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IBB Annual Lecture Series: Stakeholders Unite To Address Polytechnic Administration Challenges In Nigeria

~Acknowledges The Significant Contributions Of General Ibrahim Babangida In The Polytechnics. The 2nd IBB Annual Lecture Series, organized by the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association, was a groundbreaking event that brought together esteemed guests and stakeholders to address the pressing issues facing polytechnic administration in Nigeria. Held at Hilton Lesuire Hotel Awka, Anambra state on…

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Imo State Commissioner Congratulates Nnadozie On Winning Africa Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award

The Imo State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, has congratulated Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, on her remarkable achievement of winning the African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award for the second time. The award was presented during the CAF Footballer of the Year ceremony held in Morocco on Monday evening. Hon. Onyeocha…

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Lookman Dedicates Award To Family, Country

Ademola Lookman described his recognition as CAF Player of the Year for 2024 as a “blessing” while dedicating the award to his family and Nigeria. The Atalanta forward, who succeeded compatriot Victor Osimhen as Africa’s best footballer, expressed gratitude to God, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, his teammates, and Nigerians for their unwavering support….

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Southeast Loses ₦17.4 Trillion Due to Absence of Sixth State – Osita Chidoka

Abuja, Nigeria – The Southeast has lost an estimated 17.4 trillion Naira over the past 29 years due to the absence of a sixth state, which would have contributed significantly to federal allocations and local government revenue. This staggering figure, adjusted for inflation and devaluation, highlights the region’s ongoing economic and political marginalisation, with profound…

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ECOWAS VP: $365 Million SWEDD Project Empowers 2 Million Women

The Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) project, which was recently launched by Damien Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is a significant step toward empowering women and girls in and Central Africa. This project, funded by the World Bank at $365 million, intends to build on…

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FG Approves N263bn For Power Substations For Siemens Project

The Federal Executive Council on Monday approved N262.75bn (€161.33) for the first phase of the Presidential Power Initiative, otherwise known as the Siemens Project. The project involves the engineering, procurement, construction and financing for 330/132 KV and 132/33 KV substations in Onitsha, Offa, Abeokuta, Ayede and Sokoto. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this…

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Yuletide: Enugu CP reaffirms Ban On Fireworks

The Commissioner of Police (CP) Enugu State Command, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has reaffirmed the ban on the sale and unauthorized use of fireworks, commonly known as “knockouts”, “bangers”, or “crackers”, during this festive season. In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, stated that the prohibition was to prevent criminals from exploiting fireworks…

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