68 m. ago Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement, stating that it has had a significant negative effect on ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The minister also appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price from N9,500 to N7,000, urging that such a decrease would facilitate the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Read More

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries

Tribune Online Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a food palliative distribution initiative targeting 250,000 beneficiaries across all 27 local government areas to alleviate the impact of last year’s devastating floods. Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The new price of N825 per litre, revealed on Wednesday, marks the second reduction in February 2025. According to Esan Sunday, head of […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture

Tribune Online Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture He also ordered all parties involved in the Lagos Central Mosque dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture Tribune Online

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4 h. ago French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card

Tribune Online French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Jean-David Estele’s car was broken into in Toulouse on February 3, and his credit card was used to buy several items at a bar the same day, including a lottery ticket worth €500,000 ($525,000) French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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5 h. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Zulum cuts palliative distribution by 90% to victims of insurgency

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has announced a 90% cut in the distribution of palliatives which were previously been read more Zulum cuts palliative distribution by 90% to victims of insurgency

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t Gives IBEDC 7 Days To Reinstate Sacked 3,000 Workers

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, (IBEDC) and its outsourcing firm to renegotiate the mass sacking of its 3,000 workers. Oyo State Comptroller in the ministry, Mr Festus Igbinosun gave the directive at the end of a meeting between the management […]

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13 h. ago Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Abia State Government said it was going to train 11,200 teachers who will build confidence, foster innovation and usher in transformation in the education sector, leveraging on its launched AbiaFIRST programme. Commisioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi who stated this while briefing newsmen in Umuahia said the state […] The post Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago 280,000 Canadians Sign Petition To Strip Elon Musk Of Citizenship

More than 280,000 Canadians have signed a petition asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to strip US tech mogul Elon Musk of his Canadian citizenship for acting against Canada’s national interest. Launched on February 20, the parliamentary petition claimed that Musk, the head of United States President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has “become […]

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19 h. ago Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies and Mu’adhins across the state to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam would receive five bags of maize and N100,000, while their […] The post Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Group Commends Dangote Refinery For Sustaining Quality, Ending Fake Fuel Era

First, Nigeria’s privately owned petrochemical refinery belonging to Alhaji Aliko Dangote has received great commendations for sustaining the production and distribution of quality petroleum products in Nigeria. Douglas Inedu, President of the Independent Monitors Group on Economic Reforms, said in a statement he signed on Tuesday that the patriotic act of the Dangote refinery ended […]

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30 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Imams

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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30 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Clerics

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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30 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Rolls Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Clerics

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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31 h. ago Pay our entitlements, 21,000 disengaged teachers beg Kaduna gov

A group known as the Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum, has appealed to Governor Uba Sani to consider paying all their entitlements immediately. The teachers who were sacked in 2017 under Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s administration, said they’re facing untold hardship to date, hence their decision to come out and appeal to Governor Uba Sani. Read More

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31 h. ago FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister

Tribune Online FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced that the country is investing $2 billion on 90,000 kilometres of submarine cable as a move to strengthen internet connectivity and enhance its target of achieving a $1 trillion economy. FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity — Minister Tribune Online

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33 h. ago 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals

Tribune Online 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Since January, approximately 7,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa, who spoke at a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Food Production: Nigeria Receives First Batch Of Farm Implements From Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of efforts to enhance mechanised farming and accelerate food production across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. […]

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