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Okonjo-Iweala emerges first female, first African WTO Chief; Buhari, Lawan, others hail election
Moscow, Feb. 15, 2021 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) members on Monday elected Nigerian economist, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to be…
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President Buhari condemns cases of ethnic violence in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government will protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in…
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Dangote Foundation disburses N3.9b to women, youths in 11 states across Nigeria ..Extends grant to eight more States
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has so far disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women and youths across Kano,…
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Trump acquitted in historic 2nd impeachment trial
New York, Feb. 13, 2021 The historic second impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Senate ended…
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For remaining at Monguno Hospital despite Boko Haram, Borno Governor approves N13.9m, Car for Yoruba doctor … Employ’s daughter of once abducted father
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the payment of N13.9 million and car gift to a 65-year…
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Jakande’s remains laid to rest in Lagos •As Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Osoba, Amosun, others bid him farewell
•He was an embodiment of all positives – Hamzat The remains of elder statesman and first civilian governor of Lagos…
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Osinbajo to supervise formation of N1trn coy to tackle infrastructure deficit
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 12, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Public Private Partnership (PPP)…
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Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarships to 110 ex- Corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the…
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FEC approves N8.9bn for FCT ICT Park, policy on aging –Ministers
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N8.9 billion for the establishment of…
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President Buhari directs conclusion of financing for West-East coastal rail line; Flags off Kano-Maradi
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the Ministries of Transportation and Finance to conclude financial arrangements with appropriate co-financiers…
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RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye prays for Service Chiefs; Reveals how he became General Overseer
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has offered prayers for the recently…
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Why we are against cryptocurrencies – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has explained that its recent directive, concerning cryptocurrencies, are necessary to protect the financial…
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Reform or become irrelevant President Buhari tells African Union
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive reform of the structures and operations of the African Union, AU, to…
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Presidency attacks PDP for opposition to ex-Service Chiefs as non-career Ambassadors
The Nigerian Presidency has lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for its opposition to the nomination of the…
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U.S backs Okonjo-Iweala as WTO D-G; President Buhari welcomes support
Abuja, Feb. 6, 2021 The United States of America under President Joe Biden has affirmed its support for Dr Ngozi…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to make history at WTO
By Kunle Falayi BBC News, Lagos Having survived the murky waters of politics in Nigeria, where her mother was kidnapped…
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A Black woman will be the world’s top trade official for the first time
By Hanna Ziady and Charles Riley, CNN Business February 5, 2021 London (CNN Business) The path has been cleared for…
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RCCG’s Holy Ghost Service Holds today, Friday, February 5, 2021; Theme: God Bless You 2
The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for February 2021 holds today, Friday, February 5.…
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Police nab fake CBN agents; Bust scam CBN Investment Scheme … Beware of fraudsters, Spokesman warns Nigerians
LAGOS The Police in Lagos, in a joint operation with the Edo State Command, have nabbed the mastermind behind the…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after 4-day official visit to Daura, Katsina State
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb.. 2, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday returned to Abuja after four-day official visit to…
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Kyari commends President Buhari’s non-interference in NNPC …Tasks Govts, institutions on technology, innovation
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for…
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COVID 19: Nigeria to get 80 million doses of vaccines in 2021, says Fayemi at Chatham House … increase investment in health security
The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi has revealed that about 80…
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COVID-19 vaccines from Covax arrive Nigeria soon– Minister
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 1, 2021 The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the first batch of COVID-19…
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COVID-19: Wear masks or face fresh lockdown, Presidency tells Nigerians
The Presidency has expressed worry with reports of non-compliance with the just signed Executive Order that makes mask wearing and…
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