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TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENROLMENT JUMPS 81% AS TVET REFORMS GAIN MOMENTUM – NABTEB
Nigeria is witnessing a sharp rise in technical college enrolment as ongoing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms continue to attract more students, according to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Speaking during a monitoring visit to NABTEB practical examinations in Lagos, Registrar and CEO, Dr. Mohammed Aminu, revealed that enrolment…
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ASUU GIVES KEBBI, KATSINA, ZAMFARA GOVERNMENTS STRIKE ULTIMATUM OVER UNIMPLEMENTED 2025 AGREEMENT
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has warned that lecturers in five state-owned universities across Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara may embark on an indefinite strike if the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement is not implemented. Speaking in Sokoto, ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abubakar Sabo, said key components of the agreement, including Earned Academic…
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LASCAFAN TARGETS 500 YOUTHS FOR AQUACULKTURE TRAINING TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND JOBS
Nigeria’s aquaculture sector could soon see more young faces as the Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) plans to train and equip 500 youths in fish farming and aquaculture before the end of 2026. LASCAFAN Chairman, Olatoye Fajimi, said the initiative is aimed at addressing the ageing workforce in the sector,…
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ILLEGAL MINING FINANCING BANDITRY, INSECURITY IN NIGERIA, EXPERTS WARN
Defence and security experts have raised concerns over the growing link between illegal mining and insecurity in parts of Nigeria, warning that criminal groups are increasingly using proceeds from mineral resources to fund violent activities. Speaking in separate interviews, the experts said intelligence reports from states such as Zamfara, Niger and Kaduna indicate that minerals…
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LAGOS MOVES TO TACKLE ABANDONED BUILDINGS THROUGH COORDINATED ENFORCEMENT
The Lagos State Government says it is strengthening inter-agency collaboration to address the growing number of abandoned buildings across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr Abdul-Hafis Toriola, said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Mr Ganiu Lawal, on Wednesday July 1 in…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED ARMOURER LINKED TO ATTACKS ON OIL FACILITIES IN IMO
Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics courier allegedly linked to attacks on oil installations and security personnel in Imo State. According to the Nigerian Army, the suspect was apprehended during a search-and-raid operation conducted by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade along the Akpe Aggah–Egbema…
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KANO LAUNCHES POLICE DUTY SOLICITOR SCHEME TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
The Kano State Government has launched the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS), a new initiative designed to improve access to legal representation and strengthen the administration of criminal justice in the state. Speaking at the scheme’s onboarding session in Kano, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru-Maude, described the programme as a major reform aimed…
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U.S. MARKS 250TH INDEPENDENCE, REAFFIRMS STRONGER TRADE AND SECURITY TIES WITH NIGERIA
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria as it celebrated America’s 250th Independence anniversary in Lagos. The event brought together top government officials, diplomats, traditional rulers, business leaders and other dignitaries at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi. Speaking at the celebration on Wednesday July…
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SECURITY FORCES FOIL CATTLE RUSTLING IN KATSINA, RECOVER 117 STOLEN LIVESTOCK
A joint team of security operatives has foiled a cattle rustling operation in Katsina State, recovering 117 stolen livestock after engaging suspected bandits in a gun battle in Charanchi Local Government Area. The Katsina State Police Command, on Wednesday July 1, said the operation followed credible intelligence that armed bandits had attacked Saburu and Billiri…
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EXPERTS WARN AGAINST BLIND RELIANCE ON AI IN AUDITING, STRESS STRONG GOVERNANCE
Accounting and audit professionals have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve efficiency without allowing it to replace professional judgment, ethical reasoning and independent thinking in financial reporting. Speaking at the 2026 Audit Committee Institute Conference on Wednesday July 1 in Lagos, Chairman of the Audit Committee Institute, Christian Ekeigwe,…
