• FG inaugurates committees to drive industrial growth through infrastructure and policy. • FG secures $134 Million AfDB loan to enhance seed and grain production for farmers. • FG’s Sukuk series VI offer sees 735% oversubscription, hits N2.2 Trillion. • FG to establish 7,000 digital hospitals in rural communities ~ Minister of Communications • FG to provide 12 Universities with High-Speed internet and 24-hour power suppl
Federal Government of Nigeria Announces N45, 000 Monthly Stipends For Technical Students Nationwide
President Tinubu’s administration has commenced the implementation of the Technical and Vocational Education Training revamp which seeks to make vocational education more attractive to young Nigerians by offering a N45,000 monthly stipend payment to students. He had earlier approved a N120 billion grant to support the new TVET programme and the funds will be disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (@NELFUND); this time a grant and not a loan. Part of the TVET revamp also includes restructuring of the curriculum to prioritize practical learning, dedicating 80% of the curriculum to hands-on training and only 20% to theoretical learning.
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Celebrates President Tinubu Two Years In Office
The governor of Lagos state Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday celebrated the second year of active service of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Sanwo-Olu who threw his weight behind another term for Tinubu in a post on his official X handle wrote: “as we mark the second anniversary of his administration, I extend my warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his dedication and commitment to rebuilding and repositioning our nation. “Two years ago, Nigerians entrusted you with a mandate rooted in hope, vision, and the promise of renewal. Since then, you have embraced the demands of...
Chelsea Complete UEFA Collection, Becomes The First European Team To Win All Five Major Men’s Senior Club Competitions
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Musk Confirms Tesla Operated A Test Vehicle On Public Roads In Austin With No One In The Driver’s Seat.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a post confirmed the company has been testing self-driving Model Ys in Austin with no incidents “For the past several days, Tesla has been testing self-driving Model Y cars (no one in driver’s seat) on Austin public streets with no incidents. A month ahead of schedule. Next month, first self-delivery from factory to customer.” A Tesla engineer was riding in a passenger seat of a Model Y SUV, which drove autonomously with no remote operation.
Texas Push To Ban Minors Under 18 From Social Media Fades With Time Running Out
A push in Texas to ban social media accounts for children under 18 faded Thursday after lawmakers did not take a key vote on creating one of the nation’s toughest restrictions aimed at keeping minors off platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. The bill, which already passed the GOP-controlled state House, aims to go further than a Florida social media ban for minors under 14. Australia banned social media accounts for anyone under 16. But earlier momentum behind the Texas measure slowed at the eleventh hour in the state Senate as lawmakers face a weekend deadline to send bills to Republican Gov. Greg...