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NELFUND Unveils Vocational Skills Loan to Boost Education, Employment in Nigeria

Akanji Philip January 24, 2025 0 Comment

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has introduced a new loan product, the Vocational Skills Loan Initiative, aimed at supporting individuals seeking to acquire vocational skills. The Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr,...

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EU Partners with INEC to Boost Gender, Disability Inclusion in Nigeria’s Electoral Process

Akanji Philip January 24, 2025 0 Comment

To enhance gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria’s electoral process, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance Programme supported the training of desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A statement by...

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UNICEF: $15m needed to address malnutrition in Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara

Akanji Philip January 23, 2025 0 Comment

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said that Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States will need $15 million to upscale the quality of life of their citizenry. The UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Christian Munduate,...

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FCT doctors begin three-day strike, gives reason

Akanji Philip January 22, 2025 0 Comment

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Wednesday, began a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the...

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NCC approves 50% tariff hike for telecoms

Akanji Philip January 20, 2025 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved requests from network operators for tariff adjustments in response to rising operational costs, marking the first change in rates since 2013. The decision, announced in a statement...

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ASUU: Tax reform will destroy education

Akanji Philip January 20, 2025 0 Comment

The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has kicked against the proposed Nigeria Tax Reform Bill by the federal government, saying it will destroy public institutions in the country. Addressing...

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Dangote Refinery: Increase in fuel price not our fault

Akanji Philip January 20, 2025 0 Comment

Dangote Refinery has clarified that “the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices.” In a statement on...

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BREAKING: CDS inaugurates trauma centre at NDA

Akanji Philip January 17, 2025 0 Comment

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday inaugurated an emergency and trauma centre and a fleet of vehicles at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. The CDS also inaugurated...

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Northern Groups Warn Against Politicising Tax Reform Bills, Advocate Economic Reforms

Akanji Philip January 17, 2025 0 Comment

Youth groups, student associations, and community organizations from the North-West have cautioned against the politicization of tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The groups, representing the seven states of the region, voiced...

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FG to Emir Sanusi: We don’t need your support for Tinubu’s policies

Akanji Philip January 16, 2025 0 Comment

THE Federal Government early morning of Thursday told the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II, that it does not need his stamp of approval of what it described as laudable policies of...