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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…
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SCHOLAR URGES POSITIVE USE OF SILENCE TO DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
Silence can be a powerful tool for communication and social transformation, according to the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Prof. Okechukwu Onuchuku. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Conference of the Pragmatics Association of Nigeria (PrAN) in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, represented by Prof. Kingdom Orji, encouraged scholars…
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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ONDO POLICE RESCUE ABDUCTED WOMAN, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN OWO OPERATION
The Ondo State Police Command says it has rescued a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, and arrested four suspects linked to the incident. According to police, the victim was taken by unidentified men along the Emure–Akure Expressway in a vehicle before security operatives launched a coordinated response involving…
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COAS URGES BANKS TO HELP DISRUPT TERRORISM FINANCING, ANNOUNCES HOUSING PARTNERSHIP FOR TROOPS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows linked to insecurity. He made the call in Abuja while receiving the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), stressing the need for stronger financial monitoring and…
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STAKEHOLDERS LINK BAD ROADS TO RISING SECURITY RISKS ON EDO HIGHWAYS
Stakeholders and road users in Edo State say the poor condition of major federal highways is contributing to security risks, including kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along key routes. Transport operators on corridors such as Benin-Auchi and Benin-Ore say damaged road sections often slow down traffic and create congestion, leaving travellers more exposed during long…
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KADUNA TEEN SURVIVES PHONE-SNATCHING ATTACK, COMMENDS ARMY HOSPITAL FOR LIFE-SAVING CARE
An 18-year-old Kaduna resident, Bashir Kabir, has expressed gratitude to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, after receiving emergency treatment for severe injuries sustained during a phone-snatching attack. Kabir said he was attacked while crossing the Sultan Pedestrian Bridge in Kaduna on May 30 and suffered a serious neck injury. He was initially treated…
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COAS: MISINFORMATION NOW A MAJOR SECURITY THREAT, CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has described misinformation and hostile propaganda as growing security threats, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Speaking at the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined First and Second Quarters Media Workshop 2026 in Abuja, the Army Chief said modern adversaries…
