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NDDC invites applications for 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has announced the commencement of the application process for its 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate (Masters) Scholarship Programme. The NDDC announced this in a statement by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, on Thursday. The statement said the scholarship programme marks “a significant stride in the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering human resource development and…

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Wike sacks heads of FCTA parastatals, agencies

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has sacked 21 heads of parastatals, agencies and government companies of the FCTA. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunlewe on Wednesday. Those affected are: 1. Group MD/CEO, Abuja investment Company Ltd2. CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Imbibe virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Tinubu urges Muslims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The President, in a statement on Tuesday, said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the period should be used for deep introspection and fervent prayers. “Adherents should make deliberate…

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Nigeria@63: National interest a priority, says FG

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the country and the citizens’ interest remains paramount and a top priority of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance at a world press conference in Abuja Monday, to unveil programmes of event to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. According…

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JAF condemns fee hike in universities, plans protests

Joint Action Front (JAF) has condemned the increase of school fees in Nigerian public universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. JAF, in a statement issued at the weekend and signed by its Secretary, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, and chairperson, Dr Dipo Fashina, demanded for the immediate reversal of increment of school fees, describing it as insensitive to Nigerians’ predicament.…

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Tinubu orders security agencies to rescue abducted school girls

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists. Condemning the reprehensible act of abduction, the President in a statement issued by his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday said there is no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent victims whose only…

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Shettima assures of fraternal bond by executive, legislators

Vice President Kashim Shettima has promised to use his position to continue to ensure unbreakable fraternal bond between the executive and the legislature, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Accordingly, he assured the leadership of the National Assembly of the President’s avowed commitment to entrenching democratic ideals and values through collaborative partnership with all arms…

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Tinubu congratulates Professor Amadi for winning 2023 Nigeria Prize for Science

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Hippolite Amadi for being awarded the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science. The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science on Thursday announced Professor Amadi’s novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns as the winner of the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science.…

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