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The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria has announced the reintroduction of a compulsory one-year post-graduation engineering residency programme for all graduates of engineering from universities and polytechnics across the country. President of the council, Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed this at a press briefing ahead of the 33rd Engineering Assembly scheduled to hold between…

Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has lauded the National Judicial Council for appointment of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole as a judge of the state high court. Adeleye who said that the ministry received the news of the elevation of its Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adewole…

The Anambra State Police Command has activated rescue operations to apprehend the armed hoodlums involved in the abduction of a yet-to-be-identified resident in Awka, the state capital. The incident, it was gathered, occurred in the early hours of Friday, when the victim was abducted near his residence by three armed men operating in an unregistered…

Sterling Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping Nigeria’s future workforce by announcing a significant expansion of its “Beyond Education” initiative. The bank is now offering paid internships and guaranteed job opportunities to select beneficiaries of its recently announced N2bn scholarship fund for 600 young Nigerians. This strategic move, according to a statement from…

The House of Representatives has intensified the process to tackle stagnation, age falsification and compulsory retirement of directors in the nation’s public service. The House is also considering 30 days bereavement leave in the service. This followed a public hearing organised by the House Committee on Public Service Matters on Friday to garner expert opinions…

Northern Governors have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned business magnate and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died at the age of 94. The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday in a condolence message on behalf of his colleagues, described the death of…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital learning in public schools across the territory. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud made the commitment in Abuja on Friday, at official handing over of 600 tablet computers to 12 secondary schools donated by MTN. Mahmoud, who was represented by her…

As part of efforts to ensure food security in the country, the Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria, with funding support from The Nippon Foundation, has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers in the six states of Nasarawa, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Benue, and Kwara states, targeting up to 9,000 smallholder farmers. The exercise is part…

Debt service payments by developing countries soared by 74 billion dollars in 2024 from 847 billion dollars to 921 billion dollars , a new UN report has shown. The report, ‘Confronting the Debt Crisis: 11 Actions to Unlock Sustainable Financing’, was launched on Friday by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Mohammed was joined by experts Mahmoud Mohieldin…

Following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators in Oyo State, the State Government, on Saturday, vowed to prosecute and bar any commercial motorcycle rider popularly called an Okada rider operating without a QR code-embedded jacket within the state. A statement released by the Chairman of the state Traffic Management Authority, Adekoya Adesagba, in Ibadan, the state capital, therefore, urged…