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UNICEF, Yabatech Set To Empower A Million Nigerian Girls
The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund, or UNICEF, has introduced the Nigeria Learning Passport, or NLP, in Osun State in an effort to make education more appealing to the state's youth. The NLP, according to UNICEF, is a digital learning platform designed to provide children with access to quality education, regardless of their location. Speaking at the launching held at the...
We Are Ready To Eliminate Cultism In Anambra – CP
The Anambra State Police Command has affirmed its readiness to combat cultism and other criminal activities within the state. Commissioner of Police Mr. Ikioye Orutugu made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Awka. Describing cultism as an offshoot of religion, Orutugu explained that “anything involving initiation, whether in a church or shrine,...
President Tinubu To Attend G20 Summit in South Africa, AU-EU Summit In Angola
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for an official two-nation working visit to South Africa and Angola, where he will participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg and the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit in Luanda. A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga says the President’s first engagement will be...
How Buhari Created 12 Millions New Jobs — Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, says President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration created 12 million new jobs in agriculture alone. Shehu, in an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily said the administration did well in many sectors including security, power, fighting corruption among others. “In agriculture alone, the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) is...
#ENDSARS Protests Gains Global Support From Celebrities, Organizations
Nationwide protests demanding proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad have gathered momentum beyond Nigeria, with #EndSARS trending on Twitter in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Canada. The protest was also the most trended issue on Friday globally, according to a Tweet by @BBCAfrica, as Nigerians continued to demonstrate across the country amid violent clashes. #EndSARS protest...
Abia Assembly Passes Electricity Bill, Sets Framework For Power Sector Growth
The Abia State House of Assembly has passed H.A.B 23: The Abia State Electricity Bill, 2024 into law. The passage of the Bill took place during yesterday's plenary session following its consideration in the Committee of the Whole and its third reading. The Bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House and Member Representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Okoro...
Abia Govt To Invite Qualified Teachers For Oral Interview Next Week
The Abia State Government (ABSG) on Tuesday announced that candidates who scored 45% and above in the recently conducted teachers’ recruitment computer-based test (CBT) will be invited for an oral interview next week. According to the government, shortlisted candidates will receive their invitations via SMS. This initiative aligns with Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to strengthening the education sector. In a move...
Pay Attention To Unemployment, Engage Youths – Group Urges President Tinubu
A non-governmental organization has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay attention to issues of unemployment and genuine skills development for Nigerian youths. The group, No Justice, No Peace Initiative, through its National Coordinator, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen made the call in a statement sent to newsmen. He said that unemployment has become a major problem bedevilling the lives of Nigerian youths,...
EFCC Investigate Ex-NNPCL Boss, Over $7.2bn Refinery Fund
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is questioning the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial misconduct linked to a $7.2 billion refinery turnaround maintenance project. Sources within the anti-graft agency said Kyari was currently at the EFCC headquarters, in Abuja, where he is being interviewed by investigators. “He is...
President Tinubu Appoints New Directors-General Of NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed takes the helm at NIA, bringing over two decades of experience in foreign service. He joined the NIA in 1995 and has served in various roles, including as head of the Nigerian mission to...
