57 m. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the role of the state branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), led by Dr Nathaniel Ogungbangbe on the delayed payment of the federal allocations to the local government council areas as ‘ignominious and unpatriotic,’ saying […] The post Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 m. ago Students Confirm Disbursement Of N800m Scholarship By Bauchi Governor

The National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) has confirmed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration has disbursed N800 million as part of the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme to indigent students across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, NUBASS national president, Comrade Bello Ibrahim Aliyu, described the development as “historic in […]

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70 m. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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70 m. ago Ministry Opens Vehicular Emission Testing Centre In Nasarawa

Federal Ministry of Environment has inaugurated the pilot scheme of its vehicular emission testing centre in Maraba, Nasarawa State. The minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who was represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Alhaji Mahmud Adam Kambari,  said at the event yesterday that the centre would be a hub for scientific testing, research, […]

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92 m. ago How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don

Tribune Online How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don A professor of Nematology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has unraveled the world beneath the soil surface where “little known, yet devastating” to plant-parasitic nematodes usually attack roots, weaken crops, and open gateways to diseases. Olaniyi, who works in the Department of Biological Sciences, stated this on Thursday while […] How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition

An educationist and Chief Executive Officer, Rimax Institute of Science and Technology, Chief Livinus Okwara, has pledged to promote Igbo, other Nigerian languages and skills acquisition among the youth. Okwara, one of the earliest Nigerians to run a computer institute also pledged to establish skill acquisition centres abroad. Addressing newsmen ahead of his coronation ceremony […] The post Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Governor Sule Reappoints Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reappointed Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ho. Danladi Jatau, during the proceedings yesterday in Lafia, the state capital Jatau said the House received an official communication from the governor […]

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2 h. ago INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration. This is part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise aimed at enabling eligible citizens to participate in the 2027 general elections. The update was provided in a press release issued on Monday, by Sam Olumekun, […] The post INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NISCN Urges Wike To End Motor Touting, Textbook Scams In Abuja

The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to urgently address what it described as “terrorism” by workers in the transportation sector in Abuja. NISCN, established by the Federal Government in 1964 and officially gazetted in 1989, said it was worried by […]

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8 h. ago Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS

Tribune Online Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS Our personnel will continue to be law-abiding, while upholding justice and respect for civil authority.... Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Oworonshoki Residents Protest Demolition, Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos

Motor traffic on Third Mainland Bridge came to a grinding halt earlier on Monday as hundreds of residents displaced by the ongoing Oworonshoki demolition exercise took to the highway in a dramatic protest against the Lagos State Government’s forced evictions. The protesters, largely women, children, and the elderly, occupied the outbound lanes of the bridge, […]

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9 h. ago Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG

The union says that the government policy, if implemented, will compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty. The post Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

Ikrima Mohammed, Acting National President of the Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has provided clarification regarding read more AHOUN clarifies purpose of FLYADEAL flight into Kano Airport

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10 h. ago NABTEB begins review, validation of syllabi for 26 trade areas in technical colleges

Tribune Online NABTEB begins review, validation of syllabi for 26 trade areas in technical colleges The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the review and validation of syllabi for... NABTEB begins review, validation of syllabi for 26 trade areas in technical colleges Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN

Tribune Online Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Rev. Yakubu Pam, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the country but... Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike

Tribune Online Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike The ongoing industrial face-off between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a dramatic turn on Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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10 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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10 h. ago JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise

Tribune Online JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise This update was contained in a statement issued Monday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and JUST IN: INEC releases fresh update on nationwide CVR exercise Tribune Online

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