Stock market gains N91bn

THE stock market closed the week on a positive note on Friday, with market value growing by N91 billion. Specifically, market capitalisation which opened at N67,102 trillion, closed at N67,193 trillion, gaining N91 billion or 0.14 per cent. Similarly, All-Share Index improved by 146 points or 0.14 per cent to …

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa pays N634m WAEC fees for 23,048 students

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public secondary schools in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on …

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Ramadan: NDA Fosters Spiritual Growth Among Cadets

IN a remarkable display of interfaith harmony, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) community came together to share the benefits of fasting as Muslims begin the Ramadan fasting on Saturday. The Commandant of the academy, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, said, “We lay a lot of emphasis on spirituality in the training of …

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NSC Inaugurates Board for E-Sports Federation of Nigeria

AS part of its commitment to advancing the sports industry, the National Sports Commission (NSC) on Friday inaugurated the board of the E-Sports Federation of Nigeria at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In his keynote address, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko emphasized that the federation will strive to compete favorably …

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Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha For Defamation, Seeks N250 Billion In Damages

THE wife of the Senate President, Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed multiple lawsuits against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband, Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Unoma Akpabio instituted fundamental rights and defamation suits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, seeking ₦250 billion …

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Tinubu Encourages Unity, Devotion As Muslims Begin Ramadan

As Muslims across the country begin the holy month of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, deepen their devotion to Allah, and extend acts of compassion to the less fortunate. Emphasizing the spiritual significance of the period, Tinubu urged citizens to use the month for deep reflection, …

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JAMB’s Minimum Admission Age Cnconstitutional, Court Rules

THE Delta State High Court 2, sitting in Warri, has delivered a judgement declaring the 16-year minimum admission age for universities, set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), unconstitutional. Presiding over the case, Hon. Justice Anthony O. Akpovi ruled in Suit No: W/311/FHR/2024 on Thursday, 27 February 2025, …

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