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Wike Advocates Boost in Funding for FCT Growth

  Abuja, Nigeria:The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) commitment to transformative governance, urging the federal government to establish a Special Intervention Fund to fast-track infrastructural development in the nation’s capital. Wike made this appeal during his monthly media briefing held at his official…

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Oyo government shuts collapsed restaurant site

  Oyo state, Nigeria:The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a well-known restaurant chain in Dugbe, Ibadan, following a rainstorm that struck the city on Sunday night. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, confirmed the action during an inspection of the site on Monday. He…

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EU, Kano Partner on Energy Efficiency Drive

Kanostate,Nigeria: The European Union, in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Network (EEN) in Kano under the framework of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), aimed at promoting sustainable industrial growth through reduced energy consumption. At the launch event in Kano, Inga Stefanowicz, Head of the Green and Digital…

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Reps Seek Governors’ Backing on Constitution Review

Abuja, Nigeria:The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has announced plans to engage key national stakeholders, including the Nigerian Governors Forum and media executives, as part of efforts to ensure the successful passage of proposed constitutional amendments by December 2025. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made this…

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FG Boosts Local Pad Production to Fight Period Poverty

Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating period poverty in Nigeria by supporting the local manufacture of affordable sanitary pads and advocating for menstrual-friendly policies in schools and public institutions. Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim,…

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Tinubu Praised for Breaking Presidential Inertia

Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been lauded as the first Nigerian leader to depart from what has been described as a long-standing tradition of presidential inertia, setting a new precedent in decisive leadership and policy implementation. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the administration’s second year in office, All Progressives Congress (APC) National…

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Nigeria deploys AI platform to revolutionise TB, HIV Programmes

  Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria has officially launched a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing the country’s tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programmes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a major milestone in its digital health transformation. This initiative represents the largest deployment of a digital health system in Nigeria’s…

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NSITF, NIMC Team Up to Link Workers’ Data with NIN

Abuja, Nigeria:The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has formed a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to facilitate the integration and verification of employee data under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) using the National Identification Number (NIN). The collaboration aims to ensure that the biometric and demographic information of ECS enrollees…

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Tinubu Names New Governing Councils for UNIABUJA, UNN, and NAU

Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils for three key federal universities: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). The announcement comes in the wake of the dissolution of UNIABUJA’s former council in February and the subsequent controversial dismissal of Vice-Chancellor…

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Nigeria Set to Attract Major Foreign Investment

ABUJA , NIGERIA — Nigeria is on the cusp of securing multi-billion-dollar foreign investments following a strategic meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and top investors from Vietnam and Canada. Speaking to journalists after the high-level closed-door meeting, Dr. Alake expressed confidence that the collaboration could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s economy….

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Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for $21.5bn Loan, ₦758bn Pension Bond

ABUJA , NIGERIA — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to address key national priorities, including infrastructure development and pension liabilities. The request was presented during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate and subsequently referred to the Senate…

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FCT Residents Call on Wike to Address Security Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria — Concerned over growing security threats and deteriorating infrastructure, residents of EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, have called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in resolving critical challenges affecting communities across the capital. The appeal came during a local election held by the estate’s residents to appoint new leadership…

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“Delta Leads as Rivals Chase at NSF 2024”

Abeokuta, Ogun State — Defending champions Team Delta have extended their dominance at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, pulling significantly ahead of their closest challengers, Bayelsa State. Delta surged further ahead on Saturday by clinching 10 additional gold medals, solidifying their lead at the top of the medals table. Their current haul stands at…

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ASUU Urges Immediate Govt Response to Unfulfilled Agreements

Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong call for immediate intervention by the Federal Government over what it described as chronic neglect of past agreements aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s university system. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, newly elected ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, criticized the government…

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Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Fraud Case

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered…

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