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Enugu State Indigene Receives International Recognition from U.S. Leadership Institute

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Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo in a pose after being honored internationally by CILMMD, U.S. Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo, an indigene of Enugu State, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Management of Maryland (CILMMD), USA, in recognition of her exemplary dedication to leadership, service, and community development. According to Okonkwo, the recognition is “not just about a title; it represents years of dedication, passion, service, and the grace of God that has brought me this far.” She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of CILMMD and thanked her family, mentors, friends, and supporters who have encouraged and believed in her throughout her journey. She has also received congratulatory messages from well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond, marking the achievement as a celebrated milestone. “This moment fills my heart with deep gratitude and joy,” Okonkwo added, emphasizing her renewed commitment to continue making meani...
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Ugwuanyi Clocks 62, Commended for Public Service and Humanitarian Efforts

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Rt. Hon. Amb. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. Former Enugu State Governor and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has continued to receive widespread commendations on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, in recognition of his public service and humanitarian contributions. In a message by public affairs analyst Louis Amoke, Ambassador Ugwuanyi was described as a leader whose public and private engagements reflect a consistent focus on service, compassion and community development. The statement also highlighted his current role as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, Greece. According to the statement, Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi’s administration, while as governor, prioritised rural development, workers’ welfare and security, despite economic challenges, including changes in federal allocations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The message noted that his government implemented initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses, improving...
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President Tinubu Congratulates Enugu Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah on His Birthday

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on his birthday . President Bola Tinubu has sent birthday greetings to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, acknowledging the progress achieved in the state under his leadership. According to a statement from the President’s office, Tinubu praised Mbah’s commitment to good governance and democratic principles, citing the governor’s efforts in implementing programs aimed at improving the welfare of residents. The statement also noted that in the course of an official visit to Enugu in 2025, President Tinubu observed the outcomes of Mbah’s leadership firsthand. He commended the governor’s collaboration with other Southeast state leaders in promoting economic and political initiatives in the region. “During my visit to Enugu, I witnessed firsthand what competent leadership can achieve when guided by vision and service to the people,” President Tinubu affirmed. The Presidency wished Governor Mbah good h...
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FG, NPC Partner to Integrate Birth Registration into School Enrollment

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Honourable Minister of Education Maruf Olatunji Alausa and NPC Executive Chairman Umar Bala Gwandu at the partnership signing for integrating birth registration into school enrollment. The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrollment and education planning systems. The ministry disclosed this in a statement highlighting efforts to strengthen data-driven planning in the education sector. According to the statement, the initiative is expected to support better decision-making in areas such as school siting, teacher deployment, enrollment projections, and the equitable distribution of education resources across the country. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, emphasized the importance of credible population data in shaping effective education policies. “Credible population data is essential for rational school siting, bala...
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Nigeria Links Academic Research Database to NYSC Participation – Alausa

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Minister Alausa while speaking at the NERD capacity building programme in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has announced that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy will now be required for graduates seeking participation or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Minister made the announcement during the 2026 National Capacity Building Programme on the NERD policy in Abuja, where officials discussed the implementation of the national academic repository. According to Alausa, the NERD platform has already archived nearly 100,000 student submissions within four months of operation. The system has also onboard more than 350 institutions, with over 133,000 students and about 6,800 lecturers currently enrolled. The repository is designed to preserve Nigeria’s academic research and ensure that theses, dissertations, and other scholarly works are secure, verifiable, and accessible for future research. To ...
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Major Reforms in Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Management

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Nigerian government, in rolling out the Executive Order 9 of 2026, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is targeted at protecting federal revenues and improving the management of the country’s petroleum funds. According to a statement by the Federal Ministry of Finance , the Implementation Committee for the order held a first meeting in Abuja on February 26, 2026, setting out steps to ensure petroleum revenues are managed transparently and in line with constitutional principles. The committee emphasized that all actions are meant to safeguard revenues for the Federation and support fiscal stability across all tiers of government. As part of the reforms, NNPC Limited will immediately stop collecting the 30% management fee and 30% frontier exploration fund from profit oil and profit gas (the government’s share of oil and gas after cost recovery) under Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs). Penalties previously remitted to the Midstream and Downstream G...
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Super Eagles Urged to Stay Focused Ahead of AFCON Semifinal

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The Super Eagles have been urged to maintain discipline, unity, and focus ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal clash against Morocco. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Hon. Mohammed Idris, fnipr, made the call Wednesday in a signed statement where he commended the Super Eagles for their performances so far and urged them to remain focused ahead of the semifinal. He said Nigerians across the country stand firmly behind the team, describing their journey as inspiring. "Match after match, you have shown discipline, courage, and belief, reminding us why the Super Eagles remain one of Africa’s most respected teams." Hon. Idris recalled that the team has reached this stage before and knows what it takes to win at that level, noting that past AFCON triumphs and victories against tough opponents were not accidental but achieved through teamwork, confidence, a fighting spirit, and consistently carrying Nigeria’s flag with pride. He add...
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