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Avoid producing unemployable graduates- Akande tells Universities
A former Governor of Osun State and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Adebisi Akande, has advised universities to avoid producing graduates that cannot add value to the economy. Akande called for holistic migration from traditional ways of doing things in the country’s educational institutions. The APC Chieftain said such was necessary to avert the risk of being left…
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Nigeria should harness abundant resources to diversify economy – Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has said Nigeria should harness its abundant resources and human capital to diversify its economy, adding that it will help to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. Abbas said continued over-reliance on oil by the country will only lead to inequality, greater poverty among Nigerians and mass unemployment. The Speaker, while delivering…
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Ongoing reforms will move Nigeria forward- Akpabio
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the ongoing reforms by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government would move the country forward. Akpabio called on Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he works to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking at his 2024 Constituency Briefing and Empowerment Programme held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, Akpabio,…
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HURIWA lauds NDLEA anti-drug campaign, commends Tinubu’s support
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its relentless war against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, describing its efforts under the leadership of Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) as transformative and decisive. The association also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fully supporting the NDLEA, enabling the agency…
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Party leaders seek Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Ojelabi’s intervention in Oshodi APC crisis
Some elders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State have called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State Party Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi to wade into the division within the party hierarchy. The party leaders including the Apex Leader, Elder Dele Ogunshakin and Chief Dele Ogundipe, made the call…
Read More » - 2024 in retrospect
9 most significant sociopolitical events of the year
Year 2024 was significant in the life of Nigerians and Nigeria. Several remarkable events occurred that shaped the country’s sociopolitical landscape. Some of them happened at the sub-national level while others were national in nature. In this analysis, OKUNADE ADEKUNLE succinctly takes a look at the events... Repeal of Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 and the Emirship Tussle Kano State…
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Ogun to construct Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring- Abiodun
… ex-boxing champion to light torch of National Sports Festival in May Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Governor Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which…
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Abiodun signs N1.054trn 2025 budget
…to kickstart development of Olokola Port Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signed the N1.054 trillion 2025 State Appropriation Bill into law. The signing, which took place at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, was witnessed by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, principal officers of the House, the Deputy Governor, and members of…
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Ekiti: Oyebanji signs N375.79bn 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday, signed the N375.79bn 2025 budget into law. The budget, passed by the state House of Assembly and presented to the governor for assent, totals N375.79bn, with 51 per cent allocated for Recurrent Expenditure and 49 per cent for Capital Expenditure. While signing the document into law, Oyebanji said the budget, “which is a…
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Fubara presents N1.1trn 2025 budget estimate
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦1.1 trillion to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly. The Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development”, was presented during plenary on Monday. Arriving at the Assembly complex with members of his cabinet and other top government officials, Governor Fubara was warmly received as…
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