8 h. ago AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians not to see the Nigerian Armed Forces as a foreign entity but as a force for protection. He said it was time for Nigerians to reclaim ownership of the Armed Forces and see it as an integral part of our national family. The […]

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22 h. ago See Military As Partners, Not Occupation Forces, CDS Urges Nigerians

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to see the military as a partner in progress, and not as an occupation forces that is alien to the people it is meant to serve and protect. General Musa stated this on Thursday at the Maiden Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Civil-Military Relation Conference […]

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3 d. ago Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

Olusesan Ogunyooye, head of Marketing at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, has called on Nigerian universities to deepen their “town and read more Ogunyooye urges universities to align research with industry needs

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4 d. ago SERAP Seeks Presidential Probe Of June 12 Annulment, Amendment Of Electoral Act

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel to investigate the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections and identify those responsible for the deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic rights. SERAP also urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]

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4 d. ago NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy

Tribune Online NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Executive Secretary of NCRIB, Mr Tope Adaramola made the call during an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Mr. Adaramola said the insurance sector has vast potential to support […] NCRIB urges FG to prioritise insurance as driver for $1trn economy Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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5 d. ago Peter Obi urges elite to support Nigerian businesses amid Oshiomhole, Air Peace rift

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has urged the Nigerian elite to show more support for indigenous businesses. Obi made the call in a Saturday statement following a rift between Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole and local airline, Air Peace. Oshiomhole and Air Peace have been at […] The post Peter Obi urges elite to support Nigerian businesses amid Oshiomhole, Air Peace rift appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Support indigenous businesses — Peter Obi urges Nigerian elites, political leaders

Tribune Online Support indigenous businesses — Peter Obi urges Nigerian elites, political leaders Obi made the appeal on Saturday shortly after arriving in the United Kingdom aboard Air Peace’s Lagos-London flight. Support indigenous businesses — Peter Obi urges Nigerian elites, political leaders Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Democracy Better Than Military Rule, Says Ohanaeze Youth President

The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, has expressed support for democratic rule in Nigeria, declaring that democracy is better than military rule. Okwu, who was assessing the 26 years of democracy in Nigeria, insisted that “our democracy so far has been better better than military regime.” He urged Nigerians to be […]

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7 d. ago Bako urges Nigerians to safeguard democracy, engage youth in nation building

Former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Dr Nasir Danladi Bako, has called on Nigerians to protect and cherish the nation’s hard-earned democracy, while upholding the principles of free speech and freedom of association. He made the appeal during a special Democracy Day interview on Radio Nigeria Sokoto’s Royal FM 101.5 where he featured […] The post Bako urges Nigerians to safeguard democracy, engage youth in nation building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges The Yoruba generalissimo, therefore, urged all Nigerians, irrespective of political parties or affiliations, not to be weary, but to remain patriotic in their quest for restructuring. Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges Tribune Online

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7 d. ago June 12: Democracy Must Work For Nigerians, Not Election Only — Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged Nigerians to uphold the principles of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, stressing that democracy must offer more than electoral rituals. In a statement released on Thursday, the female Senator paid tribute to the legacy of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes, describing June […]

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8 d. ago June 12: Don’t Lose Sight Of Democratic Gains, Gov AbdulRazaq Urges Nigerians

The Kwara State governor who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, urged Nigerians not to lose sight of the gains of democratic rule in the country. In a message to commemorate Democracy Day on June 12, AbdulRazaq noted that despite its challenges, the nation has achieved measurable […]

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8 d. ago June 12: Reject Thugs Masquerading As Political Leaders — Pat Utomi Tells Nigerians

Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has urged Nigerians to stop embracing some politicians in the country, describing them as ‘thugs and tropical gangsters. In a series of posts shared via his X page on Thursday, Pro. Utomi emphasised the need for Nigerians to liberate themselves from political leaders whose actions he said continue to damage the […] The post June 12: Reject Thugs Masquerading As Political Leaders — Pat Utomi Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago June 12: Nigeria’s Democracy Still Work In Progress – Afenifere

As the nation prepares to celebrate Democracy Day, the pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, has said Nigeria’s democracy and national development remain a work in progress. Reuben Fasoranti, the group’s leader, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to unite regardless of ethnic or religious divides and confront the country’s challenges together. He […] The post June 12: Nigeria’s Democracy Still Work In Progress – Afenifere appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago June 12: Ifeanyi Ogbonna rallies Ohafia, Arochukwu constituents to defend democracy

From Kenneth Udeh As the nation marks Democracy Day, Hon. Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, popularly known as Ignes, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in safeguarding the country’s hard-won democratic journey, while expressing confidence in a brighter future under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. In a heartfelt press statement he personally signed on Wednesday, June 11, […] The post June 12: Ifeanyi Ogbonna rallies Ohafia, Arochukwu constituents to defend democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged plot to Islamise military dead on arrival – Army headquarters

Allegations in a trending video alleging that the establishment of the Nigerian Army School of Islamic Affairs in a secular country is aimed at islamising the nation have been dismissed by the Nigerian Army. The viral video stated that such policies in countries like Turkey and Libya resulted in a crisis, urging the Nigerian army […] The post Alleged plot to Islamise military dead on arrival – Army headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation

By Chinenye Anuforo Tier 5 Technologies, a West African enterprise IT and cloud services provider, has announced a partnership with MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, to aid its expansion into the West African market, specifically Nigeria.     The partnership, which focuses on helping organisations modernise their infrastructure to capitalise on the opportunities […] The post Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy

Tribune Online Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy THE recent downgrade of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) by global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has raised alarms across financial and policy circles, prompting a strong caution from Collins Nweke, a diaspora Nigerian and former Green Councillor in Belgium. Fitch Ratings downgraded Afreximbank to a BBB rating—just one notch above junk status. This move, […] Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy Tribune Online

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1 week ago Review Appointment Of Alleged APC Members As REC, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his appointment of some alleged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). SERAP also urged President Tinubu to promptly nominate qualified Nigerians who possess unquestionable integrity and are not affiliated with any political party to […]

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