67 m. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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6 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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15 h. ago Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo To ease the pains of migrants and ensure easy access to foreign education, a financial technology hub, Vesti, has launched an AI-powered assistant designed to assist students and other migrants in their overseas travels. This launch comes alongside the announcement of over ₦1 billion in loan facilities aimed at helping immigrants […] The post Fintech launches AI assistant for migrants, offers over ₦1 billion travel loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him

Legendary Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has paid a visit to the newly renamed “Olamide Baddo” bus stop in Lagos — a location that was initially named after him. In July, the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) announced the change from “Charly Boy Bus Stop” to “Olamide Baddo […] The post Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch

Tribune Online Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch An Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has ordered one Olugbenga Somade to obey a previous court order by not parading himself as the Akufon of Idarika in the Iperu-Remo area of the state. Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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25 h. ago Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme

Tribune Online Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme National Social Safety Net Program in Delta State has successfully supported over 32,000 beneficiaries through the cash transfer program implemented by the State Cash Transfer Unit Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Barcelona approve €7m loan to register Rashford, Garcia ahead of La Liga opener

Barcelona’s board has approved a €7million bank guarantee to complete the registrations of new signings Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia, read more Barcelona approve €7m loan to register Rashford, Garcia ahead of La Liga opener

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40 h. ago NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears

Tribune Online NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears After carefully perusing the document on the TISSF loan, NAAT views it as a distraction and therefore rejects it.... NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears Tribune Online

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42 h. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak

Tribune Online Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Italy has recorded a second death in a botulism outbreak linked to a commercially produced broccoli and Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Tribune Online

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45 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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46 h. ago Court Stops Ogun Govt From Demolishing Gbenga Daniel’s Properties

The order, granted ex parte, followed an affidavit of urgency filed by Daniel and his wife, Olufunke. The post Court Stops Ogun Govt From Demolishing Gbenga Daniel’s Properties appeared first on Channels Television.

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48 h. ago Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision

A commercial tricycle rider, yet to be identified, was fatally crushed to death on Tuesday following a collision at the top of Egbe Bridge in Ikotun, Lagos State. In a statement confirming the incident, Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), explained that the crash occurred when a Toyota Venza, with […] The post Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Ondo Man Sentenced To Death For Killing Roommate During Brawl

An Ondo State High Court on Tuesday, sentenced Sunday Omoniyi to death by hanging for stabbing his roommate, Michael Oyebanji, to death during a brawl. Omoniyi was arraigned on a one-count charge of murder related to the incident. The crime, according to Police prosecutor Inspector Fisayo Oladepo, who made the statement during the court proceedings on […] The post Ondo Man Sentenced To Death For Killing Roommate During Brawl appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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