Tag: News
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SANWO-OLU REVIVES MONTHLY SANITATION IN LAGOS, URGES RESIDENTS TO JOIN CLEAN-UP DRIVE
Lagos brings back a culture of community cleanliness — but this time without movement restrictions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, urging residents to actively participate in keeping the state clean and healthy. Under the revived initiative, sanitation will now hold every last Saturday of the…
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NGX MARKET CAP HITS N127TRN AS INVESTORS GAIN N924BN IN A WEEK
Stocks close the week on a strong note as investors rake in massive gains on the Nigerian bourse. Nigeria’s stock market ended the week on a positive note as the All-Share Index of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) rose by 0.73%, pushing market capitalisation to N127.361 trillion. The benchmark index climbed to 198,407.30 points, up…
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GJF CALLS FOR ACTION TO BOOST WOMEN’S POLITICAL POWER IN NIGERIA
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation urges moving beyond talk to tangible reforms that give women a stronger voice and seat at the decision-making table. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete steps to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership, and governance. The appeal came during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja marking International Women’s…
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BUA CEMENT EMPOWERS 1,500 RESETTLED FARMERS IN SOKOTO WITH N400M SUPPORT
Over 1,500 farmers displaced by industrial activities in Sokoto have received a major boost as BUA Cement rolls out farming inputs, training and business tools to help rebuild livelihoods. BUA Cement Company has distributed farming inputs, equipment and business support tools to 1,500 residents of resettled communities in Sokoto State, as part of its corporate…
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TUNJI-OJO URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s Interior Minister says Africa’s future depends on public servants who prioritise service, accountability and long-term impact over short-term gains. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has challenged public servants across Africa to adopt visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform the continent’s public sector. He made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony…
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA MUST TEAM UP TO SECURE AFRICA – SA ARMY CHIEF
South Africa’s Army Chief says Africa’s stability depends on stronger military collaboration between the continent’s leading powers — Nigeria and South Africa. The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, has called for deeper military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to strengthen peace and security across the African continent. Mbatha made the call…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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TAMBUWAL: PDP CRISIS PUSHED ME OUT, OPPOSITION BEING WEAKENED AHEAD OF 2027
Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal says his exit from the PDP was driven by a deepening internal crisis and what he describes as a calculated move to weaken Nigeria’s opposition before the 2027 elections. Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party because of its lingering internal crisis, warning that the situation…
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WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD AS NOLLYWOOD SHINES IN HOLLYWOOD 2026
Women filmmakers stole the spotlight at the 2026 edition of the Nollywood in Hollywood showcase in Los Angeles, highlighting the growing global influence of female storytellers in Nigeria’s film industry. Women directors dominated this year’s Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase in Los Angeles, with three female-directed films headlining the event held during Women’s History Month.…
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UN SECURES $8.7B FOR GLOBAL AID PLAN, STILL NEEDS $14B TO SAVE LIVES
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview—but warns that over $14 billion is still urgently needed to support millions facing crises worldwide. Tom Fletcher, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, revealed the update during a briefing…
