February 11, 2025

[GIST] FG trains women farmers on ICT application in agricultural value chain

[GIST] FG trains women farmers on ICT application in agricultural value chain

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THE Federal Government has completed a specialised training programme on the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and modern agricultural practices for 40 women farmers nationwide.

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February 10, 2025

[GIST] S’Arabia halts multiple visas for Nigeria, 13 others as U.S. suspends visa dropbox

[GIST] S’Arabia halts multiple visas for Nigeria, 13 others as U.S. suspends visa dropbox

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Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travellers from Nigeria and 13 other countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension.

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[GIST] Cross River govt ratifies shareholders’ agreement on Bakassi Deep Seaport

[GIST] Cross River govt ratifies shareholders’ agreement on Bakassi Deep Seaport

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In a significant step towards realising the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the Cross River State Executive Council has ratified the shareholders’ agreement governing the port’s ownership and operations.

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February 9, 2025

[GIST] God’s responses to our prayers - Part 10

[GIST] God’s responses to our prayers - Part 10

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No judgment is worse than God giving a person over to his or her own sinful desires; such a person will plunge into degradation and perversion and end up becoming a slave to evil and even to demons

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February 8, 2025

[GIST] BIG KPlus opens up on new single, jungle, his journey to success

[GIST] BIG KPlus opens up on new single, jungle, his journey to success

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Nigerian music sensation BIG KPlus has taken a walk down memory lane, reflecting on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a household name. His story is one of grit and perseverance.

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February 7, 2025

[GIST] Surveyors seek police collaboration to combat land-grabbing in Ogun

[GIST] Surveyors seek police collaboration to combat land-grabbing in Ogun

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The Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has called for stronger collaboration with the state Police Command to tackle the growing menace of land-grabbing activities.

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[GIST] Senate confirms Najomo as NCAA DG, INEC commissioners

[GIST] Senate confirms Najomo as NCAA DG, INEC commissioners

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The Senate, yesterday, confirmed Capt. Chris Ona Najomo as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following the adoption of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Aviation during plenary.

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February 6, 2025

[GIST] Finalise carbon market policy to attract investments, FG told

[GIST] Finalise carbon market policy to attract investments, FG told

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Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Cross River State Green Economic Commission, Oden Ewa, has tasked the Federal Government and its agency, the National Council on Climate Change, to urgently finalise work on the Carbon Market Policy Framework, noting that the absence of the policy has hampered the development of the carbon market and attraction of investments to the sector.

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[GIST] Manhunt launched for killers of Rivers stadium security chief, son

[GIST] Manhunt launched for killers of Rivers stadium security chief, son

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The Rivers State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of the Chief Security Officer of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy-Jaminiwa, and his 23-year-old son, Tola Silas.

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February 5, 2025

[GIST] Books, imaginations and ecological liberation

[GIST] Books, imaginations and ecological liberation

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The Community and Culture Programme of Health of Mother Earth Foundation seeks to underscore the foundational role that literature plays in our culture. Our stories, poems, theatre, songs and dance often aim to educate

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[GIST] Group seeks appointment of Badagry indigene as ASCON DG

[GIST] Group seeks appointment of Badagry indigene as ASCON DG

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The Badagry Renaissance Movement has advocated the appointment of an indigenous person from Badagry as the next Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). ASCON, located in Badagry, was established in 1972.

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February 4, 2025

[GIST] Dead LG workers in Ebonyi receiving salaries since 2009, ALGON reveals

[GIST] Dead LG workers in Ebonyi receiving salaries since 2009, ALGON reveals

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The Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Ebonyi State Chapter, Chinedu Uburu, yesterday, revealed that workers who died since 2009 are still receiving salaries in the local council system.

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[GIST] FRSC boss urges staff to sustain productivity

[GIST] FRSC boss urges staff to sustain productivity

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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has urged staff to maintain the momentum of 2024 productivity to enhance service delivery in 2025. Mohammed made the call during the maiden 2025 Corps Marshal’s parade at the FRSC national headquarters in Abuja on Monday. This was stated in a statement […]

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February 3, 2025

[GIST] 2025 GRAMMYs: Tems wins Best African Music Performance

[GIST] 2025 GRAMMYs: Tems wins Best African Music Performance

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Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has clinched the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Her hit track "Love Me JeJe" earned her the prestigious accolade. The award ceremony took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, USA. Tems faced stiff competition […]

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[GIST] Polytechnic students elect Oyewumi president of national body

[GIST] Polytechnic students elect Oyewumi president of national body

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The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has elected
Festus Oyewumi of College of Agriculture Technical

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February 2, 2025

[GIST] Three things we learned in the Six Nations

[GIST] Three things we learned in the Six Nations

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  Ireland began their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations men's title by recovering to beat England to end a weekend when France thrashed Wales and Scotland survived a scare to see off Italy. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the opening round of the 2025 tournament: Dupont hitting new […]

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February 1, 2025

[GIST] Customs condemns economic saboteurs, seizes 199,495 litres of smuggled fuel

[GIST] Customs condemns economic saboteurs, seizes 199,495 litres of smuggled fuel

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, seizing nearly 200,000 litres of petroleum products in Adamawa State under Operation Whirlwind.

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[GIST] World Customs Organisation honours Sifax Group

[GIST] World Customs Organisation honours Sifax Group

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The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has commended SIFAX Group a “Certificate of Merit” at this year’s International Customs Day celebration in Abuja, Nigeria, themed “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity.

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January 31, 2025

[GIST] NSCDC arrests four suspected pipeline vandals, thieves in Abia

[GIST] NSCDC arrests four suspected pipeline vandals, thieves in Abia

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested four suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing crude oil

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January 30, 2025

[GIST] Court grants Ishaku permission for medical trip abroad

[GIST] Court grants Ishaku permission for medical trip abroad

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Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Wednesday granted permission to former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, to travel to Arjam, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his routine medical check up. The judge granted the leave after hearing a motion filed through, his counsel Paul Ogbole SAN. Ishaku is being […]

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