3 h. ago TETFund Allocates N70bn For Mini Grid Power Projects In 18 Higher Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has allocated the sum of N70 billion for the building of Mini Grid Power projects across eighteen selected tertiary institutions to address the high cost of electricity towards facilitating research and learning in the country. A member of the TETFund board, Danladi Abubakar Sani disclosed this at a 3-day […]

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5 h. ago Explore Capital Market Investment Opportunities, SEC DG Urges Graduating Cadets

  The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has encouraged graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy to explore investment opportunities in the capital market to create wealth. Agama stated this at the 23rd Convocation Lecture in honour of graduating cadets of 72 Regular Course and Postgraduate students held yesterday […]

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6 h. ago Use Culture As Economic Power, Governor Mbah Urges Nigerians

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has asked Nigerians to transform the country’s cultural wealth into economic power, create millions of jobs and drive sustainable growth. Opening a three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit at the Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor, represented by the secretary to the state government, Prof. Chidiebere […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system

Tribune Online Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system The framework would be developed through an inclusive, stakeholder-led process that unites regulators, banks, fintechs, payment service providers Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system Tribune Online

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8 h. ago OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB

Tribune Online OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) Abeokuta joined global dignitaries in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the conclusion of Dr Akinwumi Adesina’s transformative tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The institute, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Samuel Daramola, was honoured as a special guest at the farewell […] OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB Tribune Online

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11 h. ago PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa

Tribune Online PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa THE Patient-Centred Care for Multimorbidity (PAM) Consortium is launching a study in Nigeria to address the overlap of multiple chronic illnesses, including HIV, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension—one of the fastest-growing yet least recognized health concerns. Convened by the West African Institute for Applied Health Research (WAFERs) in partnership with Keele University (UK), the University […] PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa Tribune Online

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11 h. ago CBN launches PSV 2028 to power inclusive, innovative payments future

By Chiwendu Obienyi and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a bold blueprint designed to transform the country’s financial ecosystem into a more inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive payments landscape. The new strategy was launched at the inaugural meeting of the PSV […] The post CBN launches PSV 2028 to power inclusive, innovative payments future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4)

Tribune Online The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4) Why students join cultism WHY do students join cultism? Many reasons can be proffered but I will attempt just a few. Some of the reasons are: i.            Desire to obtain undue privileges ii.   Desire to have a sense of power; influence and prestige among fellow students iii.      Desire to command undeserved authority and respect within […] The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4) Tribune Online

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13 h. ago CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty

Tribune Online CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to leave a legacy […] CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Nigerians Pay For Darkness While Leaders Loot Treasury — NLC On Grid Collapse

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Federal Government over the total collapse of the national electricity grid on Tuesday. The congress accused authorities of deliberately engineering the power sector to fail while Nigerians continue to pay exorbitant tariffs for darkness. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the congress […] The post Nigerians Pay For Darkness While Leaders Loot Treasury — NLC On Grid Collapse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Minister pledges to tackle power challenges in the health sector

Tribune Online Minister pledges to tackle power challenges in the health sector Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has pledged the Ministry's commitment to tackling the Minister pledges to tackle power challenges in the health sector Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 10 things to know about Larry Ellison, new world’s richest person

Tribune Online 10 things to know about Larry Ellison, new world’s richest person Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index estimates his wealth at US$257 billion, while Forbes places it at US$286.8 billion..... 10 things to know about Larry Ellison, new world’s richest person Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric

…company says faulty transformer to blame By Chinelo Obogo Residents of Governor’s Road, Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have tackled Ikeja Electric over the continued power outage which has persisted for over 10 days. Speaking on behalf of the residents, the chairman of Igando Peace Estate Phase IV, CDA, Emmanuel […] The post Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NASS overstepping boundaries through oversight — Senator Ita Enang

Tribune Online NASS overstepping boundaries through oversight — Senator Ita Enang Former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang, has advised the National Assembly against abusing its power of oversight and investigation by delving into matters of NASS overstepping boundaries through oversight — Senator Ita Enang Tribune Online

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20 h. ago NISO blames blackout on tripping of power generation company

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced that blackout that occured on Wednesday, resulting from system disturbance in the read more NISO blames blackout on tripping of power generation company

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21 h. ago GIPLC Launches Charity Project With ₦200m To Mark Nigeria’s Independence In Rivers

The Global Initiative for Peace, Love & Care (GIPLC) is set to launch its N200 million ‘Touching Lives Everyday’ project in Rivers State, from October 1 to 7, 2025. This initiative aims to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day while also extending support to children from neighbouring Bayelsa and Delta States. The event will feature a ceremonial […]

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23 h. ago First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize

• Hands over N100m award to Enugu as Model Green State   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday officially launched the RHI Green Nigeria Challenge, a nationwide environmental competition aimed at empowering families, youth groups, communities, and states to engage in tree planting and environmental cleanliness.   The […] The post First Lady launches RHI Green Nigeria challenge with N20m prize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Nationwide blackouts as Nigeria’s power supply drops below 200MW

Nigerians have been thrown into darkness on Wednesday after electricity supply from the national grid dropped significantly, leaving Distribution Companies read more Nationwide blackouts as Nigeria’s power supply drops below 200MW

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25 h. ago BIPC integrates IDPS/refugees into business model, graduates 6 interns

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has graduated the first batch of six Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees under its newly launched Business Model initiative, aimed at equipping displaced persons with skills and economic support. The graduation ceremony, held at the company’s corporate headquarters in Makurdi, marked what […] The post BIPC integrates IDPS/refugees into business model, graduates 6 interns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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