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UKNIAF, Nigerian Govs Advance Electricity Reforms

The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has initiated a major move to support state-led electricity market reforms in Nigeria. The initiative followed a series of workshops focusing on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software. The workshops, which took place in...
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Osun NLC, TUC Decry Withholding Of LG Funds, Backs Adeleke

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday criticised the Federal Government for its refusal to release Osun State local government areas’ statutory allocations. Speaking during a solidarity rally at the Governor’s Office in Abere to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke from his overseas trip, unions demanded the release of the funds...
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NAWOJ, Partners Launch 15m Dollars Women Leadership Project

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has partnered with ActionAid, Global Affairs Canada, and other women-led organizations to launch the Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria project, valued at $15 million. This initiative aims to strengthen institutions, promote women’s rights, and eliminate violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The NAWOJ National Chairperson, Aisha Ibrahim,...
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Ex-Edo State University Acting VC, Egbefo Dies Two Weeks After Handover

Professor Dawood O. Egbefo, the former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyamho, has passed away less than three weeks after handing over leadership to his successor. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Amaechi Kelly Quincy, confirmed his death in an official statement, expressing the institution’s deep sorrow over the loss. “Edo State University, Iyamho, announces...
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