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20Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Augustine Igweshi Meets AU Chairperson, Calls for Acceleration of Youth Charter Ratification and Free Movement Protocol

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Executive Director of the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) and Convener of the Youth Model African Union (YMAU), Augustine Igweshi, has urged the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts toward the ratification and implementation of key continental frameworks that advance youth empowerment and mobility. During a high-level meeting with the AU Chairperson, Igweshi underscored the importance of three policy priorities: Ratification of the African Youth Charter Ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of Persons Domestication of the AU Continental Framework on Youth, Peace, and Security He emphasized that meaningful youth participation is essential for the realization of Agenda 2063 and called for greater polit...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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There is urgent need to protect Nigerian children under international law… UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) office in Nigeria has called for urgent action towards the protection of children in the country under international law. It said, authorities in Nigeria must, as a matter of urgency, ensure the implementation of the law which protects students, educational facilities and their personnel from any form of attack. In 2015, the Nigerian Government endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration, which outlines concrete steps to safeguard the civilian nature of schools and universities to ensure safe access of students to education during conflict. However, due to the porose learning environment in most Nigerian schools, resulting in consistent attacks and abductions of children, UNICEF has therefore called on all relevant stakeholders to continue effo...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Xjays Unveil First Abuja Property, Marking Major Milestone for Association

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 19, 2025 (NAN) — The Marist Brothers’ Juniorate Old Boys Association (Xjays) has unveiled its first property in Abuja—a renovated three-bedroom bungalow on a 500-square-metre plot in Kurudu—marking a major step in its drive to build sustainable income streams. The building, purchased and upgraded by the Association for rental purposes, represents the first tangible project delivered under the current leadership. The International President of the Marist Brothers’ Juniorate Old Boys Association, Chief Ikenna Aghaji, alongside members of his Executive Committee (EXCO), accomplished this milestone less than three months after assuming office. Members who contributed financially and otherwise were commended for their commitment to the successful del...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Xjays Unveil First Abuja Property, Marking Major Milestone for Association

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 19, 2025 (NAN) — The Marist Brothers’ Juniorate Old Boys Association (Xjays) has unveiled its first property in Abuja—a renovated three-bedroom bungalow on a 500-square-metre plot in Kurudu—marking a major step in its drive to build sustainable income streams. The building, purchased and upgraded by the Association for rental purposes, represents the first tangible project delivered under the current leadership. The International President of the Marist Brothers’ Juniorate Old Boys Association, Chief Ikenna Aghaji, alongside members of his Executive Committee (EXCO), accomplished this milestone less than three months after assuming office. Members who contributed financially and otherwise were commended for their commitment to the successful del...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PAT Set for Launch to Drive Grassroots Support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov.18, 2025 (NAN) The Partners Assured for Tinubu (PAT) will inaugurate its national executive structures on Nov. 20 at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, in a ceremony aimed at consolidating nationwide support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the organisation, the launch represents a strategic step toward strengthening citizen engagement and expanding grassroots mobilisation across the federation. Founded by long-standing associates and political allies of President Tinubu, PAT describes itself as a pan-Nigerian solidarity movement built on loyalty, shared history, and a collective commitment to national transformation. The group says its mandate includes enhancing communication between citizens and government, prom...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Senate holds stakeholders roundtable to revitalise Nigerian automotive industryAutomobile

By Lucy Ogalue The Senate Committee on Industries has called for urgent measures to revitalise Nigeria’s automotive sector, emphasing the need for legislative and policy interventions to unlock the industry’s hugel potentials. Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, made the call in an address at the Committee’s Stakeholders Roundtable in Abuja on Monday. The theme of the meeting was “Revitalising Nigeria’s Automotive Industry: Legislative Pathways for Innovation, Investment and Industrial Growth”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ,reports that the roundtable was organised by National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). It brought together government officials, industry players and other key stakeholders to examine challenges and chart a strategic pathway for growth. Acco...

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19Nov By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Gov. Sule presents N92.2bn 2025 supplementary budget to Nasarawa Assembly for approval.

"… as it scales first reading at Monday's plenary, to receive second reading Tuesday…" Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has submitted a Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N92,150, 231, 374.88 only for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau disclosed this during the House proceedings on Monday in Lafia. The letter by Governor Sule presenting the supplementary budget to the House reads, “The Speaker may wish to note that the 2025 Appropriations was designed with the objective of achieving a realistic and implementable budget outcome. " Considering prevailing economic uncertainties. The State Government has observed with delight the improved inflows from both the Federation Acc...

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19Nov By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Dr. Chinedu Ogwus Appointed Regional Director for West Africa to Lead SPE Robotics and Autonomous Systems

By Genesis Ogiri Nigeria — The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Section (RAS TS) has announced the appointment of Eur ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus as Regional Director for Nigeria and West Africa for the 2025–2026 term. The appointment underscores his distinguished contributions to engineering, automation, and energy innovation, positioning him to play a defining role in advancing robotics and autonomous systems across the region. Under Dr. Ogwus’ forward-thinking leadership, West Africa is projected to evolve into a global reference point for technological excellence, energy innovation, and industrial transformation. Analysts note that his stewardship is expected to accelerate the adoption of advanced robotics and autonomous solutions within t...

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17Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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IGWESHI AUGUSTINE JOINS RISE UP TOGETHER ACCELERATOR TO ADVANCE GENDER JUSTICE

In recognition of his outstanding work in promoting gender justice, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development, Igweshi Augustine, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), has joined the prestigious Rise Up Together Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator Program. The Rise Up Together Accelerator is a global initiative that identifies, trains, and supports frontline leaders advancing gender equity across communities. Participants receive intensive leadership and advocacy training, technical support, and access to a global network of gender justice champions. The program has a strong record of influencing laws, policies, and social systems that expand opportunities for girls, women, and gender-diverse groups around the world. Augu...

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17Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Pensioners protest lingering trade dispute with NUP

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) has staged a protest to compel the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, to intervene in a lingering dispute with its parent body, National Union of Pensioners (NUP). During the peaceful protest held at the FCSP Abuja branch office on Monday, the pensioners urged the minister to urgently wade in, to resolve the trade dispute. Addressing newsmen, Mr Itiona Shaku-Nor, National Assistant Secretary of the FCSP, said the issues in contention included the unlawful dissolution of the duly elected National Executive of the FCSP, Abuja branch, and appointment of a caretaker committee by the NUP to oversee the affairs of the branch. He also alleged unlawful deduction of 55 per cent statutory allocation from ch...

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17Nov By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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IPMAN Mourns Passing of Comrade Augustine Egbon, NUPENG PTD Chairman

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Comrade Augustine Egbon, the National Chairman of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In a statement signed by IPMAN's National President, Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin, Deputy National President, Alhaji Katanga Mainasara and National Secretary, Mr. Fred Ufuah,on behalf of the entire members of the association, described his death as a significant loss to the industry and to all workers in the petroleum sector. IPMAN acknowledged Comrade Egbon’s role as a formidable pillar within NUPENG, highlighting his visionary leadership that greatly benefited members of the PTD Branch and the larger union. The...

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17Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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“Not a Burden”, advocacy movie for children with special needs premieres in FCT

“Not a Burden”, an advocacy film for children with Neuro developmental disorders such as autism, cerebral palsy, among others, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, actors, government functionaries, and the cast and crew of the film, were present at the Silverbird Cinemas for its screening at the weekend. The film is an initiative of Royal School of Educational Therapy Foundation(RSETF) in collaboration with Lancelot Imasuen’s Media Network Limited. “Not a Burden” brings to fore everyday deprivation and neglect children with special needs suffer in society, even in the hands of their supposed loved ones. The film advocates empathy, acceptance and inclusion for everyone to participate fully in society and...

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16Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Carnival Calabar dry run: Otu unveils 20th anniversary mascot, Diaspora Band

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has officially unveiled the 2025 Carnival Mascot and the newly established Diaspora Band. The event, performed by the deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, took place, Sunday, during the Second Dry Run, held at the popular 11/11 roundabout in Calabar Speaking on behalf of the governor, Odey described the unveiling as a symbolic and historic milestone that reinforces the cultural and tourism heritage of Cross River, affirming that the new mascot captures the essence of the 20-year journey of Carnival Calabar, an event that has grown into one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural showcases. Highlighting the significance of the new emblem, the deputy governor explained that Otu had earlier approved the creation of a mascot that reflects the be...

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15Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Chinedu Ogwus Flags Off 2025 Upata Unity Cup, Ushering In A New Era Of Youth Empowerment

The highly anticipated 2025 Upata Unity Cup ignited excitement across Rivers State today as the tournament officially kicked off, reaffirming its status as one of the most transformative grassroots sports initiatives in the Niger Delta. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO), this edition promises to set a new benchmark in youth-focused sporting engagement—blending athletic excellence with community development, cultural pride, and peacebuilding. Launched in 2020, the Upata Unity Cup emerged as a bold response to rising social vices among the youth in the region. Guided by Dr. Ogwus’ forward-thinking agenda, the initiative was designed to redirect young people away from violence, oil b...

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15Nov By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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You’re Risking Contempt Of Court For Parading Yourself As IPMAN National President, Adewoyin Tells Maigandi Abubakar Shettima

Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin, the Supreme Court-affirmed National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has warned Alhaji Maigandi Abubakar Shettima to stop parading himself as the National President of IPMAN, saying media propaganda cannot change the rule of law. In a press release, Adewoyin stated that Shettima’s actions amount to contempt of court, given the Supreme Court’s unequivocal judgment affirming Adewoyin as the legitimate leader of the association. "The Supreme Court judgment, which upheld previous rulings by the High Court and the Court of Appeal, validates Chief Dr. Adewoyin’s presidency and declares the Shettima-led national executive or any other executive as illegal. There is no way no way media propaganda can change the rul...

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14Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2025 MSME GROW Nigerian conference will drive innovation, reform – SMEDAN

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says its 2025 National Micro Small andMedium Enterprises (MSME) GROW Nigerian Conference will drive innovation in the sector. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Dr Charles Odii, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Odii said that the conference would ensure enterprise growth and policy reform across the country’s small business sector. He said that the conference would serve as a rallying point for stakeholders to chart new pathways for strengthening the MSME ecosystem. According to him, the event, scheduled to hold from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18 in Lagos, will support the review of the National MSME Policy, which expires this year. “It will also provide fresh direction for the next five-year policy fr...

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14Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Handel Pro-Bono Link and Empowerment Foundation Holds Annual Seminar on Restoring Integrity in a Corrupt Society

The Atlas International Hotel in Gwagwalada was alive with anticipation on the morning of November 13, 2025, as guests, legal practitioners, activists, and advocates for justice gathered for the annual seminar of the Handel Pro-Bono Link & Empowerment Foundation. This year’s theme—“Justice in a Corrupt Society: Restoring Integrity”—set the tone for a thought-provoking and impactful event. Presiding over the seminar was Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq, who expressed his honour at serving as Chairman. He warmly welcomed participants and acknowledged the importance of the gathering, describing it as a necessary platform for confronting the realities of corruption and reaffirming the demand for integrity within society’s justice systems. In his opening remarks, Chief Ai...

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14Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Handel Pro-Bono Link and Empowerment Foundation Holds Annual Seminar on Restoring Integrity in a Corrupt Society

The Atlas International Hotel in Gwagwalada was alive with anticipation on the morning of November 13, 2025, as guests, legal practitioners, activists, and advocates for justice gathered for the annual seminar of the Handel Pro-Bono Link & Empowerment Foundation. This year’s theme—“Justice in a Corrupt Society: Restoring Integrity”—set the tone for a thought-provoking and impactful event. Presiding over the seminar was Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq, who expressed his honour at serving as Chairman. He warmly welcomed participants and acknowledged the importance of the gathering, describing it as a necessary platform for confronting the realities of corruption and reaffirming the demand for integrity within society’s justice systems. In his opening remarks, Chief Ai...

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13Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG tasks advertisers, stakeholders on communication renaissance

(6th Left) Honourable Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation; (7th Left) Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, Director General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON); (3rd Left) Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON); (4th Left) Charles Ebuebu, Director General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); and other dignitaries in a group photograph shortly after the National Advertising Conference 2025, held in Abuja. By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has called on advertisers and other stakeholders to ensure communication renaissance to project and promote the positive image of the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call when he declared opened the Fifth e...

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13Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG tasks advertisers, stakeholders on communication renaissance

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Nov.13, 2025 (NAN) The Federal Government has called on advertisers and other stakeholders to ensure communication renaissance to project and promote the positive image of the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call when he declared opened the Fifth edition of the National Advertising Conference in Abuja on Thursday. The conference, which has “Marketing Communication: Transforming Businesses and Creating Growth in Challenging Times” as its theme, was organised by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) According to Idris, the theme of the conference is both timely and strategic. The minister said, “We live in an era where businesses must innovate not only to survive but...

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