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Minister applauds Nigeria’s impactful participation at CSW70
….. says “Nigeria spoke with one voice” The minister of women affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the Nigeria delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) for what she described as a disciplined and highly impactful representation of the country at the global forum. In a statement on Saturday following the conclusion…
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Oyo seeks German partnership to advance environmental sustainability
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the German Government to strengthen initiatives in environmental sustainability and innovation. Disclosing this development, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, revealed that the state is actively engaging development partners to boost environmental projects and attract investment. He made the disclosure during the West African Clean…
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International Day of Happiness: ‘Use your voices to uplift, unite, First Lady urges Nigerians
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to use their voices both online and offline to promote unity, kindness and inspiration across the country. In her message to mark the 2026 International Day of Happiness on Friday, Tinubu emphasised the importance of using social media responsibly to encourage positive engagement and national cohesion. “Let us use our voices, both…
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Sen. Ashiru donates 200 laptops to constituents amid ongoing ICT training
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District and Deputy Senate Leader, Sen Lola Ashiru, has successfully trained sixty youths on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and distributed 200 personal computer systems to beneficiaries. Speaking on behalf of the Senator on Wednesday in Offa, his Senior Legislative Aide, Mr Yunus Alabi, told newsmen that the training is part…
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Ondo govt, NGO move to strengthen local food production in latest partnership
By Boye Oyeyemi Agbeladun Agricultural Empowerment, a non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Ondo State Agricultural Development Project and FADAMA to strengthen food production and improve farmers’ output across the state. The collaboration was unveiled in Akure after the group’s leadership, led by its President, Franklin Fadoju, held strategic engagements with officials of both agencies to deepen agricultural support. Fadoju…
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Kwara: IVTEC trains 2,000 students on skills, vocations in four years
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The International Vocational and Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC) in kwara State has completed the training of almost 2,000 persons on various skills and vocations in the last four years. Disclosing this development in an exclusive interview with Western Post, the Rector of the College, Dr. Yaru Salihu, revealed that his administration increased the college’s programmes…
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King Charles praises Nigeria’s cultural influence and diaspora impact on Britain
Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has praised Nigeria’s growing global cultural influence and the significant contributions of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, describing them as a vital bridge strengthening ties between both countries. Speaking during a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the King highlighted the impact of Nigerian culture, entertainment,…
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FG to use UK University partnership to cut cost of overseas education — Alausa
The federal government has announced plans to partner with Coventry University in the United Kingdom to make British degree programmes available to students in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development on Wednesday during the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the UK, following an invitation by King Charles III. The visit, scheduled to conclude on…
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Over 220 PAP beneficiaries studying in UK – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed that about 8,000 Nigerian students are currently studying in various institutions across the country, while over 220 others are pursuing academic programmes in the United Kingdom under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Idris made this known on Wednesday during an interactive meeting with beneficiaries of the programme in the…
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N206bn disbursed to students across 270 institutions in two years —NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed more than N206 billion to students in 270 tertiary institutions nationwide within 23 months of its establishment. According to the Fund, a total of 1,751,669 applications have been received since its loan portal opened in May 2024, with 1,164,222 students successfully benefiting from the programme so far. A breakdown of…
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