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The CLEEN Foundation is to publicly present its findings regarding law enforcement conduct during the August 2024 nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the the Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Peter Maduoma in Abuja. According to the statement, the event is scheduled to…
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its recent policy imposing new charges on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals. Lawmakers warned that the policy, which eliminates free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks, would place an additional financial burden on Nigerians.…
Authorities have issued an urgent heatwave warning, cautioning residents across several Nigerian states about an imminent rise in temperatures over the next three to four days. Both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to soar, coupled with high humidity levels, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and discomfort. Regions at…
The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation Giving Back Initiative has launched the distribution of ₦13.8 million in grants to 277 widows, orphaned mothers, and individuals with disabilities in Sokoto State to support small-scale businesses. At the inauguration ceremony, Chairman of the initiative, Malam Lawal Maidoki, emphasized that the program aligns with the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic policies will reverse the “japa” trend, encouraging professionals who left the country for better opportunities to return. Speaking on Monday at the inauguration of the Implementation Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially taken over Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), upgrading it to a Federal University. This move makes TASUED one of only three specialized Universities of Education in the country, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening teacher education and human capital development. Minister of…
The fusion of technology and cinema took center stage on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the unveiling of Makemation—Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The high-profile event at State House Marina brought together key stakeholders from Nollywood and the tech industry to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains Development Project (REWARD) across 15 West African nations. According to a statement from the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, the signing ceremony took…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has cleared seven aspirants to participate in the party’s Anambra State Governorship Primary Election set for Saturday, April 5, 2025. A statement from Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed that the party has issued Certificates of Clearance to all aspirants. The screening…
The NNPC Limited has noted recent reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between NNPC and Dangote Refinery. The Corporate Communication Officer Chief Olufemi Soneye made the call in Abuja. Chief Olufemi said the contract for the sale of…
