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FEC approves N922m for procurement of fertilizer for IDPs, flood victims; N3.2 billion for transformers

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 24, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N922.8 million for the purchase of fertilizer to assist states affected by insurgency and the 2018 flood disaster. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk, made this known when she briefed State …

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Nigerian journalist, Haruna Mohammed Salisu, threatened over report on alleged fraud

Abuja, March 23, 2021 Nigerian authorities should thoroughly investigate the threatening message received by journalist Haruna Mohammed Salisu and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said today (Wednesday). On March 13, at about 9 a.m., Salisu, owner and reporter at the privately owned WikkiTimes news website, found …

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Zenith Bank named Best Bank in Nigeria in Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2021 for second successive year

Zenith Bank Plc has been named as the Best Bank in Nigeria for the second successive year in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2021. The bank was among other banks from 35 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious US magazine, Global Finance announced its 28th Annual Best …

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Diaspora investment: NIDCOM, NIPC synergise 

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has emphasised the need for collaboration with the  Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on Diaspora Investment incentives for National Development. The NiDCOM boss disclosed this at a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary (ES) Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission  (NIPC), Ms Yewande …

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PH Refinery rehabilitation a viable endeavour – Kyari …Provides justification for $1.5billion Refinery EPC project

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has described the recently approved rehabilitation exercise of the 210,000 barrels per day capacity Port Harcourt Refinery as a worthy undertaking embarked upon after diligent consideration and in strict adherence to industry best standards. Speaking to …

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Wike offers foreign scholarships to NYSC Presidential Honors awardees (What they did to win awards)

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has offered foreign scholarship to three indigenes of the State who are recipients of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honour Award. He said the State is proud of the selfless and humanitarian service rendered by the three awardees during their NYSC programme. …

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House of Reps thumbs up Lagos on schools rehabilitation, curriculum development 

•Sanwo-Olu: ‘We’ve improved education value, spending’ Lagos State Government has been applauded by the House of Representatives for curriculum reforms and rehabilitation exercise being carried out in basic and secondary education across the State. The House Committee on Basic Education and Services also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing executive …

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President Buhari greets Tony Elumelu at 58  

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to renowned economist and philanthropist, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, on his 58th birthday, joining family and friends to rejoice with the entrepreneur, whose interests continue to create opportunities for growth and development in the country. President Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special …

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CAN chairman to chair NEMA clergy dinner

By Adeola Ogunlade The Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Bishop Stephen Adegbite will chair a dinner being organised by the Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association (NEMA). The dinner is designed for church founders, pastors, church leaders, General superintendents, General Overseers, and various …

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