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Tinubu Appoints Aisha Garba As New UBEC Sec

President Bola Tinubu yesterday appointed Aisha Garba as the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) Executive Secretary. According to a presidential statement, Garba is an international development specialist. It said: “Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more than 24 years of experience driving impactful programmes in education for human and economic development, working...
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Crashed PH Chopper Had No Flight Data Recorder –NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) yesterday said the Sikorsky helicopter that crashed on October 24 was not equipped with a Flight Data Recorder (FDR). The chopper operated by Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited crashed into the Atlantic Ocean South East of Eket, Bight of Bonny, killing eight passengers. The NSIB confirmed that two crew...
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WDEP 6.0 Empowers Women With Skills, Business Grants

The NerdzFactory Foundation, in partnership with Access Corporation, has successfully concluded the 6th edition of the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP), a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian women with essential digital and entrepreneurial skills. Held in Asaba, Delta State, the two-week programme empowered 532 women to embrace the digital economy, providing them with tools...
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Secondus To Fubara: You’ll Overcome Your Enemies

Erstwhile Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman Uche Secondus yesterday told Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he would “overcome” his “enemies”. Fubara is locked in a fierce battle with his immediate predecessor Nyesom Wike over the control of the state. Rivers has two Houses of Assembly, with one loyal to the governor and the...
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UNILAG Alumni Association Elects New NEC Members

The University of Lagos Alumni Association has elected new National Executive Council (NEC) members to steer its affairs for the next two years. The new NEC members were elected at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, UNILAG, on December 15. The meeting was attended by alumni members, both physically...
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ACReSAL Project: FCTA Disburses $250,000 To 10 FCT Communities

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday disbursed $25,000.00 each to 10 communities qualified for the World Bank intervention project, the Community Revolving Fund (CRF). The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mariya Mahmoud was received by the respective Community Revolving Fund Management Committees. Mahmoud also kicked off the distribution of water...
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