THE Federal Government in the proposed N49.74 trillion 2025 budget has allocated approximately N175.13 million to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a pivotal financial institution under the federal agency, was established to provide loans to eligible Nigerian students for higher education, under the …
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BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three boards in the health sector, even as he has given a directive for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery. The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. The newly …
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OYO State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, had been recommended by the Oyomesi and …
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OHANEZE Ndigbo President General aspirant, Mike Okiro, a former Inspector General of Police, has withdrawn from the race. Okiro announced his withdrawal from the race at a press conference on Thursday evening in Enugu. He said his decision to withdraw was due to a ruling by the Enugu State High …
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THE Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of access roads around the National Arcade and the Federal Secretariat in Abuja as part of the preparations for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and continue until the conclusion of the …
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A group, the Western Region Organisation (WRO) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to give in to blackmail and harassment over his efforts to reform tax administration in Nigeria. The WRO, a global movement advocating for a return to regional government in Nigeria, made this plea in response to the …
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THE University of Benin is being considered as a centre for the Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) by the Federal Ministry of Education. Officials from the ministry visited the campus on Thursday to assess its facilities and manpower. The team lead, Mrs Gbemisola Olaniyan, explained that the visit was to …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the establishment of Ministry of Livestock Development in the state . This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr Folashade Ayoade in Lokoja on Friday. Ayoade explained that the decision, which was with immediate effect …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, Jan. 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from Jan. 12 …
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THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The command said it also made a total seizure of 788.8kg of hard drugs within the period under review. The state commandant, Rachael Umebuali made the disclosure …
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