77 m. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Government has clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, aimed to secure a multi-billion-naira partnership with St. Petersburg Mining University to develop the state’s mining sector. Hon. Aminu Suleiman Takuma, the Niger State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, outlined the visit’s significance in a […] The post Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as an unprecedented shift in Nigeria’s political history. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the formal reception of the defectors and […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Attracts More Investment, Expansion

  Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry is attracting exponential private sector-led investment drive, indicating positive policy initiatives by the federal government. The current policy drive was spuring private sector investment, especially in the downstream oil industry. This is coming as Sunbeth Energies Limited has commenced key investment drive to boost Nigeria’s energy sector growth. The firm has […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa

By John Ogunsemore Barely a week after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office for the sake of Nigeria’s stability. The former Delta governor stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Elected in 2023, Tinubu is eligible for another […] The post Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to banks nationwide to immediately identify and close all unauthorised read more FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

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4 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Obi has appealed to government at all levels, non-government organisations and donor agencies read more Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

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5 h. ago “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Okowa admitted that the idea contradicted zoning and wishes of his people. The former chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party added that his state […] The post “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of thuggery and youth restiveness in the state. The forum in a statement in Minna on […] The post Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Coastal communities seek solution to adverse climatic conditions

…700 million dollars waiting disbursement by FG As environmental experts predicted that some coastal communities in the Niger Delta and read more Coastal communities seek solution to adverse climatic conditions

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7 h. ago ‘He Lacks Moral Right To Condemn Me’, Okowa Slams Saraki Over Defection Comment

Former Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the latter’s comment criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing Saraki as lacking the “moral right” to condemn his action. Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in […]

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8 h. ago SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that aggrieved politicians, who just defected to the party, will not be permitted to use the platform in seeking revenge against President Bola Tinubu or All Progressives Congress. Adebayo made this known on Monday, while speaking during an interview with News Central’s […] The post SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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10 h. ago Ikeja Hotels’ earnings soars to N6.1bn as lodging demand rises

Ikeja Hotels Plc has recorded a 57 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher read more Ikeja Hotels’ earnings soars to N6.1bn as lodging demand rises

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10 h. ago Premier League History Shows Man Utd Can Be Restored – Amorim

Ruben Amorim has told beleaguered Manchester United fans to take comfort from Premier League history as they seek to close the gap on champions-in-waiting Liverpool. On the same day Liverpool were aiming to draw level with United on 20 top-flight titles by beating Tottenham, United required a 96th-minute equaliser from Rasmus Højlund to secure a […]

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11 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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11 h. ago Revenues: VP Tasks RMAFC As Governor Eno Seeks More Funding For Oil States

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of efficiency and fiscal transparency in financial management of the nation’s resources and charged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to take the lead in the ongoing economic reforms by the President Bola Tinubu -led federal government. Speaking at the 2025 RMAFC Retreat for newly […]

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11 h. ago Anxiety In Akwa Ibom Oil Community Over Resurgence Of Communal Attack

Residents of the coastal oil bearing communities in Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm, over alleged plot by enemies from the neighbouring Eket and Esit Eket LGAs to resume another round of hostilities against them. Calling on the state and federal governments to safeguard lives and properties especially vital […]

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11 h. ago Akpabio, Eno, IGP, Others Bag Police Excellence Service Awards

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaette; Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno; the inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and other eminent Nigerians have been bestowed with excellent service awards by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Azare, who doled out the awards, explained that […]

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