Category: News
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NYSC CORPS MEMBERS URGED TO LEAD ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE IN KWARA
Youth at the forefront of Nigeria’s fight against graft! Over 100 NYSC members in Kwara State have been charged to become ambassadors of integrity as the EFCC intensifies its youth-focused anti-corruption campaign in Ilorin. The session, organised under the NYSC/EFCC CDS Anti-Corruption Group, brought together corps members from the 2025 Batch B & C and…
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SENATE SLAMS AGF OVER NON-RELEASE OF 2025 BUDGET FUNDS
Budget delays threaten service delivery across MDAs, lawmakers warn. The Senate Committee on Finance on Thursday criticized Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Shamsedeen Ogunjimi for failing to release 2025 budget allocations to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) during budget defence sessions at the National Assembly in Abuja. Committee Chairman Sen. Sani Musa said the non-release…
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SEC & NOA TEAM UP TO FIGHT PONZI SCHEMES
New partnership aims to protect Nigerians from investment fraud and shady schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) are joining forces to launch a nationwide campaign against Ponzi schemes and other illegal investment operations. SEC DG Dr. Emomotimi Agama said the collaboration will leverage NOA’s nationwide network to educate…
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NIGERIA-KOREA SOLAR MINI-GRID LIGHTS UP FCT COMMUNITIES
Over 4,000 households in Rubochi and Ikwa now enjoy reliable electricity thanks to a 1MW solar mini-grid! The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Government of Korea, has successfully powered Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the FCT. The system delivers 900kW to Rubochi and 100kW to Ikwa, energizing homes, schools, hospitals, and small…
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YOUTH AT RISK: STUDY EXPOSES GAPS IN NIGERIA’S NICOTINE LAWS
Vapes, pouches, heated tobacco—Nigeria’s youth are being targeted online! A new report by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) reveals alarming exposure of Nigerian youths to e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. CAPPA Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode warns that outdated tobacco laws leave new nicotine products largely unregulated, allowing aggressive online marketing and…
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NLC CALLS ON COURTS TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM EXPLOITATION
Workers’ rights are human rights—courts must act! The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the judiciary to shield employees from workplace exploitation, citing rising injustices and power imbalances with employers. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal at the 4th International Labour Adjudication and Arbitration Forum in Abuja. Ajaero stressed that labour justice isn’t charity—it’s…
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FCT STREETLIGHTS GET SECURITY UPGRADE TO CURB VANDALISM
Abuja’s streets are getting smarter—and safer! FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed that streetlights in Abuja are being fitted with surveillance features to stop vandals. The upgrade, led by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and CGC Nigerian Ltd, will link streetlights to a control room, capturing any attempts at theft or damage. Wike said…
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CBN WARNS AGAINST NAIRA MUTILATION, SHOWS OFF REFORM WINS
Keep the Naira clean, protect Nigeria’s economy! The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to stop spraying, mutilating, counterfeiting, or hawking Naira notes, calling it a national duty to respect the currency. The warning came at the CBN Special Day during the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair. Deputy Director Sidi Hakama highlighted the…
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NUT APPLAUDS FG FOR N350M TEACHER AWARDS
Outstanding teachers get recognition, but welfare remains key! The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the Federal Government for awarding 12 exceptional teachers N350 million at the National Teachers’ Summit, celebrating their dedication and excellence. Each teacher received ₦25 million, with Mr. Taiwo Solanke from the South-West scooping the top prize of ₦50 million.…
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BROU LEADS NIGERIA’S CHARGE AT AFRICAN JUNIOR FENCING CHAMPS
Nigeria’s fencing prodigy takes on Africa’s best! Eighteen-year-old Inkosi Brou, grandson of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, will spearhead Nigeria’s four-man team at the 2026 African Junior Fencing Championships in Dakar, Senegal (Feb. 16–20). Brou, Nigeria’s first global fencing medallist, is ranked 13th in men’s sabre and won silver at the 2024 World Tournoi Satellite…
