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The Jigawa State Government has empowered 400 young people with training in date palm cultivation as part of efforts to diversify the economy, create jobs, and combat desertification. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Monday at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Fanisau, Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi said the initiative was designed to equip youths […]
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Youths have been advised to remain focused and channel their time, energy, and resources into self-emancipation and development for a greater tomorrow. The call was made at the Eagles Assembly Conference, convened by Blazing Generation Initiative (BGI), a non-governmental platform dedicated to reengineering the minds of young people for transformative leadership. Speaking at the event, […]
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The Imo State government has inaugurated 135 Local Government Emergency Management Committee (LGEMC) responders to strengthen flood and disaster response across the state’s 27 local government areas. The Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for Abia and Imo States, Mr. Nnamdi Igwe, explained that the initiative will ensure quicker interventions during emergencies, particularly […]
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United States President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where they sparred over the future of Gaza and Palestinian statehood. According to CNN, Trump dismissed the two-state solution, arguing it would serve as a “reward” for Hamas. His remarks came as France recently […]
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has stressed that the fight against poverty and the drive for national development cannot be left solely to the government, but must involve faith-based organisations, the private sector and individuals. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday at the 12th Annual Public Lecture of The Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria, themed “Poverty Alleviation, […]
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A viral claim on social media has stirred concerns that Nigerians without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) may lose access to their bank accounts by January 2026. The story of Mama Ngozi, a tomato seller in Ajah Market, Lagos, was widely circulated online after she was allegedly told by a bank cashier that she would […]
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ABUJA— Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, yesterday announced that 14 Nigerian banks have successfully met the new capital requirement under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. Cardoso made the disclosure while presenting the communiqué from the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. At the meeting, the apex bank […]
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against introducing a tax stamp system for excisable goods, warning that it could trigger heavy compliance costs, operational bottlenecks, and minimal revenue gains. In a statement issued yesterday, MAN’s Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, acknowledged the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, describing it […]
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