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June 11, 2025
CBN Addresses False Information on BDC Recapitalisation Deadline
Abuja: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted circulating reports suggesting an extension of the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31. Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, CBN Acting Director of the Corporate Com…
NEMA Issues Warning Against Fuel Scooping from Accidented Tankers
Ibadan: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning against the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from accidented tankers. This warning comes in response to numerous incidents that have resulted in the loss of lives and dest…
DHQ Prioritises Civilian Protection During Operations
Abuja: In a significant step towards minimising harm to non-combatants, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising civilian protection during military operations. This was demonstrated with the hosting of the Civilian…
UBEC Increases Quality Assurance Allocation to 5% of Matching Grant
Abuja: The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced an increase in the allocation for quality assurance from 2 per cent to 5 per cent of the Matching Grant provided to states. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, revealed…
GetBundi Announces $250,000 Tech Scholarship for African Women
Lagos: The GetBundi Education Foundation has introduced a digital skills programme that offers a $250,000 scholarship fund for women. The programme, tagged ‘TechSis 2025’, is expected to train 1,500 African women in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity – …
Nasarawa 7th Assembly Achieves Legislative Milestone with Passage of 21 Bills
Lafia: The 7th Nasarawa State House of Assembly has announced the passage of 21 bills and 41 resolutions over a span of two years. The announcement was made by the Speaker of the 7th Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, during a session marking the end of the…
Teaching Hospital Achieves Milestone with 2nd Kidney Transplant in 15 Years
Maiduguri: The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully conducted its second living-donor kidney transplant, 15 years after performing its first. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, announced this dev…
FOCAC: Nigeria’s Minister Pushes Trade, Tech Talks in China
Abuja: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to having closer economic and diplomatic cooperation with China. Tuggar told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in China that tangible progress ha…
Catfish Farmers Record Boom in Nasarawa
Karu: Some catfish farmers and sellers in Nasarawa State have expressed satisfaction following the high patronage in their business. The farmers stated this in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Karu Local Government Area of Na…
NSP Foundation Donates Essential Food Supplies to Flood Victims in Niger
Minna: The North South Power Foundation (NSPF) has extended a helping hand to the flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State, by donating essential food items worth millions of Naira. This relief effort comes in response to the recent flood disaster that has…