Tag: #Nigeria
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TRUMP CONFIRMS JOINT U.S.-NIGERIA OPERATION THAT ELIMINATED SENIOR ISIS FIGURE
The United States has confirmed that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that led to the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as a senior ISIS commander operating in Africa. In a statement shared on X, U.S. President Donald Trump said the mission was “meticulously planned” and executed alongside the Nigerian Armed…
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FG ESTABLISHES OVER 8,000 LEARNING CENTRES FOR ADULT LITERACY
The Federal Government says more than 8,000 learning centres have been established nationwide to expand access to adult literacy and non-formal education. Dr John Edeh, overseeing the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this on Wednesday May 13 in Abuja. Edeh, who is also the Director of literacy and Development,…
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STUDENTS URGED TO EMBRACE DIGITAL SKILLS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Students in Nigerian universities have been encouraged to embrace digital skills and self-employment opportunities while still in school to help tackle unemployment and gain professional experience early. Speaking during the Future Forward Campus Tour at Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja, the Co-Founder of SkolaKonnect, Obehi Ogbeide, said the platform was created to help students earn…
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CSOs CALL FOR NUPRC REFORMS, GREATER BENEFITS FOR OIL HOST COMMUNITIES
Civil society organisations in Akwa Ibom have called for the unbundling of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to improve efficiency and strengthen benefits for oil-producing host communities. The groups made the call in a communique issued after a two-day advocacy workshop for traditional rulers on impact assessments in oil-producing regions. The organisations also…
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FG TARGETS FOOD SECURITY, JOBS THROUGH AGRO-PROCESSING ZONES PROGRAMME
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s food systems and reduce post-harvest losses through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. Officials said the programme is designed to promote agro-processing, attract private sector investment, create jobs for youths and women, and strengthen food security across participating states. The government added that…
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FG PUSHES RANCHING, MODERN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION TO REFORM SECTOR
The Federal Government has called on pastoralists across Nigeria to embrace ranching and modern livestock production as part of efforts to reform the livestock sector. The Minister of Livestock Development said open grazing is becoming increasingly difficult due to population growth, climate change and expansion of farming activities. He added that sedentary livestock production would…
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KWARA POLICE TRAIN OFFICERS FOR NEW VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT AHEAD OF INUGURATION
The Kwara State Police Command has carried out a capacity-building programme for officers of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), as part of efforts to strengthen professional policing and improve operational efficiency in the state. The training sessions, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, focused on deepening officers’ understanding of policing…
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DIGITAL LIFELINE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN: NIGERIA ORPHANAGE OPERATORS EMBRACE NEW DATA SYSTEM
No fewer than 14 million children are currently living in motherless baby homes and orphanages across Nigeria. The National President of the Association of Orphanages and Home Operators (ASOHON), DR. Gabriel Oyediji disclosed this on Thursday May 14 in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the launch of the ASOHON Kwara State chapter and a two-day training…
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EBONYI POLICE ARREST SELF-ACCLAIMED PROPHET OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF CHILD ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has arrested a self-acclaimed prophet over the alleged abuse and humiliation of a child accused of witchcraft in Izzi Local Government Area. Police said the arrest followed a viral video showing the child being subjected to what authorities described as abusive and inhumane treatment. The child was rescued…
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NAVY CHIEF REAFFIRMS FOCUS ON MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT FOR SAFE NAVIGATION AND BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH
The Chief of Naval Staff has reaffirmed the importance of manpower development in ensuring safe navigation and supporting Nigeria’s blue economy. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the Hydrographer of the Federation to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, capacity building, and improving hydrographic operations. The Naval Chief…
