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Deputy Speaker Defends N1bn Budgeted For Churches In His Constituency

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

…Says It's For Youth ReorientationThe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that the N1 billion inserted into the 2026 budget for Churches in his constituency, was meant for youth reorientation and not solely for the purchase of musical instruments.The funds were budgeted for Churches in the Bende Federal…

NDIC Commences Claims Settlement For Depositors Of Failed Microfinance Banks

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the settlement of insured deposit claims for customers of the 46 microfinance banks whose operating licences were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), deploying…

Nigeria

NOTAP, NUJ Partner To Commercialise Research, Boost Nigeria’s Revenue

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, have agreed to collaborate on promoting research commercialisation, indigenous innovation and technology…

Company

Ridicule To Reality: How ‘Iya Alakara’ Bred A Business Model

Sola Adeola Jul 22, 2026 0

In every society, certain occupations are celebrated while others are unfairly looked down upon. Unfortunately, Nigeria is no exception. For many people, success is still measured by the size of one's office, the title on a business card,…

Nigeria

Cyber Attacks Threaten Government Systems, NITDA Warns

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA has raised concerns over the growing cybersecurity risks confronting Nigeria's public institutions, warning that weak and disconnected security systems across ministries,…

Company

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Moves To Buy Stake In Liverpool

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool.The group led by the former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit Bhatia has made a provisional offer of £1.35bn to…

Football

Man City’s Foden Signs Four-Year Contract Extension

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

Manchester City forward Phil Foden gave a boost to new boss Enzo Maresca by signing a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.Foden's deal provides the England international with much-needed stability after a turbulent period.The…

Metro

Three Injured As Truck Loses Brakes, Rams Into Vehicles In Lagos

The Whistler Jul 22, 2026 0

Three people were injured on Wednesday after a MACK flatbed truck suffered brake failure and rammed into a Toyota Sienna and two commercial tricycles along the LASU-Isheri Road at Iyana School, inward Igando, Lagos.The Lagos State…

Education

NUC Approves 24 New Programmes For KWASU

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 22, 2026 0

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the full-time take off of new programmes at the Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.This is contained in a statement by KWASU’s…

Nigeria Politics

Gaza Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Victory

The Whistler Jul 21, 2026 0

The Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain’s support for Palestinian rights and Israel’s backing for the Argentinian team turned the competition into more than a football showdown.…

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