27 h. ago Electricity Act: We Are Still Committed To Decentralised Market — States

The State governments, under the aegis of Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy (FOCPEN), have dismissed claims that they were backpedalling from their commitment to ensure a decentralised and reliable power supply in the country. The forum said no state has retreated from the reform, adding that instead, more states were passing laws, constituting […]

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29 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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46 h. ago NBA Committee Welcomes Probe Into Ozekhome’s Link To Property Controversy In UK

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to launch a probe into what it described as a “messy property controversy” involving Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, in the United Kingdom. According to a statement, the development stemmed […]

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3 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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6 d. ago International Paralympic Committee Lift Suspensions On Russia, Belarus

The partial suspensions of Belarus and Russia have been lifted after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) voted not to maintain the sanctions. Both countries had been suspended from Paralympic competition since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Belarus is a close ally of Russia. But their athletes competed at the Paris Paralympics as neutrals after […]

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6 d. ago Reps Committee Tackles PENGASSAN Over Planned Shutdown Of Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery

The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has opposed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing industrial action and order to some of their branches to cut off gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery. The legislative committee said PENGASSAN’s action was without notice and […]

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1 week ago Northern Youths Hail Akpabio’s ‘Fatherly Role’ In National Assembly Crisis

The Northern Ethnic Youths Group has praised Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, for what it described as his “measured, decisive, and fatherly leadership” in resolving the dispute over the sealed office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. In a statement released to the media, Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the spokesperson for the group, said Akpabio’s […]

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1 week ago SWAN @60: Organising, Special Awards Committees Launch Ahead Of Anniversary Celebration

The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming SWAN @60 Diamond Jubilee Celebration. This event marks the commencement of activities celebrating six decades of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Association’s national secretariat in Abuja […]

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1 week ago Olubadan: Oba Ladoja’s Coronation Committee Issues Traffic Advisory

The Olubadan Coronation Organising Committee inaugurated by the Oyo State Government to oversee the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has announced the closure of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall. The state government had earlier announced that the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be formally […]

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1 week ago ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office

Tribune Online ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions proposed the suspension following the incident and was approved by the plenary, presided over by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office Tribune Online

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1 week ago Textile union rejects resignation of member from Edo NLC caretaker committee

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has rejected the alleged unilateral resignation of one of its members, Mike Ochei, from the Caretaker Committee set up by the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to resolve the crisis in the state council to pave the […] The post Textile union rejects resignation of member from Edo NLC caretaker committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo South Senator Imasuen Reiterates Senate’s Commitment To Varsity Funding

The chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Senator Neda Imasuen, has reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to improving University funding, safeguarding academic freedom and bridging the gap between knowledge and industry. Imasuen, who represents Edo South, stated this at a two-day golden jubilee of the Faculty of Arts of the University of […]

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2 w. ago ‘I’m Committed To Ahmadu Bello’s Ideals’, Says Governor AbdulRazaq

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday pledged continued propagation of the ideals of late Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello. AbdulRazaq who is the Sardauna of Ilorin stated this when the executives of the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) paid him a courtesy visit in Ilorin. The governor thanked members […]

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2 w. ago Monetary Policy Committee Members Project Naira At N1,400/$ By Year End

Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have projected a further strengthening of the naira. They expect the currency to appreciate to about N1400 to the dollar before the end of 2025, riding on improved oil production, steady capital inflows, and disciplined liquidity management. In their personal statements at the last […]

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3 w. ago Northern youths petition Senate over leadership committee on security

Tribune Online Northern youths petition Senate over leadership committee on security A coalition of youths from the 19 Northern states under the aegis of Northern Youth for Peace and Progress (NYPP) has petitioned Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio to, as a matter of urgency, take the issue of insecurity in the region a priority. To this end, it also called on the National Assembly to review […] Northern youths petition Senate over leadership committee on security Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ganduje To Rehabilitate 10,000 Hizba Personnel Dismissed By Kano Government

The immediate past chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has set up a 44-member committee to screen 10,000 Hizbah (Sharia Police) personnel who have allegedly been dismissed by the Kano State government. The job of the committee under the leadership of Baffa Babba Danagundi, firector-general of the National Productivity Centre, will […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Michael Ibe Honoured At Caritas Internationalis Committees Chairs Forum 2024

The Caritas Internationalis Committees Chairs Forum has honoured Nigeria’s Michael Ibe with the prestigious award of “Most Outstanding Contributor Award”, in recognition of his innovations, strategic leadership, and transformative contributions to the Catholic Relief agency. This award was one of the series of events when the Caritas Internationalis, the confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development, […]

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3 w. ago Sports Federations Electoral Committee Approves Nomination Form, Election Timeline

The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation has officially released the approved nomination form and comprehensive election timeline for the highly anticipated National Sports Federation Elections. Acoording to a statement signed by Rita Mosindi Secretary, Electoral Committee National Sports Federations, the nomination forms will be available for collection and submission at the Secretariat of […]

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3 w. ago ‘How my journeys to Dutse and Yusufari opened my eyes to great possibilities in the North’

Aisha Garba, recognised for her ability to shed light on Northern culture, security and youth empowerment, in this interview speaks read more ‘How my journeys to Dutse and Yusufari opened my eyes to great possibilities in the North’

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4 w. ago Northern Youths Seek Government Clampdown On Politicians Backing Banditry

The Arewa Youth Movement (AYM) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), urging him to take decisive action against politicians allegedly connected to banditry and violent crimes in Northern Nigeria. In a press briefing held in Abuja, AYM spokesperson, Comrade Yahaya Muhammed Garba, called for a thorough investigation into the activities of certain political […] The post Northern Youths Seek Government Clampdown On Politicians Backing Banditry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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