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Nigeria must confront teacher shortage with urgency – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the recruitment of more professional teachers in the country and increased investment in their growth and welfare. She raised these concerns in her message on Sunday in Abuja, commemorating the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, which was themed “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage.” Mrs. Tinubu stressed […]

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Ogun gov pledges more support for teachers’ welfare

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in a statement released on Sunday, praised teachers for their commitment, patience, and dedication in shaping the future of children across the state. He declared this as the world marks World Teachers’ Day 2025, joining millions globally in celebrating teachers, recognizing them as vital nation builders. The Governor expressed the […]

Over 160,000 benefited from Tinubu's transport subsidy - Alake
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Africa must industrialise with minerals, end exploitation – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group, Dele Alake, has issued a strong call to African leaders, urging them to reposition the continent’s mineral wealth as the foundational bedrock of a new wave of transformative industrialization. Delivering a keynote address at the ongoing African Mining Week in Cape […]

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Edo absorbs 4,000 volunteer teachers, recruits 500 more

The Edo State Government has announced the absorption of 4,000 volunteer teachers under the EdoStar Teaching Programme and the recruitment of 500 new teachers to strengthen the state’s education system. Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, made this disclosure on Sunday in Benin during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, which was themed “Recasting […]

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Kemi Badenoch threatens to deport 150,000 illegal UK immigrants yearly

The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has unveiled a new immigration plan aimed at deporting 150,000 illegal migrants every year, describing it as the “toughest reforms Britain has ever seen.” In a video message posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Badenoch announced that the Radical Borders Plan would […]

New expatriate levy sparks concerns over regional integration
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Why investors are exposed to harassment, disruptions in Nigeria – CPPE

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise lamented on Sunday that investors in Nigeria remain dangerously exposed to harassment and service disruptions due to a lack of comprehensive legislation that could guarantee their rights or shield them from arbitrary regulatory decisions and unlawful shutdowns. In a statement released by the CPPE Director and Chief […]

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NEXIM spends N3.9bn on staff travel amid record profit

The Nigerian Export-Import Bank spent a staggering N3.9 billion on staff travel in 2024, according to its audited financial statements. This figure represents an increase of over 4,500% compared to the N79.6 million spent in 2023. This massive spike made travel the single largest component of administrative expenses during the year, surpassing key cost categories […]

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JAC Motors reaffirms long-term commitment to Nigerian market

In a landmark visit underscoring Nigeria’s increasing importance to JAC Motors’ global expansion, the General Manager of JAC Motors International, Mr. Oscar Yu, paid an official visit to Elizade JAC Autoland Limited, the sole distributor of JAC’s passenger, commercial, and light-duty vehicles in the country. This visit reinforced the deepening collaboration between the two organizations […]

UAC Nigeria reports N25.8bn pre-tax profit for 2024
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UAC secures FCCPC approval, completes Chivita, Hollandia acquisition

UAC of Nigeria PLC announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia, following approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The deal, initially disclosed on July 30, 2025, transfers ownership of CHI Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company known for its popular Chivita juice and Hollandia dairy brands to UAC. […]

NELFUND to launch vocational loan scheme in Enugu by July
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NELFUND disburses ₦107.7bn interest-free loan to 581,878 students

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the disbursement of a total of ₦107.7 billion to 581,878 student beneficiaries across the country, a move already credited with reducing dropout rates and widening access to tertiary education. According to the agency, the total disbursement covered ₦61.3 billion in institutional fees and ₦46.3 billion designated for upkeep […]

EFCC faults fintech over fraud among unbanked and middle class
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EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager for alleged N500m fraud

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Abdulazeez Gbadebo, a station manager with Emadeb Energy Service Limited, over allegations of diverting company funds amounting to N500 million. The arrest was triggered by a petition filed by the energy company after an external audit allegedly uncovered fraudulent practices. […]

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FG launches 2025 transparency index to measure MDAs’ integrity

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has officially launched the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index, according to a statement released in Abuja on Saturday by Mr. Aliyu Umar, Head of Strategic Communications at BPSR. The Director-General of BPSR, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, addressed the launch, describing the Index as a crucial tool designed to strengthen accountability, […]