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Solid Minerals: Ondo lauds FG over partnership with states ….as Fayemi presents Mining Roadmap to Mimiko
The Federal Government’s plans to allow state governments engage in mining activities has been hailed by the government of Ondo…
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President Buhari to seek greater international cooperation against corrupt public officials at London Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari will Tuesday, May 10, 2016 travel to London to participate in the international Anti-Corruption Summit which will…
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FG has not ruled out full implementation of 2016 Budget
The Federal Government has said that it aims, and will be working, to achieve 100 per cent implementation of the…
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FG’s Economic Team working hard to revamp economy – Adeosun, Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has said that the Federal Government’s economic team is doing everything to ensure…
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War against kidnappers: Police smash kidnapping syndicate
In line with the resolve to make the country safe and secure for the citizens of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police…
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FRSC redeploys senior officers to increase effectiveness
Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal,Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC), has approved redeployment of some senior officers across board, as part of…
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FG to commence bidding round for bitumen- Fayemi….Says community interest would be protected
The Federal Government is set to commence bidding process for prospective investors to explore the vast bitumen deposit in the…
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Africa
Kenyans dominate 5th edition Okpekpe 10km
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Two Kenyans, Simon Cheprot and Polline Wanjiku Njeru have won this year’s Okpekpe 10 kilometre road race…
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Full implementation of 2016 budget not possible — FG
Few hours after the 2016 Appropriation Bill was signed into law, the Federal Government has ruled out the possibility of…
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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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Business and Economy
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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