69 m. ago Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers

Tribune Online Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive verification and validation exercise for registered farmers across the state. Delta govt begins statewide verification exercise for farmers Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Niger Delta elders hit back at Wike, asks President Tinubu to call the FCT Minister to order

Elders of the Niger Delta have become the next group to hit at Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, after the read more Niger Delta elders hit back at Wike, asks President Tinubu to call the FCT Minister to order

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4 h. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance

Tribune Online Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that foreign students on student visas might face deportation if their presence in the country is deemed not to align with national interests. Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions

Tribune Online Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions The Niger State Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of physical verification for students enrolled in various higher institutions across Nigeria. This verification process is set to begin on 17 March 2025 for the first batch of selected schools. In a recent statement, the board emphasised the importance of attendance for students who have successfully […] Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions Tribune Online

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5 h. ago BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike

Accuses minister of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has debunked claims by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, in a recent media chat, alleging that the organisation took President Bola Tinubu to court  over his position on the Rivers State […] The post BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ASIAN BANKER AWARDS: FIRSTBANK MAINTAINS DOMINANCE IN SME BANKING ACROSS NIGERIA, AFRICA

By Tosin Ajayi  Through a legacy of excellence and Innovation, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the country’s oldest and most distinguished financial institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the banking industry. The Bank was recently crowned the Best SME Bank in Nigeria and the Best SME Bank in Africa at […] The post ASIAN BANKER AWARDS: FIRSTBANK MAINTAINS DOMINANCE IN SME BANKING ACROSS NIGERIA, AFRICA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG

Tribune Online Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG THE Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Professor Abdulkadir Abikan, has asserted that Sharia panels handling family disputes for Muslims in southwestern Nigeria have existed for over two decades. He dismissed the recent controversy surrounding their establishment as an unnecessary politicisation of a long-standing system. Speaking at the Iftar and Award […] Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Disquiet Over Gov Bago Consensus Candidacy For Niger LG Polls

The decision of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to produce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the forthcoming local government elections has received knocks. The governor announced last Saturday while breaking fast with some major stakeholders in the state that his party, APC, has adopted the consensus method as the mode for primary […]

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8 h. ago Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago

Tribune Online Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said that agriculture is a reliable venture for sustaining the Nigerian economy. Agriculture reliable venture for sustaining Nigeria’s economy — Gov Bago Tribune Online

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10 h. ago College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth

By Henry Uche College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Ogun State, Nigeria’s premier institution for insurance education, has advanced the need for learning and professional development among practitioners to move the industry to greater height. At its third edition of Learning and Development Confab held at the College, industry experts among whom was Mrs. […] The post College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago As The Presidential Amnesty Programme Makes Significant Strides

Once upon a time in Nigeria, the Niger Delta region as we know it today did not exist. The land mass and its people were there alright, but the state of affairs, the life they live and the well-being of the entire region was nothing short of perilous. The region was at war – a […]

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11 h. ago Banks’ Audit Executives Seek Stronger Institutional Framework To Combat Fraud

The Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN) has called for the improvement of governance structures, enhancement of risk management practices, and strengthening of the mechanisms that safeguard Nigeria’s financial system. The chairperson of ACAEBIN, Aina Amah stated this at the 2024 annual general meeting and fraud conference with the theme: ‘Fraud […]

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11 h. ago Operators Harp On Compliance Frameworks For Pension Industry Transformation

Pension fund operators, under the auspices of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) have underscored the pivotal role of robust compliance frameworks in sustaining and transforming the nation’s pension industry. At the Pension Industry’s Compliance Officers’ Forum held recently in Lagos, the president of the Compliance Institute, Nigeria (CIN), Pattison Boleigha said, the […]

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12 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Amends Law To Provide Free Sanitary Pads In Schools

Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to provide free sanitary pads in primary, secondary, and community schools across the State to help address problems associated with menstrual hygiene challenges among school girls. The House passed the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board Law of 2012 during a special sitting presided over […]

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15 h. ago 2025 Rio Carnival: Federal Gov’t Hails Brazil’s Spectacular Showcase Of Yoruba Culture

The Nigerian Government has applauded Brazil for its outstanding and creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated a staggering $1.2 billion in revenue. A statement issued by Caleb Nor, media assistant to the executive secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba […]

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17 h. ago IWD: Emuwa, others advocate women collaboration at UBA Business Series

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Angela Emuwa, and panellists at the first Business Series of 2025 of the United Bank for Africa Plc on Thursday called on women to support themselves to break barriers and end pay inequality. The event, which doubles as the commemoration of the 2025 Read More

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18 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade, Abuja aviation varsity take

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to international status. He also okayed the official takeoff of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said Read More

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24 h. ago Gov Bago Reserves All Vice Chairmanship Positions For Women In Niger LG Elections

Niger State Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago has made a groundbreaking move by reserving all vice-chairmanship positions in the 25 local government areas for women in the upcoming local government elections. This decision aims to promote women’s inclusion in governance, addressing their long-standing marginalization despite significant contributions to society. Speaking to news men on Thursday, Governor […] The post Gov Bago Reserves All Vice Chairmanship Positions For Women In Niger LG Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade to international status

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the Read More

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