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Month: July 2023

NECO releases 2023 common entrance results into Unity colleges

Adejo commends NECO for ensuring a hitch-free examination saying that this indicated that the examination body was improving in the delivery of its examinations. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the results of the 2023 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into unity colleges. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo,…

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The full nomination list for the 2023 Headies Awards

The Headies has released the nominations list for the 2023 edition. Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has played a prominent role in the documentation of the strides recorded in the Nigerian music industry through its award which has now become the biggest prize in Nigerian music. On July 11, 2023, The Headies Academy…

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‘FG committed to availability of funds, policies for energy transition’ – Aduda

He noted that FG aim to make funding available for incentivising the industry especially gas infrastructure development and associated gas projects. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel Aduda has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure available funds for energy transition. Aduda said this while speaking on ”Plans and Priorities for Nigeria’s…

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Gov. Uba Sani hails military’s success against bandits

Kaduna state governor stated that his administration will support the military with local intelligence and other assistance to discharge its constitutional responsibilities more effectively without hindrance. Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successes so far recorded in the fight against banditry and terrorism in the state….

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Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing hotel owner, manager

The convict who confessed to the crime said the victims treated him badly while he was working at their hotel. Jeffrey Ehizojie, a former hotel worker, has been convicted of murder, and consequently sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Oyindamola Ogala of a Lagos High Court sitting in the Ikeja area of the state, on…

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The Nigerian Woman King: Meet the Queen Mother of the Anioma People of Delta State

Did you know there is a woman King in Nigeria? Chisom Ifeakandu produced a captivating Al-Jazeera documentary, shedding light on the remarkable life of Her Royal Majesty Obi Martha Dunkwu, a woman King. She is known as the Omu Anioma, having held power for over two decades. She had her higher education in England and…

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‘Animals shouldn’t use the hospital’ – Abia Govt declares multi-specialist hospital unfit for use

Abia Commissioner for health assures the people that the government has no intention to move the Aba general hospital from its place but would retain it to serve the community. The Abia Government has declared the newly constructed and inaugurated Abia Multi-Specialist Hospital in Aba unfit for human use following structural defects, poor ventilation, missing…

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Nigeria’s microbial potentials will address hunger, insecurity – NSM

MSN president added that microbiologists could use their skills in generating jobs for the large number of unemployed Nigerians. The Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 said Nigeria should properly harness its microbial resources in addressing hunger, insecurity and environmental challenges. The President of NSM, Prof. Mohammed Yerima, gave the advice…

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Kano govt sets up committee to revive skill acquisition centres

The commissioner tasks the committee to recommend areas requiring rehabilitation, manpower and management structure to run the Institutes seamlessly. The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 10- man committee to resuscitate skill acquisition institutes in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Information officer in the Higher Education Ministry, Sanusi…

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Ezekwesili hails EU for transparent Nigeria election report

Ezekwesili says EU report restored confidence in election monitoring. Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has praised the European Union Election Observation Mission, affirming that it maintained the integrity of the electoral process. Ezekwesili expressed her satisfaction with the 2023 election report, which she believes reinstated trust in election monitoring worldwide. In an official statement…

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