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Tinubu Taps Agribusiness Expert to Head Bank of Agriculture

Tinubu Taps Agribusiness Expert to Head Bank of Agriculture

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, with immediate effect. Announcing the appointment in a statement on Friday, Presidential spokesman Bayo

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APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Ltd. Chapter, Mrs. Adefunke Adekunle, has vowed to expand opportunities for young women in the engineering sector. Speaking in Abuja

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InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive drivers have launched a strike in protest against rising security threats and what they describe as exploitative fare policies. The Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos

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Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) has called on African governments to prioritise the economic empowerment of women as a critical step towards sustainable development and growth. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion

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NICA Urges Stricter Oversight in Credit Risk Management

NICA Urges Stricter Oversight in Credit Risk Management

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has cautioned Board Credit Committees of credit-granting organisations in Nigeria against complacency in managing financial risks. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, NICA’s Registrar and Chief

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UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics in Latest Promotions

UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics in Latest Promotions

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has promoted 30 senior academics to the rank of professor and 16 others to associate professor. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, announced the promotions in Port Harcourt on Tuesday,

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Kaduna Career Fair Returns as Jobberman, Mastercard, Partner Against Youth Unemployment

Kaduna Career Fair Returns as Jobberman, Mastercard, Partner Against Youth Unemployment

Jobberman Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling youth unemployment, particularly in northern Nigeria, where joblessness remains a pressing challenge. As part of its ongoing efforts, the company is set to return to Kaduna with

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Invests $15 Million in 3,000 Young African Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu Foundation Invests $15 Million in 3,000 Young African Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu, disclosed this in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025

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UniCal Launches 25-Year Development Plan to Boost Workforce and Curriculum

UniCal Launches 25-Year Development Plan to Boost Workforce and Curriculum

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has developed a 25-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening its workforce and academic curriculum. Vice-Chancellor Professor Florence Obi disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar during an interactive session with journalists,

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Legal Battle Continues as Appeal Court Weighs Fresh Evidence in ABU Debt Suit

Legal Battle Continues as Appeal Court Weighs Fresh Evidence in ABU Debt Suit

The Court of Appeal has reserved its ruling on a motion seeking to introduce fresh evidence in the case involving a N2.5 billion debt owed to 110 disengaged staff members of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU),