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Iran seeks business ties with Enugu Government …plans to establish Iranian Hospital in the state
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, His Excellency, Morteza Rahimi Zarchi, has disclosed the willingness…
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21st Century Technologies rejigs, to solve Nigeria’s major challenges
21st Century Technologies Limited, Nigeria’s information technology powerhouse has rejigged her operations to solve some of Nigeria’s toughest challenges, Mr.…
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Unbanked Nigerians reduce, as Heritage Bank targets 1, 000 agent banking partner in 2017
Heritage Bank Plc, has taken aggressive approach to support the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiative to curb the unbanked Nigerians…
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We have overwhelming evidence of Amaechi’s corrupt acts says Gov. Wike; Vows to shut hotels used for electoral fraud
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the evidence of corruption against the immediate past Governor of Rivers…
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Tambuwal tasks ANAN on sanity of public payroll
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Association of National Accountants (ANAN) to ensure all public pay systems are sanitized…
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Africa
Enelamah elected Vice Chairperson, Africa, WTO Ministerial Conference
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th…
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Dogara seeks overhaul of architecture of policing in Nigeria….Insists on demilitarisation, proper equipping of Police… Says House to amend Constitution to limit Presidential powers
Worried about the spate of insecurity; rampant kidnappings, terrorism, civil strife and threats to Nigeria’s corporate existence, Speaker of the…
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Half year: Dangote Cement records 12.6% sales volume increase across Africa
Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30th June 2017 Dangote…
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Business and Economy
FOREX: CBN opens week with $195m intervention
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, July 31, 2017, offered $100 million in wholesale auction at the inter-bank…
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Imminent epidemic scares Corps members in Gombe Camp
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Members deployed to serve in Gombe State for the 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream II are…
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Amaechi’s reckless blackmail of the Judiciary will fail – Gov. Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described the allegations of Minister of Transportation , Chief Rotimi Amaechi against him…
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Wike continues to forge more documents against Amaechi; Brags that he has CJN, Judiciary in his pocket – Rotimi Amaechi
Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has continued to twist, falsify and forge fresh documents that he intends to use against…
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Western Nigeria: A sleeping giant stirs By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I had initially toyed with the title “Western Nigeria: A region in ebullition”, taking after the…
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Budget Minister continues consultations, explains projections for MTEF and FSP for 2018-2020
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma at the weekend took the 2018-2020 MTEF and FSP…
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Constitution amendment: Speakers’ Conference hails N’Assembly; Saraki meets Emirs; ‘NotTooYoungToRun’ supporters
The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria has commended the National Assembly for the successful…
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SERAP drags Dogara to UN over ‘repressive bill to regulate, crackdown on civil society’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to three UN Special Rapporteurs urging them to “put…
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Business and Economy
Tank-farm explosion: We will not spare culprits – Hon. Jime
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Hon. Emmanuel Jime, has declared that the Authority will…
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Peace Corps: Dickson Akoh denies bribing Nigerian Senators to pass bill
The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Amb Dickson Akoh has refuted the story making the rounds in…
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Give quit notice to Boko Haram, corruption, not Igbos, Group tells Arewa Youths
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Arewa Youths should immediately withdraw the quit notice issued on Ndigbo to leave the North…
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Ronaldinho urges Neymar to ‘follow his heart’ amid speculation over possible PSG switch
The Brazilian is the latest to offer advice to his compatriot following talk of a possible world-record move from Barcelona…
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Two stolen Highlanders discovered through FRSC NVIS platform
Two stolen vehicles have been successfully recovered in Calabar by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, through its National Vehicle…
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No plan to close UNIMAID – Education Minister, Mallam Adamu
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has assured that there is no plan to close…
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EFCC Chair gets global endorsement as Nigeria makes progress in TI Corruption Index
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu has received the endorsement of 25 countries around…
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Inter-Bank Forex Market gets $462m CBN boost …Retail SMIs get $267.3 m; …Wholesale window receives $100m offer; …SMEs get $50m allocation; …BTA, Tuition others get $45m
In line with its commitment to sustain and deepen flexibility in the foreign exchange market to further enhance foreign exchange…
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