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Nigeria, Spain Sign MoU On Political Consultations

Nigeria and Spain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations in Madrid on Tuesday, strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Both countries also signed agreements to establish mechanisms for regular dialogue to advance areas of mutual interest and consolidate cooperation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said this in a statement...
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Gender Equality An Economic, Social Necessity

The President of the Female Journalists Network Nigeria, Joy Rademene Asonye, has said the outcomes of CSW69 reaffirm that gender equality is not just a moral obligation but also an economic and social necessity. She made this statement at the International Women’s Day (IWD) Workshop and Step-Down of CSW69 Resolutions held on Tuesday in Abuja....
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NSITF, NDE Partner To Curb Unemployment In Nigeria

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has partnered with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide social safety nets that will enhance job creation and help curb unemployment in the country. The Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, noted that the skills being imparted through NDE’s training programs are exactly what Nigeria needs...
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Edo Govt Secures 3,000 Hectares For Farming

The Edo State Government has earmarked 3,000 hectares of land across the three Senatorial districts in the state for farming. As part of this initiative, the State Government has commenced the cultivation of 60 hectares (148 acres) in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area, to kick-start 2025 farming season. Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by...
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Oyo Govt Intensifies Response To Diphtheria Outbreak

In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the country, the Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to curb the spread of the disease and protect residents. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Ibadan. According to her, diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial...
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Sokoto Govt Warns Contractors Against Substandard Work

The Sokoto State Government has warned that it will hold supervising Engineers accountable for any substandard work executed during the ongoing renovation of Schools across the State. The Deputy Governor of the State, Idris Mohammed Gobir issued this warning after inspecting renovation work at Nagarta College and Government Girls College in Sokoto. He directed engineers...
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Nwebonyi, Ezekwesili Trade Words Over Natasha’s Allegation

There was a heated verbal exchange on Tuesday between Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of the All Progressives Cogress representing Ebonyi North and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili during a Senate hearing on a petition alleging sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The petition was filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the People’s Democratic...
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