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ASUP to begin two-week strike action December 2
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, on Thursday said it would begin a two-week warning strike beginning from December 2, 2024. ASUP said the strike action was due to the inability of the government to resolve its eleven item demands. Cardinal among the demands is the appointment of a Rector in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State without following the…
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NNPCL: Old and New Port Harcourt refineries integrated with one single terminal for products load-out- Official
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cleared the air on state of the operation of the Port Harcourt refinery. NNPCL, in a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the Old and New Port Harcourt refineries have since been integrated with one single terminal for products load-out and that they share common utilities…
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NPA assures technical guidance for operationization of Burutu Port
The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has assured of providing the technical guidance and allied support necessary for operationalization of Burutu Port in Delta State. The Authority said the technical guidance would consolidate the gains made in the facilitation of exports. Managing Director/CEO of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dansoho, gave the assurances when he received the Chairman and Executives of…
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Fubara begins payment of N85,000 minimum wage for Rivers workers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said his administration has begun payment of ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite attempts by those he described as “enemies of the state” to deprive his administration of funds. Speaking during the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Fubara said…
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Tinubu urges more investment in food security, solid minerals, education, energy
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria’s agricultural sector…
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Tinubu reaffirms returning out-of-school children to classrooms
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children. In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, the President outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programs. President Tinubu highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a…
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BREAKING: Reps confirm Oluyede as COAS
The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). While the constitution does not make provision for confirmation of appointments by the House of Representatives, the lawmakers adopted a report of its ad–hoc committee on the confirmation/screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff and confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant…
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BREAKING: Senate passes Tax Reform Bills for second reading
The Senate on Thursday passed the four tax bills for second reading through voice votes. President Tinubu Bola transmitted the four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration on October 3. The move generated controversy with the Northern governors and other stakeholders kicking against the tax reforms. Worried by the situation, the Presidency explained that the bills were…
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Abia NSCDC nabs two for allegedly operating illegal refinery
The Nigerian Security and civil defense corps, NSCDC, Abia State command has arrested two suspects operating an illegal refinery with large quantities of crude oil suspected to be tapped from a vandalized nearby pipeline. The Abia State Commandant of NSCDC, Akinsola Aderemi, who led a crack squad to Isiala Ihie in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the State, explained that…
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FCTA lists alleged land title debtors
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has published a list of alleged land title debtors in Abuja. Defaulters were given two weeks from November 26, the publication date, to pay for their certificate of occupancy (C of O). Among the 9, 532 listed defaulters in the first batch was Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), a former head of state. IBB was…
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