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By Joan Odafe Yinka Ade-Aluko, Chief Executive Officer of Doode Film Hub, says making films affordable and accessible, especially to grassroots audiences, is crucial to curbing piracy in Nigeria. Ade-Aluko said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of his film premiere, ‘SangoContinue Reading

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By Felicia Imohimi International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it facilitated the establishment of 24,000 youth-led agribusinesses in the Niger Delta. The feat was achieved under the Federal Government/IFAD Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). IFAD Country Director, Dede Ekoue, said this at a meeting on theContinue Reading

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By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday approved major upgrades for Airports’ navigational and communication systems nationwide to enhance air safety and modernise aviation infrastructure. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chairedContinue Reading

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By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers areContinue Reading

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By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has unveiled the Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), an initiative aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education and enhancing innovation in polytechnics. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, Ahmad said the foundation would reposition Nigeria’s polytechnicsContinue Reading

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By Olajide Idowu Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, Chairman, Governing Council, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has described the death of Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, as a colossal loss to the nation. Olaiya said this on the sidelines of the 8th day fidau prayerContinue Reading

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By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefor set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading