Abuja: The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has identified key challenges affecting Open Access publishing in Nigerian universities. Ribadu spoke at the 114th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of th…
Court Clears Ex-HoS Oyo-Ita of N570 Million Fraud Case After Six-Year Legal Battle
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, former Head of Service (HoS) of the Federation, of alleged money laundering offences, marking the end of a six-year trial.
According to News Agency of Nigeria…
NIS Warns Against Fraudulent Passport Payment Platforms
Abuja: The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a warning to Nigerians about the dangers of using fraudulent platforms for passport payments. The agency has categorically denied any involvement of third parties in its passport application proc…
Alleged ‘Loan Shark’ Charged with Multiple Frauds in Ibadan Court
Ibadan: A 39-year-old alleged fake money lender, Joshua Akinola, faced charges in a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan for multiple fraud offenses. Akinola, accused of being a ‘loan shark,’ pleaded not guilty to the eight-count charge of false pre…
NDRRMA Directs Districts to Halt Vehicles During Disasters
Kavre: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has instructed all district administration offices nationwide to suspend vehicular movement during disasters to ensure the safety and security of passengers and vehicles.
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OAU SSANU and NASU Join Nationwide Strike Over 2009 Agreement Non-Implementation
Ile-ife: The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have joined a nationwide strike due to the delay in implement…
New Tax Reforms Enhance Dispute Resolution and Reduce Costs
Lagos: Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, announced that ongoing tax reforms are creating a faster, cost-free, and accessible pathway for resolving disputes without litigation. Speaking at an interactive session with b…
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Shaibu Urges Greater Synergy Between NIS and NSC for Sports Development
Abuja: Mr. Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has called for greater synergy between the Institute and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Shaibu highlighted the lack…
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Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja Inaugurates 9 Cancer Care Projects to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer across the city. At the inauguration, Mandate Secretary, FCT He…
Abuja: Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), just hours after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The duo made this declaration …
2027 Elections: Group Urges Fubara to Sustain Political Stability
Rivers: The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a socio-political group in Rivers, has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to prioritise stability and broad-based consultation as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 governorship election.
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Oyo 2027: APC Aspirant Calls for Direct Primaries, Opposes Consensus Candidate
Abuja: Dr Moshood Abiola, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Oyo State election, has called for the adoption of direct primaries in selecting the party’s flagbearer. Abiola made the call in a st…
2027 Elections: Group Urges Fubara to Sustain Political Stability
Rivers: The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a socio-political group in Rivers, has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to prioritise stability and broad-based consultation as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 governorship election.
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Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting high standards of corporate governance in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD).
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Constitution Amendment Task Force Engages Former Civil Servants for In-Depth Discussions
Kathmandu: The task force established to draft a discussion paper for the amendment of the constitution engaged in discussions with former heads of constitutional bodies, former chief secretaries, foreign affairs experts, and former administrators tod…
FRSC Targets Speeding and Mixed Loading to Enhance Road Safety
Abuja: The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, announced in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is intensifying its efforts to combat speeding and the practice of mixed loading on Nigerian roads. T…
President Paudel Summons Parliamentary Session for May 11
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has, on the recommendation of the Government and in accordance with Article 93 (1) of the Constitution, summoned a session of both houses of the federal parliament on coming May 11. The session of both houses is …
Federal Government to Provide Soil Advisory Services to 10 Million Farmers by 2027
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to deliver soil test-based advisory services to over 10 million farmers by 2027, aiming to enhance productivity, nutrition, and incomes across the nation. This initiative was revealed by th…
NMA Elects Dr Rijal as New President
Kathmandu: The Nepal Medical Association has elected a new executive committee under the leadership of Dr Badri Rijal. As per the vote counting that concluded today, the 19-member committee led by Dr Rijal has been elected, shared Chief Election Offic…
Makinde-Backed PDP Faction Inaugurates Interim National Working Committee
Abuja: The leadership crisis engulfing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as a group supported by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State inaugurated a 13-member Interim National Working Committee (INWC). This newly formed committee is tasked wit…
Court Denies Police Request to Extend Judicial Custody of Businessman Golchha
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has rejected the request of police to continue the judicial custody of businessman Shekhar Golchha. Golchha remains in judicial custody after being arrested by the police on April 27 for investigation into secur…
MOWCA Scribe Urges Collaboration to Harness Maritime Sector Opportunities
Oron: Dr Paul Adalikwu, the Secretary-General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), has emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to unlock opportunities in the maritime sector. He made these remarks during a regio…
Problematic Cooperatives: Government Plans Refund of Deposits to Begin from Third Week of May
Kathmandu: The government has prepared to begin refunding deposits of problematic cooperatives from the third week of this month. Prior to this, the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee gathered details of such cooperatives and depositors.
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