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Dangote makes single-highest donation of N2bn to Borno IDPs
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, Monday made the single largest donation by an individual of N2 billion to displaced…
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Three Nigerian inventors top nominees for AIF’s Innovation Prize for Africa 2016
Three Nigerian innovators have the 10-man shortlist of top nominees for the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) landmark programme, the Innovation…
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Agbaje, GT Bank, Ecobank make African Banker Awards 2016 shortlist
The shortlist for the 10th edition of the African Banker Awards has been released with Guaranty Trust Bank and its…
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Nigeria loses 500,000bpd of crude to disruptions – EIA Report
United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates indicate that Nigeria loses 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day to sporadic…
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Presidents Buhari, Hollande, Biya, Issoufou, Déby, Talon to attend second Regional Security Summit in Abuja; Representatives of U.S, UK govts, EU, ECOWAS, others expected
In furtherance of ongoing efforts by his administration to enhance the security of lives, properties and investments in Nigeria and…
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Nimbo attack: South-East Town Unions ask FG to compensate victims …Commend Gov. Ugwuanyi’s peace approach
Town Unions in the South East geo-political zone of the country, operating under the aegis of Association of South East…
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Chief Bode George’s mother dies at 91
The mother of Chief Olabode George, Mrs. Violet Oluremilekun Phillips-George has passed on at the ripe age of 91 years.…
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Edo 2016: Coalition of Political Parties drums support for Odubu ahead of APC primary
AGENE GODWIN, Benin As political activities heighten ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, party primaries in Edo state, the…
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London 2016: A recognition of Buhari’s focus By Malam Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari arrives in London on Tuesday to join 50 other world leaders at a landmark international anti-corruption summit…
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Lagos rakes in N101.69bn in First Quarter of 2016 …Declares N4.85bn surplus revenue …Partners Japanese agency on N300bn Marina-Ikoyi-Lekki monorail project
The Lagos State Government generated a total revenue of N101.69bn in the first quarter of 2016 out of which a…
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Budget and National Planning Minister to present Budget breakdom
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma and the Minister of State, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, will…
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Airtel unveils flagship Expo Centre in Lagos
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has commissioned its Expo Centre, a fully automated service hub located at 47, Adeola…
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NNPC declares N18.8bn loss for March; pays N69.544bn into Federation Account
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has declared a loss of N18.89 billion from its oil and gas operations in March…
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Fidelity Bank’s shareholders approve N4.6bn total dividend for 2015FY
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank have endorsed the bank’s N4.6 billion total dividend, culminating to16 kobo per share dividend due to…
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Fayemi advocates expansion of solid minerals processing industry
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has maintained that there must be a clear focus on expanding domestic…
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Lagos govt issues N1.08bn pension bonds to 260 retirees; releases N1.6bn for Lekki Free Zone
Lagos State Government has confirmed the issuance of retirement benefit bond certificates valued at N1.08bn to 260 retirees of the…
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Three Boko Haram terrorists bag 75 yrs imprisonment; as Appeal Court affirms 25-yr jail terms for members
Following the affirmation by the Appeal Court of a 25-year jail term for convicted Boko Haram operatives, the 3hree members…
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NCAA moves to regulate use of drones in Nigeria’s airspace
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has moved to check the rising cases of illegal use of drones in the…
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Dissolve federal boards now — APC elders tell Buhari
Rising from its meeting, elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have told President Muhammadu Buhari to…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo dismisses reports of crisis within group
Igbo advocacy group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, weekend, dismissed reports of disunity and division within its ranks. Chairman, Peace and Harmonisation Committee…
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FBN Holdings: 2015 financial results – Matters arising (An analysis)
FBN Holdings Plc’s 2015 financial results recently released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have elicited fresh market sentiments which…
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South East Governors, other stakeholders meet in Enugu
South East geo-political zone Governors and other Stakeholders met, Sunday, at Government House, Enugu to deliberate on issues of critical…
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