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  Applications are now open for the 2025 NITDA/CISCO free cybersecurity training program. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with CISCO is inviting interested individuals to enroll in online cybersecurity courses in celebration of October Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Courses Introduction to cybersecurity Network Defense Endpoint Security Cyber Threat Management Ethical Hacker https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/nitda-cisco-free-cybersecurity-training-program-2025-for-young-nigerians/

  Rice prices have dropped drastically in several Lagos markets due to a surge in imports through the borders easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a 50kg of rice in Lagos currently sells for between N55,000 and N70,000 depending on the bran ds. https://dailynigerian.com/rice-price-crashes-across-lagos-markets-amid-increased-supply/#google_vignette

  Farmers and the federal government have disagreed over the recent drop in prices of food items across the country. Many of the farmers and their associations, who spoke to Daily Trust, cited what they described as massive importation of food items recently approved by the government as the cause of the price crash. But the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, attributed the development to the various incentives introduced by the present administration to boost local production. https://dailytrust.com/farmers-fg-disagree-over-drop-in-food-prices/?noamp=available

  BusinessFirst Launches Thrive Accelerator Programme: Partners CAC & SMEDAN to Drive Business Growth By Infocity Business Desk | October 24, 2025 In a bold move to empower entrepreneurs across Ogun State, BusinessFirst has officially launched the Thrive Business Accelerator Programme — an initiative designed to support startups and small business owners with free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration, funding access, and post-registration training. The initiative, powered by Wale Kuku, is being implemented in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to promote business formalization and economic inclusion across the country. Programme Highlights Through the Thrive Accelerator Programme, 250,000 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to receive free CAC registration, while also equipping them to operate legally and access formal financial and growth opportunities. Participants ...

  BusinessFirst: Safest Ways to Invest ₦5 Million in Nigeria Today            Modified  By InfocityNews Desk | October 24, 2025 With the rising uncertainty in Nigeria’s financial markets, investors are increasingly searching for secure ways to grow their money without taking unnecessary risks. For individuals with around ₦5 million to invest, experts on Nairametrics recommend structured, low-risk instruments that balance safety, liquidity, and consistent returns. 1️⃣ Start with Clear Goals Before deciding where to put your money, it is essential to define your investment purpose—whether for income, capital preservation, or long-term growth. Having a clear plan helps determine which asset classes best suit your financial goals and risk tolerance. 2️⃣ Consider Government-Backed Securities Options such as Federal Government Bonds and Treasury Bills remain among the safest investment vehicles in Nigeria. They are backed by the government, provide...

    British Council Unveils Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2025 Up to £85,000 Available for Joint Green Entrepreneurship Projects The British Council has announced the launch of the Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2025, a new funding initiative designed to strengthen international partnerships that promote green skills, climate resilience, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The programme aims to connect UK institutions with organisations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to co-develop projects that build capacity among young people and communities facing the growing challenges of climate change. Successful applicants will receive grants of up to £85,000 to support collaborative projects running for approximately nine and a half months. The funding is expected to cover a wide range of activities including: ✔  Development of climate-smart curricula and training programmes. ✔  Youth-focused entrepreneurship initiatives in green and sustainable sec...

  Ijebu-Ode LG Chairman Suspends Tricycle Operations Across All Garages The Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Hon. Oluwadamilare Alebiosu, has ordered the immediate suspension of all tricycle (Maruwa) operations within garages across the local government area. In an official statement issued from his office on Monday, October 20, 2025, Hon. Alebiosu explained that the decision followed recent reports of disorderly conduct, congestion, and breaches of public safety regulations involving tricycle operators in various garages. He noted that the suspension was taken in the interest of public order, traffic management, and safety, adding that it will allow the government to review and restructure transport operations within Ijebu-Ode for better coordination. “All garage chairmen, transport union leaders, and security agencies are directed to ensure strict compliance,” Hon. Alebiosu stated. He warned that any individual or group found violating the directive will face san...

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman Nigeria’s Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following a rigorous screening session at the National Assembly on Thursday. Amupitan, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, addressed the Senate to dispel reports linking him to the legal team of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. He described such claims as false and misleading, emphasizing that he has no political affiliations with President Tinubu or the All Progressives Congress (APC). His nomination had generated mild controversy after media reports alleged his involvement with the ruling party’s legal counsel in the 2023 elections. However, Amupitan clarified that his career has been guided strictly by professionalism and academic integrity. The newly confirmed INEC boss pledged to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral...

 How Nigerian states shared N4.43trn total net allocation in the first 7 months (Jan-Jul 2025) 1. Delta: N361.23bn 2. Rivers: N301.18bn 3. Lagos: N279.03bn 4. Akwa Ibom: N278.11bn 5. Bayelsa: N274.81bn 6. Kano: N149.81bn 7. Oyo: N119.81bn 8. Anambra: N111.85bn 9. Borno: N110.00bn 10. Ondo: N109.64bn 11. Katsina: N109.31bn 12. Edo: N108.93bn 13. Jigawa: N106.87bn 14. Imo: N105.60bn 15. Benue: N104.58bn 16. Abia: N98.12bn 17. Niger: N97.38bn 18. Sokoto: N97.05bn 19. Kogi: N95.20bn 20. Kebbi: N94.69bn 21. Kaduna: N92.98bn 22. Enugu: N92.71bn 23. Adamawa: N90.09bn 24. Zamfara: N89.26bn 25. Bauchi: N87.50bn 26. Plateau: N86.68bn 27. Yobe: N86.30bn 28. Taraba: N84.57bn 29. Nasarawa: N82.86bn 30. Kwara: N81.98bn 31. Osun: N79.86bn 32. Ebonyi: N78.29bn 33. Gombe: N75.92bn 34. Cross River: N72.45bn 35. Ekiti: N70.83bn 36. Ogun: N67.20bn Total: N4.43trn The total net allocation represents the cumulative amount each state received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) <NB...

  NIMC Faces Public Outrage Over Birthday Post for Seyi Tinubu The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has come under intense criticism after its official X (formerly Twitter) handle posted a birthday message celebrating Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post, which featured a flier bearing Seyi Tinubu’s image and the NIMC logo, read: > “Happy birthday, Barr. Seyi Tinubu. May God bless you with wisdom, favour, and lasting joy. This milestone marks the start of even greater achievements ahead. The best is just beginning.” The message was signed by NIMC’s Director-General, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote. However, the gesture quickly sparked backlash from Nigerians across social media, who questioned why a federal agency responsible for managing the country’s national identity database would publicly celebrate the President’s son. Critics described the post as inappropriate and partisan, arguing that NIMC should remain neutral and focused on its ...

  BREAKING: ASUU Announces Two-Week Nationwide Strike Starting October 13 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week nationwide warning strike, set to commence at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025, following the Federal Government’s failure to meet its long-standing commitments to the union. ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press briefing held at the University of Abuja on Sunday. He stated that the decision was reached after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on September 28. “There is nothing sufficient on ground to prevent this action,” Piwuna said, adding that all ASUU branches have been directed to fully comply with the strike directive once the deadline elapses. The union said the strike action became necessary due to the government’s continued neglect of key agreements and welfare concerns. ASUU’s major demands include improved welfare and salary structures for lect...

Explainer: Inside new CBN rule that pegged POS agents’ daily transaction to N1.2m The Central Bank of Nigeria has capped daily cumulative transactions per agent at N1.2 million in the newly introduced operational guidelines for agent banking across the country. The revised framework, released on Monday, also mandated all financial institutions to submit monthly reports on the activities of their Point-of-Sale agents to enhance oversight and service quality. https://dailytrust.com/explainer-inside-new-cbn-rule-that-pegged-pos-agents-daily-transaction-to-n1-2m/

  The Rise of Patriots: A Reflection on Nigeria at 65 By Wale Kuku As Nigeria marks 65 years of nationhood, the conversations about unity, cohesion, and identity are once again at the center of national discourse. Beyond the fireworks and speeches, Independence anniversaries are a reminder of unfinished tasks—the building of a nation that is truly united, just, and progressive. And at the heart of this task lies the question of patriotism. Patriotism is not blind loyalty or mere flag-waving; it is the conscious decision to place the collective good of a nation above personal gain. At 65, Nigeria urgently needs patriots who will stand above politics, tribe, or creed to safeguard the soul of democracy. The Patriotic Legacy of Awolowo, Azikiwe, Bello, Abiola, and Aminu Kano Chief Obafemi Awolowo stands tall in history as a patriot who saw governance as service. His policy of free primary education in Western Nigeria was a testament to his belief that the future of a nation lies in the...

  The Dearth of Democracy is the Dearth of Patriotism By Wale Kuku Democracy is not merely a political system; it is the heartbeat of a nation’s identity. Where democracy thrives, patriotism grows, but where democracy falters, loyalty to the state weakens. The health of one determines the strength of the other. I believe that today, more than ever, there is a pressing need for patriots to look beyond the thin lines of politics and politicking. Democracy suffers most when patriotism becomes transactional—when people align with the state only for personal benefit. True patriots, by contrast, anchor their loyalty on principle, justice, and the collective good. The dearth of such patriots is now the greatest harm to democracy, for without them, governance loses its moral compass and the people lose their faith in the system. History provides a sharp mirror. Past patriots—whether political leaders, civil rights activists, or ordinary citizens—displayed traits of sacrifice, courage, and...