The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has initiated the electronic registration of its members, aiming to consolidate its membership base in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This announcement was made by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, during a meeting with a delegation of elected Deputy National Officers and …
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The Ogun State Police Command is hunting for Joseph Nwakpe and his accomplices for their alleged involvement in the theft and diversion of Knorr seasoning products valued at N40.6m. Pedro Okanlawon, a transport manager at Lap Global Resource, had contracted Nwakpe and his team to transport 2,085 cases of Knorr seasoning from Agbara to destinations …
A Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic lecturer in Port Harcourt, Solomon Tamunotonye, has voiced concerns over the institution’s management withholding his salaries for a staggering 20 months. The polytechnic’s management had suspended Tamunotonye for three months, accusing him of “harassment and exploitation” of a 200-level female student named Blessing Audu. Although a committee was set up …
Rivers Lecturer Decries Withheld Salaries Spanning 20 Months Read More »
Near the Faculty of Education building, adjacent to the Department of Economics of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, a yet-to-be-identified man met a tragic end. The individual, believed to be a cable thief, had reportedly finished cutting a cable from a high-tension pole. However, his illicit activity was abruptly halted when power was …
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From September 13 to September 17, 2023, about 48 towns across 13 Nigerian states are at risk of experiencing heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, as announced by the Federal Government. The rising water levels of River Benue and River Niger are anticipated to impact communities along their paths, extending to Bayelsa State. The …
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The Nigerian naira experienced a significant decline against the dollar, closing at 950/$ in the parallel market. This comes after the currency had previously closed at 930/$ just a day before. Bureau de Change operators have expressed their concerns, noting the scarcity of the naira and the uncertainty surrounding its future value. On the Investor …
As the new academic session commences, universities across Nigeria are hiking their fees. This has led to widespread protests from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), parents, and students. They fear that the increased fees and the country’s deteriorating economy will result in many students dropping out. ASUU, along with parents and student associations, …
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the awarding of gas flaring licences to 42 companies as part of the 2022 Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) auction process. This decision comes after the unveiling of the MTN-Baze University 5G2Business initiative, which seeks to leverage 5G technology to transform educational and administrative processes. …
42 Firms Secure Licences in Nigeria’s Gas Flare Commercialisation Bid Read More »
In a recent unsettling event, gunmen abducted Pastor Usman Umaru in the Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Umaru, affiliated with the Evangelical Church Winning All, was taken along with two other individuals during an early morning raid on his church in the Maigemu community. Michael Madaki, a youth leader from Maigemu, verified …
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In a significant move towards advancing 5G-powered educational solutions, telecom heavyweight MTN, China’s tech leader Huawei, and Nigeria’s Baze University have inked a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration follows the unveiling of the MTN-Baze University 5G2Business initiative, aimed at harnessing the power of 5G technology to revolutionise both learning and administrative processes. Baze University’s acting …
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