Child Rights Act review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Families of over 270 Nigerians reportedly detained in Kalite Prison, Ethiopia, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently intervene and secure the release or transfer of their loved ones, many of whom are said to be in critical condition. The detainees, according to their […] The post 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Coastal highway: FG approves additional 100km to pass through Edo

The federal government has approved an additional 100 kilometres to the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, so it can pass through Edo read more Coastal highway: FG approves additional 100km to pass through Edo

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33 h. ago NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation

Tribune Online NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation The centre has been mandated by the Federal Government to prosecute any individual involved in the proliferation of illicit weapons... NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation Tribune Online

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35 h. ago How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

The federal government’s abrupt introduction of a new national curriculum has stirred significant controversy within Nigeria’s education ecosystem. While curriculum read more How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

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35 h. ago Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and read more Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

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39 h. ago Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians

• Dons, teachers, parents hail FG By Kehinde Aderemi Sixteen years after it was removed from the school curriculum, the Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of Nigerian History into the school curriculum, making it a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school. Before it was finally removed from the school curriculum, the Federal […] The post Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Federal Government Seeks Partnership Against Money Laundering, Others

  The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has expressed comcern over the growing use of real estate, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and luxury goods as conduits for money laundering and other illicit financial activities in the country. The AGF, at a one-day roundtable on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Framework for […]

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46 h. ago Zulum Seeks Deployment Of Soldiers To Borno Border Communities

  Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has appealed to the Federal Government and the military authorities to deploy soldiers to border communities in Borno State such as Kirawa, Wulgo, Baga, Damasak, Malam Fatori, among others, considering their economic importance to the State and the country in general. Zulum made the appeal on Friday when […]

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50 h. ago Tinubu Committed To Rewriting History Of Roads Construction — Umahi

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on Thursday, said President Bola Tinubu was committed to rewriting the history of roads construction in Nigeria in fulfillment of his Renewed Hope Agenda. Umahi stated this when he inspected federal roads alongside Governor Monday Okpebholo in Edo Central and Edo South Senatorial Districts of Edo State. The inspection […]

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51 h. ago Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja Federal Government has commenced nutrition budget tagging aimed at allocating proper resources to areas that desire food more. The project which is done in collaboration with Senegal is expected to be transparent, accountable and efficient. According to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, nutrition […] The post Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi

Tribune Online EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said it would be encouraging for Nigerians if they could track and feel the impact of recovered looted funds by the Federal Government. EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

…Says tech can boost Nigeria’s revenue by 50%, saying with tech, capital won’t be problem for startups The Federal Government read more Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

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58 h. ago Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi stated that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, emphasising that the only serious resistance to the Federal Government comes from a few social media users. Utomi made the comment in Lagos during the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable, which was themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics”. He bemoaned that most opposition […] The post Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has demanded that urgent action be taken by the federal and state governments to address the rising cases of insecurity across the country. Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, in an independence day message, noted that it is the constitutional duty of the […] The post NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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