14 women contesting Saturday’s governorship election

Fourteen females are set to contest the Gubernatorial/Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 28 out of the 36 States across the country on Saturday. Below are the female gubernatorial candidates on Saturday: * Aishatu Dahiru Aishatu Dahiru, a graduate of Electrical Engineering from University of Southampton, United Kingdom, is running under […]

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Career opportunities and benefits of studying with Campus France

Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity that can open up a world of possibilities for students. France is a popular destination for international students, with over 300,000 foreign students enrolled in French universities and higher education institutions. Beyond the allure of France’s rich cultural heritage, its world-renowned cuisine, and iconic landmarks, the country offers a […]

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Task for the incoming president – Part 3

The burning issue of corruption in public office is not sufficiently addressed in the Tinubu action plan. The intention to ‘fight corruption, inefficiency and waste in government’ needs to be much more defined and articulated in its multiplicity in public, private, indeed all sectors of national life. It is no exaggeration that corruption is killing […]

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Nigeria, World Bank partner to train teachers on digital skills for students

The Federal Government and the World Bank have collaborated to improve the knowledge of teachers in the federal technical colleges in the country with the 21st-century skills that will digitise the students. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo who was represented by the Director of Technology and Science Education, Mrs. Grace Jakko, made the […]

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Food, fuel jack inflation to 21.9 percent in February

Owing to the increase in the cost of food and fuel, the inflation rate rose from 21.82% in January 2023 to 21.91% in February 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In its document titled: “Consumer Price Index February 2023,” the Bureau noted that the rate soared by 0.09% compared to the previous […]

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Subsidy removal: FG yet to conclude on palliatives – Minister

The federal government has said that no conclusion has been reached on how to mitigate its effect on citizens, with about three months to the withdrawal of petroleum subsidy. Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba told newsmen, Wednesday, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari […]

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UN global body names Nigeria’s Tallen advocate for change

Nigeria’s team leader at the ongoing United Nations 67th session of the Convention on the Status of Women, (CSW) and minister of women affairs, Pauline Tallen, has been named the United Nations advocate for change by the Global Women Foundation Advocacy for Change and the Office of the Chief Ambassador, Donors. A statement signed by […]

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$618m for young Nigerians in tech, creative sectors as Osinbajo launches scheme

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (middle) and African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina (fourth left) with entrepreneurs during the launch of Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-Dice) Programme at the State House, Abuja… yesterday Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, launched a $600 million programme for young Nigerians in the technology and creative sectors […]

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Igbo presidency: Ohanaeze Ndigbo didn’t visit Wike – Emuchay

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has dissociated itself from the visit last week by some members of the group to Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike. National Publicity Secretary of the group, Dr Alex Ogbonnia had after the visit last week issued a statement, saying it was to confront the governor over the role he played against the election […]

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