NiDCOM engages 17m Nigerians in Diaspora since 2019 — Official
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says it has engaged over 17 million Nigerians living globally, in various programmes since its inception in 2019.
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National
Education
Tertiary Education
JAMB creates centres for PWDs
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has created 11 centres for Persons With Disability (PWDs) for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
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National
No Nigerian died in the Sudanese conflict – FG
The Federal Government, on Wednesday said no Nigerian died in the fierce battle ravaging Sudanese since April 15. Mr Zuberu Dada, the Minister
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Religious Corner
NAHCON directs states to remit Hajj by Friday
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has given Friday, April 28 as deadline for boards, agencies and commissions of State Muslim Pilgrims’
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Transportation
Electric car sales to leap 35% in 2023
Global sales of electric cars are set to soar by 35 per cent in 2023, expanding overall car market share to close to
Economy
Industry
NEPZA to ensure $22bn SEZ investments in Delta
By Our Correspondent in Abuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says it will attract $20 billion in free zone investment in
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Health
Nigeria records 152 deaths from Lassa fever
Nigeria has recorded more than 152 deaths from Lassa fever this year, according to latest statistics from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control
Features/Opinion
Climate activists paralyse Berlin traffic
Climate activists brought road traffic to a standstill in the German capital Berlin, on Monday, causing widespread tailbacks that also blocked emergency vehicles.
Sports
Soccer enthusiasts tip Omeiza for Referee Association’s President
Football enthusiasts have tipped a veteran football referee and university Don, Suleiman Usman Omeiza, to emerge President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA).
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Security
Gunmen abduct NPC officials in Bayelsa
Gunmen have abducted the Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Bayelsa State, Mrs Gloria Izonfuo. The Police spokesperson in Rivers,