5 m. ago North Central Zonal Championship To Bridge Table Tennis Gap In Nigeria

President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, has announced that the inaugural North Central Zone U-17 Boys and Girls Table Tennis Championship, which commenced yesterday in Abuja, aims to close the competitive gap between northern and southern regions of Nigeria in the sport. Speaking at a media briefing heralding the championship, which […]

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10 m. ago Gombe State University Matriculates Over 200 Pioneer Students At Newly Established Dukku Campus

Gombe State University (GSU) has formally matriculated over 200 pioneer students into its newly established Faculty of Environmental Sciences, located at the Dukku campus. The new faculty comprises four academic departments: Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Technology. The ceremony marks a major milestone in the Gombe State Government’s commitment to expanding access to […]

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20 m. ago 2027: Group Decries Attempts To Cause Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

The Northern Vanguard (NV), a political advocacy group based in Abuja, has issued a stern warning to what it described as “desperate elements” attempting to disrupt the growing synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle. In a statement on Thursday, President of the Northern […]

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21 m. ago Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

A new report has spotlighted the poor digital presence of many Nigerian cabinet members, warning that the government risks losing read more Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

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27 m. ago Taraba ALGON Debunks Gassol LG Chairman’s Kidnapping Attempt

The chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Taraba State chapter who is also the chairman of Jalingo local government area, Hon. Aminu Jouro, has debunked a recent report attributed to chairman Gasol LGA Hon. Abubakar Sadique that there was a kidnap attempt on him at his private residence in Jalingo, the state capital. […]

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30 m. ago ITFA Trains Over 50 MSMEs In Northeast For Global Market Access

The International Trade Facilitators Association (ITFA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has trained over 50 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Northeast zone on right structures, knowledge, and frameworks to align with financing and international standards to enable them scale their businesses and access global markets. The training under […]

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61 m. ago DICON signs a $2 billion partnership with Nigerian company to boost local production

…And reduce importation by 2027 From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Director General (DG) of Defences Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON),Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, has signed a Partnership Agreement and unveiled a $2 billion investment plan to boost local sufficiency in manufacturing of the defence needs of the Armed Forces and other security agencies with […] The post DICON signs a $2 billion partnership with Nigerian company to boost local production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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87 m. ago Oyo Gov’t Increased Secondary School Workers To 26,436 In 6 Years — TESCOM

Oyo State Government increased the staff strength of its secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 within six years in office of Governor Seyi Makinde. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post-Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, made this known at a session of Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held […]

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89 m. ago Niger Delta: CDS Harps On Communities’ Ownership Of National Assets

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline to take ownership of the national assets in their areas and  protect them. Musa, who was represented by Navy Captain Lassie Ozovehe, stated this in Port Harcourt during the monthly stakeholders’ engagement hosted by the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts have decried the loss incurred by the Nigerian government to medical tourism yearly, lamenting that the country loses about 1.2 billion dollars to medical tourism annually. Experts and stakeholders in the health sector who gathered at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, for the fourth annual Public Health […] The post Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago In life and in death Nigerian leaders are expensive, plus Ganduje’s curious transmutation

The admission of Nigeria’s two former heads of state to the same hospital in London is a sad commentary on read more In life and in death Nigerian leaders are expensive, plus Ganduje’s curious transmutation

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1 hour ago Ebonyi Farmers Protest Distribution Of Fertiliser, Others To Politicians

Rural farmers in Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State have alleged the distribution of fertilisers and other farm inputs by the council chairman, Mrs. Peace Agwu, to political cronies, friends and relations. They said her action denied the real farmers access to the inputs provided by Governor Francis Nwifuru. The farmers told LEADERSHIP after […]

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2 h. ago Bille Kingdom, Asari Dokubo Differ On Planned Attack On Rivers Community

The people of Bille Kingdom in Degema local  government area of Rivers State are at loggerheads with the traditional ruler of Elem Kalabari, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, over alleged plot to attack Dabira, a fishing community in the kingdom. While the people are insisting that operatives of a private security firm, Royal Fouche Security Services Limited, […]

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2 h. ago Recapitalisation: Sterling Bank Targets $400m Fresh Capital To Meet CBN Deadline

Ahead of the banking sector recapitalisation deadline of March 31, 2026, Sterling Financial Holdings Company has announced plans to raise $400 million in capital across multiple phases and instruments as part of its broader strategy to expand operations and meet new regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to Bloomberg, CEO […]

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2 h. ago NMDPRA begins performance review of licensed gas distributors

Tribune Online NMDPRA begins performance review of licensed gas distributors The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has commenced a two-day performance review of licensed gas distribution companies... NMDPRA begins performance review of licensed gas distributors Tribune Online

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2 h. ago AfDB, FG, Partners Unveil $263.8m Infrastructure Project To Develop Abia

The African Development Bank, (AfDB) in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, (IDF) Federal Government of Nigeria and the Abia State, has launched the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The project is a transformative $263.8 million initiative to modernise urban infrastructure, enhance mobility, and promote inclusive, climate-resilient development, according to a statement that was […]

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2 h. ago LCCI Advocates Collaborative Approach To Unlock Nigeria’s Economic Potential

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised the need for a deliberate and coordinated effort to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential. The president of LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa stated this at the Chamber Mid-Year 2025 Economic Review. Idahosa highlighted that, “despite the challenges we face, Nigeria holds significant economic promise. Our youthful population, rich […]

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2 h. ago Oyetola Unveils Local Production Plan To End Fish Importation

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. At a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the minister outlined a bold vision aimed at transforming the nation’s aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, […]

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2 h. ago AAAN Drives Transformation With Focus On Innovation, Leadership

Nigeria’s advertising and marketing industry is undergoing significant transformation as key stakeholders rally around a renewed commitment to innovation, resilience, and bold leadership. Under the theme “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” the industry is addressing the urgent need to adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape. The association noted that its 52nd Annual General Meeting and […]

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2 h. ago Raise Grid Electricity To 8500MW In 1 Year, Federal Gov’t Orders NISO

The federal government has given the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) the critical task of raising the national grid’s electricity capacity to 8,500 megawatts (MW) from the current over 5,500MW within the next 12 months. The director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, who gave this charge on Wednesday […]

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