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Saturday, 17th October, 2026

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TETFund Budget Jumps From N320bn To N1.6trn, Says Masari

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AI Will Transform Healthcare, Says Prof. Okeji

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TETFund Budget Jumps From N320bn To N1.6trn, Says Masari

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) budget has risen sharply from N320.3 billion in 2023 to N1.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting increased federal government investment in

Over 1,000 Participate In Pinknaija Walk 2026, Puts Port Harcourt At Centre Of Breast Advocacy

Navy Intensifies Crackdown on Oil Thieves, Uncovers Three Underground Reservoirs Containing 75,000 Litres of Crude Oil

AI Will Transform Healthcare, Says Prof. Okeji

2027: Kwara ADC Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Food Security If Formed Govt

Defence Minister Urges Graduating Officers to Adapt Faster Than Those Seeking to Undermine National Security

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TETFund Budget Jumps From N320bn To N1.6trn, Says Masari

Over 1,000 Participate In Pinknaija Walk 2026, Puts Port Harcourt At Centre Of Breast Advocacy

Navy Intensifies Crackdown on Oil Thieves, Uncovers Three Underground Reservoirs Containing 75,000 Litres of Crude Oil

2027: Kwara ADC Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Food Security If Formed Govt

Defence Minister Urges Graduating Officers to Adapt Faster Than Those Seeking to Undermine National Security

Jonathan to Chair Launch of Solomon and Mary Lar Leadership Institute in Abuja

AICL GMD, Tamuno Seeks Stronger Diaspora Investment in Africa

Court Dismisses Suit Against Sokoto ADC Leadership

Fintiri Demands Modern Border Surveillance in Adamawa

business

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Onafriq Shuts Down Nigeria Agent Banking Business, Cites Harsh Business Environment

Afreximbank Targets $3.2bn Investment Opportunities at C’River Conference

Why President is Tinubu Building Serious Claim to Greatness

Emmanuel Onyebadi: Some Inmates Remain Behind Bars Over Fines Below N5,000

Beyond the Showroom: 5 Questions Every Nigerian Car Buyer Should Ask About After-Sales

How AI Is Changing Way Businesses Fight Crime

Omada and Jaecoo Deepen European Push as Global Sales Hit 73,421 Units

OMAA Unveils 3 New CNG, Electric Buses, Introduces Vehicle Finance

Experts Weigh Impact of Crypto Regulations on Adoption

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Uzodimma and Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Campaign

How Impactful’ll Oyebanji’s Second Term Be for Ekiti People?

Much Ado About EFCC’s New Zonal Directorate in Anambra

Shoga: Tinubu’s Revenue Reforms Creating Greater Fiscal Breathing Space

2027 Presidential Poll: Atiku Brings Tinubu into Policy Debate, Obi Missing

AKPABIO AND PARLIAMENTARY DIPLOMACY

As Organised Labour Squares Up with FG over Worsening Living Conditions…

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR FCT WOMEN AND GIRLS

Resolving Prolonged Crisis in Zamfara Assembly

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AI Will Transform Healthcare, Says Prof. Okeji

Ofutop Nation to Showcase Cultural Heritage at Carnival Calabar 2026

Google Opens Global Public Access to Gemini 4 Argon App

DStv Media Sales Hosts Advertising Industry Leaders to Mark First Year of CANAL+ Transition

Abuja Film Industry Stagnates as Funding, Infrastructure Deficits Hamper Growth

Nestle Nigeria Opens Entries for 2026 Media Awards

Pistis Foundation Brings UBOMI 2026 to Lagos After Over 10,000 Medical Interventions in Ibadan

Seychelles Ambassador at Large, Alain St. Ange, To Receive Tourism Awards

At 96, Mama Stella is writing herself into police history

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Beyond Hospital Bills: LASHMA’s Fight to Shield Nigerians from Medical Poverty

Kano Committed to High-impact Health Research, Says KIRCT

Daniel’s GFF Sponsors 754 Patients for Free Surgeries

Protecting Adolescent Health Key to Securing Nigeria’s Future, SAYPHIN Declares

Israel Trains Nigerian Health Workers on Maternal Emergency Care

Lagos Honours 435 Retired Education Workers, Urges Them to Prioritise Health, Retirement Planning

Adamawa to Expand Leadership, Governance Training for Health Workers Statewide

NHIA Urges Early Detection as FG Steps Up Cancer Response

OneHealth Advances Medical Weight Management with The Method

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Real Madrid Demand Resignation of La Liga President

Ademola Lookman: Back from Goal-Scoring Sabbatical?

Temple Company, BOS Africa Join Forces to Build Commercial Capacity in Africa’s Sports Industry

Man City Target Bounce Back as EPL Action Returns to DStv, GOtv

Swimming Takes Centre Stage as 2nd Pan African School Games Kick Off in Style

Ajax Legend de Boer Backs Arokodare Amidst Basten, Kluivert Comparisons

Super 4 Race Heats up in Nathaniel Idowu U-16 Football League

NBBF Vice President, Udezue Thanks Delegates, Hopes on Greater Nigeria Basketball

Fubara Rewards Real Madrid Academy With N50m After UK Tour Triumph

education

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FG Unveils Fresh Interventions to Revamp Nigeria’s Education Sector

AI, Automation: African Varsities Urged to Revamp Teaching Methods

Stakeholders Canvass Public-Private Partnership to Reduce Out-of-school Population

Beyond Compliance: How Chrisland is Building a Culture of Safety, Safeguarding

Future Economy Will Reward Skills, Not Certificates, Jamiu Tells Graduates

Anambra Philanthropist Launches Universities’ Debate to Deepen National Discourse

Bauchi APM Governorship Candidate Launches N200m Bursary Programme for Students

Nigeria @66: Adunni Foundation Calls for Renewed Commitment to Basic Education

NHRC Empowers 30 Students as Human Rights Defenders, Peace Ambassadors

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Selling Nigeria to Global Investors

Contextualising INEC’s Multi-Agency Logistics Committee

Atiku Abubakar Cannot Heckle His Way to The Presidency

Peter Mbah and the Road to Awhum

The Challenge Before Ekiti State, My Snake Bite Story

The Revenue Reset: Following The Subsidy Savings From Reform To Results

Six stumbling blocks in 47 years

Did Obi Actually Win in 2023?

The Political Somersaults on Petrol Subsidy

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Still,The Disappearing Nigerian Middle Class

TINUBU’S PROXY ELECTIONEERING

The North, Sharia Applications and Investment Limitation

At the Marigold Hospital, Surulere: The Limitations of Foreign Policy Intellection

NYSC: The Price of Serving Nigeria

THE ELECTION PREDICTION THAT OFFENDED SOME

Nigeria At 66: The Country We Each Carry

THE INDEPENDENCE NIGERIANS NEED

Presidential Leave: Between Constitutional Debate and Compliance

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