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President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has clarified why the union has refrained from declaring a nationwide strike despite unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The Guardian reports that in 2024, various ASUU chapters—including ASUU in Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Lagos State University (LASU), Bauchi’s Sa’adu Zungur University…
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A non-governmental organisation, Women Advocacy, Research and Documentation Center (WARDC), has revealed that no fewer than 1,000 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), ranging from physical to emotional abuse, were recorded in Niger State between 2023 and 2024. Niger State Coordinator of the organisation, Mrs. Hassana Joan Kpeto, made this disclosure at a press…
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The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and his implementation of other economic policies. Mbah gave the commendation on Saturday when he welcomed Tinubu to Enugu to inaugurate a number of projects executed by his administration. According to Mbah, the infrastructural developments in Enugu under…
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Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The highly anticipated annual announcement celebrates African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including Business, Governance, Arts, Education, and humanitarian efforts. Nigerians who made…
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The Management of BUA Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed claims that its 200,000 barrels per day refinery is at 90 per cent completion. The management , however, stated that remarkable strides are being made in the Akwa Ibom refinery project, adding that construction is progressing steadily. “Whilst the refinery is not at 90 per cent…
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