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5% tax: Telecoms consumers threaten legal action
Telecommunication subscribers, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, …
All Stakeholders Widely Consulted Before Approval Of Policy5% Tariff Hike On Data Calls–FG
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Thursday faulted the oppo…
Diesel hike: NRC reduces Lagos-Ibadan trips by 67%
The hike in diesel price has forced the Nigeria Railway Corporation to reduce the number of trips on…
JAMB reduces cut-off marks for varsities to 140, polytechnics 120
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, approved cut-off marks for universities a…
Resolve ASUU Strike Within Two Weeks, Buhari Directs Education Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, a two-week ultimatum to…
7 Die, 100 Injured in 41 Crashes During Sallah in Ogun, Says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, said yesterday that seven perso…
JUST IN: IGP bans spy number plates nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered a total ban on all use of Police SPY Vehicl…
Katsina FRSC to prosecute underage drivers
Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina, Ali Sule, said that the corps’ mobile court wil…
ASUU Strike: Edo Loses Ten Varsity Lecturers
Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University chapter, Prof.C…
Twitter Board Endorses Musk’s $44 Billion Deal
The board of Twitter has unanimously endorsed Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition deal and rec…
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CAC COLLOBORATES WITH COUNCIL TO SANITISE PRACTICE OF FREIGHT FORWARDING
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has pledged to collaborate with the Council for the Regulatio…
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Notorious kidnapper, Wadume, sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, also known as Wadume, and…
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Police Arrest Kidnap Kingpin While Attempting To Abduct 3 Undergraduate Students
Police has confirmed the arrest of a 37 year old suspected kidnap kingpin, one Olarinde Adekunle ove…
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Senate probes NSITF’s claims on N17.128b expenditure document eaten by termites
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has put the current and past management of the Nigerian Social …
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Customs intercept 478 petrol kegs, warn smugglers
The Nigerian Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, has again intercepted and seized about 478 jerryc…
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Police, Military Rescue 34 Kidnap Victims in Delta, Edo
The Edo State Police command on Sunday said a combined team of security operatives has rescued 34 vi…
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Investor Protection our Priority – SECThe Securities and Exchange Commission has restated that the protection of investors in the capital …
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FG Trains 4,000 Budget Officers On GIFMIS Platform
President Muhammadu Buhari will, before the end of next month, submit the 2023 budget proposal to a …
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More Troubles For Nigerians As Inflation Hits 17-Year High Of 19.64%
Nigeria’s inflation has reached a seventeen-year high of 19.64 per cent amidst the Central Ban…
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Capital market master plan promotes transparency, market confidence – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold the Second Capital Market Committee (CMC…
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Opposition parties demanding my resignation – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday, faulted the call for his …
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Save Niger Delta commission, group tells Buhari, others
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Empl…
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5% tax: Telecoms consumers threaten legal action
Telecommunication subscribers, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, …
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All Stakeholders Widely Consulted Before Approval Of Policy5% Tariff Hike On Data Calls–FG
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Thursday faulted the oppo…
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How NDLEA Operatives Nabbed Suspect With 245kg Of Illegal Substance
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a cargo agent, Adeku…
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Dangote rewards six customers with N1m
Dangote Industries Limited has rewarded six customers with N1m cash gifts each in its Dangote b…
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Gunmen invade Nasarawa school, kill teacher
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead a teacher in Government Science Secondary School…
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Buhari reappoints media aide who lost APC primary
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed his former Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, a…
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Nigeria is bleeding, we need prayers to survive, says Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the country’s problems are man-made, calling for pr…
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HEDA Wants EFFCC To Prosecute Accomplices In N109bn Scam
Following the alleged financial fraud of N109bn hanging on the neck of the suspended Accountant-Gene…
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ICRC seeks NACCIMA, others’ support to bridge N298trn infrastructure gap
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has urged the Nigeria Association of…
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ASUU members starving to death, Orji Kalu seeks salary payment
Following inundating calls from students and other stakeholders in education, the Senator representi…
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40 Technical Colleges to Benefit from World Bank Environmental Safeguard Measures
An estimated 40 Technical Colleges in Nigeria alongside the private sector would benefit from the Wo…
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Protect oil assets, NIMASA urges engineers
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has urged the Society of Petroleum Engineers …
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Lagos govt achieved N346bn revenue target – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state has achieved 80 per cent of revenue in the 2…
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TETFund gets N1.7tn education tax in nine years
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, a Federal Government intervention agency, received a total of N1.…
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SON inaugurates committee to promote best education practices
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has inaugurated the National Technical Committee for the adopt…
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Nigeria recovers N3.2bn foreign loot in 14 months
The federal government recovered over N3.2bn (£6,324,627.66) of stolen monies from various jurisdict…
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FG opens discussion with resident doctors to end strike
The Federal Government has commenced discussions with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors o…
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‘FG secured 1,000 terror convictions in 18 months’
The Buhari-led Government secured over 1000 convictions on terrorism related cases within its first …
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Afreximbank launch Africa Trade and Investment Marketplace
Today the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the SADC Business Council (SADC BC) launched …
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Under Tinubu, Lagos contributed more to Nigeria’s GDP
Former governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has said that Lagos State, under the admi…
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Seven Victims Of Kaduna Train Attack Regain Freedom From Terrorists
At least seven passengers abducted during the Kaduna-Abuja train attack have been released on Wednes…
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Kogi NDLEA seizes 456.8kg of drugs, arrests four
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kogi State, has arrested four suspects while 456.8 kilogra…
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Elon Musk sells $7bn worth of Tesla shares
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to legal filings published on …
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Fayemi approves dissolution of boards, drops advisers, others
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the dissolution of boards and commissions in th…
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160 million Nigerians at risk of yellow fever—WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that 160 million Nigerians are at risk of yellow fever.The WH…
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Diesel hike: NRC reduces Lagos-Ibadan trips by 67%
The hike in diesel price has forced the Nigeria Railway Corporation to reduce the number of trips on…
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Ozekhome, others seek elections for vacant Senate seats
Stakeholders in the nation’s electoral process have faulted the decision of the Independent National…
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Wike bemoans lack of effective leadership in Nigeria
Governor Wike said such effective leadership, when identified, should place service above self and w…
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FG threatened Ekiti, Ondo over road project – Fayemi
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that the Federal Government threatened the st…
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No case of kidnapping on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – Police
The Divisional Police Officer of Warewa Command in Ogun State, Abdulfathi Ogunsanya, has refuted cla…
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Start Akure-Ado Ekiti road project, minister urges Fashola
The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has urged the Minister for Works…
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Kanu still our leader – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra has said that it has not replaced the currently detained Nnamdi Kanu…
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Shiites, security agents clash in Kaduna, six killed
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, on Monday, said security agents killed at least six of its members …
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Tambuwal secures N4bn loan for Sokoto farmers
The Sokoto State government has started the distribution of N4 billion loans to rice, tomatoes, and …
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Suspects linked to Owo massacre arrested – General Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said those behind the Owo attacks have been ar…
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African Food Production Facility will deliver staple crop seeds to 20 million farmers— AfDB President.
President, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says the the African Emergency Food…
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Police restore normalcy in Abuja after clash with okada riders
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has restored normalcy in Gosa, a village …
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BUHARI CONSENTS TO SALE OF EXXON MOBIL SHARES TO SEPLAT ENERGY OFFSHORE LTD
The President and Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mohammadu Buhari, on Monday consented to the sale…
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Terrorists abduct three, set ablaze fuel tankers
Terrorists have abducted three women while setting fuel tankers on fire in Saminaka community in the…
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Measles: 50 children feared dead in Rivers communities
About 50 children are feared dead following a measles outbreak in Kugbo Clan of Abua/Odual Local Gov…
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Forex crisis, insecurity, others, responsible for Nigeria’s economic downturn – NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted some of the major factors responsible for …
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NCDC confirms 157 monkeypox cases, four deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 states in the …
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Malpractice: ECOWAS Speaker suspends staff recruitment, begins probe
Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, Dr Sidie Tunis, has dire…
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FG Inaugurates Committee On Metal Dump Sites
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on Monday inaugurated a stand…
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Jaiz Bank Increases Half-Year Profit By 27%
Jaiz Bank Plc’s unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2022 were rel…
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Nigeria’s oil production decreased to 1.08m b/d in July
Nigeria’s crude oil production decreased in July to an average of 1.08 million barrels per day (bpd)…
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I have no regrets speaking the truth to power – Sanusi
The deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, says he will continue to speak and air his views to defend …
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2023: OVER EIGHT SUPPORT GROUPS SHUTDOWN NASARAWA FOR PETER OBI
Eight support groups in Nassarawa State on Saturday, under ‘One Million Man March Campaign shut down…
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SERAP sues Buhari over N5m fine on Trust TV
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Develo…
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No Kidnappers Den Behind Force Headquarters–Police
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday debunked viral claims of the existence of a kidnappers’ d…
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AfDB president describes late Prof. Mabogunje as a promoter of development
The President, Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has described the death of Prof.…
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Tinubu sees presidency as retirement benefits – Dino Melaye
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, on Saturday, alleged that the All Progressives Congress presidential c…
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We Must Be Steps Ahead Of Terrorists To Tackle Insecurity – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, made a case for the local production of military hardware…
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NEPZA boss advises Ondo Chambers to develop special agro-allied district
Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) h…
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Imo govt advocates investment in digital economy
The Imo State government has described the digital economy as the best passport to the global econom…
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FG To Compel MDAs To Insure All Govt Assets
The Federal Government is set to issue a circular ordering all Ministries, Departments and Agencies …
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No security threats to 2023 elections, NSA assures Nigerians
Following the spate of insecurity across the country, the National Security Adviser, Major General B…
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N1.4bn vehicles’ donation insensitive, NNPP slams Buhari
The New Nigeria People’s Party on Thursday slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for the donation of ve…
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Finance ministry, military, int’l community move to reopen schools
Ministry of Finance, the military and security agencies and members of the international community h…
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NPA secures FEC approval for Badagry Deep Seaport
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) through the Federal Ministry of Transportation has secured the no…
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SEC Warns Against Unregistered Investments Crowdfunding Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission has again warned investors on the activities of unregistered …
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Customs arrest suspects for trafficking 397kg pangolin scales
The Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with Wildlife Justice Commission has arrested eight sus…
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Oil price falls, OPEC raises Nigeria’s production quota
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has raised Nigeria’s crude oil production quota fo…
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FG Approves $1.13bn To Boost Agric Marketing, Special Economic Zones In 11 States
The Federal Government has approved the sum of $575m to improve agricultural marketing in 11 states.…
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Ortom to purchase AK-47, others for security outfit
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday unveiled the state’s security outfit known as Commun…
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Buhari’s Planned Impeachment Not Solution To Economic, Insecurity Challenges Facing Nigeria—Group
A Socio-Political Group known as the Non-State Actors Consultative Forum has called for caution over…
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Insecurity: Military To Implement New Security Strategies
Following the rising insecurity in the country, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, said …
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EFCC declares Mompha wanted for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, …
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We we spent N1.15bn on vehicles purchase for Niger Republic
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, defended the disbursement of N1.15bn for the purchase of 10 SU…
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Immigration redeploys 69 senior officers ‘to improve national security’
Isa Idris, acting comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has approved the pos…
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We have no preferred candidate in Atiku, Tinubu, Obi – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that it has no preference among the…
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ASUU strike: NANS asks Buhari to sack education minister over incompetence
he National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to sa…
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Over 3,541 Nigerians To Benefit From N20,000 Grant In Gombe State
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq…
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FG, farmers eye extra $136m from cocoa export
The Federal Government in partnership with the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria has commenced mo…
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Take fight to terrorists, Air Chief orders commanders
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has directed Nigerian Air Force Operational Co…
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Gunmen attack, injure AIG, kill orderly
Suspected terrorists have attacked the convoy of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 12 …
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Buhari swears in three new permanent secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office …
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Five Kaduna -Abuja Train Attack Victims Regain Freedom
The terrorists that attacked and kidnapped the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train on Tuesday, released five mo…
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Russia -Ukraine War Has Undermined Our Food Security Efforts, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, said the country was making meaningful progress in t…
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NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin, Recovers 258.74Kg Of Methamphetamine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the dismantling of two major clandestine labo…
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Nigeria on brink of collapse, says NULGE President
The National President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Ambali Olatunji, has said tha…
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MRA Sues NITDA Over Failure To Provide Details Of Proposed Regulation Of Online Platforms
Media Rights Agenda has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the National Informa…
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Nigeria To Showcase Agric Food Products At 2022 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition, Says Trade Commissioner, Ahmed
The 2022 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition will take place in Exhibition Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade C…
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We Are Working With DSS, EFCC, Others To Safeguard Pension Payment—PTAD
The Executive Secretary of Pension Transitional Arrangement of Directorate (PTAD), Dr Chioma Ejikeme…
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ITF To Commence Strict Regulation Of Vocational Training Centres
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Trust Fund ITF, Joseph Ari has an…
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CAC To Replace Drivers License, Passport With NIN For Business Registration
The Corporate Affairs Commission is planning to replace passport and driver’s license with the…
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Lagos Govt Kicks-Off Gold Coin Trading
The Lagos state government have launched the official trading of Eko Gold coin by the Lagos Commodit…
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NCC Spent N500m On Research Grants For Universities, Poly, Others– Danbatta
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator said it spent N500m on universities, Polytechnique and …
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Information Provided By BPE During Privatisation Inaccurate—Discos
The federal government has been accused of failing to provide the N100bn subsidy on electricity sinc…
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ICPC Case: Primary School Teacher, others forfeit N120m, cars to Federal Government
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government of…
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You told many lies, Wike responds to Atiku
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has finally reacted publicly to the recent interview granted by…
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FCMB Group posts 73.2% profit, leverages renewable energy
The FCMB Group Plc has declared a 73.2 per cent growth in profit for the six months ended June 30, 2…
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TERRORISM: SHAKE UP AS NIGERIAN ARMY RESHUFFLES TOP COMMANDERS, APPOINTS NEW GOCs
Few hours after the Security Council meeting presided over by the President Mohammadu Buhari on Thur…
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Over 30 Terrorists Killed In Bwari During Attack On Presidential Troops- DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said at least 30 terrorists were killed in the Bwari Area Counc…
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FG restates commitment to affordable housing delivery
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed that between 2017 to July 2022, …
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FOREX: CBN Allays Fears of Nigerians
In the face of rising demand for foreign exchange for both goods and services by Nigerians, the Cent…
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Nigeria, Taiwan To Strengthen Food Industry
Taiwan-Africa Business Association (TABA) and Anko Food Machine Co., Ltd.cohosted the Taiwan Food Ma…
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Hanifa’s murder: Court sentences school proprietor to death by hanging
A Kano State High Court has sentenced Abdulmalik Tanko and Hashim Isyaku to death by hanging followi…
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NEPZA, FIRS agree to adjust FTZs new tax administration pact
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) …
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FEC approves 2023-2025 MTEF, sets new parameters
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the 2023-2025 medium-term expenditure framework (MT…
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N109bn fraud: Finally, Court grants suspended AGF bail
An Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, granted bail to the former Accountant-General o…
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Power sector challenges in Nigeria worrisome-Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, urged Nigerians to rise up for “eff…
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Why Nigeria’s insecurity may not end soon — Ex-TUC president
A former president of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Peter Esele, has warned the Federal Government th…
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Buhari presides over National Security Council meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the National Security Council meeting at the …
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FCT POLICE BEGINS ENFORCEMENT OF OKADA BAN
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced the execution of the Federal Govern…
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Why We Can’t Resolve Aviation Fuel Crisis Now—FG
There are no immediate solutions to the current crisis rocking Nigeria’s aviation sector as the caus…
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Insecurity: PDP Senators walk out of plenary, threaten to commence Buhari’s impeachment in six weeks
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators caucus on Wednesday staged a walkout from Chambers in pr…
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FG, World Bank to build watersheds in 2,800 communities in FCT, Northern Nigeria
The federal government has assured of its willingness to support the World Bank supported projects t…
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Senate invites Emefiele over naira depreciation
The senate has invited Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over the depr…
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NGX Unveils Plan to Address Housing Deficit, Raises N72bn in 10 years
o meet the needs integral to the housing sector, whilst helping Nigeria meet its Sustainable Develop…
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NLC protest: Police, DSS beef up N’Assembly security
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Security Service, and the Nigeria Se…
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Security threat: FCTA directs Abuja private schools’ closure
The Federal Capital Territory has directed the closure of all private schools in Abuja. The directiv…
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75% of houses in Nigeria are substandard – Osinbajo
Studies show that about 75 per cent of the houses in Nigeria are substandard, the Vice President, Pr…
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ASUU: NLC threatens three days warning strike
The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has joined the national body of the union to …
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FG Procures Six Attack Helicopters from Turkey
The Chief Executive Officer of TUSAS, a Turkish aircraft manufacturer, Mr Temel Kotil, yesterday ann…
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Tribunal fixes Sept for MultiChoice tariff hike judgment
A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal sitting in Abuja has fixed September 6 for judgment i…
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Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Ariwoola as CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Nigerian Senate, seeking confirmation of Justice Oluka…
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Invest in Africa, AfDB chief urges investors at U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has given strong assurance …
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Ekweremadu denied bail, wife gets freedom in UK over organ harvesting
Nigerian senator, Ike Ekweremadu has been denied bail in the United Kingdom over an alleged plot wit…
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Lagos declares four work free days for PVC collection
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved four work-free days for state workers to allow…
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Motorcycle ban’ll render 40 million jobless – Group
The Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria has described the proposed natio…
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Insecurity: You have left us digging our grave, Ortom tells Buhari
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday, said the insecurity situation in the country has reac…
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Jega, others call for prosecution of vote-buyers
Participants at a forum seeking significant electoral process reforms have recommended the criminali…
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Insecurity: Ministry shuts Abuja FG colleges, evacuates students
The Federal Ministry of Education, for fear of impending bandits and terrorists’ attacks, has direct…
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ADC: Social Media Support for Obi will Wane Before 2023 Election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the support for the Presidential Candidate of …
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Why Community Policing is not working in FCT–Minister
Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Musa Bello, has said previous effor…
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Nigeria to experience blackout as electricity workers join NLC-ASUU protest
Nigeria may witness another round of blackouts beginning from Tuesday as electricity workers on Sund…
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Reps summon ministers, BPE over power plants sale
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance has summoned the Ministers of Finance, Budget and…
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MRA Accuses Police of Being Used by Powerful Interests to Harass Media
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the weekend raid on the head office of the Peoples Gazette…
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I Have Done All That Is Expected As Commander-In-Chief To Tackle Insecurity–Buhari
The Presidency, Sunday, said the President General Muhammadu had done more than was expected of him …
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I’ll withdraw my support if you derail, brother warns Adeleke
Dr. Deji Adeleke, the founder of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State and an elder brother to the Osu…
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Toll gates returning to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – Fashola
The Nigerian Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said the Federal Government is re…
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Journalists Arrest: HEDA Warns FG Against Media Suppression
Following the recent arrest, detention and release of journalists of Peoples Gazette (an online medi…
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Nigeria’s human capital development among world’s worst -W’Bank
The World Bank Group has said that Nigeria’s human capital development ranks among the worst globall…
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FG, NEPC Seek Stakeholders’ Support In Promoting Non-Oil Exports
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, said the Federal Gov…
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NEPZA hails Buhari’s insistence on operating country’s FTZ scheme with global best practices
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed satisfaction on President Muhamm…
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Prove Your Mental Capacity In An Hour-Long Interview, Atiku Challenges Tinubu
The presidential standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 election, Atiku …
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EFCC declares three suspects wanted for N15bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared three suspects wanted for money lau…
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Ekiti election: SERAP sues INEC over failure to prosecute vote-buyers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent…
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Terrorists threaten to kidnap Buhari, El-Rufai, Senators
The abductors of the abducted Kaduna-Abuja train passengers have released another video where the vi…
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EASE OF DOING BUSINESS BILL PASSES SECOND READING AT THE SENATE
Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill 2022, at the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, …
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Tinubu absent as Buhari meets APC stakeholders
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently hosting a delegation led by the All Progressives Congress’ s…
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Owo massacre: Group demands arrest of perpetrators
Six weeks after the terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo , Ondo State, a group…
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Why I Didn’t Pick Wike As VP Candidate-Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the contr…
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APC wont disappoint me in 2023 election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja, said next year’s elections would give the All Progres…
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N109bn scam: Court remands ex-AGF, others in Kuje prison
Justice Adeyemi Ajayi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday remanded a former A…
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DSS report warns against protest, Ngige tells NLC
The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress to cancel its planned protest ove…
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FG TO FORMULATE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HICON – KATAGUM
In order to deepen support for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry, the Minister of State for In…
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the O…
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Upcoming bishops attended Shettima’s unveiling – Tinubu support organisation
he Tinubu Support Organisation on Thursday described the attack on the clergypersons who attended th…
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Umar Takes Over As NIPC Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Saratu Umar on Thursday ass…
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JAMB reduces cut-off marks for varsities to 140, polytechnics 120
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, approved cut-off marks for universities a…
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Kuje attack: FG to ban motorcycles, mining activities
Following the terrorist attacks on the Kuje Correctional facility on July 5 as well as others record…
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FG Spent N1.9trn On Debt Service In 4 Months
The federal government has so far released the sum of N4.72trn to finance some of the expenditure it…
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Afreximbank launches Africa Trade and Investment Council
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East Africa Business Council (EABC) have launched t…
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FG Suspends Dana Airline’s Operation Indefinitely
The federal government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended Dana Airlines’ Ai…
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CBN Clarifies Stand On Illicit Conversion Of Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified the statement made by the Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at Tu…
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AON seeks FG’s intervention on aviation fuel, forex scarcity
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has appealed to the Federal Government to, again, look critically a…
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AfDB to disburse $27m for emergency production of food
The African Development Bank will release an additional $27.41 million (about N11.23billion) to impl…
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Shettima’s choice was for victory, says Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, officially u…
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Surprise as “Unknown bishops attend Shettima’s unveiling
Journalists assigned to cover the official presentation of former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Sh…
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Anambra: 20 women Die in Pregnancy
Related Complications In Six Months AnambraNo fewer that 20 women have died in pregnancy- related complications in Anambra State from January t…
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National Grid Collapses For Sixth Time Amidst Power Crisis
The National Grid has collapsed for the sixth time in nearly seven months this year. A distribution …
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NLC’s planned protest with ASUU illegal, says FG
The Federal Government, Wednesday, announced that the planned solidarity march by the Nigeria Labour…
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Increase In Lending Rate To 14% Won’t Curb Inflation, Expert Tells CBN
The President, Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, Prof Uche Uwaleke has said that t…
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Katagum Hails Okonjo-Iweala’s Leadership, Tenacity At WTO
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment Amb Mariam Katagum has commended the Direct…
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Resolve ASUU Strike Within Two Weeks, Buhari Directs Education Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, a two-week ultimatum to…
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Troops kill bandit, recover AK-47 rifles, motorcycles
The Kaduna State government said, on Tuesday, that troops killed a notorious bandit terrorising the …
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Atiku celebrates Peter Obi at 61
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, celebrated t…
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Bread scarcity looms as bakers threaten shut down of operations
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Fede…
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APC to unveil Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate on Wednesday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will officially unveil Kashim Shettima, former governor …
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Power supply to drop again, TCN alerts Nigerians
Power supply will drop by 50 megawatts on Wednesday. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, in a state…
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Death of Edo Lawmaker forces Senate to adjourn plenary
The Senate suspended legislative activities on Tuesday and adjourned it till Wednesday in honour of …
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Threat Of Rising Inflation Makes CBN To Raise Interest Rate To 14%
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the Monetary Policy Rate by 100 basis points to 14 per cen…
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Buhari unveils new NNPC Ltd, says entity now free from govt’s interference
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday officially unveiled the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Li…
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Cultism: IGP orders probe of singer Portable
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has ordered an investigation into the comments by contro…
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Aero Shuts Down Flight Operations Indefinitely,
Aero Contractors has shut down all commercial flight operations over shortage of aircraft. But the s…
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AfDB, SEC Collaborate on Market Surveillance System Project
In a bid to modernise Nigeria’s capital markets and ensure that it is well positioned to support eco…
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2023: APGA Legal Adviser Quits, Joins Obi Campaign Team
The Legal Adviser of Imo chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Ifeanyi Olumba,…
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Humanitarian Minister Restates Buhari’s Commitment to Tackling Poverty
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Ms. Sadiya Farouq,…
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7 Die, 100 Injured in 41 Crashes During Sallah in Ogun, Says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, said yesterday that seven perso…
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Buhari congratulates new NBA President, Maikyau
President General Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, felicitated with the Nigerian Bar Association on the s…
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Oyo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.
Embattled Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, has been impeached The House of Asse…
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Peter Obi congratulates Adeleke, justifies Labour Party’s performance
The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor-elect, Ade…
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SAD DAY AS NOLLYWOOD LOSES TWO PROMINENT ACTRESSES, ADA AMEH, SOLA ONAYIGA
Two prominent veteran Nollywood actresses, Mrs Oluwasolamipe Onayiga, and Ada Ameh are dead. Sadly t…
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AfDB President, Cape Verde PM Meet On Economic Development
The African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has met with Cabo Verde Prime Minis…
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Stop Unruly Celebration Over My Victory, Adeleke Tasks Osun Youths
The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has directed supporters and well-wishers of the Osun State Governo…
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Buhari congratulates Adeleke, says outcome of Osun election shows will of the people
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke for winning the 2022 Osun gover…
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Osun: Secondus congratulates Adeleke, says Osun people brave, courageous
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has described the party’s…
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JUST IN: Maikyau Emerges NBA 36th President
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Yakubu Maikyau, has emerged the 36th President of the Nigerian Bar …
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I have brought light to Osun – Adeleke
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and winner of the just concluded Osun State governorsh…
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Osinbajo’s undergoes leg surgery – Presidency
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has undergone a successful leg operation, according to a st…
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Elections now easy for us to handle – PPRO
The Police Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that the…
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How Adeleke “danced” his way to Osun Government House
It is sweet revenge for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ade…
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INEC declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic P…
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Fitch Ratings upgrades Afreximbank to ‘BBB’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating …
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Consumers have say in proposed tariff hike – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has hinted that an increase in the price of telecommunication…
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We’re not aware of N1.2tn proposal, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities’ National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, on Thursday sai…
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DMO: Nigeria’s debt profile prone to oil price volatility, FX risks
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria’s debt profile is prone to the volatility of oil price…
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NIMASA TO DEPLOY SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFTS TO FIGHT OIL THEFT – JAMOH
Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA…
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Court convicts Baba Ijesha of sexual assault, jails him 16 years
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has convicted the embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias…
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Police uncover baby factory in Delta, arrest suspects
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have uncovered a baby factory located within Obodogba c…
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Nigerians Will Soon Start Accessing Credit Facilities To Acquire New Vehicles—Bakare, FMITI Director
In this interview with THE COMMERCE AFRICA, the Director, Industrial Development Department in the F…
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Nigeria’s Automobile Industry Properly Positioned To Take Advantage Of AfCFTA—Aliyu, NADDC Boss
Mr. Jelani Aliyu, is the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC…
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FG threatens revocation of N29bn Yola-Mubi road contract
The Federal Government has threatened to revoke the N29bn Yola-Mubi road rehabilitation contracts aw…
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ITF seeks more educational options to boost national apprenticeship scheme
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has called for more educational options to boost apprenticeship s…
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ECOWAS Court declares Buhari’s Twitter ban unlawful
Economic Community of West African States’ Court has declared “unlawful” the suspension of Twitter b…
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No jobs in government anymore, Buhari tells youths
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged youths to acquire knowledge not towards getting government jobs…
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Our Reforms Transforming CAC Into A World Class Company Registry—Registrar-General
In this interview with THE COMMERCE AFRICA Magazine, the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs …
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Govt’s Initiatives To Boost Commodity Exports Yielding Results —Audu, FMITI Director
The Director, Commodities and Export Department in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Inves…
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Muslim-Muslim ticket: Watch your utterances, Ganduje warns ex-SGF
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has described as unjustifiable claims attributed to a former…
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We’ve not compromised for politics, IPOB replies Gumi
The Indigenous People of Biafra has said that the agitations for the Republic of Biafra cannot be co…
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Nigeria’s Telecom Subscribers Consumed 353.1 Million Terabyte Of Data In 2021–Report
An industry report released by the Nigerian Communications Commission has revealed that subscribers …
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Muslim-Muslim ticket irresponsible, disregard for national diversities – PFN
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, has opined that the decision of the pre…
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JUST IN: IGP bans spy number plates nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered a total ban on all use of Police SPY Vehicl…
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NEPC Backs Platform To Digitalize Employment Process Using Artificial Intelligence
Nigerians who have been searching for jobs can now do so with so much ease as a platform that would …
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Police arrest Kuje prison escapee in Ogun
A 28-year-old Kuje Correctional Centre escapee, Yakubu AbdulMumuni, has been arrested by men of Ogun…
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Dangote now 63rd, Elon Musk tops 100 billionaires ranking
Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has become the 63rd richest billionaire in the world, according to the lates…
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SEC DG Urges Co-operation to bridge Infrastructure GapRelevant stakeholders have been urged to co-operate with the Securities and Exchange Commission its …
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EU Freezes Russian Assets Worth $13.8bn
The European Union has frozen Russian assets worth $13.8bn since Russia invaded Ukraine on February …
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Nollywood Actress Funke Akindele emerges PDP Lagos deputy gov candidate
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been named the Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship c…
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World’s population to hit eight billion by November
The United Nations has projected that the world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on N…
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Resign if Presidency is tough, HURIWA slams Buhari
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, has called on President Mu…
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Its tough ruling Nigeria, I’m eager to go—Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, described his seven years in office as “tough” saying “I am ea…
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NDLEA arrests Escaped Kuje Inmate With Drug In Abuja
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested one of the feeling ter…
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Our National Legal Adviser Didn’t Resign—APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied media report that its National Legal Adviser, Ahmad&n…
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Dollar scarcity could persist as Nigeria’s Eurobond trade at worst price
Nigeria’s ten-year Eurobond closed the first half of the year at a yield of 13.45% or $69.8 in unit …
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Senate to order arrest of amnesty programme’s administrator
The Senate has resolved to issue a warrant of arrest against officials of the Presidential Amnesty P…
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FAAC allocation drops to N2.1tn in three months
The Federation Account Allocation Committee allocation to the federal, state and local governments d…
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Rainfall: Lagos residents lament flooding, transport fare hike
Lagos residents have lamented the effects of the continuous rainfall in different parts of the state…
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Lassa fever cases rise to 829, 160 deaths
The number of Lassa fever infections since the beginning of the year is 829, with 160 deaths, accord…
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I Chose Shettima As Running Mate Because He Is Competent, Reliable— Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Daura, said h…
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Masari Resigns As Placeholder As Tinubu Presents Shettima As Running Mate To Buhari
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has arrived Daura, Ka…
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Benin, Kaduna, Kano Worst Performing Electricity Distribution Companies In Nigeria, Says FG
For failing to meet up with the privatisation agreement entered into with the federal government in …
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Lawan, Akpabio won’t contest for senate in 2023, INEC insists
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that it stands on the election and reports it…
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Skye Bank: EFCC withdraws Tunde Ayeni’s N25.4bn case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn the N25.4bn corruption case it filed agai…
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Water scarcity hits Sokoto, residents rush moving tankers
As water scarcity bites harder, Sokoto residents chase after moving water tankers to get supplies. T…
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Katsina FRSC to prosecute underage drivers
Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina, Ali Sule, said that the corps’ mobile court wil…
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PDP asks APC to steer clear of Wike
Amid growing disquiet in the Peoples Democratic Party over the crisis in the party and his absence f…
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It’s Unacceptable For ASUU Strike To Linger This Long—Saraki
A former Senate President Bukola Saraki said that he would not have allowed the strike action by the…
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APC govs woos Wike ahead 2023 elections
Some governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress are currently meeting wit…
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IPMAN blames PPMC for fuel scarcity
Oil marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) …
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APC chieftain petitions INEC to sack Akwa Ibom REC
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Blessing Agbomhere, has peti…
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Rivers Customs generate N115bn in six months
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port-Harcourt Area ll Command, Onne, has said that it collected a total…
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Buhari mourns former Japanese PM, Shinzo Abe
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, extended the condolences of the Ni…
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Sallah: NCDC warns of COVID-19 fifth wave
As Muslim faithful prepare to mark the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Nigeria Centre for Diseas…
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Kuje Prison Attacks: Buhari summons security chiefs as FG declares 69 terrorists wanted, releases their biodata
Still reeling under the weight of embarrassment, shock and disappointment occasioned by the Tuesday …
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Datti Baba-Ahmed emerges Peter Obi’s running mate
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled his running mate, Senator Yusuf Dat…
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Former Japan PM Abe dies after shooting incident
Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital on Friday, local media reported, hours aft…
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Malami Inaugurates Committee to Review Juvenile Justice System
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), on T…
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FG DECLARES MONDAY, TUESDAY AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EID-EL KABIR CELEBRATION
The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July, 2022, as public holidays to m…
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Nami charges professional bodies on tax development in Nigeria
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Muhammad Nami has called on prof…
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AFTER MONTHS OF INTENSE PRESSURE, BORIS JOHNSON STEPS ASIDE AS UK PM
After several months of pressure from his Conservative Party, the troubled British Prime Minister, B…
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UK PM to Resign as Conservative Leader after Wave of Resignations
Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative leader, but intends to carry on as prime minister unt…
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FCCPC Threatens To Sanction Discos Over Non-Compliance With NERC Regulations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Wednesday threatened to sanction elect…
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FG Targets N720b in Q3 As DMO Unveil Bond Issuance Programme
The Federal Government is set to generate about N720 billion in the third quarter of 2022 from FGN B…
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ASUU Strike: Edo Loses Ten Varsity Lecturers
Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University chapter, Prof.C…
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Elon Musk secretly welcomes twins with employee
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has secretly welcomed a set of twins with Shivon Zilis, an emplo…
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Population Data Vital For Economic Devt—Abia Gov
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says the collation of reliable data on population is a key req…
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‘I’m 21 Years Old’–Ekweremadu’s Kidney Donor Makes U-Turn
David Ukpo, the alleged kidney donor to Miss Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, h…
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Buhari reshuffles cabinet, tasks new ministers on productivity
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, assigned portfolios to seven newly appointed ministers, ch…
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Nigerians Will Continue To Suffer Fuel Queues Until We Deregulate Oil Sector—FG
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) rose from its weekly meeting Wednesday at the State House, Abuja…
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Nigeria, Ghana To Promote efficiency in Regulatory Oversight
In recognition of the importance of enhanced coordination and cooperation concerning issues of commo…
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My Running Mate Will Be Younger Than Me–Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, opened up on his choice of …
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700 FRSC officers to man Kogi highways during Sallah
he Federal Road Safety Corps has mobilised 700 personnel and 20 equipment to highways in Kogi State …
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Adesina Highlights The Role of the African Development Bank in Realising the Economic Opportunities of Africa
In his address to the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Ireland’s leadin…
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Five die, 551 Kuje prison inmates on the run
One Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel and four inmates have been confirmed dead du…
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Terrorists Attack Buhari’s Convoy
Suspected terrorists on Tuesday, near Dutsinma, Katsina State, ambushed the convoy of cars conveying…
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OPEC Secretary General, Barkindo Dies At 63
The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Muhammad Barkindo, is de…
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Correctional Service confirms attack on Kuje prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that there was an attack on the Custodial Centre in …
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SENATE APPEALS FOR MORE SUPPORT ON AMCON RECOVERY DRIVE
The Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sa…
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CSO drags IGP to court over Tinubu’s alleged perjury
A civil rights group, Incorporated Trustees of Center for Reform and Public Advocacy has dragged the…
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You Have Been A Worthy Ambassador Of Nigeria. Buhari hails Barkindo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, described the outgoing Secretary-General of the Organisation …
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Subsidy probe: Ministers, others shun panel, Gbajabiamila fumes
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has condemned the non-appearance of …
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FIRS Extends Deadline For Submission Of Companies Income Tax Returns To August 31
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has extended the deadline for the submission of Companies Income …
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FG issues guideline to retain oil sector spending in Nigeria
The Federal Government has developed and issued an insurance guideline to drive the retention of oil…
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ICRC plans 53 PPP projects worth $22bn in 2022
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission is planning to gazette 53 eligible and bankable …
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Oil Producers Need $11trn Investment To Meet Growth In Energy Demand —OPEC
Over $11.8trn would be needed between now and 2045 by Nigeria and other oil and gas producing countr…
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Germany, UNICEF, WFP launch humanitarian programme in North-East
Germany, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the World Food Programme have launched a new humani…
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Afreximbank renews $1bn Facility to operationalise AfCFTA
At their 134th Meeting held on June 13, 2022, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank …
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NLC plans one-day protest over ASUU strike, others
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday said it would hold a one – day national protest to force the…
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Shiroro attack: Buhari vows to rescue captives, punish perpetrators
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said his government would do every…
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Nigeria earns over $1bn from gas sale to Portugal in 2022, says Kyari
Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the NNPC Ltd, on Thursday said that Nigeria has so far earned…
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Afreximbank Welcomes Algeria as its 52nd Member State
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that The People’s Democratic Republ…
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Drug addiction: NDLEA inaugurates call centre for treatment
Drug users and addicts no longer have excuses not to seek treatment with the commissioning of a mode…
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Ekweremadu appears before UK Court
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday appeared before the Uxbridge Mag…
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NIGERIA SIGNS BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH QATAR ON DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The Hon. Minister of State, budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has signed a bilateral c…
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Over 12,000 applications received for national housing scheme—FG
The minister of works and housing, Babatude Fashola says more than 12,000 applicants expressed inter…
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NATIONAL PLANNING INAUGURATES MINISTERIAL SERVICOM COMMITTEE
The permanent secretary, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Olusola O. Idowu, has said that the FG is…
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Buhari in Portugal: Count me out, I won’t interfere in 2023 elections
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal gave assurances of a free hand to …
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Actions are being taken, Atiku replies Ortom, other aggrieved PDP members
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, said actions were …
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Succour as FG engages lawyers for Ekweremadu
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom…
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FG increases tax on cigarette, shisha to 30%
The Federal Government has increased tax on tobacco products including shisha by 30 per cent, a move…
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NDLEA Nabs 71 Drug Dealers, Convicts 21 in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger State Command, has announced that it arreste…
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CBN, Bankers Committee Sensitises Lagos Markets on ENaira
In a bid to enhance the adaptation of eNaira the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration…
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Mortgage Banking Association projects N1trn annual revenue target for FMBN
The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria, MBAN, has set a Ntrillion annual turnover for the Feder…
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N100 bribe: Rivers policeman bags death sentence for killing driver
A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Tuesday, sentenced a dismissed policeman, James Imhalu,…
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Under utilisation of mineral resources, reasons for slow development – FG
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, MMSD, Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that the under util…
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NDIC, ICPC, others partner on national anti-corruption strategy
In a move toward tackling institutional graft, the Chairman of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corpora…
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Naira depreciates further to N614/$ at parallel market
The Nigerian naira has dropped to N614 against the dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exc…
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TINUBU’S CERTIFICATE SAGA, A NON-ISSUE IF INEC’s RECORD IS EFFICIENT – UZODIMMA
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday described the certificates controversy around the …
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NAICOM Cancels Licenses Of Niger Insurance, Standard Alliance Insurance
The National Insurance Commission, on Tuesday cancelled the Certificates of Registration of Niger In…
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WE ARE FIGHTING TO DEFEND, NOT TO KILL OUR PEOPLE -NNAMDI KANU
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, granted an interview after one year…
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Fuel subsidy, refinery rehabilitation gulped N1.3tn in five months – NNPC
The amount spent as subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, and on refinery rehabi…
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Buhari jets to Portugal to receive National Honour
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, depart Abuja on a State Visit to Portugal at the invitat…
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Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Ahmed Gulak
Police authorities in Imo State say they have arrested one of the suspected killers of a chieftain o…
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FG To Reduce Housing Deficit Before May 2023
The Federal Government has vowed to considerably cut down the about 17 million housing deficits acro…
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We ‘ll Strengthen SEC To Reposition Nigeria’s Capital Market—FG
The Federal Government has said it would strengthen the Securities and Exchange Commission to reposi…
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AfDB approves Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to transform Africa’s pharmaceutical industry
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Phar…
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Tinubu travels to France amid running mate controversy
The presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday, left t…
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Buhari to swear in Justice Ariwoola as CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to swear in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Ju…
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ILL HEALTH, CRISIS IN SUPREME COURT FORCE TANKO’S RESIGNATION AS CJN
Indications have emerged that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Tanko Mohammed, has resigned on the…
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Farmers/herders’ clash: FG to flag-off pasture development scheme
To put an end to the perennial clashes between herders and farmers, the Federal Government has resol…
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Banditry: Obtain guns to defend yourselves, Zamfara govt orders residents
The Zamfara State Government has directed residents of the state to obtain guns to defend themselves…
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HEDA Petitions EFCC, ICPC Buratai’s Alleged Abuse Of Office
Following the viral news (from reputable Media Organisations) on the burst and arrest of a part…
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Nigeria is a complex country to navigate through –Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said on Satur…
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Buhari Seeks More Foreign Investments IN Agric, ICT, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the huge investments made in the country by Nigerians i…
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NDLEA seizes N6bn worth of drugs in Lagos
The Apapa Area Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency said it seized 19,703.25 kgs of …
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Buhari Appoints Fasanya As SMEDAN DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Olawale Tunde Fasanya as the new Direc…
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Successful investors to get marginal oil field licences Tuesday –FG
The Federal Government has announced that the successful investors in Nigeria’s 57 marginal oil fiel…
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Anxiety as fuel scarcity lingers in Abuja, other states
By Patrick Wemambu Queues of motorists struggling to purchase premium motor spirit, popularly called…
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FAAC SHARES N680.783 BILLION MAY 2022 REVENUE TO FG, STATES AND LGCs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N680.783 Billion May 20…
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Supreme Court strikes out Buhari, Malami’s suit against Section 84(12) of Electoral Act
The Supreme Court, on Friday, struck out the suit voiding the provisions of Section 84 (12) of…
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CBN Faults Misleading Report on Payment of Overseas Tuition
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has faulted reports in media circles suggesting that the payments …
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eNaira, Africa’s Gateway to a Digital Economy—CBN
Registration for the eNaira hackathon, geared towards ideating innovative solutions for the newly la…
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Bandits release 29 Zamfara cellphone sellers
Bandits have released the 29 members of the Nigeria Cellphone Sellers and Repairers Association, Zam…
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Nigeria’s revenue from train services increased by 199% in one year
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it generated N6.08 billion revenue from passengers, carg…
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NCDC records 74 cholera deaths, 2,339 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said no fewer than 74 persons have been reportedly killed by …
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EVELYN URGES FMITI STAFF TO DISCHARGE DUTIES WITH ALL SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Permanent Secretary of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Evelyn Ngige has urged the Staff of t…
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Bandits release abducted Plateau monarch after three days
The paramount ruler of Panyam, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, His Royal Highne…
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Probe Supreme Court Justices corruption allegations against CJN, HURIWA urges NJC, CCT
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, has called on the National…
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UK police charge two Nigerians for alleged organ harvesting plan
The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police have formally charged two Nigerians with conspiracy to facili…
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MERGER TALKS : PETER OBI IN SECRET MEETING WITH GOV WIKE
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Wednesday met the Rivers State Governor…
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ASUU’ll call off strike soon, says Ngige
The Federal Government on Wednesday said the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universit…
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Atiku raises team to woo Wike, Rivers gov’s camp adamant
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has set up a commit…
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States to lose N19bn in oil, gas revenues in 2022 – World Bank
The World Bank has said that Nigerian states will likely lose N18.8bn in oil and gas revenues in 202…
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FG To Boost Cocoa Exports To Taipei, Others
The Commissioner, Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan Mr Ibrahim Ahmed has said that the federal governme…
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Buhari nominates seven new ministers, sends list to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated seven persons for screening and confirmation by the Senate …
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FG To Empower 12,000 Public Servants With Financial Literacy Skills
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to empower at least 12,000 junior civil servants under the…
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Govt schemes’ll impact Nigerians if professionals play active roles – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that government plans and policies would impact s…
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Twitter Board Endorses Musk’s $44 Billion Deal
The board of Twitter has unanimously endorsed Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition deal and rec…
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Nigeria needs to improve negotiations to curb IFFs – ICPC
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof…
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Buhari defends Emefiele’s ‘unorthodox’ policies, says it’s alternative economic model
Again, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed a vote of confidence in Godwin Emefiele, governor of…
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Nigeria Records Best Performance In Global Budget Survey
Nigeria posted its best performance in the Open Budget Survey, improving by 24 points for transparen…
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Statutory delegates: Reps’ move to override Buhari suffers setback
A move for the House of Representatives to override the President Muhammadu Buhari on Section 84 (8)…
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Profit-taking hits Nigeria’s stock market as investors lose over N700bn
With the rout hitting global markets, Nigeria’s stocks headed south last week in bearish raid a…
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We Must Take Advantage Of Energy Crisis To Boost Gas Export To Europe – Sylva
Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, has charged hydrocarbon-rich African natio…
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Commuters stranded as fuel scarcity hits Lagos, other states
Many passengers were stranded at various bus stops in Lagos State, Monday morning, as commercial veh…
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Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu orders probe into attack on journalists
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into Sunday’s attack on a bus c…
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Apapa port rail track ready in two weeks, says FG
The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Monday, assured Nigerians that t…
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2023: How Obi, Tinubu, Atiku, Others Can Substitute Running Mates–INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said vice presidential placeholders could untie…
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Sanctioned Russia becomes China’s main source of oil
Customs data showed Monday that China ramped up crude oil imports from Russia in May, helping to off…
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Afreximbank Appoints Nigeria’s Kanayo Awani Executive Vice President
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Momday in Cairo announced the appointment of Kanayo …
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Appoint Me As Interim President In 2023, Okotie Begs Buhari
The Founder of Household of God Church, Reverend Chris Okotie, has asked political parties’ presiden…
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TRADE MINISTERS ADOPT 10 DECISIONS AT THE WTO 12TH MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
Trade Ministers from Member countries of the World Trade Organization adopted Ten (10) decisions / …
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Dangote Sugar Refinery Rewards Shareholders N12.15bn Dividend
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has rewarded shareholders of the company a dividend payout of N12.15billi…
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Zamfara declares five work-free days for voter registration
Governor Matawalle of Zamfara State has declared June 20th to 24th, 2022 as a work-free week to enab…
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NLC offers free medical services to Abuja community residents
Nigeria Labour Congress, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation, offered free med…
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Report Anyone Damaging Road Infrastructure, Buhari Urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday warned Nigerians not to exceed 100 kilometers per hour when d…
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Labour Party announces Doyin Okupe as Obi’s running mate
The Labour Party of Nigeria has announced Doyin Okupe as the running mate of Peter Obi but in a plac…
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57,004 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrendered, 47 Terrorists Killed In Two Weeks — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said that about 57,004 members of the Boko Haram terrorist group have surre…
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AfCFTA Will Open Intra-Africa Trade
For the third year running, the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC) …
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PenCom Begins Online Verification Of FG Retirees June 20
The National Pension Commission on will on Monday, June 20, commence the 2022 online verification an…
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No shortage of passport booklets in Nigeria – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has said there is no shortage of passport booklets in the …
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ASUU strike: Pass no-confidence vote in Buhari, HURIWA tells NASS
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, has called on the National…
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Ekiti Attracts $500 Million World Bank Projects in Four Years – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said the state has attracted about $500 million…
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2023: Why I chose Okowa as my running mate -Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has given reasons for pi…
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Zamfara State Considers Telecommunication Suspension Over Insecurity
The Zamfara State Government said it is considering the suspension of telecommunication services in …
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PDP UNVEILS OKOWA AS ATIKU’S RUNNING MATE
Ahead of the Friday Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, deadline for the submission of …
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My next attempt for presidency will be ‘supersonic’, says Yahaya Bello
The Kogi State Governor and presidential aspirant in the just concluded presidential primary of the …
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FG’ll increase funding for police – NHRC
The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has assured the Nigeri…
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Nigeria’s inflation rate reaches 11-month high, hits 17.71%
The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, s…
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FG, 10 states plan 2,000MW off-grid power
The Federal Government and 10 states are currently working to produce 2,000 megawatts of off-grid el…
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Extend voter registration by two months, Reps urge INEC
The House of Representatives has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the J…
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Over N1.04tn lost to 2021 aircraft repairs in foreign countries – FG
Nigeria lost $2.5bn (about N1.04tn at the official exchange rate of N415.63/$) to other countries in…
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Nothing wrong with Muslim-Muslim ticket – Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has said that there is nothing wrong if the All Pro…
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Seven Million Nigerians To Become Poorer By December —World Bank
The World Bank on Tuesday said that the current inflationary pressure will push additional one milli…
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Nigeria To Showcase Agric Food Products At Taipei Mega Show
The Food Taipei Mega Shows for this year will be held in Taiwan on June 22 to 25, 2022 at the Taipei…
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FG Planning To Regulate Social Media ‘Through The Back Door’—MRA
Media Rights Agenda on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to discontinue its attempt to adopt …
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40 Owo massacre victims get mass burial Friday
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has fixed Friday, June 17, 2022 for the mass burial of those who …
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Court sentences two Abba Kyari co-defendants to two years in jail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced to two years im jail, two co-defend…
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National Assembly workers suspend strike
National Assembly workers under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria …
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2.4 million metric tonnes fish imports depleting Nigeria’s forex –FG
Nigeria imports about 2.4 million metric tonnes of frozen fish annually and this is taking a toll on…
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Blackout worsens as grid collapses for fifth time
There was widespread blackout across the country on Sunday following the collapse of the national po…
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Nigeria To Begin Production Of Military, Paramilitary Uniforms In January – ICRC
Nigeria will begin local production of uniforms for its military and paramilitary personnel from Jan…
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NIGERIA CALLS FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE MULTIFACETED CHALLENGES OF THE WTO.
In order to adapt to the evolving global socio-economic environment and remain relevant, Nigeria has…
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NIGERIA CALLS FOR SYNERGY AMONG WTO MEMBERS TO ENHANCE GLOBAL ECONOMIC POLICY MAKING
Federal Government through the Minister of State for Industry Trade and Investment, Amb.Mariam Yalwa…
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LAGOS INTL’ TRADE FAIR COMPLEX TO GENERATE MORE REVENUE FOR GOVERNMENT-Adebayo
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo CON, has urged the ne…
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We’ll introduce USSD code for eNaira transactions–CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce an unstructured supplementary service d…
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NDIC Reiterates Commitment To Financial System Stability
Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Bello Hassan, has said the …
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FIRS To Commence Nationwide Monitoring On Tax Compliance
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it would embark on a nationwide Value Adde…
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2023 Election: Declare Your Assets, SERAP Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sent an open letter to presidential candida…
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Democracy Day: Buhari Assures Of Credible Election In 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja, promised to facilitate a “free, fair and transparent …
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Interpol, ICPC sign MoU on database access
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has signed a M…
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NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorms from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Friday to…
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We Will Give You 90% Of Our Vote, South-West APC tells Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress in the South-West under the chairmanship of Isaac Kekemeke…
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Customs impound 10,865 kegs of petrol at Seme
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command, said it impounded 10,865 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spiri…
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Why Buhari didn’t impose consensus candidate – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari refrained from …
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NLC Supports Peter Obi as Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate
Organised labour under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behin…
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FIRS to commence VAT compliance monitoring exercise July 1
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has said it will embark on a nationwide value-added tax and with…
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Peter Obi Urges INEC To Extend Voter Registration Deadline
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Comm…
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Democracy Day: FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has declared Monday, June 13, as a public …
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2023: JONATHAN CONGRATULATES ATIKU, TINUBU, OBI, OTHER PARTY FLAG BEARERS
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated presidential election flagbearers of …
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Democracy Day: Buhari to address Nigerians on Sunday
The President, Major Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will address the nation via a live broadcast at 7:00 …
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I will support you to succeed, Amaechi tells Tinubu
The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has congratulated the National Leader of the …
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ISWAP behind Ondo attack, says National Security Council
The National Security Council, on Thursday, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province m…
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NAICOM, NCDMB urges stakeholders to comply with oil & gas content development
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NC…
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HEDA Urges ANAN To Sanction Idris Over N80bn Alleged Scam
Following the arrest and detention of the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Idris Ahmed, b…
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Lawan congratulates Tinubu after defeat at APC primary
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Wednesday that the emergence of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola…
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Nigeria, Others Losing $95bn in Productivity Due to Unsafe Food In-take–FG
The federal government has said consumption of unsafe or contaminated food was causing the country a…
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NATIONAL POLICY ON MSMEs, A FRAMEWORK TO TACKLE CHALLENGES- AMB. KATAGUM.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum has said that …
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Kogi governor’s group faults Tinubu’s emergence
Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation has faulted the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the pres…
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Lick You Wound, Tinubu Tells Lawan After Winning APC Presidential Ticket
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has emerged as the winner of the …
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We Can Assist CBN Stop Exchange Rate Crisis–BDCs
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nige…
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There Will Be Crisis If I’m Excluded from APC Presidential Primary—Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and a presidential aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congr…
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Desist from selling government-provided inputs, FG warns farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mahmood Abubakar, has warned smallholder farm…
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Pick candidate from South East, Okorocha, other South-East aspirants write Buhari
All Progressives Congress Presidential aspirants from the South-East have written a letter to the Pr…
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Soludo orders repeat of online recruitment exam for teachers
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the repeat of the online recruitment e…
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APC Chairman To Present Lawan To Buhari
As the presidential primary election of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, get underway i…
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Seven presidential aspirants reject Governors’ list, back Abdullahi Adamu
Seven presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have dismissed t…
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Beware Of The Cabals In APC, Fayose Warns Tinubu
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that there are indications that the All Pro…
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I have anointed no one, there shall be no imposition – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has cleared all doubts about where he stands on the choice of a president…
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Blasphemy: Police arrest 15 suspects linked to Abuja killing
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said at least 15 suspects have been arr…
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Don’t claim credit for Buhari’s victory, Presidency slams Tinubu
The Presidency on Monday in Abuja, said that no one can or should claim to have single-handedly engi…
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Tinubu Donates N75m To Victims Of Owo Church Attack
All Progressives Congress National Leader and presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday,…
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Osinbajo not involved in road accident – FRSC
Contrary to videos circulating online that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was involved in an accident …
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Japan To Invest In Nigeria’s Auto Industry
The government of Japan through the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking to s…
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Afreximbank Supports Titan Trust Bank With $300m Loan
The African Export Import Bank has announced the disbursement of a $300m Intra-African Investment Fi…
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SEC Plans Unique Identity Identity For Capital Market Participants
In a bid to check issues of fraud in the capital market as well as reduce to the barest minimum the …
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Media Rights Agenda Blasts FG For Not Protecting Journalists From Attacks
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has accused the federal government of encouraging attacks against jour…
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Owo Church Attack: CAN Demands Complete Overhaul Of Security Architecture
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated that insecurity has “gotten out of hands…
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Akeredolu Orders Manhunt Of Perpetrators Of Owo Church Attack
Following the unfortunate attack on the people of Owo worshipping at the St Francis Catholic Church,…
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Owo church attack: We’ll keep standing against evil, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the Federal Government will continue to stand against e…
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Buhari laments Owo Church tragedy, says “eternal sorrow awaits perpetrators of crime”
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the dastard killing of worshippers on Sunday at the St Fran…
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National Assembly workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid arrears
Workers at the National Assembly, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Niger…
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Over 30 worshippers killed as gunmen attack Ondo church
The St Francis Catholic Church in Owo LGA of Ondo state was attacked by gunmen on Sunday. The incide…
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Afreximbank, ITFC Sign $250m Financing Agreement To Support African Response To Economic Challenges
On the sidelines of the 47th Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meeting in Sharm ElSheikh Eg…
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I will strike new targets if Ukraine gets missile supplies–Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that Moscow would strike new targets if the West supp…
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Confusion as terrorists kidnap 14 in Kaduna community
Bandits in the early hours of Saturday abducted 14 persons at Station community near Idon town, Kaju…
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Blasphemy: Police begin probe as mob kills, sets ablaze vigilante
A mob on Saturday killed a member of a vigilance group for allegedly making a blasphemous statement.…
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Buhari Fumes Over Second Gas Explosion In Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, described the gas explosion of Friday at a Kano factory as “…
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We won’t vote for presidential candidate above 55 years – Group
A group, Nigerian Youth Collective Action, has said that it won’t vote for any presidential candidat…
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INEC Detects 47,633 Double Voter Registrations In Ekiti
As Ekiti prepares for June 18 governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (…
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My Statement Misinterpreted To Ridicule Buhari—Tinubu
The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation has stated that the comments made b…
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Buhari Signs 2022 Revised Budget Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the 2022 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill. The Senior S…
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SON seals Mate Energy, alerts Nigerians of substandard engine oil in circulation
THE Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said today that it has sealed the premises of Mate Energ…
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INEC bars telephones from polling booths
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the release of its Regulations and Guide…
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INEC releases legal framework, guidelines for 2023 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the legal framework that will guid…
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NADDC Boss Urges Spanish Investors To Invest In Nigeria’s Automotive Industry
The Director-General, Nigeria Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr. Jelani Aliyu, participa…
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Gas explosion injures 20, burns shops in Kano
No fewer than 20 persons were injured following a gas explosion at a Liquefied Petroleum Gas refilli…
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What Buhari Told APC Governors–Presidency
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, has faulted claims that the President Muhammadu Buhari, ask…
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Extradition: Abba Kyari knows fate August 29
Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed August 29 for judgment in a suit seek…
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Climate Change, energy poverty serious concern to Africa – Sylva
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has said that though Climate Change is a s…
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I Made Buhari Nigeria’s President—Tinubu
A presidential aspirant and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Thursd…
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Over 4,600 Nasarawa farmers get NIRSAL loans to boost productivity
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, says no fewer than 4,630 f…
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Look beyond current global challenges for opportunities in Africa, Buhari tells investors
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Madrid, extended fiscal investment incentives to Spanish i…
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OPEC+ Raises Oil Output By 648,000 Barrels Per Day
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies said Thursday it plans to increase …
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FCT Generates Over N200bn Annually, Says Minister
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mohammed Bello, on Thursday in Abuja, said t…
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Okada ban: Police impound 140 motorcycles, arrest passengers
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday seized 140 motorcycles and arrested 16 passengers and ri…
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Nigeria’s renewable energy investment potential hit $104bn – UK
Climate-smart investment potential in Nigeria, particularly in the renewable energy sector, is worth…
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FIRS Threatens To Name, Shame States, Local Govts Not Remitting Taxes
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has issued a notification to all the States and Local Governments…
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APC Convention: Choose Lawan As Consensus Candidate, Kalu Urges Buhari
The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to choose the Se…
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EFCC Releases Suspended Accountant-General from custody
The suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been released by the Economic a…
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Nigeria’s Ambassador To UAE Hails Jelani Aliyu’s Foresight For Nigeria’s Auto Industry
The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Dansatta-Rimi, has hailed the foresigh…
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Nigeria Will Showcase Its Creativity During World Tourism Confab In November, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the readiness of Nigeria to host the first ever Global Conf…
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FG Moves to Address Rising Food Prices
The federal government has taken steps to address the rising cost of food prices across the country …
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Nigeria’s crude oil production rises by 70,000bpd
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 70,000 barrels per day in May according to a Reuters Sur…
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CBN Mandates OFIs to Enroll in Credit Risk System by August 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the provisions of the regulatory guidelines for the redes…
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FEC approves N23.52bn for power, other projects
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a total of N23.52 billion for various projects a…
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Osinbajo most qualified to succeed Buhari – Northern group
A northern group, Coalition of Arewa Youth and Women for PYO 2023, on Wednesday, has drummed support…
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NEPC eyes $2.7tn African market through e-commerce
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, is targeting the $2.7 trillion African market through t…
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Vote aspirants with integrity, Lawan writes APC delegates
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent out a passionate appeal to the All Progressives C…
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Customs modernization agreement signed, to generate $176bn – ICRC
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that the Nigerian Customs Modern…
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I’m leading, says Osinbajo after APC presidential screening
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism about the All Progressives Congress’ chances of …
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Primary: I need your support in choosing my successor, Buhari tells APC governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the governors of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday ah…
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WTO Working With Member Countries To Prevent Food Crisis– Okonjo-Iweala
The World Trade Organisation has said that it is finding ways to prevent member countries from hoard…
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U.S. Grants Adeosun’s Dash Me Foundation Non-profit, Tax-exempt Status
Dash Me Foundation in the United States has announced it has officially received a non-profit with t…
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Nigeria’s Adamu Abdulhamid Emerges WTO Trade Facilitation Committee Chairman
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, Dr. Adamu Mohammed Abdulhamid has emerged the …
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IMF Warns Nigeria To Be Wary Of High Food Prices, Narrow Fiscal Space
The International Monetary Fund on Monday predicted that the current high food prices in Nigeria as …
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NNPC Medical Service Targets N207bn With Five Specialists Hospitals In Nigeria
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has advanced in its discussions with the …
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AfDB Will Continue To Implement Impactful Projects In Africa — Adesina
The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the Bank would co…
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Crude Oil Price Hits $120.4 Per Barrel As EU Meet Over Possible Ban On Russia
The price of crude oil has risen to a two-month high to $120.4 per barrel as the European Union will…
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2023: If I win APC ticket, I will defeat Atiku before 12 noon of election day – Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Chairman, South East Governor’s Forum, has boasted that if …
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Efficient Markets Demand Regular Assessments – SEC DGThe efficient functioning of capital markets in the West African Region demands a reg…
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UK Organization commends Nigerian Maritime Agencies on synergy.
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir J…
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NIGERIA TO ENJOY PREFERENTIAL TRADE
ACCESS TO US MARKET – US AMBASSADORThe United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard at the weekend disclosed…
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ASUP suspends two weeks strike, directs members to resume work Monday
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has directed its members to resume work on Monday, 30, May …
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Buhari Backs Establishment of African Standby Force on Terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has backed the recommendation of the African Union Commission for the set…
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CBN defends naira with $3.36bn in two months
The Central Bank of Nigeria injected $3.36bn into the foreign exchange market in two months as part …
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Support Lawan To Challenge Atiku, Orji Uzor Kalu Begs Buhari
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chief Whip of the 9th SenateFederal Republic of Nigeria, has stated that the…
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I will support you to achieve victory, Tambuwal assures Atiku
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples …
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Obaseki pays N40,000 minimum wage to Edo workers
In fulfilment of the new minimum wage regime announced on Workers’ Day, Governor Godwin Obaseki has …
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2023: PDP ready for hitch-free National Convention — Mark
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), says arrangement…
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Court declines Amaechi request to stop N96bn fraud probe
The Supreme Court has declined a suit seeking to stop the planned probe of N96 billion fraud alleged…
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INEC may extend primaries’ deadline by one week
The Independent National Electoral Commission may bow to pressure from political parties seeking the…
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Why I joined Labour Party – Peter Obi
A former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party few days after dumping the m…
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BUA targets 17m metric tones Of cement production by 2023
The federal government through the minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed ehas app…
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AfCFTA: Afreximbank strengthens financial support for Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its technical and financial support to the …
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FG to boost economic development through MSMEs
The Federal Government says it will explore the opportunities in the micro, small and medium enterpr…
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Investors rake in over N1.1tn dividend in 12 months – NGX
The Nigerian Exchange Limited, on Thursday, said investors in the Nigerian capital market had earned…
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Osinachi: FG slams homicide charges against husband
The Federal Government has filed 23-count charges against Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late popular g…
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Ex-SMEDAN DG wins Katsina APC gov ticket
The Katsina state chapter of the All Progressives Congress early Friday elected the immediate past D…
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FAAC Shares N656.6bn To FG, States, LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N636.6bn April 2022 Fed…
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Sanwo-Olu wins APC gov ticket for second term
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress…
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Buhari, Aisha depart Abuja days to APC presidential primary
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, departed Abuja to participate in the African Union Extra-ord…
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Why FG Can’t Increase Wages, Sack Workers– Ngige
The Federal Government has said that salaries cannot be increased without assessment of the producti…
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105,000 Tonnes of Raw Materials For Fertilizer Arrive Nigeria June 3 – NSIA
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has disclosed that 105, 000 metric tonnes of basic…
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Three Days To APC Presidential Primary, Buhari Departs Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, departed Abuja to participate in the African Union Extra-ord…
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Gbajabiamila cleared to contest sixth consecutive term
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been cleared to contest for a 6t…
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NBS To Conduct Survey On Household Income
The Statistician-General of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statist…
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How Nigeria Can Achieve Digital Transformation —Trade Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, said that digital transform…
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FG Inaugurates Committee On Rejection Of Nigerian Agro Exports
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on Thursday inaugurated a …
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FIRS seeks tax compliance approval for holding political offices
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says tax compliance should be a prerequisite for…
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IPOB killings: Soludo declares curfew in Anambra
The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has declared curfew in Anambra State. Soludo …
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Why I quit PDP, presidential primary –Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has explained that “recent developments” within the Peo…
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Adeniran Takes Over As Statistician-General, Assures Nigerians Of Reliable Statistics
The new Statistician-General of the Federation, Mr. Semiu Adeniran has taken over the helm of affair…
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NAICOM Inaugurates 15-Man Insurance Industry Committee On AfCFTA
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) today in Abuja inaugurated a fifteen-man Insurance indust…
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CBN Disburses Over N1trn To 4.2 Million Farmers
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele said that over N1trn has been disbursed to…
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Nigeria Not Delisted From JP Morgan Bond Index– Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the country’s sovereign debt has not been delisted f…
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Delta police order detention of patrol officers for teargassing travellers
The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, CP Ari Ali, has ordered the immediate detent…
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Killing: Presidency warns against retaliatory violence, hasty response
Following a viral video of a woman simply identified as Fatima, who was allegedly murdered in cold b…
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NIMASA TO ENTRENCH HOME GROWN HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Bashir Jam…
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Why we laid siege to Okorocha’s Abuja home – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has advanced reasons why its personnel occupied the Abu…
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SEC Intensifies Efforts to Tackle Identity Theft in Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission, has stated that the Identity Management System being develop…
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CBN raises interest rate to 13%
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday raised the interest rate to 13 per cent for the first time in…
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Reps member defeat Dino Melaye to clinch PDP senatorial ticket
The lawmaker representing Kabba/Bunu Ijumu Federal constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, has defeated S…
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BREAKING: Confusion as APC adjusts timetable for governorship, assemblies primaries
There was confusion at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday when the…
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EFCC arrests Okorocha, ends siege to residence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission finally arrested a former Governor of Imo S…
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Nigeria’s budgeting, procurement processes more transparent –Minister
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged that the killings in the South…
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Stop bloodshed in South-East, release ‘Mama Biafra’, Nnamdi Kanu begs
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged that the killings in the South…
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Barth Nnaji calls for regional grids to end poor power supply
Mr Bath Nnaji former minister of power, has called for the establishment of regional grids as the so…
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Food security: Africa should be providing global solutions, says AfDB
Adesina said this at a meeting with journalists ahead of the bank’s 2022 annual meetings in Accra, G…
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NSIA’s Net Assets Rises By 19.02% To N919.73bn
Amidst the challenging operating environment which has tested the resilience of institutions and bus…
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Train attack: Bandits threaten to starve, kill victims
Some bloodthirsty bandits who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna bound AK9 train on March, 28, have threatene…
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FG seeks industrial synergy to boost domestic refining
Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, is seeking a deeper synergy among relevant…
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Pension directorate verifies agric bank’s retirees for payment
The Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, has said …
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Russia’s imminent oil ban puts Nigeria’s low output at risk
Nigeria has, more than ever before, been exposed as a country that is unable to meet its OPEC’s quot…
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Sit-at-home: Banks, schools, marketplaces shut in Owerri
Owerri, the Imo state capital was again on Monday deserted as residents stayed indoors in compliance…
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Why National Assembly don’t condone corruption – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured the judiciary that the National Assembly is de…
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Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.11% In Q1—NBS
The Nigerian economy has continued to show resilience in the face of weak global outlook as the coun…
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Nigeria’s greatness tied to our unity, says Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday in Zamfara said the country works best when citi…
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Delegates’ list forces PDP to suspend Imo primaries indefinitely
The Peoples Democratic Party in Imo said it has suspended its primaries for the House of Assembly an…
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I ‘ve not pulled out of presidential race, says Lawan
Senate President and presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, Ahmad Lawan has said…
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N80bn fraud: Arrest of Accountant-General shows IPPIS fraudulent– ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities said the arrest and detention of the Accountant-General of …
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NCC Advices Nigerians On How To Protect Devices From Cyber Attacks
The Nigerian Communications Commission has advised Nigerians consumers to set antivirus on thei…
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NMDPRA Plans Six Regulations For Midstream, Downstream Sector
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is drafting six regulations on m…
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IMF Urges Nigeria To Improve Tax Revenue
The International Monetary Fund has said that with the size of Nigeria’s economy, the country …
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2023 election: I’m qualified, I eat ‘garri’ thrice daily, Amaechi tells Niger delegates
Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives …
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Naira notes will be out of circulation soon, says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that paper currency will soon be out of circulation, urging mar…
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Flooding: FCTA Demolishes 30 Buildings at Trademore Estate
To mitigate flooding, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Thursday removed over 30 h…
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Only a leader with a touch of madness can fix Nigeria, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said Nigeria required a leader driven by passion an…
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Lagos govt facilitates N1bn from Polaris Bank for artisans
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, in collaboration with Polaris Bank, has unveiled a N1 billion…
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I ‘ve Been Tested And Trusted To Take Over From Buhari—Amaechi
The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, said he had been tested, trusted…
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Cancel planned crusade in South-East, IPOB warns Kumuyi
The Indigenous People of Biafra has advised the General Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pa…
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$200bn investments needed to access clean cooking gas by 2030-Sylva
With the global energy transition chants reaching a crescendo, the Minister of State, Petroleum Reso…
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Soludo presents 2022 revised budget to Anambra Assembly
Anambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday presented the revised edition of the state’s…
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Buhari embarks on condolence visit to new UAE President
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, would be embarking on a condolence visit to the new Presiden…
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WHO approves China’s COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organisation on Thursday authorised the use of Chinese manufacturer’s CanSinoBIO’s …
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Sanwo-Olu, Others Seek Increase in Investment to Bridge Nigeria’s $11trn Infrastructure Gap
For Nigeria to close the infrastructure gap in the critical sectors of the economy, about $11 trilli…
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Benue police arraign 20 suspected cultists
Twenty suspected cult members arrested by the Benue State Police Command have been charged to court.…
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FCT minister suspends inauguration of council chairmen, councillors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, has suspended the planned inauguratio…
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ASUU Strike: NANS threatens shut down of all international airports
he National Association Of Nigerian Students alongside the National Association of University Studen…
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APC fixes new dates for presidential primary, others
he All Progressives Congress has fixed a new date for its presidential and all other primaries. This…
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Finance Minister Suspends Accountant General Over N80bn Fraud, Postpone FAAC
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has suspended the Accountan…
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WACMAC Conference to Focus on Effective Regulation–SEC
The West Africa Securities Regulators Association (WASRA) will hold its biennial West Afr…
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Tension as shop owners, Okada riders clash in Abuja
There is tension in the Dei Dei area of the Federal Capital Territory over the death of a yet-to-be-…
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College Of Insurance Supervisors To Develop Risk Based Supervision Framework For West African Countries
\ The Chairman of West African Insurance Supervisors Association, Mr Sunday Thomas, has highlighted …
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Buhari to determine returning ministers’ fate, says Lai Mohammed
There is uncertainty over the status of some members of the President’s cabinet who shelved their po…
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Sanwo-Olu bans Okada in Apapa, Ikeja, Lagos Island, three others
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has banned the operations of commercial motorcycles po…
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ABCON Calls for Creation of BDCs’ Autonomous FX Trading Window
The President, of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) Mr. Am…
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Protest, gunshots rock Rivers APC secretariat over screening
Gunshots amid protests on Wednesday morning rocked the All Progressives Congress secretariat along W…
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s bail plea
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to admit the leader of the proscribed Indigenous …
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FG fails to allocate over 1,300mw, blackout looms
Over 1000megawatts of electricity are currently not allocated to power distribution companies (DisCo…
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NDLEA arrests wanted drug baroness, seals mansion, drug bunks in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has won a major breakthrough in the war against illi…
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Airtel To Finance Service Bank Deployment From $755m Profit
Airtel Africa will spend part of the $755m profit reported for the 2022 fiscal year to fund the Paym…
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No Twitter deal without clarity on spam accounts–Eleon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday that his purchase of Twitter would not go ahead unless he was giv…
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Police confirm four dead in Kano gas explosion
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Sama’ila Dikko, has clarified that gas and not a bomb explode…
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Gunmen plans to attack nine local govts in Anambra
Gunmen have written letters to nine local government areas in Anambra State to be attacked soon. The…
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Group urges NASS, MDAs, others to partner FG in protecting FDI
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA), an umbrella body of Free Trade Zones operators and en…
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Adesina: Why I won’t contest for Nigeria’s presidency
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has turned down the reque…
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Police commission promotes ex-EFCC boss Magu to AIG
The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has bee…
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EFCC Arrests Ahmed, Accountant General Of The Federation For Alleged N80bn Scam
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday, arrested serving Accou…
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Petroleum minister Sylva withdraws from presidential race
Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has withdrawn from the presidential race in th…
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Why I’m withdrawing from senatorial race -Women affairs minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has explained why she rescinded her ambition to…
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Electoral Act: Supreme Court hears Buhari, Malami’s suit Thursday -Report
A suit by President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Jus…
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Blasphemy: I’ve read Qur’an, no where justifies killings -Tunde Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has condemned the …
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Fuel scarcity: Airline operators announce flight disruption, cancellation
The Airline Operators of Nigeria have announced plans to disrupt scheduled flight operations over th…
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NGX Joins African Exchanges to Facilitate Cross-border Trading Platform
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) joined other African Exchanges in facilitating cross-border trad…
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 16.82% In April
Nigeria’s inflation has worsened to 16.82 per cent in April, up from the 15.92 per cent recorded in …
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Nigeria, 13 Other Countries Compete In Trade Promotion Award
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has been nominated alongside 13 other Trade Promotion O…
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Nigeria’s Banking sector still strong, resilient, says CBN
The Nigerian banking sector remained resilient in February, according to a report released by t…
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SERAP sues Buhari over N1.48tn spent for refineries’ maintenance
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu…
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Nnamdi Kanu sad over killing of innocent citizens -Soludo
Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People…
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NDLEA seizes 203,879 Tramadol Tabs in 4 States
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have foiled fresh bids by drug cartels to exp…
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NEPC To Pay 285 Firms N375bn Export Expansion Grant Debt
The Federal Executive Council chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of N375…
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Beware, Hackers Can Steal Your Car Through Remote Control, NCC Warns
Hackers have now found a means to compromise the security of vehicles by unlocking and starting thei…
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CAMA Transitioning Will Position NNPC To Boost Profitability—Kyari
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has said …
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DBN Guarantees 11,000 Loans Worth N91bn Through Impact Credit Guarantee
The Managing Director of Development Bank of Nigeria, Tony Okpanachi, has said that the bank has all…
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Ngige bows to pressure, pulls out of presidential race
The minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has pulled out of the 2023 presidential race to …
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UAE President Dies, Govt Declares 40 Days Mourning
UAE’s long-ailing President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed a…
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Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Gruesome Killing Of Corps Member
Three suspects alleged to have been involved in the gruesome killing of 26-year-old Stephenie Terung…
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Afreximbank appoints new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for FEDA
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the appointment of Ms. Marlene Ngoyi as the …
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Inflation May Hit 16.84% In May, Says CBN
Nigerians are in for a very difficult time following a forecast by the Central Bank of Nig…
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Air Force seeks more time to end insecurity in Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force has vowed to end insecurity in the country, urging Nigerians to be patient wi…
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Deal to buy Twitter on hold, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk said on Friday he was putting a temporary halt on his much-anticipated deal to buy Twitter…
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Buhari to replace Amaechi, Malami, Akpabio, others soon
President Muhammadu Buhari will replace the 10 members of his cabinet who have resigned from their p…
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Jonathan charges African leaders on rule of law, rebuilding of public trust
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders to prioritise the rule of law, rebu…
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Presidential Bid: I’m having fun, says Emefiele after meeting Buhari
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said his fate is still being decided as regards the c…
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We may relocate sensitive materials from CBN, says INEC
he Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would employ both the manual and el…
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Fuel Scarcity:NMDPRA Pays Over N58bn Bridging Cost Claims To Oil Marketers
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said it has paid over …
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Jonathan not yet our member, says Bayelsa APC chairman
The Bayelsa State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dennis Otiotio, has said that the forme…
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Buhari Begs ASUU To Call Off Strike
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to consi…
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BoI MD Seeks More Funding For Agric, Infrastructure Development
The Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Development Finance Institution, Mr Olukayode Pitan has …
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FEC approves procurement of 52 operational vehicles for Civil Defence
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its weekly meeting Wednesday approved for the Nigeria Securit…
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BREAKING: Akpabio Resigns As Niger Delta Affairs Minister To Pursue Presidential Ambition
Niger Delta Affairs Minister Senator Godswill Akpabio has resigned in line with President Muhammadu …
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NJC Moves To Check Conflicting Orders, Judgments, Issues New Policy
The National Judicial Council has issued policy directions on political and election-related cases t…
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We Cant Extend Deadline Of Primaries, Says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission would continue to reject requests by political parties…
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Abducted Kaduna Catholic priest dies in kidnappers’ den
Reverend Father Joseph Akete of the St. John Catholic Church, Kudenda in Chikun Local Government Are…
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