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We need skilled manpower to grow the Maritime Sector – Dr. Peterside
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has again reiterated the need…
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At last, President Buhari signs 2016 budget into law; We’ll ensure adequate oversight – Senate President; All key revenue assumptions proposed by Executive retained- Budget Minister’s aide
After more than four months of impasse which had characterized the 2016 Appropriation Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, at the…
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RCCG’s May 2016 Holy Ghost Service holds
The May 2016 Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds , Friday May 6, 2016…
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IG takes over investigations into alleged assassinate attempt on Edo Deputy Governor
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has taken over investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on the life…
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FG committed to fiscal discipline, prudent resource management — Adeosun; seeks reduction in N165bn monthly wage bill
Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, said, Thursday, that the Federal Government remained irrevocably committed to improving the lot of…
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FG set to borrow $527.9m in bonds, May 11 – DMO; as CBN rakes in N150.6bn in Treasury bills sale
Federal Government is planning to borrow the sum of ($527.9m) representing N105bn in local currency denominated bonds on May 11,…
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Lagos govt targets 25% increase in food production within 4yrs
Lagos State Government has disclosed that it is poised to increase food supply from the current 15 per cent to…
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Nigeria, U.S. trade hits $799.9m in two months
Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United States of America (U.S.), from January to February this year, has been put…
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Nigeria has $300bn infrastructure deficit – LCCI
Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is up to $300bn representing 25 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to…
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Nigeria’s table tennis team qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics; emerges highest rated in Africa
Team Nigeria has finally secured a place among the 16 men’s teams that will compete in the table tennis event…
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Moody’s reaffirms Sterling Bank’s positive rating
Global rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, has re-affirmed the resilience of the Sterling Bank franchise by maintaining the lender’s standalone…
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NSE: Fidelity Bank, UBA drive turnover volume despite slide in ASI, market capitalization
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All Share Index (ASI) as well as market capitalization lost 0.59 per cent as the…
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Expedite repatriation of Nigeria’s stolen funds, President Buhari tells international community
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja urged the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to facilitate the faster…
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Trouble in Aba: ‘Bakassi Boys’ return; Vehicles carrying livestock into Abia to be searched – Governor
Governor of Abia state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that the Abia State Vigilante Services (AVS), popularly known as Bakassi,…
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Maritime is the soul of the Nigerian economy – NIMASA DG
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that the maritime…
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Enugu attack: Ugwuanyi’s kinsmen in solidarity visit *Say “Our people won’t take any other attack lightly”
The people of Nsukka cultural zone of Enugu state operating under Nsukka General Assembly Thursday paid a solidarity visit to…
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Sanusi’s letter to Jonathan: Patriotic zeal dictated my action – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he was propelled by patriotic zeal, the need to “stop the…
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New zoning formula for NWC positions will invigorate us — South West PDP
Southwest zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured that the newly-adopted zoning formula for sharing of offices at…
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Senate adjourns plenary for one week over PDP congresses
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Thursday, adjourned plenary for one week to enable members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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Lagos govt. assures June date for completion of 114 council roads
Lagos State Government, Thursday, assured residents of the June completion date for the construction of 114 roads currently ongoing across…
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Atiku eulogizes late Adeniji-Adele
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of former Lagos State Commissioner of Sports, Prince Ademola Adeniji-Adele, as…
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Aisha Buhari commends UNESCO, P&G for empowering 60,000 girls, women
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, Thursday, in Abuja commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNESCO) and household products…
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