18 m. ago Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote

Tribune Online Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote National Vice President (two) of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief Alabo Nengi James, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise late Pa Edwin Clark with his picture printed alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the N500 banknote. Alabo Nengi James, a recipient of the Oder of the Niger, made the appeal […] Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote Tribune Online

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20 m. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Digital Extension Platform To Reach 5m Farmers Yearly

The federal government has introduced the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP), a cutting-edge digital agricultural extension service that aims to improve productivity and provide real-time agricultural solutions to farmers. The platform, which is expected to reach at least 5 million farmers in its first year, was introduced yesterday at the National Agricultural Research-Extension Summit 2025, […]

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26 m. ago Edo Hosts Policy Dialogue To Mark Gov Okpebholo’s 100 Days In Office

In commemoration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first 100 days in office, the Edo State government, in collaboration with Policy House International, held a policy dialogue on February 21, 2025, at the John Oyegun Public Service Academy. The event brought together civil servants, academics, business leaders, security officials, and civil society groups to assess governance progress […]

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35 m. ago Femi Otedola Shares Photos From Visit With Wizkid, Burna Boy, Calls It A ‘True Privilege’

Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently hosted music superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy at his residence. On Wednesday the business mogul shared moments from the visit on his X page, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with two of Nigeria’s most influential musicians. He described the occasion as a “true privilege” and highlighted […] The post Femi Otedola Shares Photos From Visit With Wizkid, Burna Boy, Calls It A ‘True Privilege’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 m. ago Intervene In Benue Judiciary Crisis Now, CSOs Tell Federal Gov’t

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria (CGGTN), has called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue State judiciary. The group said failure of the NJC […]

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75 m. ago Royal wars: Osun embroiled in conflicts as chieftaincy disputes rage in communities

BOLA BAMIGBOLA investigates the ongoing chieftaincy tussles across Osun State, exposing the violence, loss of lives, and destruction of property they leave in their wake Governor Ademola Adeleke took office in Osun State on November 27, 2022, and inherited the burden of upheaval of several chieftaincy tussles across the state from the immediate-past administration of Read More

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93 m. ago Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition

Tribune Online Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Ecobank Nigeria has championed Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 to promote innovation and creativity of Nigerian designers. The event highlights Nigeria’s top talents in furniture, product, and industrial design. With the theme “Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand,” the exhibition celebrates the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while focusing on industrialization and export […] Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State on Wednesday. He […] The post Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Federal government trains federal information officers in South

The federal government on Thursday, 20 February 2025, commenced a 3-day training for select federal Information and public relations officers read more Federal government trains federal information officers in South-South zone

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1 hour ago Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education

Tribune Online Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education   DEMENTIA is a growing global health concern but it is possible to prevent or delay nearly half of the cases by addressing 14 risk factors, including excessive alcohol, less education, obesity, high levels of bad cholesterol and physical inactivity, beginning in childhood. Rufus Akinyemi, a professor of geriatric neurology and translational neuroscience and the […] Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education Tribune Online

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2 h. ago You Have No Moral Right To Criticise Tinubu, Northern Group Carpets El

Northern Patriots Forum (NPF), yesterday, came hard on the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for criticising President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his administration. El-Rufai had, during his interview on Arise Television on Monday, accused President Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu of orchestrating his failed ministerial nomination. The embattled […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has said the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) has the potential to unlock $2.5 billion investment in the oil and gas sector. The commission is also set to hold its first Nigeria Upstream Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Forum in March, to align its upstream operations with global […] The post Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others

Nigeria tax to GDP ratio below global average -Abbas From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government and former presidential adviser, Professor Auwalu Yadudu have kicked against the proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current […] The post TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier

By Aidoghie Paulinus   China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Zhang Guoqing, has said. Zhang is a member of the Political Bureau […] The post China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System

By Aidoghie Paulinus   On February 18, 2025 local time, under the initiative of China as the rotating President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for February, the Security Council held a high-level meeting themed ‘Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance.’ The meeting was chaired by Member of the Political Bureau of the […] The post Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Inflation slowdown, naira rally strengthen investors’ confidence

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has paused its hawkish stance for the first time in over two years, due to a decrease in the inflation rate and the strengthening of the local currency against major currencies, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, made Read More

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6 h. ago Osun crisis: Adeleke denies changing LG accounts signatories

The Osun State Government, on Wednesday, refuted claims that it was forcing career officers in local governments to change signatories to council accounts amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over local government control. The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement  in Osun, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, Read More

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6 h. ago One army officer, villager hospitalised in A’Ibom communal clash

An Army officer and a villager have been hospitalised while several cars were set ablaze in the Ette community of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following a clash that erupted in the area on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the clash started following a misunderstanding between the Army officer and diesel thieves Read More

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