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Senate has embarked on a legislative move to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno States. The move got overwhelming support from all stakeholders during a public hearing held on Monday in Abuja. At the public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, the sponsor of the bill, Kaka Lawan said the sad trend of the quest for white-collar jobs with the […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the release and publication of the White Paper report of the full visitation panel of the Abia State University, Uturu. The governor also approved the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor, Ndukwe Okeudo, a new management team and a new governing council for the university. This was made known by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, at government house Umuahia […]
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Monday in Abuja. Alake said that the suspects were arrested at an illegal mining site located at Rafin-Gabas, Agwada, in Kokona Local Government Area following credible […]
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command disclosed that a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh was interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters. The command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh disclosed this to newsmen on Monday. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the driver When he requested the delivery […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rescheduled the kick-off time for the Super Falcons’ international friendly against Algeria. Initially set for 4 p.m., the match will now start at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. The adjustment was made to accommodate the Algerian team’s travel plans, allowing them to depart Lagos in the evening, reflecting the NFF's effort to support the visiting team’s logistical […]
Suspended Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has publicly apologized to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN) for previous criticisms, expressing regret and gratitude for the organization’s role in her career. Speaking at the 2024 Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Canada, Blessing’s apology comes three years after her suspension following an online dispute with actor Lege Maimi over the Baba Ijesha abuse case. TAMPAN President Latin acknowledged her apology, […]
Israel's military operations in northern Gaza, now in their 24th day, have led to over 1,000 fatalities, primarily among women and children, according to health officials. Israeli airstrikes targeted the Raml neighborhood in Tyre, Lebanon, resulting in five deaths and ten injuries, as reported by foreign news agencies, and on Sunday, Israeli forces killed at least 53 people in Gaza and 21 in Lebanon. In response to the rising casualties, […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have announced a new agreement to expand local currency financing, aiming to unlock over $1 billion in investments across essential sectors of the Nigerian economy. In a joint statement issued Monday, IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso outlined the initiative, which will provide naira-based funding to sectors including agriculture, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its commitment to facilitating Nigeria's removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) "grey list" of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for anti-money laundering, a status the country was placed on as of February 24, 2024. This update was provided by CBN Deputy Governor, Philip Ikeazor during a meeting with Nigerian diaspora members on the sidelines of the IMF meetings in Washington, DC. […]
