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Ibom Air Signs N200m Partnership Deal WITH Akwa United

Ibom Air and Akwa United Football Club, the 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions and two-time FA Cup winners, have entered into a landmark ₦200 million partnership to boost sports development and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State. Under the agreement signed on Thursday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Ibom Air...
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ILO, UNICEF Partner To Strengthen Social Protection Systems In Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a new joint initiative,  the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) project aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social protection systems to better serve vulnerable populations, including children, women, and informal sector workers. Speaking at the opening of a two-day capacity-building...
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UNICEF Decries Lack Of Child Protection Data In Benue

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the complete absence of a child protection database in Benue State, warning that the lack of data poses a serious challenge to addressing child rights violations. UNICEF’s Child Protection Specialist, Enugu Field Office, Mr. Victor Atuchukwu, made this known on Wednesday during the opening session...
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NIS Mobilises Critical Partners Against Cyber Threats

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies and key partners in the national digital identity, migration data, and critical infrastructure ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defence against rising cyber threats. Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Kemi Nandap, made the call during the official launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness...
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Works Minister Condoles With Niger Govt

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that claimed more than 30 lives at Essa Village along the Lambata–Lapai–Bida Road on Tuesday. The incident occurred when residents were reportedly scooping fuel from a fallen tanker before it exploded. In...
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Ndidi Scores First Goal In Turkey

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, on Wednesday night opened his goal account for Besiktas as the Turkish giants claimed a 2-0 victory over Konyaspor in their Super Lig clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Ndidi, who was recently appointed as vice-captain of the club, played a crucial role in midfield alongside new captain Orkun Kökcü,...
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Umahi Condoles With Victims’ Families, Niger

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has joined other eminent Nigerians to condole the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar  Bago and the families of those who lost their loved ones in the tanker explosion at Essa Village, CH.97+000 along the Lambata-Lapai-Bida road in the state on Wednesday. The Minister spoke in a statement issued...
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