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Defence Minister Urges Women to Be Agents of Change
By Nokai Origin, Abuja
Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated that women have always been the backbone of the society and it is time for them to harness the incredible power and potential that lies within them.…
We Will Maximize Utilization of Our Mineral Resources-President Tinubu
By Timothy Choji, Abuja
The Nigerian government says it is ready to maximize the utilization of the abundant natural resources deposited in the country for the progress of the nation.
President Bola Tinubu declared this on…
Nasarawa Polytechnic ASUP Threatens Indefinite Strike
By Amina Mohammed, Lafia
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), in Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic Lafia, Nasarawa State, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the state government fails to take urgent steps…
NECO registers over 1.3 million candidates for 2024 SSCE
By Jack Acheme, Abuja
No fewer than One Million, Three Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety-One (1,376,391) candidates registered for the ongoing 2024 Internal Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)…
President Tinubu Launches Nigeria Education Loan Fund
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with pledges of more inclusiveness and provision of sufficient funds to sustain the programme.
The President…
Minister Commends Nigerian Army’s Housing Scheme Concept
By Charles Ogba, Abuja
The Nigerian Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has commended the Nigerian Army concept for affordable housing provision for its soldiers.
Dangiwa made the commendation when he…
Hajj 2024: Flynas Concludes Airlift Of Nigerian Pilgrims
By Abdul Mohammed Isa
Iynas, a Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj air carrier has concluded the transportation of its final batch of Nigerian pilgrims, bringing the 2024 Hajj operation to a close.
This was made known by the…
Kwara State Police Pledges Enhanced Security Collaboration With Relevant Bodies
By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to partner with relevant bodies and unions to improve the security of lives and properties across the state.
The State Commissioner of Police CP…
Kano State Governor Appoints Three Second Class Emirs
By Salihu Ali, Kano
The Kano State Governor in North West Nigeria, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
The newly appointed Emirs are
Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz…
UNGA 79: Nigeria Intensifies Preparations Ahead Of UNGA 79
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
Nigeria has intensified preparations for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Conference of Parties (COP29).
This follows a crucial meeting convened by the Special Presidential Envoy…