8 h. ago 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Families of over 270 Nigerians reportedly detained in Kalite Prison, Ethiopia, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently intervene and secure the release or transfer of their loved ones, many of whom are said to be in critical condition. The detainees, according to their […] The post 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Coastal highway: FG approves additional 100km to pass through Edo

The federal government has approved an additional 100 kilometres to the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, so it can pass through Edo read more Coastal highway: FG approves additional 100km to pass through Edo

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11 h. ago NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation

Tribune Online NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation The centre has been mandated by the Federal Government to prosecute any individual involved in the proliferation of illicit weapons... NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation Tribune Online

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13 h. ago How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

The federal government’s abrupt introduction of a new national curriculum has stirred significant controversy within Nigeria’s education ecosystem. While curriculum read more How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

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13 h. ago Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and read more Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

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17 h. ago Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians

• Dons, teachers, parents hail FG By Kehinde Aderemi Sixteen years after it was removed from the school curriculum, the Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of Nigerian History into the school curriculum, making it a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school. Before it was finally removed from the school curriculum, the Federal […] The post Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

21 h. ago Federal Government Seeks Partnership Against Money Laundering, Others

  The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has expressed comcern over the growing use of real estate, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and luxury goods as conduits for money laundering and other illicit financial activities in the country. The AGF, at a one-day roundtable on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Framework for […]

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24 h. ago Zulum Seeks Deployment Of Soldiers To Borno Border Communities

  Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has appealed to the Federal Government and the military authorities to deploy soldiers to border communities in Borno State such as Kirawa, Wulgo, Baga, Damasak, Malam Fatori, among others, considering their economic importance to the State and the country in general. Zulum made the appeal on Friday when […]

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28 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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29 h. ago Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja Federal Government has commenced nutrition budget tagging aimed at allocating proper resources to areas that desire food more. The project which is done in collaboration with Senegal is expected to be transparent, accountable and efficient. According to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, nutrition […] The post Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi

Tribune Online EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said it would be encouraging for Nigerians if they could track and feel the impact of recovered looted funds by the Federal Government. EFCC’s N853bn revelation: Nigerians want to track, feel impact of recovered funds — Obi Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

…Says tech can boost Nigeria’s revenue by 50%, saying with tech, capital won’t be problem for startups The Federal Government read more Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

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36 h. ago Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi stated that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, emphasising that the only serious resistance to the Federal Government comes from a few social media users. Utomi made the comment in Lagos during the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable, which was themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics”. He bemoaned that most opposition […] The post Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has demanded that urgent action be taken by the federal and state governments to address the rising cases of insecurity across the country. Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, in an independence day message, noted that it is the constitutional duty of the […] The post NUJ FCT demands urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, journalists’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Federal Government Solicits Entrepreneurs’ Investment In Tourism

The federal government has called on Nigerian entrepreneurs to invest more in tourism, saying such investments offer the opportunities to invest in the people, the youth and the future. Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande who stated made the call said tourism development, job creation, and youth empowerment were central pillars of the present […]

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54 h. ago ‘Fish Our Perpetrators Of Kwara Killings’, Alaafin Tells Federal Government

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to apprehend perpetrators of killings in Kwara communities and bring them to justice. Oba Owoade also called on Nigerians to stand together against those he called blood guzzlers and enemies of state who take pleasure in mindless killing […]

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54 h. ago ‘Fish Out Perpetrators Of Kwara Killings’, Alaafin Tells Federal Government

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to apprehend perpetrators of killings in Kwara communities and bring them to justice. Oba Owoade also called on Nigerians to stand together against those he called blood guzzlers and enemies of state who take pleasure in mindless killing […]

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57 h. ago We Are Not Perturbed, We’ll Keep Fighting For Workers’ Rights — PENGASSAN

The union said it gave the Federal Government benefit of the doubt as the middleman in its dispute with the Dangote Refinery, before calling off the nationwide strike.  The post We Are Not Perturbed, We’ll Keep Fighting For Workers’ Rights — PENGASSAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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57 h. ago Strike suspension: Why we didn’t sign reconciliation agreement – PENGASSAN

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has revealed that it did not sign the communique that ended its industrial action against Dangote Refinery. The disclosure comes after PENGASSAN suspended its nationwide strike on Wednesday after the intervention of the federal government. However, the union maintained that its concerns were not […] The post Strike suspension: Why we didn’t sign reconciliation agreement – PENGASSAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Coastal Highway: CSOs, Opposition Party Figures, Economic Experts Score Tinubu High

Civil society organisations (CSOs), opposition party figures and key stakeholders in the Nigerian business community have commended the Federal Government on the quality of work being done on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, and the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to infrastructure development/economic growth. The stakeholders, who were impressed by the level […]

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