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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Artisans key to inclusive economic growth, says BOI

By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI), has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi,said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. Olusi said that with more than 12 million artisans nationwide, the sector held immense potentials for grassroots enterprise and national transformation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit was themed “Unlocking the Inherent Potential of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians”. It brought together artisan leaders, development partners, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities within the informal sector. ...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO launches Pan-African competition to empower young girls

By Joan Nwagwu The Initiative for Peace and Women’s Right in Africa (IPWR-A), a non-governmental organisation, has launched a continent-wide competition aimed at empowering young girls to drive community development initiatives across Africa. Mrs Edidiong Idang, Founder of IPWR-A, announced the initiative on Thursday during the official inauguration of the competition platform in Abuja. She explained that the challenge targeted young women aged 15 to 20, encouraging them to showcase their contributions to community development or propose innovative solutions for sustainable growth. “Participants are invited to submit creative works that reflected their role in shaping their communities or offer visionary ideas for future development. “The competition will conclude with an a...

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19Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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APC Chieftain, Alao Slams Makinde Over Unbudgeted Spending Amid Economic Hardship, Labels It Wasteful

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has condemned Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly planning to spend the state taxpayers’ money on projects not captured in the 2025 budget, describing the move as a gross misplacement of priorities and a reckless waste of public funds. Alao while reacting to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, that Governor Makinde intends to reconstruct the Government House with N63 billion, allocate N131 million for gardening, and spend N14 billion on an airport landing system, said these expenditures are not reflected in the 2025 Appropriation Law signed by the governor. According to him, “At a time when Oyo State is ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Support for community devt.: Rotary Club honours Perm Sec. Ministry of Water Resources

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, June 18, 2025 (NAN) The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation,  Mr Richard Pheelangwah, says Rotary Club of Abuja Community Development Initiatives has positively impacted millions of lives particularly in rural communities.Pheelangwah said this when the leadership and other members of the club paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja to present an award of excellence to him.The award titled ‘Award of Excellence, Leadership and Service’ President of the club, Rotarian Kate Adamu said was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and unwavering support to community development initiatives.Pheelangwah commended the club for their longstanding commitment to humanitarian services and community develop...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIPR urges collaboration among information and media bodies to promote national development

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NAN. The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has appealed to professional organisations in the communication, information, and marketing sectors to collaborate in advancing national development.Neliaku made the appeal during the public presentation of the book “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing”, published by the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), in Abuja.He said that the spirit of national development was a common interest among the NIPR, GOCOP, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).According to him, each member organisation offers a unique service that adds value to the nati...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie and Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nation's tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of Universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EIDI MUBARAK CELEBRATION: STAKEHOLDERS CALLS FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

Muslim faithfuls across the world celebrated Eidi Mubarak, otherwise known as big sallah, and in the ensuing celebration mood canvassed for peaceful coexistence between one another. The Stakesholders in Nasarawa State used the occasion to advocate for peaceful coexistence among citizenry in Nigeria, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Abdullahi H. Armed, the Yakanajie of Uke Kingdom, (Koba) in his sallah message, on behalf of himself and the good people of Uke kingdom, felicitated with all well meaning Nigerians on the occasion of Eidi Mubarak celebration. He stated that coming all the way, from one Islamic calendar to another was an act of God's mercy, as such, he is not taking it for granted at all. The monarch who was overwhelmed with joy been the Paramount ruler of Fulani's in Nasara...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fiscal transparency a bedrock of democratic governance – FRC bossGovernance

By Vivian Emoni The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Dr Victor Muruako, says democratic stability depends fundamentally on prudent management of public resources. Muruako disclosed this in his message, issued by Mr Bede Anyanwu, Head, Strategic Communications of the commission, to commemorate Democracy Day, in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the commission’s mandate of enforcing transparency and accountability in public financial management directly, strengthened Nigeria’s democratic institutions. According to him, fiscal responsibility is the lifeblood of sustainable democracy. “When citizens can track every Naira of their tax money and see it translate into tangible development, that is democracy in its truest form,” he said. Muruako sa...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police kill suspected armed robber in Niger

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have killed a suspected armed robber during a gun duel.The police said other suspects escaped with gunshot wounds.The incident occurred on Monday along the Abuja-Kaduna Road.The operatives, who were on routine patrol with some soldiers, intercepted the suspected robbers and engaged them in a gun battle.One of the suspected robbers was gunned down in the process.Confirming the report, the spokesperson for the Niger Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said the other suspects are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.The body of the slain suspect was deposited at the Sabon-Wuse General Hospital morgue.A wooden carved gun resembling an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the scene.Abiodun stated: “On 16th June 2025, at about 5:30am, based on credible ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: APC talks tough as pressure mounts over Tinubu’s running mate

The growing speculation over the fate of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential race has continued to trigger chaos and outrage in the party.The rumour that President Bola Tinubu may consider replacing Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections reached a boiling point on Sunday at the APC North-East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe.The meeting which was meant to be a show of unity, descended into chaos.Eyewitnesses reported that tensions flared when Mustapha Salihu, APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), concluded his remarks endorsing Tinubu for a second term—without once mentioning Vice President Shettima.His omission sparked fury among party delegates. In a now-viral video, enraged attendees began chanting “Shettima! Shettima!!” before chaos erupt...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CBN affirms strength of banking sector, issues routine transitional guidance for select institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.This step is part of the CBN’s broader, sequenced strategy to implement the recapitalisation programme announced in 2023.The programme, designed to align with Nigeria’s long-term growth ambitions, has already led to significant capital inflows and balance sheet strengthening across the sector.Most banks have either completed or are on track to meet the new capital requirements well before the final implementation deadline of March 31, 2026.The measures announced apply only to a limited number of banks. These include temporary restrictions on capit...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LG polls: Lagos APC flags off campaign, presents flags to candidates

The Lagos APC on Tuesday officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the 12 July Local Government Elections.The party also launched its campaign for the council at an event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government, assuring the candidates of the government’s support.“The love I have for this party is unquantifiable. I am with all the candidates; this is not just an official flag-off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication. “We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, and all will be successful by God’s grace. “As we raise these flags today, we are proud and ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG wants online publishers to tackle peddlers of fake news

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has called on the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers  (GOCOP) to expose and checkmate the activities of peddlers of fake news in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call during his remarks at the book launch and fundraiser for GOCOP Media Centre on Tuesday in Abuja. The 11-chapter book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance, GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing”, was collectively written by some members of the Guild. According to Idris, one of the major challenges of present time, and one that is very relevant to online publishing, is the alarming spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. He explained that these are not harmless errors, adding that th...

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17Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSUK HOSTS A DELEGATION FROM THE UNDP AFRICA REGIONAL OFFICE

Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Tuesday 17th June 2025 received a delegation from the UNDP Africa Regional Office. In the delegation were Mr. Gift Ntuli, Head of Experimentation, UNDP Timbuktoo UniPods; Ms. Deborah Naatujuna, Innovation Specialist, UNDP Regional Bureau of Africa; Dr. Arepa Iorwa, Advisor, Resources Mobilization UNDP Nigeria; and Mr. Toyin Bamidele, Digital Innovation Officer, UNDP Nigeria. The delegation's mission was to study the conceptualization and plans towards activating the UniPod at NSUK, with the aim of strengthening the general framework for UniPods. The team was received by the Acting Director of UniPod, Dr. Aisha A. Kana, the Deputy Director, Dr. Vincent Paul, Prof. N. G. Goki, Mr. M. A. Modibbo, Mr. D. M. Omame, and Mr. A. O. Shadrach. The visit...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PENGASSAN urges NMDPRA to enforce transparent pump pricing template

By Joan Nwagwu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to enforce a transparent pump pricing template. President of the union, Mr Festus Osifo, made the call at a World News Conference in Abuja on Monday. Osifo said the call became necessary seeing that petroleum marketers have continued to exploit Nigerians through inflated fuel prices even with the decrease in the price of crude oil. According to him, at the time crude oil was being sold at 60 dollars per barrel, petrol pump prices remained high at between N850 and N900 per litre, leaving consumers at a loss. “The unjustifiable pricing is due to NMDPRA not being able to carry out its oversight duti...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World International Day of the African Child: NGOs Reach Out to 3 Schools in FCT

By NAN Erudite Growth and Advancement Foundation (ERGAF Africa), in collaboration with Mee and Cee Development Foundation, on Monday, 16th June 2025, commemorated the World International Day of the African Child with a powerful outreach to three Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The theme of the 2025 commemoration, “Child Rights-Based Budgeting in Nigeria: The Role of Policy Makers,” inspired a series of impactful activities that reached over 300 students across Junior Secondary School (JSS) Tunda Wanda, Government Secondary School (GSS) Tunda Wanda, and Raberto School, Wuse, Abuja. Ms. Chy Ogamba, founder of Mee and Cee Development Foundation, shared her reflections during the event. She emphasized the importance of empowering children with policy knowle...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tanker drivers protest, suspend loading at Lekki port, Dangote refinery

Long queues may soon begin to surface at the filling stations, as Petroleum tanker drivers on Monday carried out their threat to down tools if Lagos State government fails to withdraw its imposed N12 500 parking fees.The fees was introduced by the government through the Electronic Call-up Systems Company.The drivers were joined by other truckers to include lifters of petroleum products from the Dangote refinery, as well as transporters of cargoes from the Lekki Deep Seaport. Following the protest, cargoes were trapped at the Lekki port.The Lagos State Government seems unperturbed by the strike as it insisted that there was no going back in the implementation of the E-Call Up system on Monday.The state government accused the unions of collecting up to N41,000 from drivers without any se...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Iran-bound businessman ingest 53 wraps of cocaine at Port Harcourt airport

A 44 year-old businessman, Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka has been arrested for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine while on his way to Tehran Khomeini, Islamic Republic of Iran.The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) anotherThis is barely two weeks after a 60-year-old businessman Chinedu Okigbo heading to Iran with 65 pellets of cocaine in his stomach was caught at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The spokesman of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said Ezemokwe was arrested on Saturday 7th June while trying to board Qatar Airways flight QR1434 flying to Tehran Khomeini in Iran via Doha. After a body scan proved positive to ingestion of illicit drug, he was placed on excretion observation during w...

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15Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Reps Summon Finance minister, CBN Gov Over Unremitted Surpluses, Audit Violations

The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Public Accounts and Public Assets have summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before them on Monday, June 16, 2025.The duo were invited to clear the air on the issue of non-compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007 and concerns raised in the 2021 audit report from the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation.The report highlighted serious internal control weaknesses.In a letter jointly signed by the Chairmen of the Committees—Bamidele Salam (Public Accounts) and Ademorin Kuye (Public Assets)—the lawmakers requested that the officials present details regarding the remittance of operating surpluses to the Federation Account by the CBN, as man...

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15Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nicaragua’s first female president Chamorro dies at 95

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, the first female president of Nicaragua, died early Saturday morning in Costa Rica at the age of 95, her family announced in a statement.Chamorro, an unlikely leader whose rise to power was fueled by her husband’s murder, served as president from 1990-1997.She championed regional development and peace after years of a violent civil war, but her presidency was hampered by runaway inflation and economic hardship.After suffering a stroke in 2018, Chamorro left public life due to a tumor and subsequent ailments. In October 2023, under constant medical care, she moved to Costa Rica, where two of her exiled children reside: Cristiana and Carlos Fernando Chamorro Barrios. A son, Pedro Joaquín, and daughter, Claudia Lucia live in the U.S."Doña Violeta passed away peac...

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