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Obasanjo encourages parents to take active role in fostering love for reading
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has encouraged parents to take an active role in fostering a love for reading in their children, cautioning against solely relying on social media for information, as it does not equate to being a true reader. Obasanjo urged the Nigeria youth to take bold steps in shaping their futures instead of passively waiting for opportunities to…
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TETFUND Boss urges govt to grant universities full autonomy
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Mr Sonny Echono, on Saturday urged both Federal and state governments to grant full autonomy to universities. Echono made the call during a convocation lecture titled, ‘University Autonomy and the Challenge of Quality Tertiary Education in Nigeria,’ held at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State. He stated that universities, as ivory…
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NOA issues public advisory on extreme heat during dry season
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a public advisory on the extreme heat during the dry season. In a video jointly produced with African Independent Television (AIT), the NOA advised that people should drink plenty of water regularly and limit alcohol and caffeinated drinks intake. The public advisory includes; avoiding outdoor activities between 1pm to 4pm, wearing light-coloured, loose-fit…
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Tinubu flags-off reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu expressway
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, section 1, and section 1 of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway. Performing the flag-off at Sagamu, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the project, which would be completed in 24 months, would cover underpasses at Kara, Wawa, Magboro, and Arepo, while flyover bridges would be constructed at Kilometer…
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PDP disavows South South zonal congress in Cross River
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the South South Zonal Congress held on Saturday in Calabar, Cross River. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, said the PDP has not conducted its South South Zonal Congress neither is it in any way involved in the gathering in…
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Alaafin donates multi-million naira ultra-modern hospital equipment, consumables to health centre
The newly elected Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has donated ultra-modern hospital equipment and consumables worth millions of naira to the community health centre in the town. According to a statement issued by the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, the ultra-modern equipment was brought to the town on Friday and would be installed at the health centre. He said,…
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VON, NADDC collaborate to promote Nigeria’s automobile sector
Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have collaborated to promote the growth of the country’s automotive sector. During a courtesy visit to NADDC’s Director General, Olawemimo Osanipin, VON’s Director General, Mr. Jibril Ndace, led a delegation and emphasized the purpose of the visit. Ndace said that it was to collaborate with the council…
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Court remands motorist for allegedly assaulting OYRTMA officers
A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving an unlicensed Toyota Camry,…
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University Don urges women to deliberately take part in science
A University Don, Dr. Cecilia Oluwamodupe has encouraged women to take part in science through deliberate enrolment and mentorship. She urged scientists all over the world not to discriminate against their female counterparts. Dr. Oluwamodupe who is the Acting Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State gave the advice…
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NITDA sets up Technical Working Group to drive Nigeria’s digital sovereignty
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance local cloud capabilities, attract hyper-scale investments, and position Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa. Speaking at the inauguration, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised the need for accurate…
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