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NIS addresses visa-on-arrival application process
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Oct. 19,2024 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has addressed concerns surrounding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, prompted by…
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Nnaji calls for return of Power Purchasing Agreements to boost electricity generation
The former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has called on the Federal Government to resume the signing of power…
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Refinery boost: Aliko Dangote now 65th richest person in the world with $28bn
…Five more Africans made latest Billionaires Index President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, and…
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No vacuum in Nigeria’s leadership, says presidential aide
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 16, 2024 The Presidency on Wednesday clarified that there was no leadership vacuum in the…
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Africa needs $194bn additional financing to achieve SDGs – UNGA President
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 16, 2024 The President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Philémon Yang, says Africa…
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Yoruba nation: UK Govt didn’t endorse Sunday Igboho’s petition – Official
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Oct. 15, 2024 The Federal Government on Tuesday stated that the petition by Mr. Sunday Adeyemo…
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Air Chief visits Italy for acquisition of 34 fighter jets, helicopters
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 13, 2024 The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has…
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Reverse latest hike in petrol price pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
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Caribbean countries seek Dangote’s partnership in Cement, fertiliser production
.…Grenada PM says Dangote Refinery will save Africa from being dumping ground The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has…
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Bank Customers call for urgent regulators’ intervention in consistent network failures
By Ginika Okoye Abuja, Oct. 9, 2024 Customers of various banks in the country have decried the consistent failure in…
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Biden postpones foreign trip as Hurricane Milton hits Florida
Washington, Oct. 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton made landfall around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday (0030 GMT on Thursday) as an “extremely…
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Tinubu congratulates Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on election as President, UICC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and…
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Dangote says Nigeria can become refining hub
…Save Africa $17bn petrol products imports Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply…
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Nigerians light up New York for 64th independence parade, carnival
Story & pictures by PRUDENCE AROBANI Nigeria’s resilience again shone abroad at the weekend as Nigerians converged on New York…
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What I said about tithing – RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, restated what…
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Afreximbank approves US$20.8 million for Starlink Global’s cashew factory project in Lagos
CAIRO, Egypt, October 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$20.8 million financing facility for Nigeria-based Starlink…
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RCCG’s Youth Convention’s Holy Ghost Service holds today, Friday; Theme: DOMINION
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)’s Redemption City of God on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria has been experiencing…
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Tinubu goes on annual leave
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his…
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UN chief condemns ‘escalation after escalation’ in the Middle East
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct, 1, 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for the violence to end now…
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FG to convene national youth conference – Tinubu (Read full text of broadcast below)
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 1, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration would convene a National Youth…
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Half year: UBA grows earnings by 40% to N1.37 trillion; Declares interim dividend of N2.00 per share
Total assets up by 37.2% to N28.3 trillion Customer deposits hits N23.2 trillion, climbs 34% Makes Profit Before Tax of…
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Why digital skills development is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth – Microsoft
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Sept. 29, 2024 Microsoft, a technology company has emphasised the crucial role of digital skills development…
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FG hands over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, NANS
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Sept. 29, 2024 The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to…
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Obi in Athens, attributes insecurity in Africa to poverty, unemployment
(L – R) Mr. Peter Obi, Leader of the Labour Party, Nigeria; Andres Pastrana, Former President of Colombia and Adalberto…
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