5 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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6 h. ago From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses

Tribune Online From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses By Afolabi Abisola Favour IN today’s digital economy, social media has become more than just a space for entertainment, it is now a vital tool for business growth in Nigeria. According to Statista (2024), spending on digital advertising in Nigeria stood at $169 million, with social media ads accounting for more than 40 percent of […] From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses Tribune Online

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6 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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6 h. 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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6 h. 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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7 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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7 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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8 h. ago Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially scrapped its long-standing policy that eliminated students from training after three unsuccessful attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. Under the new reform, affected students will now be allowed to retake only the specific section they failed until they achieve a passing score, provided they maintain […] The post Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 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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12 h. ago BBNaija10: Faith Breaks Down In Tears After Rooboy ‘s Shocking ‘Eviction’

Emotions ran high in the Big Brother Naija house following the eviction of Rooboy, with fellow housemate Faith openly blaming himself for Rooboy’s failure to win the highly coveted Pepsi task earlier in the week. Moments after the show host Ebuka-Obi Uchendu informed Rooboy via the red phone that he had been evicted, Faith was […]

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12 h. ago BBNaija10: Faith Breaks Down In Tears After Rooboy‘s Shocking ‘Eviction’

Emotions ran high in the Big Brother Naija house following the eviction of Rooboy, with fellow housemate Faith openly blaming himself for Rooboy’s failure to win the highly coveted Pepsi task earlier in the week. Moments after the show host Ebuka-Obi Uchendu informed Rooboy via the red phone that he had been evicted, Faith was […]

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14 h. ago Osun Government Widens Internet Access With Free Public WiFi Service

Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to expand digital access for residents, students, businesses and communities across the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Alimi stressed that Imole Wi-Fi was conceived to facilitate digital access and increase […]

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22 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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23 h. ago Grinders Basketball Foundation Marks 7th Anniversary, Empower Over 50 Student

The Grinders Basketball Foundation has made a significant impact on the lives of over 50 student-athletes in Abuja through its successful “Back-to-School” programme, held over the weekend. The event, marking the seventh edition of the initiative, provided recipients from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions with vital educational resources, including cash donations, exercise books, school bags, […]

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25 h. ago Airtel Africa Foundation Awards Tech Scholarships To 2 Nigerian Students

  Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has awarded two Nigerian students fully-funded scholarships to study at Plaksha University, India, under the Airtel Africa Fellowship programme. The two recipients, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed emerged successful after a highly competitive selection process and will pursue undergraduate degrees in technology-related fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]

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30 h. ago EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria?

Tribune Online EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria? Holding an election under a state of emergency in Nigeria is a complex and highly debated topic EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria? Tribune Online

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31 h. ago FG endorses Yoruba Youth Council, confirms Alawode as president

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has endorsed the Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) and confirmed Alawode Rahmon Akintunde as its read more FG endorses Yoruba Youth Council, confirms Alawode as president

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32 h. ago Kudos, knock trail ban on extravagant graduation parties in schools

The ban on extravagant graduation parties in elementary schools recently announced by some state governments has elicited mixed reactions. Public opinion is divided, with some teachers and students lamenting the loss of celebratory joy while others including parents support the move for promoting discipline and reducing extravagance. A cross-section of education stakeholders in Ondo, Osun […] The post Kudos, knock trail ban on extravagant graduation parties in schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 700 students benefit from Ibadan Southwest LG free summer coaching

Tribune Online 700 students benefit from Ibadan Southwest LG free summer coaching No fewer than 700 secondary school students in Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area have benefited from a free summer coaching programme organised by the council chairman, Hon. Kehinde Akande. 700 students benefit from Ibadan Southwest LG free summer coaching Tribune Online

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35 h. ago We’re Too Preoccupied To Meddle In Opposition Affairs, APC Tells Tambuwal

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Bola Tinubu and the party were preoccupied with the important business of governance and do not have idle time to meddle in the internal affairs of opposition parties that were already badly broken by their own failures and internal contradictions. APC national publicity secretary, Felix […]

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