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Business and Economy
‘There’s adequate Forex for PTA, BTA, tuition, medical fees,’ CBN insists; Releases phone line, email address for complaints
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has described as “totally untrue” claims that there is insufficient foreign exchange in…
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Sterling Bank’s 2016 audited result consolidates stress position …As PBT declines by 50%
Cross section of shareholders of Sterling Bank Plc may have started reconsidering their investment in the deposit money bank with…
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Business and Economy
Ugwuanyi laments FG’s abandonment of Enugu Trade Fair Complex; Puts smiles on face of pure water seller
From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Enugu state Governor Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the weekend expressed displeasure over the federal…
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Africa
Placing premium on human life By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “When beggars die, there are no comets seen; heaven themselves blaze forth the death of princes”…
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Business and Economy
NSE boosts Demutualization as members endorse process
Members of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Thursday appeared to have been finally resolved issues around demutualization as they unanimously…
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Local
President Buhari approves deployment of four Ambassadors-Designate
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate deployment of four out of the newly appointed Ambassadors-Designate as follows: 1.…
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Local
Nigerians in US commend Senate for passing Diaspora Commission Bill
Nigerians in the United States have commended the 8th National Assembly for keeping to its promise by passing the Diaspora…
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Local
Father of nine commits suicide in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA There was pandemonium in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital as a 43 year old man, simply identify…
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Business and Economy
Wema Bank Board appoints Babatunde Kasali as Non-Executive Director
The Board of Directors, Wema Bank Plc. has appointed Mr. Babatunde Kasali as a Non-Executive Director of the Bank following…
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Africa
Heritage Bank enhances capacity of ex-BB Naija Housemates, entrepreneurs
Heritage Bank Limited, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service Provider, has enhanced capacity of ex-Housemates of Big Brother Naija reality…
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Business and Economy
Access Bank shareholders endorse N11.57 billion total dividend; Raise concern over regulators’- induced stress on companies
Access Bank Nigeria Plc has warned of the dangers of ongoing regulators induced stress in listed companies, as it may…
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Business and Economy
GlaxoSmithKline grows profit by 335 percent
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc has reported a 335 percent increase in its profit after tax for the 2016 financial year.…
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Business and Economy
Finance Ministry unveils Management and Board members of Development Bank; Tony Okpanachi is MD/CEO
The Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday, announced details of members of the board and management of the newly licensed…
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Local
Abuja Airport runway now 57.5% completed – Minister
The reconstruction of the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has reached 57.5% completion, mid-way into the six weeks earmarked…
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Julius Berger reports loss of N3.8 billion for 2016 FY
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reported a loss after tax of N3.8 billion for the year ended 31st December 2016.…
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PDP reconciliation: Makarfi, Obi visit Ayade
In continuation of his effort to find lasting solution to the challenges that have befallen the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP),…
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Business and Economy
CBN increases Forex sale to Bureaux de Change (BDCs)
In continuation of its determination to sustain liquidity in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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Local
LG autonomy: Nigerians must pressurise State Assemblies, Governors – Dogara ….Urges President Buhari to weigh on LG autonomy
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to lend their voices to the push…
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Local
Senate passes Amendment to Electoral Act …Approves electronic voting …Says collated results to be electronically transmitted
The Senate Thursday passed amendments to the Electoral Act 2010, approving the use of electronic voting in future elections. It also approved…
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Herdsmen attack: Enugu takes over trial of suspected Nimbo killers
From: Madu Ezenoha, ENUGU Enugu state government has commenced the prosecution of suspected invaders of Ukpabi Nimbo in Uzo Uwani…
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Faith
Assemblies of God Church’s factional leader cries out; Alleges Police brutality, forceful eviction
From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The factional General Superintendent (GS) of the Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria, Rev. Paul Emeka Thursday…
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Health
CSM Outbreak in Sokoto: Situation now under control; Death toll hits 31; Signs and symptoms not witch craft; 500 persons saved; We’ve deployed medical workers to treat victims……Commissioner
The outbreak of Celebro Spinal Meningitis CSM which has so far claimed 31 lives in Sokoto state has been brought…
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Local
Umahi swears in acting LG chiefs, AG, JSC; State’s Solicitor General suspended
Governor David Umahi has sworn in six caretaker committee chairmen and vice Chairmen of five Local Government Areas as well…
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Local
Borno residents react angrily to Senate’s suspension of Senator Ali Ndume
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Residents of Maiduguri and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in Maiduguri metropolis camps, on…
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