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FG halts foreign scholarships, redirects funds home

The Federal Government is reviewing its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements as part of efforts to eliminate unnecessary expenditure and redirect public resources towards strengthening Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said.

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Nepal avalanche: 403 tourists, pilgrims 'missing', 157 bodies recovered

About 403 people, including 341 foreign nationals, are reported "missing" as the scale of the missing-persons crisis has continued to grow after a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Nepal-China border region, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure in one of the Himalayas' deadliest disasters in years.

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THE FINANCIAL CANCER IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

SOLA ONI argues for a comprehensive audit and public register of all agencies of government There is something deeply troubling about the emergence of entities that present themselves as government

  • Financial instability in Nigeria's public sector requires urgent attention.
  • Shadow structures operate without transparency and accountability.
  • Comprehensive audit and public register needed for government entities.

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MESSAGING AND 2027 ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

The Nigerian political class must prioritise beneficial, people-centred interactions at this period, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE Should we pretend that political parties in the country have only just…

  • Nigerian parties start election campaigns early, defying norms
  • INEC struggles to monitor mass communication channels
  • Candidates lack academic qualifications, need better messaging

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BACK IN THE GAME

The Jigawa conversation by some clerics and top politicians on the 2027 election is significant, reckons ADE SAMUEL In Nigerian politics, loyalty is valuable, but loyalty backed by political…

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Winnipeg biz owners encouraged to fly the Maple Leaf

A Winnipeg city councillor says business owners should fly the Maple Leaf to bolster Canadian pride as the country fends off a trade assault from the U.S. “It’s all about […]

  • Winnipeg councillor Markus Chambers launched "Operation Naked Flag Pole" initiative.
  • Trade negotiations between U.S. and Canada ended, leading to retaliatory tariffs.
  • Loren Remillard urges businesses to fly Maple Leaf as expression of pride.
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