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Niger registers 16 deaths from cholera

No fewer than 16 people have died from a cholera outbreak in Niger state, with 165 cases recorded and a mortality rate of 9 percent, said Dangana Ibrahim, the state's primary health care commissioner. He announced this at a meeting...

Sanwo-Olu insists Lagos is ready to establish a medical university

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the process to establish a medical university is now in the final stage. This implies that the current Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, may soon assume the status of a...

Nigerian Super Eagles stay on top despite Libya controversy

Despite not playing their African Cup of Nations Round 4 qualifier against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, the Nigerian Super Eagles remain top of Group D with seven points from three games. Also in the group, Rwanda recorded a crucial 2-1 victory...

Why Nigeria seeks responsible use of AI: Vice President of the Representatives

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, says the Nigerian government wants the “ethical and responsible” use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to protect democracy. Kalu spoke on Monday at the 149th General Debate of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)...

Gombe Government Approves N71,500 Minimum Wage For Workers

The Gombe State Government has approved a minimum salary of N71,500 for civil servants in the state with effect from October. The Chairman of the Nigerian Labor Congress, Gombe State Chapter, Yusuf Aish-Bello, stated this shortly after the signing of...

Nigerian polytechnic professors issue 15-day ultimatum to government over unmet demands

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Nigerian government and the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) over unmet demands. The union's zone C coordinator, Nurudeen Masopa, said in a statement that the...

Removing subsidies will discourage cross-border smuggling: Kyari

The removal of petrol subsidy in Nigeria has effectively removed the incentives enjoyed by smugglers, said Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Group Chief Executive Mele Kyari. Kyari, who spoke in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, explained...

FCMB Group, Lasaco Assurance and Ikeja Hotel are top stocks picked this week

Nigerian stocks appreciated marginally by 0.1 percent last week on increased interest in oil and gas stocks. The market has returned 30.5 percent so far this year, and the Oil and Gas Index leads other sector indices. Energy stocks have...

Libya creates hostile reception for Super Eagles

Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles, were literally held hostage at the airport upon arrival in Libya ahead of their crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights. Despite previous agreements and approvals, the chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted...

FG and Zamfara will collaborate in mining development

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), has committed to working closely with the Zamfara State Government to harness the mineral resources of the state for economic development. Receiving the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal,...

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Gombe deputy governor announces plans for grand state cultural festival

Gombe State Deputy Governor Manassah Daniel Jatau has announced his plans to organize a grand cultural festival to promote...