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Nigeria determines to implement economic recovery plan……FG
Danjuma James, Sokoto The Nigerian government said it was determined to work with all the state and non-state actors in…
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Market Fire: Dangote donates N.5billion to distraught Kano traders
Aliko’s donation which came through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, was in response to the appeal by the Kano state…
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I am no where close to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa- Speaker Dogara; Bags Tafawa Balewa Award; Receives Resident Doctors
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that Nigeria’s first and only Prime Minister, the late…
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Troops repel Boko Haram attack at Gulak, Adamawa
Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have at about 7pm on Monday, 6 November 2017 successfully…
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Lagos State clarifies stand on Deputy Speaker’s residence
The Lagos State Government has clarified the issues surrounding the tussle over ownership of No 3A Sasegbon Street, Ikeja GRA.…
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Taxi drivers dissociate members from Abuja disturbance, police arrest some suspects
By Monday Ijeh Commercial taxi drivers under Painted Abuja Taxis (PATs) on Wednesday dissociated its members from the protest…
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A Shopper’s Guide to Black Friday in Nigeria
For many bargain-hungry shoppers, Black Friday is the period to look forward to. According to the Research and Development Unit…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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