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No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees – FG

Ministry of Education, Permanent Secretary stated that the only university that increased charges after the signing of the student loans act is the university of Lagos because they came to the Ministry with a proposal to increase their charges because all Governing Councils were dissolved and we gave them approval. The Federal Government has insisted…

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Stakeholders decry public infrastructure vandalism in South-south

According to the stakeholders, the infrastructure that were worst hit by vandalism included; power installations, telecommunication, oil and gas installations, roads and bridges fittings. Some stakeholders in the South-South have decried the unabated vandalism of public infrastructure by unpatriotic elements in the region. In separate interviews during a survey conducted by the News Agency of…

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Zamfara Govt introduces Performance Index for 18 Commissioners

The governor therefore urged them to cultivate good working relationship and synergy with their ministries for the betterment of the state. The Zamfara Government has introduced Performance Index for the 18 new Commissioners in the state. Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara made this known during a ceremony for the inauguration of commissioners in Gusau. “You…

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MTN, Mastercard, Exponential Consulting empower 20,000 women entrepreneurs

Executive secretary, MTN Foundation noted the collaboration would reduce unemployment within the ranks of women through investment in enterprises promoted by them, thereby leading to sustainable socio economic development of Nigeria. The MTN Foundation on Tuesday said it had entered into a partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Exponential Consulting Ltd. to train 20,000 women entrepreneurs….

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Tinubu’s government to prosecute Emefiele, associates for ₦6.9 billion

If found guilty, Emefiele could face a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment, with no possibility of a fine. The government led by Bola Tinubu has announced its intention to press charges against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, along with his associates. The charges, totaling ₦6.9 billion procurement fraud, are…

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NDLEA seizes ₦‎56.9m worth of illicit drugs, arrests 343 suspects in FCT

Commandant of the agency revealed that the illicit drugs seized included suspected cannabis sativa, cocaine, Methamphetamine, Heroin, Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Ecstasy, and Megadon. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) FCT Command said it intercepted about 3,091.032 Kilograms of suspected illicit drugs with monetary value of over ₦56.9 million between January till date. Mr Kabir…

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5 reasons men should stop masturbating with Vaseline and lotions

Yes, you want to bust a nut solo, and you need some lubrication, so you look for the nearest Vaseline or lotion and use it. Stop that. Vaseline and lotions are common household items; you can find them in almost every home since everyone needs to moisturise their bodies after a bath. When some men…

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Anambra ICT boss urges CSOs to leverage WikiMedia for enhanced advocacy

The MD of Anambra ICT revealed that the Prof. Chukwuma Soludo-led administration was working to build a vibrant ICT sector as well as formalise the largely informal activity sectors in state. Mr Chukwuemeka Agbata, Managing Director of Anambra Information Communication Technology (ICT) Agency, has called on the people of the State to take advantage of…

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US warns against business dealings with South Sudan admist plans for economy reform

The US issues caution to companies about risks associated with dealings in South Sudan due to reputational, financial, and legal concerns tied to the government and officials’ enterprises. US State, Commerce, and Labor Departments recommend American firms to perform due diligence on corruption and human rights issues, while avoiding transactions with sanctioned South Sudanese officials.Despite economic…

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Tajudeen Abbas explains why it’s difficult to end corruption in Nigeria

The Speaker identifies some factors that contribute to the subsistence of corruption in Nigeria. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has explained why it’s been very difficult for Nigeria to address corruption. Abbas affirmed that there’s a high level of corruption within the corridors of power, which according to him has slowed…

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