2 h. ago Sokoto Gov’t Settles N500m Outstanding Fees For Foreign Students

The Sokoto State Government has spent about N500 million to pay outstanding fees of state indigenes sponsored by the immediate-past administration at Integral University in India. Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir disclosed this while presenting certificates to two Master of Science (M.Sc) graduates of the University. Alhaji Gobir said about eighteen […]

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3 h. ago 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has ruled out the possibility of the party fielding a Northerner as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting of the Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Thursday, George said such a move would dishonor the founding […] The post 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sen. Dino Melaye, 5,733 others become certified legal practitioners

A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Dino Melaye has been called to bar, making him a duly certified advocate of the Nigerian legal system. He was among the 5,734 presented for call to bar in Abuja on Wednesday, a figure said to be the highest in the history of law school. Melaye, who […] The post Sen. Dino Melaye, 5,733 others become certified legal practitioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Gov Lawal Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has launched the pilot school feeding programme to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on the development, Governor Lawal said the programme was not only about feeding children, but also restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty. […]

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7 h. ago “Return To PDP, Your Efforts In Coalition Group Will Amount To Nothing Without Us” – Bode George Tells Atiku, Others

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has urged former vice president Atiku Abubakar and other angry members of the party, who joined Africa Democratic Congress to return and work for the progress of the party. Mr. George also appealed to ex- senate president, David Mark, the National Chairman of ADC to […] The post “Return To PDP, Your Efforts In Coalition Group Will Amount To Nothing Without Us” – Bode George Tells Atiku, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has warned former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to reject any proposed deals with ex- vice president Atiku Abubakar in 2027. Mr. Onanuga warned that if Obi agree to be running mate with Atiku in 2027 election, he will not get the kind […] The post “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Beverage Industry Group Challenges WHO’s Call for Increased Sugar Drink Taxes

The International Council for Beverages Associations (ICBA) has strongly challenged the World Health Organization (WHO) over its recent call to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), citing a decade of evidence showing that such taxes have failed to improve health outcomes or reduce obesity in any country. ICBA’s executive director, Kate Loatman, expressed deep concern […]

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8 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t To Boost IGR With Tourism Revenue Collection Innovation

The Bauchi state government has launched a Tourism Revenue Collection Data Portal aimed at providing a digital solution for efficient revenue generation in the tourism sector and boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Dr. Mohammed Nasir Yusuf, during […]

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9 h. ago Auxano Solar Achieves International IEC Certification For Solar Panels

Auxano Solar, one of Nigeria’s leading solar panel assemblers, has reached a significant milestone in its clean energy journey by obtaining the prestigious IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certifications for its photovoltaic (PV) modules. According to the company, these certifications, awarded by TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognised testing and certification body, confirm that Auxano’s solar […]

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9 h. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Any Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he would not support any northern presidential candidate in 2027. Ortom, however, accused the Muhammadu Buhari administration of fuelling the ethnic cleansing in Benue State by armed herders when he preferred the open grazing routes of the 50s over ranching of cattle despite […]

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11 h. ago LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

Lagos State will hold local government elections on July 12. And the state’s election body, LASIEC, has now released the read more LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

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13 h. ago International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax

Tribune Online International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax THE International Council for Beverages Association (ICBA) has expressed deep concern about the World Health Organization (WHO)’s continued disregard of a decade-long fact-based evidence showing that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has never improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country. This concern was expressed by the Executive Director of the International Council of Beverages Associations […] International Council for Beverages Association tackles WHO on SSB Tax Tribune Online

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14 h. ago My mission is to reposition FTAN for meaningful growth, financial strength— Badaki

Tribune Online My mission is to reposition FTAN for meaningful growth, financial strength— Badaki The candidate for the position of president in the forthcoming elective AGM of Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr Aliyu Badaki and the first deputy president of the federation has promised to strategically reposition FTAN for vibrant visibility and agenda driven body to sustainably transform the federation. Dr. Aliyu Badaki, who spoke with […] My mission is to reposition FTAN for meaningful growth, financial strength— Badaki Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict Is Call To Service, Wike Tells Okpebholo

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming the victory of Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2023 governorship election. Wike urged the governor to remain focused, describing the victory as a renewed call to selfless service to the people of Edo State. In a […]

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14 h. ago Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid

•Upholds dismissal of WAEC staff for aiding examination fraud From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide N200 million as compensation to the family of a toddler killed and another critically injured in the eye during a raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […] The post Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an read more Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

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20 h. ago “Anointing Doesn’t Win Elections” — Israel DMW Taunts Ighodalo After Supreme Court Defeat In Edo Guber Suit

Israel DMW, logistics manager to singer Davido, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, following his defeat at the Supreme Court. Ighodalo, who was Israel’s preferred choice during the Edo State governorship election, had approached the Apex court to challenge the declaration of Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 2023 […] The post “Anointing Doesn’t Win Elections” — Israel DMW Taunts Ighodalo After Supreme Court Defeat In Edo Guber Suit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago 2027: INEC to unveil portal as 129 groups seek registration as political parties

Tribune Online 2027: INEC to unveil portal as 129 groups seek registration as political parties "Unlike the manual method used in previous registration, the commission is introducing a political party registration portal. 2027: INEC to unveil portal as 129 groups seek registration as political parties Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Obi remains presidential candidate in 2027 — Sokoto Obidients

Tribune Online Obi remains presidential candidate in 2027 — Sokoto Obidients The Sokoto State chapter of the Obidient Movement has firmly rejected any suggestion that Peter Obi should accept a vice-presidential slot ahead of Obi remains presidential candidate in 2027 — Sokoto Obidients Tribune Online

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22 h. ago UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa

Tribune Online UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa With over 51.7 percent of Group revenues from ex Nigerian operations, UBA’s journey to being Africa’s most diversified financial services group was clearly in evidence. UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa Tribune Online

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