The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi announced the release of the results at the council’s headquarters in Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Wushishi disclosed that 60.26 per cent …
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By Justina Okpanku No fewer than 20 airlines and travel firms are participating at the ongoing Akwaaba African Travel Market, a tourism exhibition taking place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. A stand at the 21st edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos. Wakanow, a leading travel agency …
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MINISTERS of Foreign Affairs of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in extensive consultations to resolve Sudan’s violent conflict. This is contained in a joint statement by the four countries on restoring peace and security in Sudan. The consultation was at the invitation …
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MANY residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed concern over the rising cost of fish, lamenting that the staple protein source is becoming unaffordable for many households. A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Kado, Apo and Mararaba markets revealed that the price …
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THE Ministry of Livestock Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered grids across grazing reserves nationwide. Newsextra24 reports that the MoU was signed on Friday in Abuja. Minister of Livestock, Idi Maiha, described the agreement as a significant milestone in …
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A marathon meeting convened by the Federal Government to resolve NUPENG’s strike against alleged Dangote Refinery’s anti- union practices ended in stalemate at dawn. Newsextra24 reports the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment, had convened the emergency meeting in a bid to end the planned industrial action …
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OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have smashed an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and the United Arab Emirate. A statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja stated that it was done in …
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BURKINA Faso’s transitional parliament has passed sweeping legislation criminalising conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing prison terms, fines and deportation for foreigners convicted under the law. The measure, adopted unanimously by the unelected 71-member transitional parliament on Monday, awaits the signature of junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue …
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The Department of State Services (DSS), Kaduna Command, on Monday sought partnership with 1 Division, Nigerian Army, to strengthen national security. The State Director of Security, Mr Hakeem Abiola, paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, in Kaduna. Abiola congratulated the GOC …
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THE International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) through the Programme for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively Propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) has trained Commercial Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) in yam seed production business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop, held in Ibadan on Monday, was aimed to …
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