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NABTEB Conducts Maiden CBT Entrance Examination, Releases Results Within 72 Hours

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has successfully conducted its first Computer-Based National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal and State Technical Colleges, marking a major milestone in the Board’s digital transformation drive.Speaking at the 2026 Selection and Placement Exercise for qualified candidates into Federal and State Technical Colleges in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar

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NABTEB Reforms Boosting Confidence In Technical Education – Report

The Chief Executive Officer of CSO Media Integrated Ltd., Mr Dominic Ogakwu, says reforms by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) are strengthening confidence in technical and vocational education across Nigeria.Ogakwu said this in a report released on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the firm’s independent monitoring of the 2026 NABTEB Common Entrance

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Northern Christian Group Backs Catholic Bishops, Faults Bwala’s Remarks

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has expressed support for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria over its recent engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while criticising the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, for remarks it said could deepen divisions among Christians. In a statement issued on Sunday, NCA Chairman, Rev.

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Northern Governors Commit N1bn Monthly To Regional Security Trust Fund

The 19 governors of Northern Nigeria have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, committing to a monthly contribution of ₦1 billion from each state and its local government councils for one year to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region.The initiative was formally unveiled on Wednesday, July 08, during the meeting of the

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Tinubu Retains Shettima As Running Mate For 2027 Presidential Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over who would occupy the position on the party’s ticket.The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential candidates for the poll.Speaking

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NNRA, NUPRC Partner To Eliminate Regulatory Overlaps, Reduce Oil And Gas Operating Costs

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have commenced efforts to harmonise regulatory frameworks governing the use of radiation in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, with the aim of eliminating overlapping regulations, reducing compliance costs and improving the ease of doing business.The commitment was reached during a meeting between

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UK Court Acquits Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani In £100,000 Bribery Case

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, says her acquittal on bribery charges has ended years of “unjust vilification”.Alison-Madueke was acquitted by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom (UK), of all six charges after hours of deliberation on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.The former minister’s bribery allegations started when she was first arrested

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Tinubu Directs Presidential Task Force To Raise N4trn Bond To Clear Electricity Sector Debts

President Bola Tinubu says the Presidential Power Sector Task Force has been authorised to raise N4 trillion through bond programme to settle verified legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector as part of ongoing reforms to stabilise electricity supply.Tinubu spoke during his Democracy Day address on Friday, June 12, noting that the initiative is being driven

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FAAC Disburses N2.3tn Revenue To FG, States, LGAs In May

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.3 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from revenue generated in May 2026, reflecting a N43 billion increase from the N2.257 trillion shared in the previous month.The latest allocation represents a 1.9 per cent month-on-month increase and extends the

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RMRDC Unveils Upgraded Database For Real-Time Raw Materials Information

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)has launched an upgraded national raw materials database designed to provide real-time data on Nigeria’s resource base, strengthen industrial planning, and improve investment decision-making.The announcement was made in April during a media parley, where the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a major milestone

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