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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address unresolved issues affecting the polytechnic education sector. The Union warned that failure may result in industrial action that could disrupt academic activities nationwide. ASUP President, Comrade Shammah Kpanja issued the ultimatum at a press conference in Abuja […]
Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]
Bayelsa Queens will face Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The draw for the annual competition was conducted in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday. Bayelsa Queens will be making their second appearance in the competition, having won the title on their maiden […]
The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]
Nigeria’s music industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, with Afrobeats now dominating global charts and Nigerian artists winning international awards. From the streets of Lagos to the stages of London, Nigerian music has proven its power. But for every Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, or Tems who makes it big, there are thousands […]
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has reported an operational surplus of N13 billion for the first half of 2025, marking its strongest performance in decades and signalling a major turnaround in the state-owned lender’s fortunes. The mortgage bank also plans to introduce three new products into the Nigerian mortgage market to increase access […]
The Director General of the National Pension Commission, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, has urged the Federal Government to raise its pension contribution for police officers from 10 per cent to 20 per cent to substantially boost retirement savings for Police pensioners. According to a statement issued by the commission on Thursday, the DG made the call […]
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has initiated formal discussions with the Nigerian Armed Forces to deploy solar power across military bases nationwide under the N100 billion National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI). This was reinforced during a project initiation and planning meeting between the REA’s managing director/chief executive officer, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the […]
The local equities market yesterday maintained the losing streak for the second consecutive session by a N357 billion loss, following losses in Nigerian Exchange Group Plc and 50 others. The All-Share Index declined by 564.79 per cent, representing a loss of 0.39 per cent, to close at 145,300.01 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value […]
The federal government has called on oil companies operating in the country to sell their idle assets to others capable and willing to develop them, reaffirming a strengthened partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited. This is to accelerate Nigeria’s oil production and optimise resource utilisation. The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, […]