3 d. ago What I wish my successor would do at TASUED — Outgoing VC, Banjo

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, Professor Oluwole Sikiru Banjo, has expressed his desire for his successor to build on the solid foundation laid by his administration and take the university to greater heights.

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5 d. ago NCRIB projects 3% insurance penetration by 2027 on back of NIIRA reforms

The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has projected that Nigeria’s insurance penetration could rise to 3 percent by 2027, up from the current 0.5 percent, driven by the full implementation of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Outgoing NCRIB President, Mr. Babatunde Oguntade, disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos, […]

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7 d. ago We have made African currencies legal tender across borders – Oramah

IATF attracted over $170bn investment Afreximbank changed our life – Chinelo Cairo, Egypt || Benedict Oramah, outgoing president read more We have made African currencies legal tender across borders – Oramah

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2 w. ago The ‘professorisation’ of INEC’s job, the clemency that rankles, and the annihilation of PDP

Too many things are happening at the same time in Nigeria. While the appointment of the successor of the immediate read more The ‘professorisation’ of INEC’s job, the clemency that rankles, and the annihilation of PDP

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2 w. ago Defections: Governor Diri, Others Running Away From Mess They Created – Dickson

Hours after the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his predecessor and Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has slammed the move, accusing the successor and other defectors of running away from the mess they created. Senator Dickson, who was speaking on developments in the polity […]

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3 w. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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3 w. ago Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss

Tribune Online Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Dr Smart Olugbeko is the outgoing National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). In this interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, he explains the union’s stance on the newly introduced dual mandate programmes for colleges of education in Nigeria and why teacher education should be accorded a deserved priority, among others. Excerpts: How do you […] Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections 

Tribune Online Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections  Sébastien Lecornu, France’s caretaker prime minister, says talks with political leaders show a shared willingness to pass a budget Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alia, Ortom disagree over Benue debt profile, service figures

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has disagreed with his successor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over debt servicing claims and figures. Group Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, in a statement, said Benue State domestic debt profile stands at N122.5 billion […] The post Alia, Ortom disagree over Benue debt profile, service figures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Macron Offers Outgoing French PM Final Chance To Salvage Govt

But in another twist, Macron met Lecornu in the evening and gave him until late Wednesday to come up with a plan for "the stability of the country", the president's office said. The post Macron Offers Outgoing French PM Final Chance To Salvage Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Benue Debt: Ortom, Alia’s Camps Clash Over N7.4bn Monthly Repayment

A fresh confrontation emerged on Sunday, between camps loyal to former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, and his successor, Hyacinth Alia, over the state’s debt levels and alleged inconsistencies in government financial disclosures. Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, managing director of the Benue Investments and Property Company (BIPC), revealed in a public statement that the Alia administration […] The post Benue Debt: Ortom, Alia’s Camps Clash Over N7.4bn Monthly Repayment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Boko Haram: My comments on Buhari were misinterpreted – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has clarified his recent comment on the late Muhammadu Buhari being chosen as a Boko Haram negotiator, saying his words were misinterpreted. Speaking in a statement issued by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, on Saturday, Jonathan dismissed reports suggesting he accused his successor of having ties with the insurgents. According to […] The post Boko Haram: My comments on Buhari were misinterpreted – Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Scarcity of cooking gas hits Lagos, vendors sell at N1,600 per kg

Tribune Online Scarcity of cooking gas hits Lagos, vendors sell at N1,600 per kg Residents of Lagos and Ogun communities on Wednesday, experienced scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, popularly known as cooking gas. Most vendors that opened shops in some neighbourhoods jacked up the price by selling at N1,600 per kilogram instead of N1,150 per kg sold last week. Lamenting the situation, Mrs Joke Banjo, a trader at […] Scarcity of cooking gas hits Lagos, vendors sell at N1,600 per kg Tribune Online

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