Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero Cancels Sallah Festivities, Cite Security Concerns

He expressed regret over the decision but emphasised that safeguarding the lives and property of Kano residents remains his top priority. The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, including the traditional Durbar, due to security concerns. In a broadcast on Wednesday, he expressed regret over…

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We’re not in support of conversion of polytechnics to universities —ASUP

THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has again expressed disapproval for the conversion of polytechnics to full-fledged universities in the country. The union instead advocated dual mandate programmes for polytechnics whereby they offer both HND and Bachelor of Tech degree programmes concurrently with them having equal status in the labour market. The President of…

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Eid-el- Fitr: FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims…

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Senate urges telecoms to cut data cost

The Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to engage telecommunications operators to consider reviewing the costs of data and other internet-related services for their teeming subscribers. This resolution followed a motion on the “Urgent Need to Address the Increased Cost of Data Services in Nigeria” sponsored by…

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