Category: News
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FUTD LAUNCHES TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE RESEARCH TEAM
A new research push aims to connect Africa’s ancient trade routes with today’s development goals. Federal University of Transportation Daura has inaugurated a 10-member research team to kick-start a major Trans-Saharan route and trade project designed to shape the institution’s research direction. The team, constituted by Vice-Chancellor Umar Adam-Katsayal, will be led by Principal Investigator…
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NGX, CIOD TEAM UP TO RAISE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BAR
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting top-tier corporate governance through stronger collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria. Chairman Umaru Kwairanga made the pledge at the unveiling of the CIoD 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook in Ikoyi, Lagos, describing the institute as Nigeria’s leading body shaping directors through training, research and…
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TRAINING AGRO-DEALERS TO BOOST 100,000 MAIZE & SOYBEAN FARMERS
Hook: A major push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security is underway as agro-dealers get hands-on training to better support thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sasakawa Africa Association has kicked off a major training programme for agro-dealers in Kaduna State and Niger State, targeting improved support for 100,000 maize and soybean farmers across both states. Consultant…
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TRICYCLE THEFT RING BUSTED IN KANO, 8 STOLEN KEEKEES RECOVERED
Hook: A police crackdown in Kano has smashed a tricycle theft syndicate, leading to arrests and recovery of eight stolen vehicles. The Kano State Police Command says officers intercepted a suspect, Abubakar Sidi, riding a stolen tricycle along Airport Road on March 26. According to spokesperson Abdullahi Kiyawa, the suspect couldn’t prove ownership and was…
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BPP TO ORIENT 97 NEW PROCUREMENT OFFICERS ONLINE
Nigeria’s procurement landscape gets a boost! The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is set to host an online orientation for 97 newly deployed procurement officers this week. Abuja will welcome the virtual workshop on March 31, targeting officers on Grade Levels 15 to 17 across various MDAs. The move follows directives from President Bola Tinubu…
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INFLUENCER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST MALE WINNER OF 2026 HANSIK CONTEST IN ABUJA
Korean food fever hits Abuja! Victor Mac-adonai has become the first male to claim the top prize at the annual Hansik (Korean food) contest. Abuja played host to the third edition of the Hansik contest organized by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), and influencer Victor Mac-adonai emerged the winner after outshining seven other teams.…
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NCC ORDERS MNOs TO COMPENSATE SUBSCRIBERS FOR POOR NETWORK SERVICE
Frustrated by dropped calls or slow internet? The NCC says telecom operators now have to pay you back for subpar service. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers whose network quality falls below prescribed standards in specific locations. The commission emphasized that consumers should not bear the burden…
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TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK, KILL 38 TERRORISTS IN BORNO
Nigerian troops crush coordinated ISWAP assault, sending insurgents fleeing and recovering arms in a major victory for security forces. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated early Saturday attack by ISWAP on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Borno’s Sector 2, killing 38 insurgents. Lt.-Col. Sani Uba said the “half-hearted” assault was met…
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ZULUM DISSOLVES BORNO STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
Borno Governor clears the path for political ambitions as he dissolves the state’s executive council. Gov. Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of Borno State’s Executive Council. The move, disclosed by Secretary to the State Government Bukar Tijani, is to allow commissioners who wish to contest in upcoming elections to pursue their political ambitions…
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TRAGIC ACCIDENT: TIPPER CRUSHES 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO DEATH IN ONDO
Horror on Supare Road as a young life is lost to a tipper truck accident in Akungba-Akoko. A nine-year-old girl was tragically killed on Sunday when an unregistered Mercedes-Benz tipper truck ran her over at Supare Junction in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West LGA, Ondo State. DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the incident, saying the girl was rushed…
