76 m. ago From Sawaba To Asara: The Evolution Of Commercial Politics In Kano

From Radical Idealism to Commercial Politics In this month, seventy-five years ago, a momentous event unfolded in Sabongari, Kano: the founding of the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) by eight radical young patriots. On 8 August 1950, Abba Mai Kwaru, Bello Ijumu, Baballiya Manaja, Musa Kaula, Abdulqadir Danjaji, Garba Bida, Mudi Sipikin, and Magaji Dambatta […]

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79 m. ago Renewable Energy: Delta, REA Partner To Unlock $2.9bn GDP, $158m Investments

In a move to tackle energy access challenges, the Delta State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state. This collaborative initiative seeks to bring electricity to approximately 386,046 residents through 120,217 new connections, attract $158 million in private […]

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1 hour ago Fresh Wave Of Investments, Infrastructure Upgrades Trigger Telecoms Growth

The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo, has stated that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is regaining momentum with a fresh wave of investments and infrastructure upgrades. Speaking at the unveiling of Nigeria’s first Digital Museum over the weekend, Engr. Adebayo applauded the initiative led by IHS Towers and […]

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3 h. ago Plateau Stakeholders Trained On Alternative Dispute Resolution

Plateau State government stakeholders have been trained and equipped with practical skills in Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). The two-day workshop was facilitated by the Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The training, held under the project: […]

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3 h. ago CODE, Malala Fund Launch Girls’ Mentorship Programme In Bauchi

An organisation, Connected Development (CODE), with the support of the Malala Fund, has launched a girls’ mentorship programme in Bauchi State as part of efforts to empower young girls with the skills, confidence and support system. The initiative was unveiled yesterday during a press conference at Sulgad Hotel, Bauchi, which also featured the launch of […]

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3 h. ago Katsina Boosts MSMEs With Industrial Hubs, Market Linkages, UNDP Partnership

Katsina State government has intensified efforts to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through initiatives designed to improve access to markets, finance, and modern facilities. In an interview with LEADERSHIP yesterday in Abuja, pioneer director-general of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), Hajiya Aisha Aminu, said the state, in partnership with the United […]

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5 h. ago Waterlight Save Initiative Appoints 3 Women As UN Global Ambassadors

Waterlight Save Initiative (WSI), an ECOSOC-accredited 501(c)(3) non-governmental organisation with consultative status at the United Nations, has appointed three women as United Nations Global Ambassadors. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, by the founder and CEO of Waterlight Save Initiative, Dr. Prince Ero Ibhafidon, he said that this year marks an exciting new chapter […]

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5 h. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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5 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation

Tribune Online Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Six civil society groups – the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF), the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Child Health Organisation, New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa (EWNA/BCA) have sent a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging it to halt the privatisation […] Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Tribune Online

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9 h. ago How bandits killed 50 in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina More details have emerged concerning the Malumfashi Mosque killings on Tuesday morning. An initial report indicated that bandits murdered 13 worshippers as they performed the early morning Muslim prayers at a mosque in the Anguwan Matau community, Malumfashi Local Government, Katsina State. The report was based on a government statement by […] The post How bandits killed 50 in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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10 h. ago FG Housing Estates Rot Away In Nasarawa 4 Years After Inauguration

Two housing estates ‘completed’ and ‘inaugurated’ by the federal government in Ungwar Rere and Kwandere in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, are rotting away, LEADERSHIP can authoritatively report. The projects were initiated under the National Housing Programme (NHP) in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress, […]

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19 h. ago How bandits killed 50 villagers in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina More details have emerged concerning the Malumfashi mosque killings on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. An initial report indicated that bandits murdered 13 worshippers as they performed the early morning prayers at a mosque in the Unguwan Mantau community of Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The report was based on […] The post How bandits killed 50 villagers in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago “I Stopped Accepting Thug Roles To Avoid Being Trapped In One Character” — Bimbo Thomas

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has explained that she made a conscious decision to move away from the “thug” roles that initially defined her career so as not to be typecast. In a recent conversation with Old Secrets, posted on YouTube, the actress shared that following her breakthrough in movies such as Omo Ghetto and Eruku […] The post “I Stopped Accepting Thug Roles To Avoid Being Trapped In One Character” — Bimbo Thomas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has called for a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at empowering states in the management read more Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

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26 h. ago Firm Expands Operation To Provide Modern Agricultural Solutions To Local Farmers

Fountain Agro Farms and Consult, a subsidiary of Fountaindrip Nigeria Limited, has launched the largest agricultural input store in Ogun State. The store provides farmers with access to modern farming solutions, tools, and expert advice. The company, known for introducing innovative farming techniques, aims to transform farming in Nigeria and empower farmers to thrive in […]

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27 h. ago Students storm Ministries, demand climate justice clubs in Nasarawa schools

From Abel Leonard, Lafia It was drama in Lafia as secondary school students armed with placards stormed key ministries in Nasarawa State, demanding government action to scale up Climate Justice Clubs across schools. The students, backed by Beacon Youth Initiative (BYI) and Education as a Vaccine (EVA) under the African Activists for Climate Justice Project, […] The post Students storm Ministries, demand climate justice clubs in Nasarawa schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Human Trafficking, Stowaway Account For $100m Global Loss Annually – Shippers Council

The executive secretary/chief executive officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, said human trafficking and stowaways accounted for a global loss of over $100 million annually. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the management of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and MMS WoFHoF Initiative, an […]

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27 h. ago Over 60% Of Public Primary School Teachers In Nigeria Lack Digital Literacy – UBEC

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has revealed that more than 60 per cent of public primary school teachers in Nigeria lack basic digital literacy skills. Garba made this disclosure in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the first phase of the Nigeria–Korea Smart Education Project, which has introduced […] The post Over 60% Of Public Primary School Teachers In Nigeria Lack Digital Literacy – UBEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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