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Nigeria’s Tijani Bande declares for UNGA presidency
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has formally declared his intention to vie for the presidency of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA).
UN adopts Nigeria’s resolution on education
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted, by consensus, Nigeria’s resolution to proclaim January 24 every year as the ‘International Day of Education’.
Transformation in Africa driven by ambitious businessmen, women – VP Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the transformation in Africa was driven by its ambitious businessmen and women stepping beyond national boundaries to global sphere.
Africa committed to nuclear weapons-free world – Tijjani Bande
Nigeria has pledged Africa’s support to the non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), saying a world free of nuclear weapons is the ideal society it envisaged.
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Tottenham re-sign Michel Vorm to cover Hugo Lloris absence
Tottenham have re-signed goalkeeper Michel Vorm on a deal until the end of the season to cover for the injured Hugo Lloris.
Igbo leaders meet President Buhari on Thursday
South East Governors Forum have resolved to meet with President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday over the welfare of Ndigbo.
Tokyo Olympics: Athletes to be camped for five months – minister
Ahead of the preparations toward the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Monday assured athletes that he would ensure a minimum of five months camping.
Oyo government imposes fees on transfer from private to public schools
Oyo State Government has imposed fees on the transfer of students from private to government owned schools, pointing out that the costs were meant to offset administration procedures.
NIMMME: How Nigeria can generate $292 billion with Iron Ore, lead reserves
The Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical Mining and Materials Engineers (NIMMME) has said with available reserves of Iron Ore and lead, asides other resources, the nation can generate $292 billion.
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Leather industry generates $600 million yearly – minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said the total revenue from the nation’s leather industry now valued between $600 to $800 million annually.
Wole Soyinka: Education in Nigeria in serious trouble
Speaking during the presentation of a play entitled, ‘Folly of Men’, on Sunday, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the renowned writer described the country’s education as horrifying.
Chatham House: $582bn stolen from Nigeria since 1960
An estimated $582 billion has been stolen from Nigeria since independence in 1960.
Association raises over N60m for educational development
Government College, Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) says it has so far raised over N60 million to support educational development of the school.
Gunmen kill one, abduct NSCDC officer, two children in Abuja
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one person and abducted a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer, with his two children at Dafara community, in Kuje Area Council, Abuja.