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Education
2018 UTME: JAMB bans pens, wristwatches in centres
By Chinyere Nwachukwu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), organiser of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has…
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Nigerian Awards for Sporting Excellence holds Dec. 2 in Lagos
The Nigerian Awards for Sporting Excellence (NASE) has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Airport Hotel,…
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SGF denies extension of NDDC Board
By Cecilia Ijuo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha has denied an alleged extension…
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Local
Durosinmi-Etti, Nweze, Obabolujo, others for Lagos Money Conference
Lagos state commissioner for wealth creation, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, Business consultant, Dr Austin Nweze and CEO, Anchor General Insurance Agency, Ademayowa…
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Congress’ll herald changes in Nigerian athletics, AFN Technical Director says
By Abolade Ogundimu Sunday Adeleye, the Technical Director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), on Wednesday in Abuja said the…
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EFCC recovers $2.9b in two years; Attracts international acclaim
Nigeria has been commended for its determination and zeal in tracing and recovery of criminal assets. The commendation was…
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CNPP praises Fayemi over performance in Solid Minerals Sector
The Conference of Nigeria’s Political Parties (CNPP) in Ekiti State has showered encomiums on the Minister of Mines and…
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Business and Economy
CBN expands Anchor Borrowers’ Programme … Targets additional 2m tonnes from 300,000 Rice Farmers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has formed strategic partnerships with agricultural commodity associations in the country in its effort…
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Education
Boarding Schools: Borno Governor to use pupils as dining hall spies
Worried by drop in quality of food served boarding students, Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated a special committee…
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UN seeks home-grown solutions to conflicts in Nigeria
The United Nations will support home-grown solutions that will lead to the deepening of peace and stability in all parts…
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Education
Gov. Umahi says agriculture is the only feasible alternative to oil
By Awayi Kuje Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Wednesday said that agriculture remained the only viable alternative in…
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Local
FCT Police Command arrests suspects over Wuse disturbance
By Joseph Edeh The FCT Police Command said that it arrested some suspects in connection with the disturbance between operatives…
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Local
No death in Wuse market: Disregard rumour of death from Task Team operations
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has refuted rumours that some one died as a result of the operations…
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Business and Economy
FG kicks against Moody’s downgrade, Says economy on the rebound
The Federal Government has disagreed with the latest Moody’s downgrade of Nigeria from a B1 stable to B2, saying…
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Agge Deep Seaport: Maritime activities kick off in 2020, says Dickson …Inaugurates project implementation c’ttee
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, in Yenagoa on Wednesday assured prospective investors that, some levels of port activity would…
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Lead Story
President Buhari presides over FEC; Directs Minister of Health to investigate spread of ‘unknown disease’ in Jigawa State
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Heath, Prof. Isaac Adewole to investigate reports of an ‘unknown disease’ that…
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Local
Boxing: Parker, Joshua keen to fight next, says New Zealander’s promoter
Emmanuel Okara Britain’s Anthony Joshua and New Zealander Joseph Parker are keen to fight each other in a heavyweight…
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Local
Ex-ANAN President urges FG to ensure enormous investment in infrastructure
By Ige Adekunle Dr Samuel Nzekwe, the former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), has advised the Federal…
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11 killed, 4 injured as gunmen open fire on villagers in Plateau
By Polycarp Auta Eleven persons were killed and four others injured when gunmen opened fire on villagers returning from…
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Local
Former Namibian sprinter Fredericks suspended by IOC
By Udochukwu Ifionu The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday suspended former Namibian sprinter Frankie Fredericks after he was…
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Local
Institution of Safety Engineers to honour Senator Omisore
The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISE), an arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, will on Thursday, November 9,…
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2018 Budget: Stakeholders advise FG to check militants to achieve revenue projection
By Yunus Yusuf Some stakeholders have advised the Federal Government to check activities of militants to achieve the 2018 budget…
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Local
FG to spend N35bn on Housing Programme, N9.8bn on Mambilla Hydro Project
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Government has set aside N35.4 billion to address the housing needs of its workforce under…
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PDP National Chairmanship aspirants have agreed to sign peace accord – Dokpesi
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The eight Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members jostling for its National Chairmanship seat have agreed to sign…
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NBBF says it wants more 3×3 competitions for teams ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
By Abolade Ogundimu Musa Kida, President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), says his federation will now work towards ensuring result-driven…
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