Education General

UniPort Students Raise Alarm Over Out-of-School Children Begging on Campus

Some students of the University of Port Harcourt have raised concerns over the growing number of out-of-school children begging on campus. Students told reporters that the children frequently roam lecture halls and hostels, soliciting alms, describing the situation as disturbing. To address the issue, the students have called on the university management to take immediate

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Economy Foreign General

WTO Chief Warns of “Worst Disruptions” in Global Trade in 80 Years

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has warned that the global trading system is facing the “worst disruptions in the past 80 years.” Over a four-day meeting in Yaounde, WTO members are set to discuss strategies to revitalise the institution, which has been weakened by geopolitical tensions, stalled negotiations, and rising protectionism.

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Education General

ASUU Issues Four-Day Ultimatum Over New Salary Structure

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to immediately implement the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The President of ASUU, Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this while delivering a speech at a public lecture held at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, in Bauchi

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Technology General

74% of Gen Z Nigerians Rely on Single Income — Report

By Paul Chimodo A new report by financial platform PiggyVest has revealed that 74 percent of Gen Z Nigerians depend on a single source of income, highlighting growing financial vulnerability among young people in the country. The findings indicate that many Gen Z respondents lack diversified income streams, making them more exposed to economic shocks

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General

Women’s Group Urges Nigerians to Secure Voter Cards Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Renewed Hope Women of Faith in Politics has urged Nigerians, particularly women, to secure and safeguard their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Rivers Women Unite for SIM, aims to build a nationwide network of women committed to advocacy, prayer, and active participation in

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Security General

Forest Security Service Vows to Tackle Rising Insecurity in Ikwerre LGA

The Nigerian Forest Security Service has said it is fully prepared to address escalating security challenges in Ikwerre Local Government Area, including kidnapping, herders’ activities, and other criminal acts. The Area Commander in Ikwerre LGA, Chimekwa Charles, made the disclosure during a visit to the council chairman, Charles Wobodo, at his office in Isiokpo. Chimekwa

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Security General

Police Arrest Suspected Tricycle Robbers, Probe Killing of Businesswoman in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspected armed robbers linked to a series of tricycle thefts in Port Harcourt. 🚔 Police spokesperson in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the suspects were apprehended after a tricycle operator lodged an official complaint following a robbery incident. She disclosed that operatives recovered the stolen

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Education General

FG Says Nigeria Needs $345m Annually to Reintegrate 15 Million Out-of-School Children

The Federal Government has said Nigeria requires an annual investment of 345 million dollars to effectively reintegrate and provide essential skills to about 15 million out-of-school children across the country. 📚 The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday during the inaugural Federal Ministry of Education Private Sector Breakfast Convening held in Lagos.

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General

Civil Society Groups Urge Rivers Government to Pass 2026 Budget to Revamp Education Sector

A coalition of civil society groups and community-based organizations has called on the Rivers State Government to urgently present and pass the 2026 state budget to tackle pressing challenges in the education sector. In a statement signed by Secretary General Ayanate West and spokesman Nasigba Peterside, the coalition expressed concern over the deteriorating state of

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Community General

Bodo-Bonny: Drivers Praise Government but Raise Checkpoint Concerns

Bus and taxi drivers operating along the newly completed Bodo-Bonny Road have commended the Federal Government for opening the route to traffic, highlighting the economic opportunities it has created. However, the drivers have raised concerns about the numerous checkpoints along the road, alleging that frequent roadblocks set up by security operatives and some community groups

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