November 9, 2025
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Nigeria Powers 24 Federal Institutions with Solar Energy in Landmark Education Project

Nigeria’s Federal Government has successfully powered 24 federal tertiary institutions with solar energy in a major step toward sustainable development and educational reform. The project, part of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aims to provide uninterrupted, clean energy to learning institutions across the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,

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Nasarawa Assembly Passes Bill for Second Reading to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools

In a bid to make menstrual hygiene products accessible to girls, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill for an Act to Provide for Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls in Nasarawa State Public Schools by Nasarawa State Government and other Related Matters Therewith. The Speaker of the House, Dr Danladi

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Air Force Commander Calls for Youth Engagement, Urges Young Nigerians to Join the Armed Forces

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians, particularly youths from the South-West and South-East regions, to consider joining the nation’s armed forces to promote national unity and inclusivity. Group Capt. Abdulafeez Opaleye, Commander of the 115 Operations Group, NAF Port Harcourt, made the appeal on Tuesday during a maiden Open Day event organised to

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FG Unveils Gashua water Scheme Worth N5.7bn in Yobe

As part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water in underserved communities across Nigeria. the Federal Government has commissioned the 5.7 billion naira Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe. Commissioned by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Tuesday, the project is expected to serve over one

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Niger Governor Relieves Curfew on Motorcycle, Tricycle Movement

Governor Umaru Bago has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis. A statement by his chief press secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, disclosed that the new curfew hours would be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The governor said the adjustment was made based on

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FG Orders Reappointment of Mustapha as NBRDA DG

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA, says the reappointment of it’s Director General (DG) Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha for a second tenure was duly authorised by President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Mrs Toyin Omozuwa, Press Secretary to the NBRDA boss. Omozuwa said that the attention

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Economy

Nigeria’s Economy Suffers Over ₦2 Billion Annual Loss – UNDP

Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges are costing the nation more than ₦2 billion annually, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This revelation was made by UNDP Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, during the inaugural National Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy held in Lagos. Attafuah highlighted the detrimental impact of inadequate power supply on

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Economy

Nigeria’s IMF Debt Doubles to Over ₦5 Trillion Amid Naira Depreciation

Nigeria’s financial obligations to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) surged by over ₦2.5 trillion in 2024, effectively doubling the country’s liabilities to the global lender within a year. This escalation is attributed primarily to the depreciation of the naira and increased borrowing under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)

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FEC Approves Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Policy to Prioritise Citizens in Economic Activities

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy, an initiative by President Bola Tinubu aimed at placing Nigerians at the heart of all business and economic activities in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting on

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JAMB: Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 in 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results. The breakdown offers a full picture of the performances by Nigerian candidates in the examination conducted across the country. According to JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary

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