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[ad_1] From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria is poised to receive a N2.2 billion World Bank loan in 2025. The money is allocated to six key development projects aimed at strengthening economic resilience, improving healthcare and education and expanding digital infrastructure. According to the global lender, the funding will support initiatives designed to accelerate inclusive growth

[ad_1] The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N733,517,011.13 as terminal and death benefits to 281 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants across the state. Speaking at the Pension House in Dutse, the executive secretary of the board, Dr Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, emphasised that the payment

[ad_1]   The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has arrested a suspect for illegally dumping refuse at Micon Bus Stop along Akowonjo Road, Egbeda, Lagos State. This was announced on Monday by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on X, formerly Twitter. He noted that the effort aims to maintain law

[ad_1] •Non-oil sector contributed 94.49%, oil 5.51%   •Oil production increases to 1.54 mbpd   •Edun hails feat, says it’s testament to Nigerian economy’s resilience, success of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda   •Senate: Nigeria will attain $1tn economy through tax reform bills   •Akume: FG committed to bold fiscal reforms to plug leakages, reposition economy James Emejo, Sunday Aborisade

[ad_1] The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League is intensifying as Matchday 26 promises thrilling encounters nationwide today and tomorrow (Thursday). Southwestern teams appear to be in strong form, with Remo Stars maintaining a 10-point lead at the top. They will closely watch Shooting Stars’ high-stakes clash against Enyimba International, the nine-time league champions and a

[ad_1] Victor Osimhen has once again declared his affection for Turkish Süper Lig champions, Galatasaray. Osimhen joined the Yellow Reds on loan from Napoli last September. The Nigeria international has been in scintillating form since he arrived at RAMS Park. The 26-year-old has scored 20 goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances across all

[ad_1]   A shocking case of medical fraud has surfaced in Abia State, where a woman posing as a gynaecologist and Chief Medical Director (CMD) at Echoes of God’s Mercy & Grace Mission Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, has been exposed. The suspect, Miriam Ugochi Emenike, allegedly used forged credentials to secure employment at the hospital in

[ad_1] Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, the member representing Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency, has dismissed his suspension from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano, describing it as a baseless move and an act of contempt of court. Reacting to the suspension notice issued by the Kano NNPP Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, Rurum insisted

[ad_1] By Rotimi Agbana The United States Agency for International Development, on Sunday, at 11:59 pm placed no fewer than 1,600 employees worldwide on administrative leave. The administrative leave was announced in a statement titled “Notification of Administrative Leave,” on the agency’s website. “As of 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025, all USAID