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Apute emerges overall best net winner of 2025 NOG Energy Week Golf tourney

By Victor Okoye Maureen Apute, the Lady Captain of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja, has emerged as the overall best net winner of the 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 NOG Energy Week swung into action with a prestigious golf tournament at the scenic TYB International Golf Resort over the weekend, setting a relaxed yet impactful tone for the week-long oil and gas gathering. Nestled in the Federal Capital Territory, TYB’s lush fairways welcomed golf lovers, business leaders, and energy stakeholders from across Nigeria, combining sport with networking in an atmosphere of camaraderie and competition over the weekend. At the end of a pulsating affair, Apute shone as the overall best net winner after she played off handicap 18 and re...

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2Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Independent system operator to commence digitasation and automation for grid stability

Digitasation By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says it has commenced the digitisation and automation initiative that will give real-time system visibility, smart data analytic and improve the national grid. Mr Abdu Mohammed, Managing Director, Nigerian Independent System Operator, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday at the unveiling of NISO’s logo, mission, vision and core values. Mohammed also said that NISO was in partnership with global technology leaders, Huawei, to have a modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA-) and Energy Management System (EMS) infrastructure. According to him, this is the kind of progress that turns institutions from reactive to proactive. ”Our logo, as you will see shortly, represents energy flo...

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1Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG, ILO, NECA, Labour calls for stronger action to fight child labour Support

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has called on the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), organised labour, and other stakeholders to redouble efforts to eliminate child labour in Nigeria. Mr Muhammadu Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour and a Special Children’s Conference.The conference is themed, “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts.” The day is observed globally every June 12. Dingyadi noted that a recent ILO, UNICEF report showed a global decline in child labour, from 160 million to 138 million, a positive trend that included Nigeria. However, he cautioned, “Even one child in child labour...

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1Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Over 200 players take part in Tswako Foundation tennis clinic/tournament

By Victor Okoye Abuja, July 1, 2025 (NAN) No fewer than 200 young boys and girls took part in a three-day clinic/tournament organised by the Tswako Foundation in collaboration with the FCT Tennis Association in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event which held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium saw participants take part in a two-day tennis clinic session from June 26 to June 27, with the tournament held on Saturday, June 28 to wrap up the event in grand style. Coach Sunday Samuel, the Head coach, FCT Tennis Association told NAN that the essence of the clinic/tournament was to give back to the society. He commended the initiative and emphasized its potential to elevate the standards of youth tennis in Nigeria. "Sadiq Tswako, the founder of Tswako...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SSANU demands harmonisation of salary disbursementsDisbursement

By Joan Nwagwu The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has demanded for immediate harmonisation of salary disbursements across all Federal and State institutions to ensure fairness and equity. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of SSANU, made the demand in a communique issued on Monday at the end of the 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Unions held at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State. Ibrahim said that NEC decried the persistent delay in salary payments to federal universities, often weeks after other Federal workers have been paid. “This discriminatory practice is both unjust and unacceptable. “The union demands the immediate harmonisation of salary disbursements across all Federal and S...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Youth Model African Union Unveils New Logo as Applications Open for 5th Extraordinary Summit at AU Headquarters

Abuja Nigeria — The Youth Model African Union (YMAU), proudly unveils its new logo ahead of its most anticipated event yet — the 5th Extraordinary Youth Model African Union Summit — set to take place from November 5–7, 2025, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The unveiling of the new YMAU logo marks a bold step forward in reimagining the voice, unity, and leadership of African youth across all 55 member states of the African Union. The refreshed logo captures the spirit of Pan-Africanism, diplomacy, youth leadership, and continental development that the Summit embodies. Applications will officially open tomorrow, July 1st, 2025, for young leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals across Africa who are passionate about diplomacy, policy-making, an...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: Troops crackdown on oil theft in Niger Delta

Emmanuel Abi Couson The Nigerian Army, working in synergy with other security agencies, have arrested 46 suspected oil thieves, deactivated 23 illegal refining sites, and recovered over 30,000 litres of stolen crude and refined products across the Niger Delta region. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who described the effort as part of sustained pressure to deny criminal elements freedom of action in the region. In Rivers State, six illegal refining sites were uncovered around Kilometer 45 in Degema LGA, yielding over 5,000 litres of stolen crude oil. At Kula 1 in Akuku-Toru LGA, troops dismantled another illegal refining camp with four ovens and four drums containin...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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100 businesswomen in Gombe benefit from Velocity Foundation’s N5m empowerment

Danjuma Àttah, Gombe No fewer than 100 women in Gombe State have benefited from a N5 million Velocity Humanitarian Foundation empowerment programme powered by renowned entrepreneur, Engineer Aliyu Mohammed Kombat. The 100 selected women from across the State were empowered with N50,000 each to start or boost their petty trades and occupations. The event was held on Sunday at the Gombe International Hotel. Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, who was represented at the distribution of the empowerment package by his associate, Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim, said the initiative was aimed at providing capital for deserving women to set up or expand their businesses. According to Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim, the beneficiaries were selected from all the 11 Local Government Areas of the State to ensure widespread i...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Firearms In Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and dangerous weapons during a stop-and-search operation in Ibadan. According to a police report issued by the Divisional Police Officer of Yemetu Division, CSP Fayiwole Julius Oluwadare, the arrests followed an early morning patrol on June 27, 2025, at about 6:00 a.m., led by ASP Atilola Wasiu. The patrol team, while conducting routine checks at the second gate of the University College Hospital (UCH) along Secretariat Road, sighted a red, unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with three men onboard. Upon noticing the officers, the occupants — later identified as Hammed Saheed and two others — abandoned the motorcycle and fled, leaving behind a black bag. A search of the bag revealed two c...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Prada acknowledges footwear design’s Indian roots after backlash

Italian luxury fashion label Prada has said it acknowledges the Indian roots of its new footwear line, days after the design sparked a controversy in India.The sandals, showcased at the Milan Fashion Week last week, had an open-toe braided pattern that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri sandals made in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Prada described the sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its Indian origins, prompting backlash and allegations of cultural appropriation in India.Responding to the controversy, Prada told the BBC in a statement that it recognises that the sandals are inspired by traditional Indian footwear.A Prada spokesperson said that the company has "always celebrated craftsmanship, heritage and design traditions", adding that it was "...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UN agencies drum support for adequate investment in MSMEs

The United Nations (UN) agencies in Nigeria have stressed the need for adequate investment in the development of Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. They argued that MSMEs are crucial to advance economic growth. The agencies disclosed this during the commemoration ceremony of the 2025 MSMEs Day on Monday in Abuja. The event was jointly organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). Director, UNIDO Sub-regional Office, Abuja, Mr. Philbert Johnson, who was represented by National Programme Officer at UNIDO, Mr. Reuben Bamidele,, said that MSME...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDLEA Central to Africa’s action plan on drug control, crime prevention- AU Commission

The Commission of the African Union has said that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is central in the formulation of new action plan on drug control and crime prevention on the African continent. The AU Commission stated this on Monday during an assessment visit to the NDLEA’s National Headquarters in Abuja by a three-member delegation including the team lead Dr. Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control and Crime Prevention; Dr. Abiola Olaleye, Senior Drug Epidemiology and Research Officer; and Prof. Johan Strijdom, Senior Drug Control Consultant. The visit was to evaluate the African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2025). Akinola said: “We are here to understand the status of implementation of this continental action ...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TAJBank pays 3rd dividend in 5 yrs, as total assets grow by 84%

TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s fastest growing non-interest bank, has sustained its record-breaking feat in the nation’s banking history with the payment of 20 kobo per share dividend to its shareholders at the end of financial year (FY) 2024. TAJBank’s Founder/CEO, Mr Hamid Joda, said in a statement on Monday that the payment was the third investment reward for the investors in its five years of operations. ''Available industry data on dividends paid to shareholders by most banks during the year under review showed that TAJBank’s dividend, based on earnings per share, represented one of the best in terms of dividend ratio to share value of banks nationwide. ''The major highlights of the TAJBank’s financial results in FY 2024 showed that the bank’s Total Assets grew from N518.33bn in...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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One of Nigeria’s richest men set to be buried in Saudi Arabia

One of Nigeria's wealthiest businessmen, Aminu Dantata, is set to be buried in Saudi Arabia later after he died on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.Business mogul Dantata, 94, an uncle of Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote, leaves three wives, 21 children and 121 grandchildren.His body was transferred from Abu Dhabi where he died to Medina after Saudi authorities approved his burial in their country.It was his wish to be buried in a city he adored and where Islam's prophet Muhammad lived and died. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu described Dantata's death as a "monumental national loss” in a statement.He said Dantata had made "sterling contributions to Nigeria's growth and development" through decades of enterprise, service, and philanthropy.He was known across Nigeria for his phila...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Jubilation as Shinkafi Volunteer Forces kill bandit commander in Zamfara

Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died over the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the state. Kachalla Yellow’s death was wildly celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the North-West states as many locales know him as one of the most dreaded bandits in the zone, even more dangerous than his cousin, Bello Turji, whom they describe as a mere spokesperson. Security sources said Kachalla Yellow and more than 173 bandits were killed after the blistering surprise attack by the volunteer forces. The sources could, however, neither confirm nor deny the role of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the recent onslaughts which has greatly decimated the bandits, stating that the secre...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Youth Leader Calls for Extension of Tenure of NCS Comptroller General

A foremost youth leader, Dr. Raymond Edoh has called for the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyifollowing his recent appointment as the Chairperson World Customs Organisation, the highest decision-making body in global customs administration. Edoh said the extension is necessary to reward him following an overwhelming glory he has brought to Nigeria with his appointment as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation. He said: “This is a glory for Nigeria. It has never happened before. This has been a long-awaited dream for Africa, only to be surprised to have it bagged by the Nigerian Adewale Adeniyi, the CG Customs, Nigeria Customs Service. "The challenge now is, if his tenure is not elongated, Nigeria as...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Wike alleges UNIABUJA land grabbing, recovers 7,000 hectares

The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the construction of roads have helped the administration stop land grabbing by the University of Abuja. Wike alleged that the institution had claimed 11,000 hectares of land, of which he had retrieved 7,000. Wike spoke at the inauguration of the Access Road to Giri District, constructed by Levant Construction Company, Limited. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has praised Wike’s infrastructural transformation of the Federal Capital Territory, describing the projects as “bridges of inclusion, signals of recognition, instruments of national unity.” Tinubu, who was represented at the event, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said the minister had localised his Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the proj...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Faith Agada Participates in Diplomatic Conference 2025 as Nigerian Ambassador to Spain

Abuja, Nigeria – June 30 2025 - Faith Agada was among the vibrant delegate ambassadors that participated at the Diplomatic Conference 2025 held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, where she represented Nigeria as the Ambassador to Spain during the widely acclaimed Diplomatic Simulation Exercise. Organized by the African Transformer Institute in partnership with the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), the conference convened diplomats, ambassadors, policymakers, youth leaders, and foreign policy experts under the theme:“Strengthening Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and International Cooperation for National Development.” In her role as Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Faith Agada engaged in bilateral negotiations and simulation dialogues focused o...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rita Theresa Lawson Participates in the Diplomatic Conference 2025 as Nigerian Ambassador to France

Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 — Rita was among the dynamic delegates at the Diplomatic Conference 2025, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, where she actively took on the role of Nigerian Ambassador to France during the flagship Diplomatic Simulation Exercise. The Diplomatic Conference, hosted by the African Transformer Institute in collaboration with the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), convened a distinguished gathering of ambassadors, diplomats, foreign policy experts, and emerging leaders under the theme:“Strengthening Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and International Cooperation for National Development.” Rita Lawson’s performance in the simulation exercise stood out for its strategic depth and diplomatic clarity. As the delegate...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rotary Club Abuja CBD to build classrooms in Nasarawa

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Rotary Club of Abuja, Central Business District(CBD), is initiating a project to construct two blocks of classrooms, including furniture and a Head Teacher’s office, in Nasarawa State. The incoming President of the Club, Rotarian Lauratu Yenwan in a statement issued by the Image Chair of the Club, Evelyn Onyilo on Monday in Abuja, said the projects is estimated to cost N 25 million. According to Yenwan, the club is embarking on a number of projects at its adopted community in Gidan Village of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa. “One of the Star projects to be completed in the new Rotary year which begins on July 1, will be the completion of the construction of two blocks of classrooms, furniture and head teacher’s office. “The completion of ...

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