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UBEC Vows To Advance Quality Basic Education Delivery

The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has promised to deploy strategies that would advance the delivery of quality basic education for millions of school-aged children in Nigeria. Garba made the promise on assumption of duty at a meeting with members of management and staff of the commission in...
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Ex-PDP Chieftain, Nwosu Joins YPP, Declares For Senate

An aspirant in the forthcoming Anambra South senatorial bye-election, Prince Samben Nwosu, who recently resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has formally joined the Young Progressive Party (YPP). Nwosu, a frontline senatorial aspirant on the platform of the PDP, left his former party on January 6, 2025, over alleged unfair treatment and...
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Empower freight forwarders, stakeholders tell CRFFN

Maritime stakeholders have urged the management of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria to adopt a comprehensive and practical approach to equip freight forwarders with modern skills to remain competitive on a global scale. The stakeholders noted that the training is essential for ensuring effective regulation, industry growth, and improved operational...
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Sokoto Warns Residents Over Fleeing Bandits

Following the sustained military onslaught against bandits terrorising the eastern part of Sokoto State, the state government has alerted residents to be cautious of fleeing bandits. This warning was contained in a statement signed by retired Col. Ahmed Usman, Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters. The state governmentsponsored joint military operations have...
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Sahel AI unveils Artificial Intelligence for contract drafting

An Artificial Intelligence startup, Sahel AI, focused on helping legal professionals work faster and smarter, has announced the launch of its platform for contract drafting and review. In a statement, it said the solution would save law firms and in-house legal teams hours on repetitive contract-related tasks. The company said, ”As a Microsoft partner, Sahel...
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Food Security: Kwara Kicks Off Fish Market

As part of effort to enhance food security and ensure affordable fish for the people of Kwara State, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has initiated a weekly sale of fish to the public through its “Thursday Weekly Fish Market”. A statement by the Press Secretary of the Ministry, Omotola Ashaolu, indicated that; “This...
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Benue: Reform Insulates Civil Servants From Politics

CEPHAS IORHEMEN writes on Governor Hyacinth Alia’s civil service reform aimed at restoring confidence and energising workers in Benue State for optimal performance The civil service, in all climes, is the engine room of governance. It articulates government policies, design and implement. It doesn’t matter which government is in power, the task of the civil...
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Govt, firm partner to provide internet services

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the WIOCC Group, a leading digital infrastructure provider, to provide internet connectivity to three million Nigerian homes. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, signed on behalf of the government, while Mr Darren Bedford, WIOCC’s Group Chief Business Development Officer, represented...
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Tinubu Should’ve Stabilised Economy Before Reforms –Adebayo

Prince Adewole Adebayo was presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election. In this interview, he speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expectations of Nigerians in 2025 and why the 2025 budget can’t solve current economic challenges, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU writes What are your expectations for Nigeria as...
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