The National Orientation Agency and National Broadcasting Commission have formed a committee to ensure at least 70% of cartoon content on Nigerian TV is locally produced. They say the policy will strengthen culture and create opportunities for local animators.
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Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says the state is partnering with Agence Française de Développement and the African Development Bank to resuscitate the long-stalled Owena Water Dam and restore reliable pipe-borne water supply.
The project is positioned as a major step toward ending prolonged water scarcity and improving public health outcomes across affected communities.
2025-12-09
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2025-12-09
Kebbi State approved a ₦10bn temporary, recoverable facility to help intending pilgrims complete payments for the 2025 Hajj. Officials said the move is intended to protect the state’s allocation and ease financial pressure.
Repayment is expected as pilgrims finalise personal contributions, reflecting growing subnational interventions in pilgrimage logistics.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Enugu State plans to restrict tricycles, minibuses and yellow buses on key city routes to prioritise BRT operations. Officials say the move is part of a broader strategy to modernise and centralise urban mobility.
The government also references cleaner-fuel options including CNG buses and locally assembled electric taxis to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
A final-year student of Ambrose Alli University reportedly died after a celebratory sign-out motorcade following completion of exams. Reports said a vehicle lost control during risky manoeuvres, colliding with a truck.
The incident has renewed calls for safer student celebrations and stronger road-safety enforcement around campus communities.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Lagos authorities said they will remove buildings erected under high-tension power lines to reduce risks of electrocution, fire and infrastructure damage. Officials described the enforcement as a renewed safety and planning push.
The move aligns with broader efforts to reclaim right-of-way corridors and curb dangerous urban encroachment.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
An Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo sentenced two men to 10 years’ imprisonment over a failed forex transaction linked to ₦67.51m. The court held that the prosecution proved counts including obtaining by false pretence and stealing.
The case underscores renewed judicial focus on financial fraud and abuse of trust in banking-linked transactions.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Former Benue Assembly Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh filed a suit at the National Industrial Court contesting his six-month suspension, seeking reinstatement, restoration of entitlements and major damages.
The litigation adds to ongoing tensions around legislative discipline and internal power struggles in state assemblies.
Source : 2025-12-08 Vanguard
Abia State University is mourning a 100-level Food Science and Technology student found dead in an off-campus lodge. Peers suggested a possible health-related factor, including asthma, pending official confirmation.
The incident has renewed calls for stronger student-welfare frameworks, emergency awareness and improved oversight of off-campus accommodation.
Source: The Nation 2025-12-08
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has urged governments to deploy modern surveillance technology and strengthen campus perimeter security in response to rising school abduction concerns.
The union says technology-backed safety is essential to protect staff and students and sustain learning stability.
Source : The Nation, 2025-12-08