Category: #Governance
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FCT CRACKS DOWN ON EXAM MALPRACTICE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authorities step up monitoring as students gear up for WAEC and NECO. The Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has intensified efforts to enforce strict examination standards and ensure zero tolerance for malpractice in secondary schools across Abuja. ERC Director, Dr. Neemat Abdulrahim, made this known while monitoring the Senior Secondary…
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BAUCHI EYES $200M AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BOOST
Governor Bala Mohammed says the state is ready to tick every global box to unlock a massive agriculture investment. Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi’s commitment to meeting all international standards required to secure a proposed $200 million agro-industrial investment backed by the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. Speaking while receiving the Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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NIGER GOV UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO END MEDICAL TOURISM
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has inaugurated modern health facilities at IBB Specialist Hospital, marking a major push to end medical tourism and boost specialised care in the state. The upgrades include male and female cabin wards, a protacabin wing, a fully equipped Accident & Emergency Unit, a cutting-edge radio diagnostics suite, renal dialysis,…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES $552M HOPE-EDU PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM BASIC EDUCATION
The Federal Government has unlocked $552 million for the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme, aiming to boost foundational learning and expand access to quality education nationwide. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa called it a historic moment, saying the fund—released in just 12 months—marks the fastest activation of education financing in Nigeria’s…
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CHINA, NIGERIA BOOST WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP AT LANTERN FESTIVAL
China and Nigeria have renewed their commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment and cultural ties, marking the pledge during Lantern Festival celebrations and the China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival in Abuja. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Center, spotlighted women as drivers of national growth and cultural diplomacy. Cultural Counsellor Yang Jianxing described women…
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FG PUSHES TO COMPLETE ABUJA–KADUNA ROAD WITH NEW CONCRETE DESIGN
The Federal Government is doubling down on finishing the Abuja–Kaduna Road, a key link connecting the North Central region, the FCT, and major trade routes to Lagos. Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Information at the Ministry of Works, said the road has been redesigned from asphalt to Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for durability and long-term…
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JIGAWA GOVT ALLOCATES N1.6B FOR DRY SEASON AGRICULTURE SUPPORT
Jigawa State is boosting its farmers ahead of the dry season with N1.6 billion earmarked for agricultural support. The initiative will provide workers with essential inputs, irrigation, mechanization, and extension services to maximize crop productivity. Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Sagir Musa, said the program aims to increase yields, stabilize food supply, and…
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NIGERIA JOINS GLOBAL PUSH TO CURB AI DEEPFAKES
Nigeria is teaming up with 60+ international regulators to set strict standards for AI-generated images and videos, aiming to fight deepfakes, non-consensual content, and privacy violations. Babatunde Bamigboye of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said the initiative, coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly, seeks to ensure AI tools are used responsibly, with transparency, safeguards,…
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ANAMBRA GOVT SEALS NKWO-OGBE MARKET OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME
The Anambra State Government has shut down the popular Nkwo-Ogbe Market in Ihiala for one week after traders repeatedly refused to open for business on Mondays. Ihiala Local Government Chairman, Anayochukwu Ojiako, said the move is a warning signal, stressing that the government has done everything possible to end the Monday sit-at-home practice. According to…
