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FG To Inaugurate New Addressing Council To Boost National Security, Service Delivery 
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:24:39 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  The Federal Government will soon inaugurate a new National Addressing System Council in a bid to drive Nigeria’s agenda on planning, economic/financial inclusion and national security.

As Sani Moves to Tackle Insecurity in Kaduna…
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:02:10 +0000

John Shiklam writes on various steps being taken by Governor Uba Sani, to tackle insecurity and unite the people of Kaduna state since he assumed office in May, 2023. Governor

SMEs Workers Stage Peaceful Protest over Power Blackout in Kano
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:57:58 +0000

Ahmad  Sorondinki in Kano Thousands of  workers from the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  yesterday staged a peaceful protest following a total blackout which has impacted their business activities in Kano State.   Speaking with

THE TRIAL OF YAHAYA BELLO
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:52:00 +0000

 FUNKE ODUMOSU argues for a fair trial of the former Kogi State governor Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, made an appearance at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, November

Marwa: NDLEA Arrests 14,480, Seizes Over 2.4m kg of Illicit Drugs in 10 Months
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:51:09 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has said that 14,480 suspected drug traffickers were arrested between January

UN Advocates Inclusion of PWDs in Procurement Processes in Nigeria
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:50:13 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United Nations (UN) has advocated  the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in procurement processes. The advocacy was made in Abuja yesterday  by the UN Resident Coordinator in

Changing World Order: Varsity Dons Urge Strategic Global Engagement
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:48:00 +0000

Funmi Ogundare University professors and political analysts, yesterday, stressed the importance of African nations adopting pragmatic global strategies that will prioritise their interests .They made this known during a webinar

FCTA Commits N177bn to Provide Education Infrastructure
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:47:03 +0000

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The FCT Administration has committed the sum of $1,045,176,470 billion (approximately N177 billion) towards the development of infrastructure in the education sector. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, disclosed

ElectHER Launches  Website to Champion Public Advocacy on Independent Candidacy Bill
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:46:07 +0000

A leading advocate for inclusive governance, ElectHER, has officially launched a website, www.independentcandidacybill.ng, to advance public awareness and support for the Independent Candidacy Bill. This development was announced yesterday in a

Anambra Sacks Six Head Teachers for Levying Pupils
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:40:12 +0000

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has issued a stern warning to teachers and school heads who are sabotaging the state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo’s free

FG to Run End-of-the-Year Special Train Service
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:37:46 +0000

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in compliance with the federal government’s directive through the Federal Ministry of Transportation, has announced that the NRC shall operate end-of-the-year special

Imansuangbon Resigns Membership of LP
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:21:58 +0000

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin-city Former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has resigned his membership of the party He contested for the Labour Party governorship

TAX REFORM BILL: A PATH TO EQUITY AND UNITY
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:21:00 +0000

Taxation is not merely a tool for generating revenue; it is a cornerstone for fostering national balance and ensuring the collective survival of all citizens. Recognizing this, Nigeria has, with

NEITI AND PARTNERSHIP WITH REMTRACK
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:20:00 +0000

OBIAGELI ONUORAH writes why the public should use the tool for public accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), a national Chapter of the global Extractive Industries

TRAGEDIES ON THE WATERWAYS
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:17:00 +0000

Regulators should do more to ensure safety standards are maintained It is understandable that boat accidents are inevitable in the creeks and coastlines especially given the fact that the people living in

Nigerian Navy Offers Medical Services to Delta Communities 
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:55:33 +0000

Sylvester Idowu in Warri  The Nigerian Navy has said it will continue to collaborate effectively with its host communities for information and intelligence sharing to combat criminal activities on the

Cycling for Community: FXTM Hosts Thrilling Charity Event Across Nigeria
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:50:05 +0000

FXTM Nigeria brought together cycling enthusiasts from across the country for an exciting charity cycling event over the weekend. The competition, which drew 190 participants from states including Port Harcourt,

Presidential Sunshine: Inside The Oluremi/Bola Tinubu Partnership
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:48:35 +0000

By Keem Abdul It is winter in France, as it is in much of the Northern Hemisphere. And these days, with the extreme weather patterns globally, and especially in temperate

THISDAY/Arise Group Board of Editors Invites Nominations for 2025 THISDAY Awards
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:40:35 +0000

•Selection closes December 25, winners to emerge 31st  •Global leaders, legends to attend award ceremony scheduled for January 22 Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The THISDAY/Arise Group Board of Editors yesterday

Oyedele: Derivation Formula’ll Reduce Inequitable Resource Distribution
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:36:50 +0000

•Says tax reform bills necessary to end struggles by Nigeria’s poorest  •Insists consultants won’t be involved in collection •Senate suspends further action on public hearing, sets up ‘elders’ committee to

Zenith Bank Emerges ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker Awards 2024
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:36:45 +0000

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial

Uzodimma: Nigeria Has No Reason to Struggle to Feed Its Population, Provide Employment for Youths
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:33:54 +0000

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has said Nigeria was well positioned to be a great agricultural nation and has no reason to be struggling to

Shettima: $1 Trillion Economy By 2030 Will Remain Mirage Without Private Sector, Partners
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:33:48 +0000

•Urges stakeholders to tackle inequality, drive financial inclusion Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigeria’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030 will

Sanusi, Abaribe, Anyim, Okorocha Pick Holes in Country’s Leadership Style
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:25:34 +0000

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi;  Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe; former Senate President, Pius Anyim, and former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have picked holes

Kwara Demotes Teacher over Assault on Serving Female Corps Member
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:25:29 +0000

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara State Government yesterday announced the demotion of a school teacher, Mrs. Hamzat Fatimoh Nike of Government Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, who allegedly assaulted a female