89 m. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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91 m. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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92 m. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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98 m. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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1 hour ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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1 hour ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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1 hour ago Rivers: 37 Secondary Schools To Participate In 2025 Education Champions’ League

A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the […]

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2 h. ago Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has appointed popular gospel musician Asu Ekiye as an Ambassador of the Ijaw language. Diri made this known in a Facebook post on Monday after attending the launch of Ekiye’s concert and the launch of his new album, “Ebikamo Experience”, in Yenagoa on Sunday. […] The post Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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2 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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2 h. ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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2 h. ago Axis Of Hope Initiative Empowers Women In Jahi Community Of FCT

Axis of Hope Initiative has empowered women entrepreneurs and partnered with PL Mentorship Club for “Parents Connect 2.0: Mindset Shift.” It has also donated cash to women in Jahi as part of its empowerment initiatives to support women at the grassroots level in the FCT. Axis of Hope Initiative (AXHOI), is a non-governmental organization dedicated […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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3 h. ago Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources

Tribune Online Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources A pending case in the Appeal Court over the national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may have accounted for the seeming lack of commitment of the promoters of the Coalition of Political leaders to using the party as an alternative platform. At least, two tendencies are said to be at a daggers drawn […] Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky —Sources Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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3 h. ago Why Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite abusing senators – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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3 h. ago Labour Institute, ILO/ UK University Partner On Workers Education

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered into a partnership with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the University of Greenwich’s Centre of Research on Employment and Work (UoG-CREW), London, on workers’ education, training and research to enhance productivity, industrial peace and harmony at workplaces. The historic partnership agreements between the […]

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4 h. ago Exclusive Interview with Ope Abiola, HFM Nigeria Managing Director: A Leader and Advocate for Forex and CFD Trading Regulation in Nigeria

Interviewer: HFM has built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s online trading space. Can you share how trust and security have shaped your journey so far? HFM MD: Absolutely. Trust and security have been the foundation of our growth in Nigeria. From the beginning, we understood that online trading, especially CFDs, can be complex and intimidating Read More

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7 h. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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7 h. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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