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Africa
AfDB urges action on Special Drawing Rights
By Lucy Ogalue Nairobi, June 1, 2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged its shareholders to ensure implementation of…
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Africa
Imo Govt, Egyptian firm sign pact on power supply
The government of Imo State has signed a pact with an Egyptian power generation, transmission and distribution company, Madkour Group,…
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Oil, electricity workers’ unions mobilise for planned strike
By Esenvosa Izah Lagos, June 1, 2024 The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed its…
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Africa
ASR Africa begins construction of N250m research lab for Lokoja varsity
3R- VC Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi; 4R- MD/CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, during the Groundbreaking…
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107,646 produced passport booklets uncollected nationwide, says NIS
The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi NandapBy Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, May 31, 2024 The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration…
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Nigerian engineer emerges global ambassador
A Nigerian engineer, Odinakachi Umunna, has been voted one of the young people making a remarkable difference in the world.…
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Why we suspended helicopter landing levy – FG
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, May 31, 2024 The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the 300 dollars helicopter landing…
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Arts & Entertainment
Singer Yemi Alade set to break music boundaries with “Rebel Queen”
Album By Babajide Awoyinfa Lagos, May 31, 2024 Award-winning music sensation, Yemi…
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Business and Economy
Labour declares indefinite strike from Monday
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, May 31,2024 The leadership of the organised labour in Nigeria has declared an indefinite nationwide strike…
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Africa
Afreximbank named African Bank of the Year for the second year running; Also clinches Deal of the Year Award in Infrastructure
Nairobi, 30 May 2024 For the second year in a row, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has emerged as a double…
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Nigeria Boxing Board of Control commends IBA for Olympic Medal rewards
President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Rafiu Ladipo has hailed the decision by the International Boxing Association (IBA)…
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Emir tussle: Kano Gov. bans public demonstrations, orders arrests of protesters; Meets NSA Ribadu for peace talks
In a decisive move to maintain public order, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has officially banned all public demonstrations…
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Africa
Africa needs $402.2bn annually to boost structural transformation by 2030- AfDB
By Lucy Ogalue Nairobi, May 31, 2024 Africa needs to close a financing gap of about 402.2 billion dollars annually…
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Africa
African leaders join African Development Bank’s call for action to reform global financial architecture at its 2024 Annual Meetings
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2024 With $200 billion invested in development projects across the continent since its establishment in 1964, the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Zenith unveils cutting-edge digital screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, Lagos
Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, 30th May 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, solidifying its commitment…
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Local
Presidential Committee proposes Forex Fix, Tax Reforms for Economic Stability
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has put forward a plan to temporarily set the foreign exchange (forex)…
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2027 not for North By Emeka Obasi
The Fourth Republic will go down in History as Nigeria’s darkest part where many criminals walked into power effortlessly, bringing…
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Business and Economy
NNPCL, ExxonMobil sign agreement on $1.28bn asset divestment deal
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, May 30, 2024 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Thursday announced the signing…
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Kano Emirship Tussle: Ribadu, Yusuf meet in Abuja
By Aminu Garko Kano, May 30, 2024 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday met with National Security Adviser…
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Local
The choice between the devil and the deep blue sea By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
We needed to graduate first from the colonial bachelor’s school before proceeding to the masters programme. But, while we were…
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The pathologies of a throne By Azu Ishiekwene
For the deposed Kano Emir, Aminu Bayero, it was not a matter of if but when. The moment the Supreme…
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FG moves to cushion effects of subsidy removal; Commissions 5.2 mmscfd CNG plant in Lagos
…As NNPC plans to roll out six more CNG stations nationwide In its continued efforts to provide alternative…
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Notorious terrorists’ commander, Lawal Kwalba, surrenders to troops in Kaduna
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 29, 2024 A notorious terrorist commander, Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian…
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Reconstructed Ossah Road, Umuahia becomes Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, May 29, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday inaugurated the reconstructed 3.5 kilometer six-lane…
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Peter Obi hails Mrs. Katung, Nigerian-born first African Lord Mayor of Leeds, UK
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian-British politician, Mrs.…
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