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UNICEF opens GenU9ja secretariat to empower young Nigerians
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has inaugurated the Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU9ja) National Secretariat at the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in Abuja as part of efforts to expand opportunities for young people across the country. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by UNICEF Communication Officer in Lagos, Blessing Ejiofor,…
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Over 840,000 foreign nationals overstaying visas in Nigeria, says Tunji-Ojo
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that more than 840,000 foreign nationals are currently residing in the country after overstaying their visas. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, the minister said the figure—put at 840,290—was uncovered through the Federal Government’s recently upgraded immigration data management system. He noted that irregular migration is not only a challenge…
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Nigeria, China must strengthen pandemic preparedness, says health minister
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziak Adekunle Salako, has called for stronger global cooperation and improved funding for public health systems to enhance preparedness for future pandemics. Salako made the call on Monday in Abuja at a public health symposium titled “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria,” where he stressed that…
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Tinubu to launch nationwide child nutrition campaign, says First Lady
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has announced plans to launch a nationwide child nutrition campaign, placing the issue at the forefront of her office’s upcoming initiatives. Speaking during a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit hosted by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump in Washington, Senator…
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Shettima urges NCS to uphold global standards for made-in-Nigeria products
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on members of the National Council on Skills (NCS) to ensure that Nigerian products and services meet global standards, stressing the importance of skills development in driving the country’s industrial growth. Shettima made the call on Thursday while presiding over the 8th meeting of the council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The council…
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Sanwo-Olu opens Irele Tower to boost Lagos economy
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a new commercial complex in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, located in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. The project, known as Irele Tower, is a nine-storey building designed to support business activities in the fast-growing industrial corridor. The complex was developed by the Lagos Free Zone and is the first of six commercial…
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Deolu Ijose emerges as new IBEDC boss
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Deolu Ijose as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking the dawn of a new leadership structure in the company? His emergence was announcement was contained in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan, following the recent reconstitution of the company’s Board of Directors…
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FRSC holds medical outreach in Owo, targets 10% drop in auto crashes
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Owo Unit Command, has organised a medical outreach for commercial drivers to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by 10 per cent on highways in Ondo state. While disclosing this development during a public health exercise at Ijebu-Owo Motor Park, the Assistant Corps Commander (ACC), Owo Unit, Mr Joseph Kehinde Ajayi, noted…
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MacArthur Foundation launches Nigeria next initiative to empower young people
The MacArthur Foundation has launched Nigeria Next, a new initiative focused on empowering young Nigerians through digital inclusion, innovation, civic engagement, and policy development. The programme is designed to position young people as drivers of social and economic transformation by expanding their access to technology, economic opportunities, and governance processes in an increasingly digital world. According to the foundation, the…
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Oyo Assembly assures residents of quick Social Protection Bill passage
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social protection systems and ensuring that government spending benefits children and vulnerable populations across the state. Speaking at a one-day advocacy dialogue organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in partnership with the UNICEF-EU SUSI project, Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, represented by House Leader…
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