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Abia State Governor Approves Bursary Awards for Law School Students, Commences Education Infrastructure Projects
In a bid to bolster educational opportunities for Abia State indigenes, Governor Dr. Alex Otti has sanctioned the disbursement of bursary awards to students pursuing legal studies across the state.
Governor Alex Otti
This decision was revealed by the state … Continue Reading
“no Mining license without Value addition plan” – Dr. Alake warns
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning that no mining license will be issued to prospective investors without adequate plans for value addition on minerals. The minister’s declaration underscores the government’s commitment … Continue Reading
Access Holdings to Acquire National Bank of Kenya in Strategic Move
Access Holdings has announced plans to acquire the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), marking its first major deal since the passing of Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Managing Director/CEO.
The decision to acquire NBK comes in the wake of … Continue Reading
Federal Government to Provide Student Hostels in 36 Tertiary Institutions Nationwide
In a bid to address the increasing challenge of student housing in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced plans to construct student hostels in 36 universities nationwide.
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFun… Continue Reading
Lovers Fake Kidnap, Request Ransom From Relatives in Akwa Ibom
Two lovers, Imaobong Sampson, and her boyfriend, Beltus Ebong, are in the police net for faking their own kidnap in Mbierebe Obio village, Ibesikpo Asutan Area of Akwa Ibom state.
The suspects were arrested in their hideout by operatives of … Continue Reading
CBN Extends N273.34 Billion Credit Facility to Nigerian DisCos for Meter Acquisition and Distribution Enhancement
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided a substantial credit facility of N273.34 billion to eleven Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria.
This funding, outlined in a comprehensive report covering the period from 2015 to 2022, aims … Continue Reading
Islamic Development Bank Allocates $125 Million for Abia State Infrastructure Project
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has earmarked $125 million to facilitate the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This strategic initiative, part of a broader $225 million funding approval, is set to propel new development ventures in Nigeria.
The decision … Continue Reading
Zimbabwe Faces Severe Food Crisis Amidst Drought
In a dire announcement, the Zimbabwean government has warned that approximately 2.7 million people are at risk of hunger this year due to heavy drought wreaking havoc on agricultural yields.
The effects are palpable in villages like Buhera, where residents … Continue Reading
Failed Suicide Bomber Killed in Borno State
In a harrowing incident on Sunday, worshippers narrowly escaped tragedy when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) intended to target them detonated prematurely on a male suicide bomber in Borno State.
The failed attack occurred in Biu Local Government Area, leaving … Continue Reading
Soldiers Storm Bayelsa Community, Kill 11 in Search of Militant Leader Responsible for the Death of 16 Officers in Delta
Soldiers from the Nigerian military base have stormed Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa state, killing 11 persons as the hunt for a certain militant leader identified as Amagbe, who is allegedly responsible for the killing of … Continue Reading