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FG set to build student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government has revealed its intentions to construct student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, with a commitment to expand this initiative after the initial phase is completed. Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), announced this during a meeting with the new leadership of the National Association of Nigerian…
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NBS: 13% derivative fund to oil-producing states rise to N85bn
Funds earmarked to nine oil-producing states as the 13 per cent derivative from oil and gas revenue, rose to about N85bn in February 2024, according to data sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the Bureau, NBS the N85bn 13 per cent oil derivative in February increased from about N58bn shared in January 2024. Nigeria’s revenue-sharing formula…
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Traditional rulers charge Ogun lawmakers on mutual collaboration with executives
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun traditional rulers have charged the members of the State House of Assembly to take advantage of their unity of purpose to promote mutual interdependence among all arms of government. Top members of the State traditional council including the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi…
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BREAKING: NLC pickets LP headquarters in Abuja
The conflict between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP) has taken another turn as members of the NLC, on Wednesday, picketed the headquarters of the party in the Utako area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The union members led by the acting Chairman of the Political Commission of the Congress, Theophilus Ndubuaku, demanded the…
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Bill to stop pension for ex-govs, deputies, passed by Abia Assembly
By Innocent Raphael Abia House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to stop the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in the state. The bill was sponsored by Mr Uchanna Okoro, house Majority Leader and member Representing Arochukwu State Constituency. Speaker of the assembly, Mr Emmanuel Emeruwa, announced the bill’s passage after its first, and second…
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FG names 15 BDCs, firms sponsoring terrorism
Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has revealed 15 entities, comprising six Bureau De Change operators, firms and nine individuals who are allegedly involved in terrorism financing. This development was revealed in a document released on Tuesday titled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024.” The Nigeria Sanctions Committee met on March 18, 2024, where specific individuals and entities…
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BREAKING: Fire razes buildings at Idumota
An inferno has gutted buildings at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikwe and Docemo in Idumota area of Lagos Island. The fire outbreak was said to have started at about 7am on Wednesday. WesternPost gathered that fire razed three buildings including two 2-storey structure and one three-storey buildings. Confirming the incident, the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret…
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Friendlies: Finidi George to lead Super Eagles against Ghana, Mali
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced that Finidi George will lead the national team, the Super Eagles, during their upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in this international break. This decision comes after the team has been without a coach since Jose Peseiro’s contract expired on February 29. Initially, the NFF called for applications…
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Against all odds, Nigerian companies continue to record big strides- IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) on tuesday asserted that some Nigerian companies were thriving against all economic odds, saying that companies have continued to record big strides. The body in a statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, said that so much remain to be garnered from Nigeria’s abundant human capital and natural resources but that there must…
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Kyari canvasses differentiated energy transition for Africa
…says FID on Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline to be taken in December As global calls for transition to cleaner energy fuels continue to grow, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has advocated for a differentiated approach to attaining energy transition for the African continent. Kyari, who also said the Final Investment…
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