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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ABUJA – In a bold move to bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s booming telecommunications sector, over 50 youths in Abuja have begun a two-week intensive training programme focused on telecom operations, equipment installation, maintenance, and deployment. The pilot phase of the Empowerment and Skill Acquisition Project is a joint initiative between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and a private organisation, Grassroots Bridge Builders.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ABUJA – A new chapter in Africa’s economic integration began in Abuja with the grand commissioning of the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) first-ever African Trade Centre (AATC) — a flagship initiative expected to significantly boost intra-continental trade, regional integration, and investment promotion across the continent.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
LAGOS – Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has once again affirmed its leadership in sustainability, clinching the Sustainable Development Company of the Year title at the industry-focused Energy Times Awards 2024. The company was recognised for incorporating sustainability into its core operations, successfully integrating economic growth, social impact, and environmental stewardship.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Shojobi Abisola |Nicholas Uwerunonye
Five suspects, including the prime suspect AbdulRahman Bello, have been arraigned before the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, over the alleged murder and dismemberment of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering support for traditional institutions, emphasizing their pivotal role in cultural preservation, tourism development, and national growth. This reaffirmation came during a courtesy visit by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ILORIN – Kwara United’s Technical Adviser, Coach Tunde Sani, has expressed deep frustration over his team’s inability to convert scoring chances in their narrow 0-1 home loss to Bendel Insurance of Benin on Sunday, in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 33 fixture. The match, played at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin, saw the visiting Bendel Insurance, fondly called the Benin Arsenal, edge past the Harmony Boys courtesy of a lone goal.
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2 weeks ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ILORIN – The Oko-Olowo intersection in Ilorin has become a hotspot for fatal accidents, with multiple crashes in recent months sparking urgent calls for intervention. In response, Senator Saliu Mustapha and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq are intensifying efforts to secure federal support for critical road safety measures, including the construction of a flyover. The most recent tragedy at the intersection over the weekend claimed several lives, adding to a growing death toll.
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2 weeks ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ILORIN – The highly anticipated Seyi Tinubu Citizens Cup is set to kick off in Ilorin, Kwara State, on April 12, 2025, bringing together 16 youth football teams in a week-long competition aimed at talent discovery and development.
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2 weeks ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
Organizers of the Seyi Tinubu Citizens Cup have announced a press conference ahead of the much-anticipated grassroots football tournament in Kwara State. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at House 12 Work Space, Onikanga Street, Ilorin. It will bring together journalists and media houses to set the stage for the competition, which aims to discover football talents, unite communities, and empower youth through sports.
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2 weeks ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
The Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to the development of baseball and softball, emphasizing the need for stakeholders to maximize the opportunities available to grow the sport. The Governor made this call while declaring open the 1st Honours Independent National Baseball League at the Adewole Baseball Park in Ilorin on Monday.
