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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…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old doctor from Lassa fever, raising fresh concerns about the viral disease’s spread. In a public advisory issued on Monday, NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, revealed that the doctor, who worked at a private hospital…
The Yobe State Government has approved the recruitment of 267 health technicians to boost staffing in medical facilities across the state. According to a statement from Mamman Muhammad, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, the new hires include 140 government-sponsored graduates of medical sciences from India.…
The Head of Service of Anambra State, Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe, has called on civil servants to actively support the anti-corruption campaign championed by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Program 2. The initiative, funded by the European Union and implemented by International IDEA, aims to combat corruption and strengthen…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commended Kwara United for their outstanding performance following a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Speaking after the match, Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted the significance of sports and praised the team’s determination, especially as they played while fasting during Ramadan.…
