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President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to complete his three-year tenure. Our correspondent collected from the Presidency that Dembos,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to key leadership positions. In a statement, NNPC revealed that Mr Andy Odeh has been appointed Chief Corporate…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will no longer rely on borrowing to finance government operations, declaring that his administration has successfully met its revenue mobilisation target. Our correspondent gathered from…

When the “Lina” car drove through the streets of the Netherlands in 2017, it looked like any other four-seater electric vehicle. But behind its sleek design lay a groundbreaking innovation: Lina was the world’s first car structurally…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has admitted that several embassies and consulates abroad are grappling with severe financial difficulties but assured that urgent measures are being taken to restore stability. In a statement issued in…

The Benue State Government has banned graduation parties for kindergarten, nursery, and primary schools, warning that defaulting schools risk sanctions, including temporary closure. The acting Commissioner for Education and Knowledge…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has insisted that his vast business empire was built entirely from scratch and not through inherited wealth. In an interview originally uploaded by Bloomberg in January 2020, which resurfaced online…

Stakeholders in Africa’s education sector have urged greater collaboration among curriculum developers across the continent to deliver a more qualitative, relevant and globally responsive education system. The call was made during the…

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally in Nigeria’s journey of renewal. In a statement seen by Times of Nigeria, Tinubu said Shettima’s…

The debate over graduation ceremonies in Nigerian schools has intensified, with many parents in Kaduna and Katsina supporting restrictions to curb excesses and financial burdens. Our correspondent reports that states such as Kano,…