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CAN urges govt to tackle insecurity, alleviate economic hardship
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urged the government to urgently tackle the issues of insecurity, economic hardship, and social division. This call is contained in a message issued by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja: felicitate Muslims celebrating the Eid-ul-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Archbishop Okoh called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize policies that will…
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Association to equip out-of-school children with digital competencies
The Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has pledged to equip out-of-school children with digital competencies. The National President of NOGALSS, Noah Emmanuel disclosed this in Abuja at a One-Day Stakeholders and Consultative Meeting on GCE-NOGALSS-GIZ Project. The project is titled:”Empowering Children and Youth with Digital Competencies through Inter-Generational Learning in a Fast Developing Digital World for Sustainable Livelihood…
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FG partners firm on geospatial business mapping
The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation(OSGoF) has partnered Focus Guide Map and Directory Nigeria Ltd (FGMD) to deliver geospatial business mapping in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FGMD, a leading technology solutions provider, sought the partnership to leverage on the facilities of the OSGoF to deliver business listing and address verification project in the…
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FG pledges deepen partnership with states to mitigate floods
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated commitment of the Federal Government to partner with the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to curb flood and other natural disasters. Shettima said this on Wednesday when he received the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The speaker was at the villa to commiserate with…
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FG to integrate technology into education infrastructure – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Shettima, who said that the move would address human capacity and resource challenges to improve learning outcomes, assured that President…
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Tinubu’ll land Nigeria safely from turbulence- Akume
President Bola Tinubu has been described as a veteran captain that would safely land Nigeria from its current turbulent situations. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this when the management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited him on Wednesday in Abuja. The NAN delegation, led by Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director…
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We are restoring confidence in Nigeria economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is restoring confidence in Nigeria economy through measures aimed at reducing inflation, stabilising the foreign exchange market, and improving fiscal management. Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance on Tuesday at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference held in Abuja. He described theme…
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FG excludes universities, research grants from TSA
The Federal Government has directed the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The directive is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors, dated Sept. 6, 2024, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. According…
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Benue communities sign peace accord
Conflicting communities in Benue State, Nigeria, have signed a peace accord to resolve their long-standing conflicts. The communities, including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA, on Sunday in Makurdi embraced peace and reached a truce to prevent returning to conflict. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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Wike signs MoU with Chinese companies on electricity, water supply
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese corporations to improve light and water supply in the territory. Wike disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, issued in Abuja on Sunday. The minister said that the MoU…
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NELFUND receives another N2m refund from former beneficiary
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of two million Naira, through a bank draft, given by Adegboyega Awomolo, a former beneficiary of student loan. This is contained in a statement by Monalisa Dike, from the Corporate Communications Department of the fund on Friday in Abuja. Dike said that Awomolo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) benefitted…
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Skills: Oshiomhole empowers 272 women, youths
No fewer than 272 persons have benefitted from a skill acquisition programme facilitated by Sen. Adams Oshiomhole in Edo North Senatorial District. The programme is aimed at empowering youths and women in the senatorial district. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was organised by the Border Communities Development Agency (BDCA) but facilitated by Oshiomhole who represents…
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FCT Fadama CARES distributes agric. inputs to 9,170 farmers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has distributed agricultural inputs as grants, to 9,170 beneficiaries, under the FCT Fadama CARES programme, within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, disclosed this while inaugurating the distribution of the grant to the fourth batch of 6,020 beneficiaries in Gwagwalada on Thursday. The News Agency of…
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Foundation urges Youths to acquire entrepreneurial skills
The Yusuf John-Suberu Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has encouraged Nigerian youths to develop essential entrepreneurial skills to navigate and overcome the current economic challenges facing the nation. The founder, Dr Yusuf Suberu gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Suberu said that formal education provided valuable degrees and certificates. He…
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Lagos Aviation Academy student wins IATA Best Performer in Nigeria Award
The Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA), says its student, Miss Oluwafisayomi Layo-Olayemi, has emerged 2024 IATA Best Performer in Nigeria. Layo-Olayemi emerged victorious in the IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism Examination for July, according to LAA. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IATA – International Air Transport Association – Award holds annually. LAA’s Head of School, Mr…
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Renovation: FG extends resumption of Suleja Academy by 10 days
The Federal Ministry of Education has extended the resumption of Federal Government Academy, Suleja by 10 days. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made this known when he led officials in the ministry on a tour to the school in Suleja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister, alongside the Minister of State for…
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Dangote refinery monumental step for Nigeria’s energy independence- NUPENG
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the commencement of operations by the Dangote Refinery is a monumental step forward for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic growth. Mr Labi Olawale, the General Secretary of NUPENG, said this in a congralutory letter to Aliko Dangote President/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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