15 m. ago Catholic bishops urge Northern govs to reopen schools closed for Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has criticised the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus Ogun, on Monday, Read More

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47 m. ago End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha

Tribune Online End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha As the confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalates, the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly—a group made up of both past and present political office holders from Kogi State—has urged Senator Natasha to choose the honorable path and apologize to the Senate leadership. End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha Tribune Online

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Aiyedatiwa Presents Sport Utility Vehicles To Ondo LG Chairmen

  The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented Toyota Hilux vehicles to the newly inaugurated local government chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the State. Aiyedatiwa, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and improving service delivery at the local level, urged the local government council chairmen to remain […]

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5 h. ago Ogun cashew merchants urge Tinubu, Abiodun to end checkpoints extortion

Cashew merchants and exporters in Ogun State have called on President Bola Tinubu, the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, and security agencies to intervene in the alleged daily extortion they suffer from security operatives while transporting cashews from farms to warehouses. The merchants, under the aegis of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Read More

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5 h. ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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6 h. ago UK, Nigeria strengthen trade relations to boost economic growth

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing trade relations and driving economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy under the Standards Partnership Programme– Phase II. This was issued in a statement from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Monday. Launched in June 2024, the SPP – Read More

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9 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

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10 h. ago Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards

Tribune Online Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Plateau Ministry of Education has closed down two private schools in Jos for operating below minimum standard. Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Provide access to agricultural grants to boost production, farmers tells govt

The Smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State have called on Government at all levels to formulate and implement policies that will read more Provide access to agricultural grants to boost production, farmers tells govt

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13 h. ago Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’

Tribune Online Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Situation Room on Economic Reforms, a coalition of 100 civil society groups in Nigeria, has commended the National Assembly Committees on Finance for conducting a fair and transparent public hearing on the tax reform bills. Tax reforms: CSOs laud Senate, Reps over ‘fair public hearing’ Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Yobe Monarchs Urge Wealthy Individuals To Assist Underprivileged

The Emir of Bade and deputy chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has appealed to traders in Yobe State to consider the plight of the poor and reduce food prices. The emir made the appeal yesterday in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace, Gashua Bade, in Yobe […]

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16 h. ago Goodluck Jonathan reveals why 2014 national conference recommendations were not implemented

Former President Goodluck Jonathan recently explained why his administration didn’t put the 2014 National Conference recommendations into action. Speaking during read more Goodluck Jonathan reveals why 2014 national conference recommendations were not implemented

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16 h. ago Yobe Trains Agric Extension Agents, Presents 200 Motorcycles To Trainees

The Yobe State commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ali Mustapha Goniri, has officially closed down a two-day training workshop for extension agents across 178 political wards of the state. A statement issued by the Chief Information Officer of the Ministry, Aishatu Tijjani said the commissioner has while closing the training urged participants to apply […]

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16 h. ago Don frowns at funding mismatch in Nigeria’s budget implementation

Tribune Online Don frowns at funding mismatch in Nigeria’s budget implementation A Don and the Director of Capital Market Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Professor Uche Uwaleke, has expressed concerns over the significant funding mismatch in Nigeria’s budget implementation, highlighting the disparity between the country’s recurrent and capital expenditures. This mismatch has resulted in a low capital budget implementation rate of 25 percent, compared […] Don frowns at funding mismatch in Nigeria’s budget implementation Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment

Tribune Online Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment A group of American investors has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the alleged destruction of their N375 billion real estate investment in Lagos, warning that the incident could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. Operating under the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, the investors stated that their properties, worth $250 million in Okun […] Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment Tribune Online

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16 h. ago NAICOM calls for uniformity of regulation to harness AfCFTA’s benefits

Tribune Online NAICOM calls for uniformity of regulation to harness AfCFTA’s benefits THE Nigerian Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has identified uniformity in regulation for effective implementation and leveraging of the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Deputy Commissioner, Technical, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Dr. Usman Jankara, who represented the Commissioner for Insurance stated this at a brainstorming session with the industry’s operators on […] NAICOM calls for uniformity of regulation to harness AfCFTA’s benefits Tribune Online

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17 h. ago We Are Giving Presidential Amnesty Programme Human Face – Otuaro

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that his reforms at the PAP are aimed at giving the programme a human face and to help develop the people of the Niger Delta for a better future. He explained that this formed part of his resolve to add value to the […]

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18 h. ago MPC’s bold pause: Pivoting Nigeria’s economy from stability to growth

Tribune Online MPC’s bold pause: Pivoting Nigeria’s economy from stability to growth IN recent years, Nigeria has embarked on comprehensive economic reforms to stabilise financial markets, achieve exchange rate convergence, and curb inflation. At the heart of these efforts is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), working in synergy with fiscal authorities to foster macroeconomic stability and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth. In its efforts to […] MPC’s bold pause: Pivoting Nigeria’s economy from stability to growth Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Governor Uba Sani Announces Safe Return Of 59 Abducted Individuals

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the successful rescue of 59 kidnapped victims. The governor shared the news on his verified Facebook page, expressing relief and gratitude for the safe return of the abducted individuals. He commended the efforts of security agencies and local authorities for their swift action in securing the victims’ […] The post Governor Uba Sani Announces Safe Return Of 59 Abducted Individuals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Customers groan as banks begin implementation of new ATM fees

Banks have commenced implementation of the new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fee charge on customers following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored some banks’ ATM gallery in Abuja and environs yesterday, reports that some customers were lamenting about the increase. All the banks’ ATMs […] The post Customers groan as banks begin implementation of new ATM fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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