69 h. ago Nigeria Seeks Global Unity To Tackle Urban Challenges Amid Shifting World Order

The Nigerian government has called for innovative solutions and strengthened international cooperation to address urgent urban development challenges during the opening session of the first session of the 2025 UN-Habitat executive board meeting in Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s minister of Housing and Urban Development and current chair of the UN-Habitat […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu marks 73rd birthday today, seeks spiritual guidance for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation to mark his 73rd birthday, which is on Saturday. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Read More

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3 d. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner

The Nigeria Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission. Recall that Mr. Nwosu oversaw the  controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election. It was gathered that the motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday […] The post Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Northern youths reject bill seeking to convert Lagos 37 LCDAs to LGs

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has vehemently rejected a proposed bill seeking to convert 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State into full-fledged Local Government Areas. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, the NYCN National President, Isah Abubakar, described the proposed bill as ” unjust and a threat to the principles Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.  The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers condemning the hasty declaration of the state of […] The post Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended sanctions against four members of the governing council of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The four members, who served in the 5th governing council of the institution, comprise Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah […] The post Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue

Diri urges NASS to set up reconciliation committee By Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers […] The post Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Natasha drags Imaseun before legal disciplinary committee, seeks his disbarment

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The suspended Kogi Central’s representative at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally lodged a petition with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar. Senator Imasuen, representing Edo South in the 10th Assembly is the Chairman, Public Petition and Ethics, a committee […] The post Natasha drags Imaseun before legal disciplinary committee, seeks his disbarment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies

Tribune Online Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has called on the federal government to increase funding for healthcare regulatory agencies in Nigeria. This appeal was made during an oversight visit to the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Nigeria(NMCN) to assess the state of healthcare services in Nigeria. The Chairman of the House Committee on […] Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies Tribune Online

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6 d. ago At Malala Fund, we challenge societal norms, push for policy shifts in girls’ education – Aguele

Nabila Aguele is Chief Executive, Nigeria at the Malala Fund, where she leads the organisation’s country strategy and operations, and read more At Malala Fund, we challenge societal norms, push for policy shifts in girls’ education – Aguele

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6 d. ago TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan

Tribune Online TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan A group called Team New Nigeria (TNN) has officially declared its intention to register as a political party, offering itself as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was made by the president of TNN, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, in Abuja, where he outlined the movement’s vision for a transformed and progressive Nigeria. Speaking […] TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Niger Delta monarchs seek collaboration for regional development

The Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Federal Government, multinational organisations, and other stakeholders to drive development in the Niger Delta region.    The monarchs, who gathered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday, signed a statement calling for accelerated development in all […] The post Niger Delta monarchs seek collaboration for regional development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Shun peace deals with bandits, DHQ urges northern communities

The Defence Headquarters has cautioned communities in northern Nigeria against seeking peace deals with bandits and terrorists for protection, stating that the military is not aware of such arrangements and does not support them. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known on Thursday while responding to questions during the Read More

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1 week ago Bill requiring Tiktok, bloggers to open offices in Nigeria passes second reading

A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to require social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country has passed a second reading in the Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within Read More

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1 week ago Senate passes bill mandating social media companies to have Nigerian offices

The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading, a Bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, read more Senate passes bill mandating social media companies to have Nigerian offices

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1 week ago Bill Requiring Physical Offices By Social Media Platforms, Bloggers Passes Second Reading In Senate

A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, for social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country has passed a second reading in the Senate. The bill, titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the […]

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1 week ago UNESCO seeks advancement of Nigeria’s digital growth with TVET

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has suggested a deeper adoption of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to drive and advance Nigeria’s digital growth. UNESCO said there’s a need to strengthen measures to foster the development of a national strategy for digitisation of TVET in Nigeria. […] The post UNESCO seeks advancement of Nigeria’s digital growth with TVET appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate Minority Whip Ngwu Seeks Action Against Nigeria’s Unemployment Crisis

The Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Osita Ngwu, has raised the alarm on the rising rate of unemployment in the country, calling on the federal and state governments, including the private sector, to take bold and decisive action to stem the tide. Ngwu, who represents Enugu West in the Senate, in a statement made […]

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2 w. ago “People Cry About Jobs, But Are Inefficient When Hired” – Kunle Afolayan

Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has expressed concern over the “high level of incompetence” among job seekers in Nigeria. On Thursday, the movie producer resorted to Instagram to criticise many unemployed people in the country for their lack of preparation and inefficiency. Afolayan noted that while many people complain about unemployment, they often become “inefficient” once […] The post “People Cry About Jobs, But Are Inefficient When Hired” – Kunle Afolayan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Keyamo backs XEJET as Namibia seeks direct flight with Nigeria

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has told the Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, that a Nigeria Carrier, XEJET, could be a potential partner with the country in its willingness to establish a direct flight between Nigeria and Windhoek. This was made known through a statement made available to PUNCH Online Read More

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