48 m. ago Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt.

Commuters on the Third Mainland Bridge were left stranded on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area staged a protest. The demonstration was in response to the demolition of their houses by the state government. The demonstration blocked the inward lane of the bridge, causing heavy gridlock and forcing motorists to seek […] The post Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports

The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, said that while startups in Nigeria don’t have […]

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4 h. 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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5 h. ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 1 Resident Dies, 7 Others Injured In Jigawa Building Collapse

One person has been confirmed dead and seven others sustaining injuries after a building collapsed at Kabak Village, Kirikasamma local government area of Jigawa State. The mud house collapsed on Sunday following torrential rainfall in the area. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in one of the areas predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) […]

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12 h. ago Motorists, Pedestrians Lament As Flood Submerges Lagos Roads

Parts of Oduduwa Way GRA in Ikeja Local Government area of Lagos was submerged with floodwaters after heavy downpour on Monday. Our correspondents report that aside from Oduduwa Way GRA, Ladipo and adjoining streets were also flooded, disrupting movement of motorists and pedestrians. The flooding, which reached knee-level in some spots at Ikeja GRA, started […]

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13 h. ago Kwara Police Release 48 Suspected Kidnappers For Lack Of Evidence

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, released 48 persons suspected to be kidnappers whom its operatives arrested along Oke-Ode in Ifelodun local government area of the State last Thursday. “After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects,” the command said in a statement signed […]

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13 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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14 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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14 h. ago PENGASSAN, TUC Back NUPENG In Dangote Faceoff, Threaten Shutdown

PENGASSAN accused the management of Dangote Refinery of resisting potential members of both PENGASSAN and NUPENG from joining the associations. The post PENGASSAN, TUC Back NUPENG In Dangote Faceoff, Threaten Shutdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production

Nigeria’s 2025 budget depends on an expected crude oil price of $75 per barrel, with production set at 2.06 million barrels per day. The post Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago PENGASSAN backs NUPENG strike over dispute with Dangote Group

Threatens to join action By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has expressed its unwavering support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in their ongoing efforts to secure the rights of tanker drivers who are currently being hired at the Dangote Refinery. […] The post PENGASSAN backs NUPENG strike over dispute with Dangote Group appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding

Tribune Online ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding The Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Oluwatoyin Afiz Ogun, has directed trainers handling artisans at its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme at various centres in Jos... ITF directs artisan trainers to imbibe local languages, pidgin English to enhance trainees’ understanding Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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20 h. ago Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

Africa is on the cusp of becoming the world’s next growth engine. The World Bank projects that by 2075, one read more Boosting Local Content: Dorman Long steps up to bridge skills gap

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20 h. ago NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that recent pump price adjustment for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) negates the benefits of its introduction as an alternative to petrol and diesel and is a callous betrayal of the masses. The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led body stated this in a Monday statement following […] The post NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister

NUPENG directed its members to protest against alleged moves by the Dangote Refinery to prevent its CNG tanker drivers from joining labour unions. The post NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Bauchi Govt Renews Commitment To Transform Solid Minerals Sector

Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation, create jobs and enhance the security of mining communities across the state. The state commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Mohammed Maiwada Bello, disclosed this during a live phone-in programme taggedL ‘Scorecard’, which was organised by the Ministry […]

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