OFFICIALS from Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger have signed new agreements aimed at fast-tracking the development of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a massive infrastructure project designed to transport billions of …
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THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formed a committee to address the growing presence of Almajiri in the metropolis. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, …
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Rotary tackles hunger at World Peace and Understanding Day Symposium 2025.
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThis year’s edition of Rotary International’s World Peace and Understanding Day will hold on Wednesday, February 26th in Lagos. According to the Rotary club of Lagos, the event would be …
The Federal Government has allocated ₦100bn in the 2025 Budget awaiting passage in the National Assembly to provide solar mini-grids in selected government institutions, federal universities and their teaching hospitals. …
THE Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has issued a directive prohibiting police officers from carrying assault rifles while dressed in civilian attire (mufti). He warned that any form of …
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NUC increases private university application fee from ₦6m to ₦30m
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonTHE National Universities Commission (NUC) has raised the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. In a statement yesterday, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Ribadu, explained …
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that plans are underway to establish ranching facilities to handle the processing of meat in the state. The governor dropped the hint …
has said he would negotiate with bandits only if they stop killing people and surrender their arms. Earlier, the governor had maintained a firm stance against reconciling with bandits. In …
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has forwarded the names of 16 commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Recall that Sule had sacked members of …
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Rotary International to host World Peace and Understanding Day in Lagos
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonTHE 2025 edition of Rotary International’s World Peace and Understanding Day is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 26, in Lagos. The event will feature a symposium focused on …