3 h. ago ‘Govt Must Not Get Comfortable With Rebased Inflation Figure’

Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the government must not get comfortable with a rebased inflation figure and lose the fight against inflationary pressures. The Chamber stated this in a statement titled, ‘Beyond the Numbers: Ensuring Real Economic Relief For Nigerians’. The director-general of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona said that the latest […]

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9 h. ago Why govt should focus on primary, secondary education – Westerfield MD, Dosunmu

Managing Director of Westerfield College, Michael Dosunmu, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about the school’s journey, from its origins in Lagos to its global expansion, including the recent unveiling of its branch in the United Kingdom What is the driving force behind the school’s expansion? The beauty of education, especially at such a high level, lies Read More

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9 h. ago It’s distressing when my children ask about their father – Wife of abducted Afenifere leader

Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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9 h. ago I don’t hold on to what isn’t mine — Min for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, tells NAOMI CHIMA about his strategies and plans to help youth upskill and have better lives in Nigeria Tell us about your educational trajectory. I completed my secondary school education in Ekiti State before proceeding to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, where I studied Civil Engineering. I later continued Read More

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9 h. ago Stakeholders fault N’Assembly’s move on 60 new FMCs, say existing hospitals struggling

Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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13 h. ago Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access

Tribune Online Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access The move comes after the UK Home Office requested the right to access information stored under the end-to-end encryption service, which prevents even Apple from viewing user content such as photos and documents. Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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17 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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19 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Analysts Seek Effective Implementation Of Fiscal, Tax Reforms

Agusto & Co, a Pan-African credit rating and research agency, has provided insights on ongoing tax reforms and outlook for the domestic economy. Industry leaders, policymakers, and economic experts converged on Agusto & Co’s 2025 Economic Roundtable to discuss critical issues shaping the African economy, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. Held in […]

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27 h. ago Home Energy Consumption, Driver Of Emissions –Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has said home energy consumption is the primary driver of home emissions and has increased steadily over recent years with the spread of energy-consuming devices and appliances. Disclosing this in the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper titled ‘Evolving home energy consumption: Intentions, actions and hurdles to greater home […]

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29 h. ago Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has demoted two engineers in the civil service of the state effective from January 1, 2024, for allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects that were yet to be completed. Gabriel Evuarhere, one of the affected officers was demoted from his position as deputy director to […] The post Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to host the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in two weeks. The visit will focus on Bio’s interest in touring the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a project that has gained both national and international recognition. Makinde announced the upcoming visit in a newsletter […] The post Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six

Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, of sabotaging education development in the state. Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of PDP on Media and Communication, Yusuf Dingyadi, made the disclosure during a press conference in Kaduna. The party raised the […] The post Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago I had to drink alcohol to play prank on Portable — Kopa Respect

Ayobami Ayinla, aka Kopa Respect, is a prankster who posts his videos on social media. With over 235,000 followers on TikTok, he is quite popular for his pranks, where he dresses like a NYSC member and demands services without paying. He speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his career and other issues What are your educational Read More

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33 h. ago We’ll get justice through other means if govt fails us – Father of dismembered Kwara lady

Mallam Ibrahim Lawal, father of Hafsat, a final-year female student at the Kwara State College of Education, who a cleric and Islamic teacher allegedly murdered, tells TUNDE OYEKOLA that his 24-year-old daughter was murdered for ritual purposes What is your relationship with the young lady who was murdered in Ilorin? The young lady who was Read More

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33 h. ago Long school hours, heavy homework drain children amid exploitative fees

For many Nigerian parents, the pursuit of quality education for their children has become a frustrating struggle. The soaring costs of non-reusable textbooks, extended school hours, excessive homework, and exploitative fees, for them, appear to be a conspiracy designed to drain their resources. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports on the growing outrage among parents amid calls for Read More

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35 h. ago No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police

Tribune Online No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Osun State Government has rejected the Nigerian Police Force’s advice to suspend the Saturday local government elections, citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. This was contained in a statement signed Friday by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. The government expressed its […] No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Tribune Online

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35 h. ago ‘You Are Bias, No To Your Advice’, Osun Gov’t Replies Police, Insists On Going Ahead With LG Elections

The Osun State government has acknowledged the security advice from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on its planned local government elections slated for Saturday, February 22, but outrightly rejected the advice on the ground of rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]

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