Category: news
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Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale Oyerinde, has stated that the private sector is Nigeria’s largest employer, creating numerous jobs directly and through its value chains. He challenged the notion that the government employs more Nigerians, emphasizing that private businesses sustain a broader scope of employment. Oyerinde highlighted that the impact of…
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UK government is actively warning international students via texts and emails to leave the country when their visas expire, amid concerns about students overstaying and claiming asylum to remain. This is part of a new campaign addressing an increase in such cases, with around 16,000 asylum applications last year from individuals who originally arrived on…
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President Bola Tinubu while addressing The Buhari Organisation (TBO) led by Senator Tanko Al-Makura at the State House, Abuja has announced that his administration met its 2025 revenue target through the non-oil sector by August, emphasizing that Nigeria no longer borrows from local banks. While he highlighted economic stabilization, with the exchange rate improving from N1900 to…
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Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reported that 12 out of 583 passengers were injured in the derailment of an Asham train in Abuja. The investigation is led by an Investigator-in-Charge, with efforts underway to secure evidence and determine the cause. The NSIB highlighted the need for increased funding to improve investigation capacity. The final report…
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Sevilla FC have terminated the contract of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who joined the club on a free transfer last summer. The 28-year-old made 15 appearances for Sevilla, scoring three goals, before being loaned to Middlesbrough in January, where he scored once and provided two assists in 15 games. Iheanacho, whose contract with Sevilla was…
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Federal Government has reported a 200% increase in diaspora remittances, rising from $200 million to $600 million monthly over the past two months, as announced by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on September 1, 2025. NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa attributed this surge to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms under Governor Olayemi Cardoso, including…
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Australia have announced plans to mandate tech companies to prevent AI-driven tools, such as apps that create deepfake nudes or enable undetected online stalking, from being used to harm individuals, particularly children. Communications Minister Anika Wells emphasized that such technologies, which fuel sextortion scams and abuse, have no place in society. The government will collaborate…
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Information haste launched a two-day regional workshop in Kano on Monday, September 1, 2025, to train journalists from Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the FCT on ethical reporting of stories involving children. Held at Tahir Guest Palace, the…
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Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Rivers State Administrator has swore in 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Port Harcourt, urging them to prioritize selfless service, grassroots development, and transparent leadership. He emphasized that public office is a responsibility, not a reward, and stressed the importance of peace, security, and support for local economies…
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Defending Nigeria premier football league (NPFL) champions Remo Stars have secured a 2-1 comeback victory against debutants Kun Khalifat in a delayed MatchDay 2 fixture at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. Kun Khalifat took the lead with a 16th-minute penalty from Henry Ezeonye. However, Remo Stars equalized through Ibrahim Abubakar in the second half and…
