The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has explained that train services on narrow-gauge lines in parts of Kaduna and Niger States remain suspended due to insecurity, vandalism, and persistent banditry. The …
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stirred fresh controversy on Wednesday, July 09, when he downplayed the contribution of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the …
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Malawi Moves Teacher Training Applications Online to Expand Access
The Government of Malawi has taken a major step towards improving access to teacher education by going fully digital in the application process for public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs). Minister …
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have been urged to take the lead in pushing for the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the national vision of achieving upper-middle-income status …
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Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad to Tackle Insecurity in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has launched a new security outfit known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS) aimed at improving the state’s capacity to respond swiftly to security threats, …
The Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Tolulope Odunaiya, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). …
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Germany Supports €20m Resilience Project for 200,000 People
The German Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a €20 million project aimed at boosting resilience and improving …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Rigs Rise to 46 as NUPRC Pushes for Higher Production
The number of crude oil drilling rigs operating in Nigeria rose to 46 this week, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This marks a steady increase from …
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Minister of Information Says Nigerian Economy is Improving
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s economy is showing steady signs of improvement due to the series of reforms introduced by President Bola …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to maintain its support for Nigeria’s tax reform efforts through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), especially as the country prepares to implement …