1 hour ago NECA Canvasses Support For Federal Gov’t On New Expatriate Reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has canvassed support for the Federal Government and other stakeholders in implementing expatriate reforms, including the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this at a high-level stakeholder dialogue titled “Sensitisation on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms” held at the NECA […]

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1 hour ago How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

As Nigeria turns to renewable energy, solar power stands out as one of the most promising and accessible solutions to read more How removal of import duties on solar raw materials can boost Nigeria’s industrial future

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2 h. ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria Records $9bn Post Harvest Loss Annually – Varsity Don

The Agric Business Incubation Centre director at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Philips Nto, has said the country records about $9bn in post-harvest losses annually. Nto made the statement while speaking to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on mitigating food insecurity in the country as the farming season has begun in […]

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7 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narrated his ordeal while trying to get […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue -Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Parents’ denial deepening drug abuse crises in Nigeria, say psychiatrists

The rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youths are being fuelled by a culture of denial among parents and guardians, psychiatrists have said. The experts stated that the safe haven often provided by parents and guardians to children and young adults indulging in drugs and opioids is contributing to the growing menace. A report Read More

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9 h. ago Abbas praises Tinubu, Sani for support, distributes empowerment items in Kaduna

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu supported his bid to become Speaker even without knowing him personally. Abbas, who made the disclosure while distributing empowerment materials to his constituents in Zaria, Kaduna State, said the President’s support was based solely on what he had read about Read More

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11 h. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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11 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state.  In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narratedHow Governor Alia blocked my support for […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

In a bold move to tackle unemployment and boost national productivity, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch read more Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

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15 h. ago Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori

Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori has publicly endorsed Governor Umar Namadi for a second term re-election for Jigawa state, applauding the governor’s performance in his first tenure and declaring his full support for his re-election bid in Jigawa for 2027. Speaking on the political direction of Jigawa State on Monday ahead of the next gubernatorial election, […] The post Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago FCT CP urges traffic laws compliance, warn against attacks on officers

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has called on residents of Abuja to strictly comply with traffic laws and support ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the territory. According to him, obedience to traffic regulations reduces long jams on roads in populated areas. The CP’s remarks come from Read More

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20 h. ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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23 h. ago SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

The Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), has launched the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Program Cohort 2 to support aspiring and emerging read more SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

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23 h. ago NPFL: Nasarawa Utd players get N3.3m reward after victory over Plateau Utd

Nasarawa United players have been rewarded with N3.5m for the matchday 33 victory over Plateau United. Governor Abdullahi Sule and the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, doled out the cash gift to the players after the game on Sunday. The announcement of the cash gift is contained in a statement signed Read More

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23 h. ago Otti Has Written His Name In Gold, Chair Abia Monarchs, Says

The Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers chairman, Eze Linus Mba, said that the governor, Alex Otti, had written his name in gold and endeared himself to the people. Eze Mba spoke to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Abiriba Road by former president Olusegun Obasanjo at Uzuakoli. He said […]

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23 h. ago NNPCL’s Push Against Cataract Aligns With Abia Govt’s Health Framework

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Foundation’s (NNPCL’s) push against cataracts aligns with his administration’s healthcare framework. Otti stated this at last week’s official flag-off of the NNPCL’s 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries outreach in Umuahia and Aba at the State Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, the capital. Represented by […]

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