1 hour ago Develop Creative Economy Now, Not Tomorrow, UK Expert Tells Nigerian Governors

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, Professor Lyndsay Duthie, has urged Nigerian policymakers to act with urgency in developing the country’s creative economy, stressing that the opportunity is no longer in the future but in the present. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the […]

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2 h. ago NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to safeguard the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing its critical role in Nigeria’s economy and fuel supply stability. The student body also raised concerns about an alleged plot by an oil cartel to attack the refinery’s […] The post NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos 2027: Obasa Hints At Governorship Bid, Rules Out Fifth Term As Assembly Speaker

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hinted at a possible governorship bid in 2027 while ruling out the prospect of seeking a fifth term as a legislator. Obasa made the disclosure on Thursday, during an interview on Television Continental (TVC), addressing questions about his political future. The Lagos lawmaker indicated […] The post Lagos 2027: Obasa Hints At Governorship Bid, Rules Out Fifth Term As Assembly Speaker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Shettima To Declare Rail Investment Conference Open In Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to declare open the 2nd International Railway Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Monday, is where stakeholders from across Africa and beyond are expected to brainstorm on the future of railway development on the continent. The Federal Ministry of Transportation said in a statement signed […]

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5 h. ago Why I Called For Partnership To Complete National Library – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has explained why she called for a partnership to complete the long-abandoned National Library project. Senator Tinubu said the call was aimed at supporting indigent students in their educational pursuits. The President’s wife disclosed this when the Forum of Female Chief Executive Officers of Government Agencies and Organisations visited […]

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5 h. ago FG partners with the British Council to harness the creative sector’s potential for national development

The federal government, in collaboration with the British Council, has unveiled the 2025Creative Economy Week, in a bid to harness read more FG partners with the British Council to harness the creative sector’s potential for national development

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7 h. ago Police Nab Mastermind Of Bauchi Poly Robbery, 6 Others In Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested seven suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies and assaults that recently sparked student unrest within Bauchi metropolis. The suspects include 20-year-old Mansur Yakubu alias Chasu; Abbas Auwal alias Abe, 20 years; Musa Bala alias Baban Nani also 20; Aliyu Ahmadu alias Yellow, 21 […]

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7 h. ago Oyo Government Bans ‘Sign Out’ Celebrations In Secondary Schools

  Oyo State Government has banned the final year celebrations often referred to as ‘sign out’ among final-year students in public and private secondary schools across the state. The ban followed response to rising reports of misconduct, violence, and public disturbances associated with “Sign out” celebrations by final-year students to commemorate their last day in […]

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9 h. ago Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi

Tribune Online Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has launched a N25 million empowerment programme for 500 women in Kogi. Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Tinubu increases constituency funds to one billion Naira to enhance development  – Akiba

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The lawmaker representing Calabar Municipality and Odukpani Federal Constituency in Cross River State Hon. Bassey Akiba says President Tinubu has graciously increased constituency funds from 200m to 1 billion naira to enhance development. Hon. Akiba disclosed this in Calabar while launching the second phase of his educational support programme for students […] The post Tinubu increases constituency funds to one billion Naira to enhance development  – Akiba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Oyo, UNICEF Seek Diligent Prosecution Of Female Genital Mutilation Cases

Oyo State government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a strengthened prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. This submission was upheld at a 3-day Multi-sectoral Engagement meeting which brought together law enforcement officials, judicial actors, nongovernmental organisations, agencies and religious […]

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10 h. ago Britain Pledges Readiness For Key Economic Investments In Nigeria

British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter has assured of his home government’s readiness to partner on key economic areas to promote investments and ensure good bilateral relationship both nations as well as sub-nationals for duty-free trade. Baxter also applauded Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his administration’s positive focus on key […]

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15 h. ago CORE, OilDynamix seal partnership to transform Africa’s mining, energy sector

Core International (CORE) and OilDynamix Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership that combines OilDynamix/Skygeotech’s advanced Thermovision Tomography (TVT) technology read more CORE, OilDynamix seal partnership to transform Africa’s mining, energy sector

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15 h. ago Korea Centre Exposes Abuja Pupils To Games, Creativity At Workshop

At the Korea Culture Centre Nigeria (KCCN), 40 FCT pupils witnessed new ways of seeing and creating through ‘play’ activities, such as drawing and movement. Facilitated by Korean artistes and partners, Jung-won Ye (visual artist) and Jin-ju Kang (dancer), with the support of KCCN and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, the ‘Encountering Art: […]

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15 h. ago Civil Service Begins Landmark Audit To End Reforms By Assumptions

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has declared that a comprehensive personnel audit is critical to ending decades of reform based on mere assumptions in the federal bureaucracy. She stated this yesterday in Abuja while inaugurating a three-day retreat for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASCA) […]

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17 h. ago Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out

In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay’s General Manager for Abuja and the North, Bashir Ibrahim Hassan, Director-General of Nigeria’s National read more Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out-of-pocket healthcare costs

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18 h. ago FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has announced a new curriculum for technical education in a bold reform to secure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. The government said the new curriculum was designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the […] The post FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, civil society organisations and international partners converged at a workshop yesterday in Abuja to review and endorse the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) report aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s tobacco taxation policy. The engagement came as Nigeria prepares to revise its tobacco tax regime, which expired […] The post Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Why Nigeria’s future won’t be built on the death of 30 million people

A stark idea has always permeated certain corners of Nigerian public discourse, and it has re-emerged on social media, a read more Why Nigeria’s future won’t be built on the death of 30 million people

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18 h. ago FG kicks off retreat on civil service workforce audit, skills mapping

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday kicked off a three-day strategic retreat in Abuja focused on standardising the methodology for a comprehensive personnel audit and skills gap analysis across the federal civil service. The retreat brought together members of the steering committee, the implementation team, Phillips Consulting Limited, and the 15 cluster consultants […] The post FG kicks off retreat on civil service workforce audit, skills mapping appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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