6 h. ago PICTORIAL: NEC Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps For Nationwide Rollout

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps produced by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for nationwide rollout ahead of the 2025 dry season farming. The decision was taken at the 152nd meeting of the Council held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim […]

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7 h. ago Kogi Condemns CUSTECH Protest, Dismisses PWDs’ Marginalisation Claim

The state described claims of marginalisation in employment as “false,” insisting CUSTECH had already employed qualified persons with disabilities. The post Kogi Condemns CUSTECH Protest, Dismisses PWDs’ Marginalisation Claim appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Federal Pensioners Urge FG To Implement Approved Pension Increase

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the N32,000 pension increase approved for retirees. In Abuja, the National President of the branch, Comrade Frederick Eguaoba, noted that while the new national minimum wage of N70,000 has been implemented for workers, pensioners […]

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18 h. ago NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration

Tribune Online NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken another step in strengthening aeronautical communication across the nation with the extension of the Advanced Satellite System Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN) from 14 airports to 26 airports nationwide. The upgraded AFTN, which operates on X.25 protocols, is designed to serve as a backup system to the […] NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Cancer Society Reaffirms Support For Survivors, Engages Patients In Rivers

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving survivorship support for cancer patients nationwide, while unveiling fresh initiatives to strengthen advocacy and care. As part of his ongoing nationwide engagement with survivors, NCS President Professor Abidemi Omonisi made this known during an interactive session with cancer survivors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. […]

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26 h. ago FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has said that over 8.1 million households have so far benefited from its National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), representing a 54 per cent coverage rate as of August 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who disclosed this at a press briefing […] The post FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago How Nigeria can benefit from WTO Fish Fund in combating IUU fishing – Kalu

Tribune Online How Nigeria can benefit from WTO Fish Fund in combating IUU fishing – Kalu He explained that Nigeria’s fish subsidies mainly support small-scale fishers and aquaculture and stressed the need for the Fish Fund to go beyond t How Nigeria can benefit from WTO Fish Fund in combating IUU fishing – Kalu Tribune Online

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30 h. ago 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun

Tribune Online 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun The Federal Government said 8.1 million households are now beneficiaries of its National Social Safety Net Programme, designed to cushion the impact of economic reforms on the poorest and most vulnerable citizens. 8.1 million households benefit from Social Safety Net as FG links NIN to direct transfers — Edun Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Pensioners Vow Nationwide ‘Naked Protest’ Over Unpaid Entitlements

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners in Nigeria has issued a warning that its members will stage a nationwide naked demonstration on October 6 if the Federal Government fails to release their long-awaited palliatives and implement approved pension increases. The group’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, made the announcement at a press conference held on Tuesday […] The post Pensioners Vow Nationwide ‘Naked Protest’ Over Unpaid Entitlements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago 4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC

The call comes on the heels of Dangote's newly launched Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks for direct supply of petroleum products to filling stations nationwide. The post 4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits

Tribune Online Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits “When we enquired, we were told our N32,000 increment was omitted from both the 2024 and 2025 Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Importation, Inflation Threatening Auto Manufacturing Growth

The Nigerian automobile industry is facing significant hiccups, as rising importation of foreign vehicles and high inflation rates continue to threaten the progress of local vehicle manufacturing and assembly. Authorities in the industry have raised concerns that these factors could undermine government efforts to boost domestic automotive production, reduce unemployment, and stimulate economic growth. Over […]

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54 h. ago Bida Poly Deploys Soldiers As Exam Invigilators As Lecturers Stay Away

The lingering industrial crisis at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, took a dramatic turn on Monday as soldiers were reportedly deployed to secure examination halls following threats from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). Recall that ASUP had on September 15 declared an indefinite strike over 18 months of unpaid excess workload allowances. […]

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54 h. ago Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt

Tribune Online Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an Anambra State-owned company and seven other defendants to pay the sum of N1.703 billion in a debt recovery suit. Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt Tribune Online

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55 h. ago 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande

Tribune Online 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 58,820 young Nigerians signed up from all six geopolitical zones of the country to participate in 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande Tribune Online

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63 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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65 h. ago Voter Registration: 4.44m Nigerians Register Online In 4 Weeks

A total of 4,445,505 Nigerians have pre-registered online in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the last four weeks. According to INEC, the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration stood at 509,929 as at last Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that while the online pre-registration started on August 18, […]

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69 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have read more NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven-day ultimatum

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69 h. ago Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE

Tribune Online Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE …says over $3bn non-oil exports gains may be reversed The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the sudden implementation of the six-month ban on raw Shea nut exports, by the Federal Government, may undermine investor confidence, threaten thousands of jobs in cultivation, aggregation, logistics, and trade in Shea nuts, and […] Sudden ban on sheanut exports may undermine investor confidence, threaten jobs —CPPE Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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