The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, has challenged Nigerian universities and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to move beyond academic research and turn innovations into businesses, jobs and practical solutions capable of driving Nigeria towards a $1 trillion economy. Alausa made the call while addressing Vice-Chancellors, Directors of...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all recovered funds held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that are legally cleared, unencumbered and free from litigation be channelled into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen the sustainability of the student loan scheme. The President also directed that unclaimed dividends and funds...
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The newly appointed Acting Head of Service of Katsina State, Alhaji Masa’udu Almustapha Banye, has assumed office at the State Secretariat, accompanied by directors and staff of the Ministry for Local Government and Emirate Affairs. He was received by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Alhaji Ado Yahaya,Permanent Secretary, Office of the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi Diaspora Association (KDA), United Kingdom, has applauded the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for what it described as remarkable development strides across Kogi State, urging Kogites at home and in the diaspora to support his administration’s vision for sustainable development. In a press statement...
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), has formally entered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 political campaign structure, following his appointment as Secretary I of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. Musa has described the appointment as a call to further service, while stressing that his constitutional responsibility for Nigeria’s security remains paramount. He has...
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by Ehinmola Adedipupo Carrington Nigeria’s daily consumption of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel fell significantly in July amid rising energy prices, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Petrol consumption dropped 25 per cent to 37.6 million litres per day from 47.4 million litres in June. Diesel consumption...
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The United States has intensified military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other battlefield skills. The training, conducted at an operating location in Bauchi, is part of broader US-Nigeria security cooperation aimed at strengthening military capabilities and improving operational readiness. According to the United States...
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The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, eight days after he announced his resignation from the position. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, announced his resignation on August 17, 2026, amid political uncertainty within the Assembly. However, lawmakers on Monday proceeded with his impeachment, saying his resignation...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports that it withdrew its list of members of the 2027 presidential campaign council, describing the reports as rumours. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification in a conversation with TheCable on Tuesday morning. Morka said the party had not withdrawn the list and stressed that...
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President Bola Tinubu has charged local government chairmen across the country to ensure fairness in appointments, transparency in administration and equitable distribution of opportunities and resources at the grassroots. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),...
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