Category: News
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JIGAWA RESIDENTS RESORT TO CHARCOAL AMID SOARING COOKING GAS PRICES
Some residents of Dutse in Jigawa have resorted to charcoal for cooking and domestic purposes amid cooking gas price hike. At some of the available gas stations, many consumers joined long queues to refill their cylinders, while some other gas stations had run out of stock. The acute scarcity of the product pushed prices up…
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COPEN GOUP LAUNCHES “TENANT-TO-LANDLORD” SCHEME FOR AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
A real estate firm, COPEN Group, has launched a new housing initiative aimed at helping low and middle-income earners become homeowners across Nigeria. The scheme, known as the “Tenant to Landlord” programme, was unveiled in Enugu under the theme “A Home for Every Dream; A House for Every Pocket.” It brings together stakeholders from the…
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SENATE ADVANCES BILL TO EXPAND COURT OF APPEAL JUDGES FROM 70 TO 110
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of Justices from 70 to 110. The proposed amendment was presented during plenary by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who said the move is aimed at strengthening the justice system and improving access to…
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LAGOS SPEAKER DENIES ROLE IN PRIMARIES-LINKED PROTESTS, WARNS AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has cautioned against the use of his name in connection with ongoing protests linked to party primary elections in the state. In a statement, Obasa said the warning follows recent demonstrations by party members across several local government areas, who alleged irregularities in the…
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BAUCHI SEMA ADVISES FARMERS ON FLOOD-RESILIENT SEEDS AHEAD OF 2026 RAINS
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is advising farmers across the state to adopt drought-resistant and early-maturing seed varieties ahead of the 2026 rainy season. According to the agency, the guidance is aimed at helping farmers reduce potential losses linked to flooding and dry spells expected during the farming season. Farmers have also been…
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IRAN CONDEMNS U.S. STRIKES, WARNS AGAINST FURTHER ESCALATION
Iran has strongly condemned recent U.S. military strikes, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted areas in southern Iran and followed the reported crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier this…
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AFDB COMMITS 86 MILLION DOLLARS TO AFRO-PROCESSING ZONES PROJECT
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has committed 86 million dollars to the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Nigeria as of March 31. Dr Orison Amu, Implementation Support Manager, Nigeria Country Department, AfDB, who was represented, disclosed this on Wednesday June 10 in Abuja at the Mid-Term Review Meeting…
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TINUBU SETS UP EBOLA TASK FORCE, RELEASES 10 BILLION NAIRA TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S DISEASE RESPONSE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion to boost public health emergencies response. The emergency funding is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention…
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CHINA SHOWCASES VR-POWERED CULTURAL HERITAGE EXHIBITION IN ABUJA
China has showcased how technology can be used to preserve and promote cultural heritage through an innovative exhibition in Abuja that combines virtual reality with traditional art. The exhibition, titled “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang Dynasty Virtual Reality,” blends Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving with immersive…
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PUBLISHERS CALL FOR WIDER CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED TEXTBOOK RANKING POLICY
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to review its proposed textbook ranking policy, urging broader stakeholder engagement and greater transparency before implementation. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, NPA President Lukman Dauda said the association supports reforms aimed at improving educational quality and accountability but expressed concerns…
